Murtaza Haider

Can Pakistan survive without US aid?

Several policy-makers, politicians, and development professionals in the west believe that the economic survival of... Published 15 Feb, 2012 05:28pm

Four brothers and a train

It took Four Brothers to put Pakistan Railways, or at least one of its trains, back on track. It will, however,... Published 08 Feb, 2012 11:19am

The do's and don'ts of higher education abroad

For a nation of 180-million people, a very small fraction of Pakistanis pursue higher education. Compared to Canada,... Published 01 Feb, 2012 10:48am

Fundos by default, not merely by design

-Photo by Fayyaz Ahmed The increase in violence in Pakistan is believed to have its roots in religious extremism,... Updated 14 May, 2014 03:07pm

Getting up close and personal to a military coup

-Photo Illustration by Abro It takes a couple of trucks, some jeeps, a few dozen soldiers and a ride on the... Published 18 Jan, 2012 08:00am

Resolving Balochistan’s grievances

This is the third in a 3-part series on Balochistan. The first and second parts appeared on December 28, 2011 and... Published 11 Jan, 2012 06:42pm

Drawing parallels between Balochistan and Kashmir

This is the second in a three part series on Balochistan. The first part appeared on December 28, 2011. The third... Published 04 Jan, 2012 04:09pm

Investing in Balochistan's human capital

The armed struggle in Balochistan is between the haves and have-nots of Pakistan. On one hand are the Baloch... Published 28 Dec, 2011 05:09pm

Little mosque on the prairie

While Pakistan is known for the diversity of beliefs, cultures and languages, the Pakistani TV, however, has... Published 21 Dec, 2011 10:42am

Doctors beyond borders: Reversing the brain drain

Unlike most Pakistanis, who lack access to adequate healthcare, President Zardari is fortunate to have access to the... Published 14 Dec, 2011 10:15am

Smart bombs, stupid pilots

Months before the deadly attack in the Mohmand region that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, the American administration... Published 07 Dec, 2011 04:10pm

Not all deaths are mourned the same

Pakistanis of all political and religious persuasions are equally enraged by the tragic death of their soldiers... Published 30 Nov, 2011 10:38am

Memogate, plagiarism and ghost writers

While we may never know who indeed authored the ever so memorable memo, which has cost former ambassador Husain... Published 23 Nov, 2011 09:05am

What makes parents murder their daughters?

Halfway between Toronto and Montreal, ghastly details of a murder trial are unfolding. The dead are three young... Published 18 Nov, 2011 04:35pm

Hajj-e-Akbar: Some day in the future

Some day in the future, the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) could be much more than a ritualistic manifestation ... Published 09 Nov, 2011 01:44pm

The misguided priorities of Pakistani academics

A recent public opinion poll revealed that the top-most research priority areas identified by Pakistanis included... Published 02 Nov, 2011 01:06pm

Saving child labourers is big business

Iqbal Masih The author and Dawn.com regret the errors and inconvenience caused. Campaigning on behalf of destitute... Published 26 Oct, 2011 04:03pm

Has luck run out for Pakistani cricketers?

What has luck to do with professional cricket? A systematic analysis of test cricketers’ performance suggests that... Published 19 Oct, 2011 07:27am

Madrassa graduates and labour market mismatches

The proliferation of madrassa education in Pakistan has contributed to labour market mismatches. According to the... Published 14 Oct, 2011 02:12pm

An incurable disease?

Given the brutal violence against the Shias in Pakistan over the past three decades, Shias have started to wonder if... Published 05 Oct, 2011 02:11pm