Dr Niaz Murtaza

Economic pipe dream

Economic pipe dream

No political party has produced durable growth. Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Imbalance of power

Imbalance of power

A free judiciary emerges slowly through a process of merit. Published 29 Oct, 2024 07:26am
Whose supremacy?

Whose supremacy?

Democracies flounder without such balance. Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Burying democracy

Burying democracy

One must stand against any move to tame the judiciary. Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Perverse third way

Perverse third way

There is no sign of a transition to a better system. Published 17 Sep, 2024 08:22am
Election imbroglio

Election imbroglio

The victim parties in one election have often been aggressors/victors in others. Published 03 Sep, 2024 09:08am
Street protests

Street protests

The state crushes progressive social movements Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:59am
New leadership?

New leadership?

New leaders don’t parachute in but rise organically. Published 06 Aug, 2024 08:22am
On the edge, again

On the edge, again

Mere mental sledging is giving the powerful sleepless nights. Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:44am
Boom or doom?

Boom or doom?

The task is one of societal transformation. Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Hundred days on

Hundred days on

We need civilian sway and political legitimacy. Published 25 Jun, 2024 08:19am
Global reversal

Global reversal

Democratic gains are being lost. Published 11 Jun, 2024 08:27am
More difficult now

More difficult now

State elements now face a unique challenge in sustaining their hegemony. Published 28 May, 2024 08:12am
For a better deal

For a better deal

The Fund often misdiagnoses economic ills. Published 14 May, 2024 06:32am
Ending conflicts

Ending conflicts

A charter of governance must commit to ending misrule. Published 30 Apr, 2024 07:23am
Early exits

Early exits

Policy clashes are the biggest Achilles heel of the government. Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:38am
Pro-poor reform

Pro-poor reform

Investment in the poor will drive national progress. Published 02 Apr, 2024 07:02am
Kafkaesque set-up

Kafkaesque set-up

Internal conflict and poor capacity can stymie performance. Published 19 Mar, 2024 08:03am
Destined to fail?

Destined to fail?

Stability alone doesn’t result in durable growth. Published 05 Mar, 2024 07:09am
Dead on arrival?

Dead on arrival?

There is no immediate alternative to the current parties. Published 20 Feb, 2024 08:58am