PARTLY FACETIOUS: In Pakistan one man’s Brutus is another’s Antony “The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.” “Yep that’s a much cited quote from... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has Dr Shamshad stopped taking briefings? “So was Kakar’s five-day visit to the United States to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN has spent a fortune on improving her optics “So were you happy with the optics?” “Well the best optics in our country’s history were provided by The Man... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The strange bed fellows being Naqvi sahib and the Noons “I reckon there is something in Lahore water…” “Well it couldn’t be Karachi water right! I mean aren’t... Published 22 Sep, 2023 03:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bringing politics into everything “LPF is a cause of serious concern.” “Indeed it is and it is LPG not LPF – liquid petroleum gas used mainly... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Economic team leaders are on the same page “Hey things are looking up – the large scale manufacturing index registered negative 3.62 percent in July ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kakar represents the most powerful constituency “So Kakar has gone off to the US to represent the people of Pakistan.” “Phew.” “Where did that come... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Curiosity did kill the cat “I don’t recall ever reading about any ambassador stationed in Islamabad visiting the Chief Election ... Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bilawal playing the devil’s advocate “Would anyone who knows when elections will be held stand up please!” “That’s funny.” “No it isn’t –... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between jail and home “Shehbaz Sharif says that the whole of Pakistan is waiting for the return of the prodigal.” “Nawaz Sharif is... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, PKR’s woes end “So the dollar is tumbling down.” “Indeed and the airwaves are full of praises for the whippers…” “You... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Support’ can be the same as ‘prop up’ in many cases “What is the difference between support and prop up?” “Depends on the context.” “You are not a politician... Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A beleaguered Pak rupee “The rupee in the open market has come down dramatically due not to any measures taken by the can I say the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: They must take governance courses, maybe they would learn “I propose that the subject titled governance, relatively new if one considers other centuries old subjects like... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IMF doesn’t buy into govt data “So the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected government data as well as the proposal?” “Right, so there... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What was not entertaining about the Three Caretakers? “There was Larry, Joe and of course the wisest of the three Moe.” “Don’t be facetious. I would have you know... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Hear ye hear ye all stakeholders “Sometimes I wish that those who claim they are working for the country or in the national interest would... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Zulfiqar Mirza was dumped as required’? “I think it’s a deliberate strategy to allow only murshed (spiritual guides) to visit the jail, apart from a few... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A technocrat should not issue directives? “Why are you laughing?” “The caretaker finance minister did what our finance ministers have done since... Published 30 Aug, 2023 03:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The so-called caretaker technocrats “So there goes another premise for installing caretakers.” “Well the intense lobbying by the how shall I... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pariwaar politics “So who do you reckon is the heir?” “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the heir…” “There is much talk of Asefa... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why build a five foot wall around the toilet? “Why can’t highly educated people realise that once their end of term/retirement is in sight their actions are... Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Appointment of yet another revolving finance minister “I was saddened.” “By what?” “The appointment of yet another revolving finance minister.” “Hey look at... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite are more liberal “I always thought letter and spirit go together.” “Only in civilised societies.” “So I guess the two go... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Plan A or Plan D? “What is the most controversial word today in the Land of the Pure?” “A guess: where in this country will the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The First Daughter concept “It is high time the US acknowledges Pakistan’s lead.” “Really, in which area? Self-destruct or…”... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Jail time alone is not enough... “If I give you a choice of retaining your dual nationality or becoming a federal minister what would you opt... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The retired are being left to their own devices “There is one man who I simply cannot understand.” “Hey spend a night in jail where there is no air... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The seeds of discontent “So what’s the most ill kept secret today?” “If someone wants to be enabled to raise the national flag on... Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:26am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: There is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, maybe even up to Plan Z “What is the difference between institutional thinking and political parties’ thinking?” “You are kidding me... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 05:53am