Author Archives: Herald Exclusive
18th April, 2013
Herald exclusive: In the ‘right’ direction
Umer Farooq writes about PPP’s waning fortunes in central Punjab, and the rising power of PTI.
Umer Farooq writes about PPP’s waning fortunes in central Punjab, and the rising power of PTI.
7th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Methodology
While surveys conducted in Pakistan have focused on issues such as anti-American sentiments or opinions on the performance of a government, no single survey…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Civil-Military relations
After directly ruling Pakistan four times, the military has receded to the background and the Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Corruption
Corruption may be the most pronounced reality in Pakistan today, but it is in no way a new or recent occurrence. Pakistan has in…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Election and electoral reforms
Prior to an election, three questions about the electoral process are of critical importance to the legitimacy of that election. Firstly,…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Security
In present times, Pakistanis perceive their lives increasingly at risk. This pervading sense of insecurity is revealed through findings in a Herald survey, indicating…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Foreign Policy
The next constitutionally elected government, with its ever more legitimate mandate to govern, is likely to exert itself increasingly in foreign relations. Results…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Governance
Central to the multifarious crises being faced by Pakistan today is the issue of governance, the failure of which has compounded numerous challenges for…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Media
Simplistically speaking, mass media is generated on the basis of public perception. In Pakistan, the national media is burdened with the task of representing…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Performing Arts
While laments about a shrinking space for the performing arts since the 1980s are often heard among artistes and the liberal intelligentsia, dance…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Political Economy
What influence the state of the economy exerts on any general election has been a matter of much debate throughout Pakistan’s brief and…
6th April, 2013
Herald – Political Barometer
Women
The Political Barometer’s examination of attitudes towards women’s rights – based on six variables, namely age, gender, location, ethnicity, income level and educational attainment…
27th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Lawn revolution
The numbers that mills like Gul Ahmed and Alkaram generate can’t be imagined unless you read their annual financial reports, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
The numbers that mills like Gul Ahmed and Alkaram generate can’t be imagined unless you read their annual financial reports, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
25th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Super problems
Better planning could have averted the postponement of the Pakistan Super League, a proposed cricket league tournament.
Better planning could have averted the postponement of the Pakistan Super League, a proposed cricket league tournament.
25th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Campaign of terror
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
23rd March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Campaign of terror
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
6th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Tapping into evidence
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
27th February, 2013
Herald exclusive: Men on a mission
Qadri’s spiel about saving the state is a time-tested trope with strong historical roots and one that unfortunately still seems to resonate, writes Umair Javed.
Qadri’s spiel about saving the state is a time-tested trope with strong historical roots and one that unfortunately still seems to resonate, writes Umair Javed.
26th February, 2013
Herald exclusive: Trail of Success
Hot on the heels of success, Humaima Malick is all set to be Pakistan’s next female actor to make a mark internationally, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
Hot on the heels of success, Humaima Malick is all set to be Pakistan’s next female actor to make a mark internationally, writes Aamna Haider Isani.
22nd February, 2013
Herald exclusive: A second coming
Cyril Almeida reviews the politics and the rule of Pakistan Peoples Party as the government completes its five year tenure.
Cyril Almeida reviews the politics and the rule of Pakistan Peoples Party as the government completes its five year tenure.
