Stories by Dr Niaz Murtaza
The writer has a PhD degree in political economy from the University of California, Berkeley, and 25 years of grassroots to senior-level experience across 50 countries.
We are acting with speed on global problems, not internal ones.
Published 28 Apr, 2026 07:26am
‘USraeli’ hawks are not likely to give up their evil designs.
Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:47am
Foes often prolong wars to gain an edge in talks.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:38am
If illegality was clear from day one, futility is clear by now.
Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:13am
The neoliberal mantra of states shrinking their size is wrong.
Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:20am
There have been major follies and failures in all areas.
Published 17 Feb, 2026 07:31am
Power is in hands that don’t use it to solve global problems.
Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:16am
What is on display is crony capitalism.
Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:48am
The best option for sick units can be decided via clear criteria.
Published 06 Jan, 2026 08:26am
Industrialisation is low among our priorities though we need it badly.
Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:46am
Is China ready to lead or create a bipolar world?
Published 09 Dec, 2025 07:13am
Devolved democracy was imperative but also very hard to graft.
Published 25 Nov, 2025 06:02am
We have long been a classic case of perverse trends.
Published 11 Nov, 2025 07:29am
We must secure our own soil.
Published 28 Oct, 2025 07:54am
Malala, with her humble roots, still rose to be Malala.
Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:17am
Any muscle we lend must ace those of foes.
Published 30 Sep, 2025 07:42am
How the next cohort rules will be critical.
Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:48am
Flawed policies are fomenting future trouble.
Published 02 Sep, 2025 04:33am
The main harm has been done to democracy.
Published 19 Aug, 2025 07:32am
The state’s response has only been force.
Published 05 Aug, 2025 05:19am