ColumnsThe second transition
Not an auspicious beginning! The second democratic transition was seen by many as a beacon of hope for our beleaguered and divided nation. Traditionally the initial days of any newly installed government,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/26/the-second-transition/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 26, 2018
ColumnsDemocracy and prime ministers
Pakistan’s distinguished leaders Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself – Leo Tolstoy This irony of life has caused many men and women of exceptional intellect<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/27/democracy-and-prime-ministers/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Sep 27, 2018
ColumnsWait and see
With fingers crossed Change has finally dawned in our country. What was considered a wild dream, even as late as a few months ago, has turned into a reality. The center and<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/01/wait-and-see/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Sep 1, 2018
ColumnsThe penchant to control
Four of our major national leaders (one in the making) passed through the rigors of judicial process Political agitation of nearly four years leading to three landmark judgments of the Supreme Court<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/01/25/the-penchant-to-control/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 25, 2018
ColumnsThe power of the media
PML-N won the fiercely fought contest in the recent by-election of NA120. A few weeks earlier, PTI had won a significant battle. Nawaz Sharif was forced to exit as Prime Minister through<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/10/05/the-power-of-the-media/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 5, 2017
ColumnsThe nation of critical phases
Tu kiyun nazuq mor pe khara tas se mas nahin hota? “Had it not been the Chinese and the cheap fuel, Pakistan would have been on the brink of economic collapse.” One of our popular si
Jul 5, 2017
ColumnsReal change comes from within
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Jan 26, 2017
ColumnsLet good sense prevail
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Nov 4, 2016
ColumnsVisit to India – II
A Shining India and a not so Shining India Since my last article, a reportedly cordial and constructive bilateral meeting of Pakistan and India national security advisors and foreign secretaries was<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/12/18/visit-to-india-ii/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 18, 2015
ColumnsPolitics of agitation
Benefits none Political stability has eluded our nation ever since its inception some 68 years ago. The cultural complexities, diversities and regional deprivation have not allowed democracy to flourish. The<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/05/20/politics-of-agitation-4/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 20, 2015