Commentary on Pakistan: politics, society and the questions facing the country.
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Power Above Law
What is unfolding in Pakistan over Imran Khan’s health is no longer merely about one prisoner, politician or political party. It is a test of whether Pakistan is governed by law or by the unchecked will of those in power. Two days ago, the Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International…
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Geo News TV Reporter Killed in a Terrorist Attack
Wali Khan Babar, Geo News TV reporter was killed in Liaqat Bagh, Karachi today on the 13th January, 2011 at 7 PM GMT while he was returning from his office after a very hectic…
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Benazir Bhutto’s Assassination was Preventable
A three-member U.N. fact finding Commission headed by Chilean U.N. Ambassador Heraldo Munoz, looking into the circumstances leading to Ms Benazir Bhuttos assassination in Rawalpindi, a city adjoining Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on 15…
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A Case for Controversial Zardari
Mr Zardari is a highly controversial person, so are all great leaders. He has generated greater controversy by deciding to run for the office of President of Pakistan. He may still be a greater…
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Crisis of Pakistan Ideology Worsens
Salman Taseer was killed on 4th January, 2011 in Islamabad, the capital of the country, by his own guard who did not like his views on a law that protects the honour and dignity…
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Pakistan US Fast Growing Relations
Pakistan US relations are going from strength to strength. Since Sept 11, 2001 both countries have seen that global war on terror can’t be won unless they, having vital interests at stake, come even…
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Zardari: Beyond the Threshold
The leadership born out of a crisis is sure-footed leadership and can ably lead a country, weathering all storms, to its ultimate glory, prosperity and position in the comity of nations. Mr. Zardari is…
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China Trade: A Major Factor in Pak-China Relations
China Trade relations with Pakistan are becoming a factor in further cementing Pak-China ties that have stood the test of time all these years in a region that has seen stupendous political, cultural, religious…
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Shoab and Sannia’s Muddled Marriage
Although it is a simple issue of marriage, it has engulfed two third of humanity living on this side of the globe. Traditional rivalry between India and Pakistan, seen mostly in newspapers, TV screens…
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9/11 of Pakistan
If gruesome murder in Peshawar of 149 people including 132 students, many of whom being under aged, does not start our war against terror and we still allow certain depraved minds among us to…
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Zardari’s Watershed US Visit
The singular message president Zardari has given to the West in his semi official tour to the US is that Pakistan can’t fail in its war against terror. The visit that took place in…
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Pakistan’s Descent into Crisis of Identity
Pakistan’s descent into identity crisis began on 5th July, 1977 with the arrival of Gen. Ziaul Haq in the power corridors of Pakistan. In the name of Islam Zia, promoted something that was quite…