Babar Sattar

Bad faith negotiations?

Bad faith negotiations?

With goals carved in stone, where is the room for a negotiated settlement? Updated 15 Dec, 2014 05:39am
Introspection everyone?

Introspection everyone?

Certain aspects of Imran Khan’s behaviour and policies would give even his well-wishers the jitters. Updated 08 Dec, 2014 10:33pm
Muckraking as accountability

Muckraking as accountability

For the weak, in the case of loss of reputation due to malicious charges, losses lie where they fall. Updated 24 Nov, 2014 09:13am
Is this ship sinking?

Is this ship sinking?

How do you correct a wrong without first acknowledging it? Updated 10 Nov, 2014 09:20am
Still above the law?

Still above the law?

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf continues to portray a sense of entitlement to be treated preferentially. Updated 03 Nov, 2014 10:21am
PTI’s means vs ends

PTI’s means vs ends

Notwithstanding Imran Khan’s resolve, attracting massive crowds will not force Nawaz Sharif out. Published 27 Oct, 2014 01:59am
Changing political landscape

Changing political landscape

The Multan by-poll’s message is only indirectly for the PML-N and essentially for the PPP in Punjab. Published 20 Oct, 2014 12:33am
Need for new survival kit

Need for new survival kit

Nawaz Sharif comes across as a distant potentate who can’t be bothered to fight for anything. Published 13 Oct, 2014 01:24am
A mindset frozen in time

A mindset frozen in time

Nawaz Sharif doesn’t seem to understand the sentiment that the PTI is riding on. Updated 06 Oct, 2014 09:05pm
Our civil-military muddle

Our civil-military muddle

Our polity continues to function on the premise that the military sits atop the food chain. Updated 29 Sep, 2014 10:03am
Dangerous contradictions

Dangerous contradictions

The PTI’s conduct raises serious concerns about its commitment to our constitutional order. Updated 22 Sep, 2014 12:28pm
Back from the precipice

Back from the precipice

Imran Khan could still walk away from D-chowk politically much stronger than when he arrived. Updated 15 Sep, 2014 06:18am
A new regime change model?

A new regime change model?

The problem with a new khaki-backed regime change model is that it regurgitates a failed idea. Updated 08 Sep, 2014 09:52am
An obituary of change

An obituary of change

Who wins, who loses? Infighting politicos stand discredited and the khakis empowered. Published 01 Sep, 2014 05:55am
The mask of anarchy

The mask of anarchy

Is the PTI fighting for a goal larger than the political aggrandisement of Imran Khan? Updated 25 Aug, 2014 10:34am
Revolutionary expediency?

Revolutionary expediency?

Is the primary aim of Imran Khan’s politics now to hanker after power like his competitors? Updated 11 Aug, 2014 01:09am
Return of the gamekeeper

Return of the gamekeeper

The problem with the politics of survival is that it sounds the death knell of governance and reform. Published 04 Aug, 2014 05:59am