Articles related to Pakistani politics
By Saeed Minhas
Amidst the turning and twisting political and judicial scenarios and the arrival of US and NATO campaigners, the Upper House somehow managed to conclude its debate on the presidential address with the closing remarks of Law Minister Babar Awan on Wednesday with an end note that the adventurous judo-cratic ride is not yet over.
Read More »ISLAMABAD: The adventurous judo-cratic ride is on
Ashraf Jehangir Qazi
In 1971 we lost more than half our compatriots who offered up joyful prayers of gratitude on their deliverance from the hell we chose to inflict upon them in the name of an “ideology” interpreted largely by our military and clergy neither of whom played any role in the Pakistan Movement.
Read More »Another Pakistan movement
Former president Pervez Musharraf has announced that he would contest the next general election in the country even if they were held on a mid-term basis, a private TV channel reported on Friday. Read More »Musharraf says he will contest next elections
Benazir Bhutto was brought back to Pakistan from exile as part of an international deal. Then she was killed — and all traces of evidence were immediately swept away. Christina Lamb follows the clues to her killers in London, Karachi and Washington
Read More »Who murdered Benazir Bhutto?
By Saeed Minhas
ISLAMABAD: As discussions on the UN commission report continue to dominate conversations around the capital, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the diplomatic community, especially envoys from the US, UK and even certain European countries, have a soft spot in their hearts for former president Pervez Musharraf – notwithstanding the fact that the UN report is especially critical of his handling of the aftermath of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. Read More »Why the West loves Musharraf?
By Farrukh Saleem
ISLAMABAD: Article 1 of our Constitution states, “Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan…” A Federal Republic, by definition, is a “federation of states with a republican form of government.” And, a republic is a “type of government where citizens choose the leaders of their country”.
Read More »From democracy to a hybrid party dictatorship
The world and its components, the countries and territories, require a management of its resources, its people, and follow a set of laws and practices to remain a peaceful and dignified country. Thus it requires a Vision, a Mission, and a set of Values to abide by to progress. Both in terms of Morals, and Economics.
By Asghar Azad
KARACHI: People will soon witness a judicial dictatorship in the country if the judiciary continuously moves ahead in its present direction and then we would forget military and political dictatorships, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Chairperson Asma Jahangir said on Wednesday.
Read More »‘Judicial dictatorship in Pakistan on the cards’
By Murtaza Ali Shah
LONDON: Former president and military dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf hit out at the Western approach to the war on terror on Monday and urged the West to engage with the Afghan Pushtuns and stop pursuing the misconceived security agenda in the region.
Read More »Musharraf hints at jumping into politics
By Mohammad Malick
ISLAMABAD: In the late ‘70s, Indian superstar Amitabh Bachan was known as the ‘angry young man’ of Bollywood. His motto: If it moves, kick it; if it sneers, kill it; if it smiles, kiss it. In the ‘90s, Mian Nawaz Sharif took over as the angry-lost-young man of Pakistani politics. His motto: if it’s red-black-green, bash it; if it’s khaki and moves towards you, smash it; if it makes sense, trash it.Read More »What do Amitabh, Nisar, Nawaz, Gilani have in common?