Muhammad Ali Siddiqi

A two-front suicide

A HORRIFYING trend is developing in that part of the world where it should not: wishes are passed off as analysis. Recently, an American think tank came up with the finding that a conflict with Pakistan was Published 24 Dec, 2011 09:30pm

Indifference to war

EVEN confirmed democracies recognise wars as a phenomenon that upsets the schedule of events. There was no election in Britain for 10 long years (1935-45) Published 03 Dec, 2011 09:34pm

Turkey: need for caution

ASPECTS of what appears to be Turkey’s high-profile foreign policy have come under sharp criticism from the opposition, and highlight the dangers inherent in the active and extended regional Published 12 Nov, 2011 09:07pm

Ubiquitous Pakistan

“KARACHI, India” was a talking point and a source of tremendous national hurt and humiliation when my generation was... Published 26 Oct, 2011 09:58pm

Bleak prospects for ME talks

THE Middle East peace talks begin in Washington today after a 20-month hiatus against a background which from the... Published 02 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi: dark and gloomy

I HAVE a Pakhtun driver. He is hardy, punctual, honest to the core and brave. A poor man, he leads a noble life. He... Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am

UK support for Turkey

DAVID Cameron`s`anger`at the slow pace of entry negotiations for Turkey`s membership of the European Union should... Published 31 Jul, 2010 12:00am

Israel`s strategic doctrine

BENJAMIN Netanyahu reportedly suffered great humiliation during his fourth meeting with Barack Obama on March 7. The... Published 10 Jul, 2010 12:00am

Ulema and terrorism

Some ulema suggest the government`s`pro-America`foreign policy justifies the militants` war against it. — Photo by... Published 10 May, 2010 12:00am

History: Paper trail

TEN thousand original documents! All about the struggle for Pakistan! That is what the book is about. Given to Syed... Published 18 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan`s New Left

The Workers Party Pakistan should refrain from playing the role of a traditional opposition party which considers it... Published 03 Mar, 2010 12:00am

EU reforms & Turkey

ONLY the Czech Republic now stands between the European Union and a president for the 27-nation grouping. Ratified ... Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am

EU reforms & Turkey

ONLY the Czech Republic now stands between the European Union and a president for the 27-nation grouping. Ratified ... Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am

A nuclear night for South Asia?

A DOOMSDAY scenario for South Asia has been painted in a book by an American writer who quotes Bill Clinton as ... Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am

A nuclear night for South Asia?

A DOOMSDAY scenario for South Asia has been painted in a book by an American writer who quotes Bill Clinton as ... Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am

Review: Searching for answers

Author Anjum Ibrahim has come up with a priceless quote that would make the Afghan Taliban and their supporters in... Published 21 Sep, 2009 12:00am

We had our Eid on Monday

PAKISTANIS had their Eid on Monday, the midnight crescent being sighted the night before not by the Ruet-i-Hilal... Published 23 Jun, 2009 12:00am

Obama`s crucial Mideast trip

IF Israel so wants it can annex the West Bank and Gaza without any qualms of conscience, and it will meet no ... Published 04 Jun, 2009 12:00am

Obama`s crucial Mideast trip

IF Israel so wants it can annex the West Bank and Gaza without any qualms of conscience, and it will meet no ... Published 04 Jun, 2009 12:00am