Aasim Sajjad Akhtar

Ideology is dead?

Ideology is dead?

Foreign investment is touted as the panacea for all our woes. Published 15 Jan, 2016 01:01am
New Year resolution

New Year resolution

So far, all our resolutions have focused on defeating terrorism. Published 01 Jan, 2016 01:21am
The pink tide

The pink tide

A genuine alternative to capitalism is needed. Published 18 Dec, 2015 01:26am
A rigged system

A rigged system

Manipulating the poll process appears to be the rule. Published 04 Dec, 2015 01:08am
Who runs Pakistan?

Who runs Pakistan?

Many actors are part of our political economy story. Updated 20 Nov, 2015 10:59am
The Turkish model

The Turkish model

We are more familiar with home-grown Ataturks than we think. Published 06 Nov, 2015 01:28am
Always on the move

Always on the move

Labour flows towards capital-rich heartlands. Published 23 Oct, 2015 01:02am
The real opposition

The real opposition

There’s little to distinguish the PTI from the PML-N. Published 09 Oct, 2015 01:39am
Spirit of sacrifice

Spirit of sacrifice

We like to show off just how pious we are. Published 25 Sep, 2015 02:09am
History repeated

History repeated

‘Terrorism’ in Pakistan is far from a straightforward matter. Published 11 Sep, 2015 01:41am
Our Afghan problem

Our Afghan problem

The state has always treated ethnic Pakhtuns with suspicion. Published 28 Aug, 2015 12:57pm
What freedom?

What freedom?

The state itself is the heartbeat of a system in which historical oppression occurs. Updated 14 Aug, 2015 02:33pm
Two operations

Two operations

The state chooses to criminalise populations it perceives as ‘threatening’. Published 31 Jul, 2015 03:40am
The new magnates

The new magnates

The ‘property dealer’ has become the most savvy entrepreneur. Published 17 Jul, 2015 02:58am
Agents of change

Agents of change

What is the position of those on the left of the political spectrum? Published 03 Jul, 2015 01:20am
Islamabad’s polls

Islamabad’s polls

Legislation for LG elections has yet to be passed. Published 19 Jun, 2015 02:01am
On the periphery

On the periphery

A sub-plot in the GB polls is the candidacy of Hunza native Baba Jan. Published 05 Jun, 2015 05:06am
Social media war

Social media war

Hundreds of social media pages contain hate speech. Published 22 May, 2015 01:54am
Ghetto culture

Ghetto culture

Class exploitation is rooted in the very veins of society. Published 08 May, 2015 01:49am
Living in denial

Living in denial

Should we bask in the glory of China’s commitment? Updated 24 Apr, 2015 03:00am