PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s not what you say in this country that matters it’s who says it “Ooopsy daisy.” “There are too many ooopsy daisy moments in this country today so you will have to narrow it... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The heart is where a lot of decisions are made “The Third Wife has sent a defamation notice to Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN).” “Uh oh.” “NMN eat your... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s spiritual guide “The Khan has publicly acknowledged that his wife is his murshid, a spiritual guide…” “I don’t see why... Updated 05 May, 2023 07:12am
Opinion Partly Facetious: An elite capture without qualifications “Let’s say I am a bank manager and you are one of my biggest borrowers, you never implement structural changes... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Consensus on election date in sight? “So what do you think? An agreement on elections will be forged?” “Well The Khan has done a two-one.” “I... Published 29 Apr, 2023 06:04am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Oonth ke mounmein zeera “Let the game begin.” “Excuse me?” “I said let the game begin.” “I had heard that expression in plural... Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can’t see the forest for the trees? “We have taken the lead in the world on yet another matter.” “On refusing to learn any lesson from past flawed... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We need to determine whether the pen is really sharp “Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) before her departure to Saudi Arabia used to say that elections will not be held... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Gifts to the already gift-ridden?’ “I will take strong exception if they decide to use my tax rupees to fund their umrah’s and...” “That’s ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We don’t need more than four pillars “About that antique eight-seater bench of yours with the mother of all pearls inlaid…” “I told you mother of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sensitivities are running very high these days “I have an antique eight seater.” “Antique or modern I never heard of an eight seater.” “Right the usual ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s Nawaz Sharif’s year? “The year of the tiger is over?” “That’s what The Khan may wish for but so far Shehbaz Sharif remains on the... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Sharifs invited by Saudi royal family every Ramazan “So what’s new?” “The Khan needs another opening batsman cause Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) has gone off... Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who’s better chess player? Shehbaz or NMN? “I reckon Shehbaz Sharif is a much better chess player than Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN).” “Not sure about... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The wise of today may be the unwise of tomorrow “The problem is that each stakeholder is playing a different game.” “A different game as in strategy or a... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN versus the Third Wife “Uh oh.” “The Supreme Court verdict…” “See the glass as half full – if this 85 plus cabinet goes then... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
Opinion Partly Facetious: The crippling impasse “Good decision, you reckon?” “If you are referring to the ongoing politico-legal impasse…” “Nope.”... Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Because of The Rana my petrol bill has risen sky high and… “Ran sahib, Rana sahib, Rana sahib…” “Repetition reminds me of a rosary and a rosary has religious…”... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Understanding lawyers’ fees “Ali Zafar, a Senator and The Khan’s lawyer in several key cases…” “Does the one follow the other?”... Published 01 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The spouse is under no obligation “It’s called the art of deflection, my question to you: who excels at this art amongst our politicians?”... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A living kaleidoscope? “Tuesday was an eye opener.” “Indeed the observations in the apex court…” “Hey easy does it. This is not... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Spoils can be real spoiler sometimes “I was on the Constitution Avenue in Islamabad and I saw….” “Which other city would you expect Constitution... Published 29 Mar, 2023 06:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN also uses hair colour? Dark brown? “Snow White’s stepmother, the wicked witch, would ask the mirror to tell her who was the fairest of them ... Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Most cookies crumble “So now what?” “The cookie crumbled in this country a long time ago.” “I don’t quite understand your... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s a legacy of bitterness “Is there anyone out there who cares about his or her legacy?” “Jinnah, we all respect him and love him... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The profoundness of a scream “The Khan says his veiled wife screamed from behind the mirror as the police raided his residence and……”... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Some descriptive epithets for bitter or scornful laughter “So is there any possibility of some kind of rapprochement?” “What does that word mean?” “Well Zardari... Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam needs to overcome three challenges “Name calling is now routine. Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) was labeled the Queen of Liars and The Khan as a... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Malala certainly does us proud “Malala Yousafzai looked really nice at the Oscars.” “Better than…” “Hey stop comparing her with others.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK’s rationale rather credible “I reckon in Pakistan this question doesn’t apply.” “So what question does apply?” “Who is more in the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am