The ‘civil-military balance’ is often used as a scale to measure the strength of democracy in Pakistan.
Updated 18 Sep, 2022 10:51am
There is broad consensus, even among the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, that the present system of appointing judges is broken.
Published 21 Aug, 2022 12:09pm
The Supreme Court decision acquitting the alleged mastermind of journalist Daniel Pearl’s abduction and killing has drawn...
Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:47am
Oppression and tyranny require our consent. Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth, who passed away November 12, exemplified courage and...
Published 22 Nov, 2020 07:21am
The call to murder is the ultimate distraction. It is the most cynical act of manipulation.
Published 09 Oct, 2019 04:35pm
More than accountability, the death penalty in Pakistan is part business and part politics.
Updated 12 Jul, 2017 02:18pm
This year was many things, miserable, wretched, in very small parts lovely, but above all murderous.
Updated 23 Dec, 2014 12:24pm
Lawyer, philosopher, political activist talks about his life; “a journey of rejecting ugliness and pursuing happiness.”
Updated 29 Sep, 2014 03:25pm
It is 14 counts of murder. Resignation is not the worst that can happen.
Updated 30 Aug, 2014 05:28pm
What does Nawaz Sharif want? Mian Sahib wants to survive. But, the battle is significantly already lost.
Published 11 Aug, 2014 08:27pm
