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An unnecessary row
THE squabble over the selection of a new chief election commissioner (CEC) reveals a peculiar feature of Pakistan’s political culture that impedes the growth of…
THE squabble over the selection of a new chief election commissioner (CEC) reveals a peculiar feature of Pakistan’s political culture that impedes the growth of…
Covering the budget
IT’S budget time and the channels are abuzz with activity. For the next three days this will be all there is on air, an annual…
IT’S budget time and the channels are abuzz with activity. For the next three days this will be all there is on air, an annual…
The Sherpa syndrome
THERE are several ways to glean facts from a news story that can put an entirely new focus on a narrative. For example, a dozen…
THERE are several ways to glean facts from a news story that can put an entirely new focus on a narrative. For example, a dozen…
Gas rebranded as green energy
ENERGY from gas power stations has been rebranded as a green, low-carbon source of power by an €80bn European Union programme, in a triumph of…
ENERGY from gas power stations has been rebranded as a green, low-carbon source of power by an €80bn European Union programme, in a triumph of…
The uninterruptible spokesman
WHENEVER Mani Shankar Aiyar begins to speak on Indo-Pak relations, he opens his mouth and reveals, like Krishna, a universe of limitless possibilities. He has…
WHENEVER Mani Shankar Aiyar begins to speak on Indo-Pak relations, he opens his mouth and reveals, like Krishna, a universe of limitless possibilities. He has…
The language conundrum
PAKISTAN has failed to educate its children. This is shameful and now we have the proverbial insult added to injury. It is in the form…
PAKISTAN has failed to educate its children. This is shameful and now we have the proverbial insult added to injury. It is in the form…
Points of contention
THE sentencing of Dr. Shakil Afridi by an assistant political agent under the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR), and the Pakistani demand that a transit fee…
THE sentencing of Dr. Shakil Afridi by an assistant political agent under the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR), and the Pakistani demand that a transit fee…
The case for sorry
OVER six months since the Nato attack on the Salala check-post, and years since the initiation of drone attacks on Pakistani territory, relations between Pakistan…
OVER six months since the Nato attack on the Salala check-post, and years since the initiation of drone attacks on Pakistani territory, relations between Pakistan…
Other Voices
Get your ID registered nowIT is difficult to find virtue in those who have not yet registered for their identity cards. The authorities have…
Editorial
Dr Afridi’s conviction
IN a fit of pique, our security establishment decided to punish Dr Shakil Afridi to…
20 hours ago
IN a fit of pique, our security establishment decided to punish Dr Shakil Afridi to…
20 hours ago
Drone strikes
EVEN as Pakistan and the US try to negotiate their way into a workable relationship,…
20 hours ago
EVEN as Pakistan and the US try to negotiate their way into a workable relationship,…
20 hours ago
Taxing agriculture
SAD though it may be, it is far from surprising. As reported by this newspaper…
20 hours ago
SAD though it may be, it is far from surprising. As reported by this newspaper…
20 hours ago
