Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi

Far from idealStable civil-military relations are a pre-requisite for political stability and democratic continuity in Pakistan because the military has over the years acquired reasonable politica

It still mightSome political leaders and parties have been trying to dislodge the federal government from its earliest days. Many deadlines were given by them for its removal which proved nothing

Terrorism and internal insecurity are twin threats to Pakistani state and society. There is another challenge that has equally far-reaching threatening implications. A large number of people demonstrate little sense of civic obligation. Similarly, there is a greater emphasis on rights when it comes to the relationship between the citizens and the Pakistani state is concerned. The corresponding notion of duties or obligations has weakened.<br />The conceptualisation of civic obligation

Another high profile political personality belonging to the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has fallen victim to a violent attack on March 2 by hard line Islamic activists who targeted him for pub