Zahid Hussain

The wages of conflict

The wages of conflict

There are questions whether the state has a clear strategy to deal with the militant challenge. Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:36am
American complicity in Gaza

American complicity in Gaza

There has never been any effort on the part of the US to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:36am
At war with itself

At war with itself

The open polemics among the senior judges have made a mockery of the highest judicial forum. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:39am
On the brink

On the brink

A defiant govt and the widening divide within the top court itself has created a very dangerous impasse. Updated 25 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Taming the judiciary

Taming the judiciary

Reports say that there will be another attempt to get the amendments passed before the CJP retires. Updated 19 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Playing politics with May 9

Playing politics with May 9

An independent inquiry must be conducted into this extremely serious security matter. Updated 11 Sep, 2024 09:32am
Sleepwalking to disaster

Sleepwalking to disaster

The challenges are too serious for a government lacking public mandate to deal with, and take the country out of, the morass. Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:03am
Balochistan conundrum

Balochistan conundrum

The state has gained ground with increasing alienation of the population that has been deprived of its democratic and economic rights. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:57am
The saga of Gen Bajwa

The saga of Gen Bajwa

New revelations have emerged about the retired army chief’s alleged political manoeuvres. Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:21am
Trial and retribution

Trial and retribution

What we are witnessing today is the establishment’s dominance in a civilian set-up. Updated 14 Aug, 2024 09:13am
People’s power in Bangladesh

People’s power in Bangladesh

It was not just political repression but also the rising cost of living that fuelled the unrest. Updated 07 Aug, 2024 04:04pm
Trouble in Balochistan

Trouble in Balochistan

Angry protesters have brought life to a halt in all major towns in southern Balochistan. Updated 31 Jul, 2024 09:01am
Fallacy of digital terrorism

Fallacy of digital terrorism

The escalation in terrorist attacks raises questions about our strategy to fight the menace. Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:18am
Targeting upright judges

Targeting upright judges

The main responsibility lies with the apex court and its chief justice to safeguard the independence of the judiciary. Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:47am
The budget and after

The budget and after

The budget is not only bereft of an economic and political vision, it also shows the lack of capacity to think beyond narrow interests. Updated 03 Jul, 2024 08:57am
Fighting terrorism

Fighting terrorism

Despite various military operations, the menace of terrorism has returned with greater ferocity. Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:30am
Can the Gaza ceasefire work?

Can the Gaza ceasefire work?

The UNSC resolution provides a way out of the war but it seems the Zionist regime is still not willing to step back. Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:40am
Weaker but still lethal

Weaker but still lethal

A third term for Modi could destroy India’s secular identity and democracy altogether. Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:30am
Case of the missing poet

Case of the missing poet

These are the same political parties that, when in opposition, claimed to champion rights. Updated 29 May, 2024 09:00am