CommentTLP’s growing prominence
A serious issue that cannot be buried After the landmark judgment acquitting Aasia Bibi of all charges TLP’s leaders Khadim Rizvi and Pir Afzal Qadri made some unprecedented statements inciting violence by<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/11/tlps-growing-prominence/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 11, 2018
CommentThe PM’s remarks
Divorced from reality? Nobody can argue with the merits of a comprehensive poverty alleviation program, especially if the Chinese model can be duplicated and millions of people’s lives can be impacted for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/11/the-pms-remarks/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 11, 2018
CommentShahryar Afridi defending the indefensible
Appeasing non-state actors The PTI has long practiced the politics of accusations without proof for short-term political gains. Their policy is to dodge the court hearings whenever summoned to present the evidence. <a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/10/shahryar-afridi-defending-the-indefensible/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 10, 2018
CommentCyber-hacking shocks
Banks pay for obsolete security and casual approach Time was when a bank meant a solid institution providing absolute financial security, which one approached with some trepidation for opening an account<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/10/cyber-hacking-shocks/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 10, 2018
CommentA naïve approach to economy
PTI government in search of quick fixes Imran Khan visited China along with the team of his economic whiz kids. There was talk in the PTI circles about seeking a financial assistance<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/08/a-naive-approach-to-economy/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 8, 2018
CommentBusiness of the House
PTI style One of the many promises Imran Khan made right through his 22-year struggle was, upon winning the election, making the House run more on the lines of western democracies. Sure,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/08/business-of-the-house/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 8, 2018
CommentRepublicans lose control over the House
US stops short of the precipice Democrats have clawed their way back to share in power by gaining majority in the House after eight years. The victory marks the end of the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/07/republicans-lose-control-over-the-house/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 7, 2018
CommentNo radical change in policies
Status quo to continueAs Imran Khan reached Islamabad from Beijing President Trump’s aid Alice Wells had already arrived reportedly for a 'ties reset', intriguingly a day ahead of
Nov 7, 2018
CommentBlack and white of the law
Same for all? The manner in which rights activist Gulalai Ismail has been treated raises a number of important questions that continue to go unanswered. And since it is for the government<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/07/black-and-white-of-the-law/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 7, 2018
CommentTough times ahead for Tehran
Destabilising US sanctions to bite economy No country would be keen to step in Iran’s shoes these days, for after the resumption of wide-ranging US sanctions on Monday, that footwear has become<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/06/tough-times-ahead-for-tehran/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 6, 2018
CommentComing to grips with CPEC
Imran Khan returns as a champion of the Corridor and BRI Imran Khan’s talks during his five day tour of China have led to both sides having a better appreciation of each<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/06/coming-to-grips-with-cpec/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 6, 2018
CommentWise after the event
Finally, government takes action against miscreants The acquittal of Aasia Bibi by a three-member Supreme Court bench was viewed favourably by the vast majority of citizens, being based strictly on merit and<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/05/wise-after-the-event/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 5, 2018