Aasim Sajjad Akhtar

Emperor forever

Emperor forever

Only those with a death wish criticise the players that ‘public opinion’ never names. Updated 14 Jul, 2017 04:01pm
The bourgeois trap

The bourgeois trap

Where is the heroic bourgeoisie that provides leadership? Published 30 Jun, 2017 06:59am
Untouchables

Untouchables

It’s easier to focus on politics than everyday bigotry. Published 16 Jun, 2017 02:33am
Not so Great Game

Not so Great Game

Enmity has cost us a cumulative fortune. Updated 02 Jun, 2017 04:06am
Power of hate

Power of hate

The Gwadar killings shows deep alienation. Published 19 May, 2017 01:02am
India’s conscience

India’s conscience

A crucial battle is taking place in Indian society. Updated 05 May, 2017 07:55am
The Zia generation

The Zia generation

Mashal’s lynching is the latest example of how pervasive Zia’s legacy is. Published 21 Apr, 2017 01:20am
Ideas are dangerous

Ideas are dangerous

Progressives face a new wave of state repression. Published 07 Apr, 2017 01:06am
The flip side

The flip side

Can we talk about the ‘not great’ parts of our nation’s story? Published 24 Mar, 2017 01:19am
Enduring Durand

Enduring Durand

We cannot wipe each other off the map. Published 10 Mar, 2017 01:12am
Terror forever

Terror forever

‘Terrorism’ is one of the vaguest terms of our time. Updated 21 Jun, 2017 01:54pm
Sci-fi reality

Sci-fi reality

Sci-fi dystopias are a more realistic depiction of the future. Published 10 Feb, 2017 01:52am
The real elite

The real elite

For the most part, the elite has strategically sat on the fence. Published 27 Jan, 2017 01:30am
Who fears who?

Who fears who?

In fact, those in power are incredibly fearful. Published 13 Jan, 2017 01:05am
Corrupt system

Corrupt system

What does development actually mean? Published 30 Dec, 2016 01:39am
Right & wrong

Right & wrong

Populists change tack pretty regularly. Published 16 Dec, 2016 01:16am
Makers of history

Makers of history

The Cuban nation is arguably the most self-aware on the planet. Published 02 Dec, 2016 01:50am
Our future

Our future

We exist in a stupor of mindless consumption. Published 18 Nov, 2016 01:05am
The system wins

The system wins

Imran appears a puppet in the hands of the establishment. Published 04 Nov, 2016 01:00am