CommentSBP alarm bells
Another rate hike With its third interest rate increase since January – by 100 points on Saturday to 7.5pc – the central bank is clearly ringing inflation alarm bells, even if it<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/16/sbp-alarm-bells/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 16, 2018
CommentView from the other side
Intimidatory tactics e dozens of cases registered against PML-N for its attempted welcome of Maryam and Nawaz Sharif on Friday – as if the preemptive crackdown, and the blockade during the day,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/16/view-from-the-other-side-2/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 16, 2018
CommentImran Khan’s derogatory remarks
Not the first time, probably not the last Not known for showing restraint when it comes to commenting on other political parties, state institutions and pretty much anyone who criticises him, Imran Khan<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/15/imran-khans-derogatory-remarks/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 15, 2018
CommentContinuing to live under threat of terrorism
From elections 2013 to elections 2018 Leaving at least 128 dead, the horrific Mastung suicide attack was the deadliest in Baluchistan’s history. This was the third attack in the country within a week<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/15/continuing-to-live-under-threat-of-terrorism/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 15, 2018
CommentNawaz Sharif’s arrival
And what he calls “the state above state” Nawaz Sharif’s arrival has united the hawks and doves in the PML-N. The hawks mustered party activists while Shahbaz is to lead them to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/13/nawaz-sharifs-arrival/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 13, 2018
CommentPak-India again
Waiting for Hale US President Donald Trump’s decision to promote David Hale, ambassador to Pakistan, to Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs is clearly meant to wind up the endgame in<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/13/pak-india-again/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 13, 2018
CommentPeshawar terrorist attack
TTP Influencing the pollsIn what is going to be remembered as an election that had already been rigged before it was held, the Taliban too have joined in as collaborators of the forces who wan
Jul 12, 2018
CommentJudiciary on steroids
Bar Council rightly concernedFinally a formidable grouping within the judicial fraternity – Pakistan Bar Council in this case – has taken notice of the chief justice’s free-wheeling type
Jul 12, 2018
CommentThreats to politicians
Sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind There are two kinds of threats to politicians during the elections, those from the terrorist networks and those from religious extremists and political fanatics. In<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/11/threats-to-politicians/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 11, 2018
CommentHunkering down to long, hard work
No quick remedy for chronic economic illness When economies become rundown due to poor governance and short and long-term prospects both appear bleak amid a dizzying array of adverse factors, the hoped<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/07/11/hunkering-down-to-long-hard-work/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 11, 2018
CommentECP versus ‘aliens’, ‘angels’ and earthly distractors
Even-handed, consistent behaviour essential for fair electionsThe chief curse of Pakistan’s general elections, even when they take place on time and under civilian control, is their inevitab
Jul 10, 2018
CommentAfter Panamagate, another Pandora’s box
Is the ongoing accountability even-handed and across-the-board?Within a week of an accountability court sentencing former prime mnister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam and Safdar, the other major politic
Jul 10, 2018