Clipping Chief Justice’s wings
The law Minister introduced a bill in the parliament on 26th March, 2023 to limit the chief justice of Pakistan's ability to take suo...
Is every politician by nature a fascist?
Our country, which is currently experiencing the worst period of its troubled history, is besieged by perils, difficulties, and hardships. These unfortunately do not...
Unveiling the Veil: Shedding Light on Toshakhana Misuse
The recent revelation of misuse surrounding Toshakhana, the repository for official gifts received by Pakistani dignitaries, has stirred a hornet's nest of controversy. The...
Again, the lioness is roaring
Sometime in 2016, Ms. Maryam summoned a team led by the Secretary of Ministry of Information, Mr. Imran Gardezi - of which I was...
New Middle East and opportunities for Pakistan
By Muhammad Qasim Bhutta
Many people around the world were shocked when arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced that they were re-establishing diplomatic ties. This...
Fitnah represents trials and tests, but for whom?
The top brass of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) has been labeling Imran Khan a "Fitnah," which essentially is a term that refers to...
FIR: An effective political weapon
The First Information Report (FIR) is an extremely powerful political weapon. It is used with excessive brute force for the benefit of those in...
PTI’s Lawyers: A Seismic Shift
Pakistan's political landscape stands at the brink of a transformative era, distinct from previous phases dominated by aristocrats, agriculturists, business magnates, and the military...
Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Needs
Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a very real risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe. In addition to unimaginable human costs,...
Protest on the soccer pitch mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar
Protest on the soccer pitch has proven to be a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar, exposing double standards in the Gulf state’s...
