Tag: Politics
Theatre of the absurd
Imagine Altaf Hussain proclaiming that the real reason behind the threat to dissolve the provincial assembly is the growing popularity of his party in...
Saving the system
Political parties in a democratic system are seldom on the same page. They have their own agenda and their own way of thinking. And,...
Why we must not elect Imran
“He is a symbol of hope for all Pakistanis,” I said in the opening line of my satire column last week (Why we must...
Political drama
Politics in Pakistan does not lack drama in its truest form. Be it a military coup or giving a clean chit to the financially...
Nawaz Sharif’s adventure
I would like to ask Main Nawaz Sharif, the chief of PML(N), the following questions: Why are you again indulging in politics of confrontation?...
No permanent enemies in politics
Apparent political isolation of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has pushed the Sharifs to mark their ‘black day’ on the 12th anniversary of the...
LUMS Law and Politics Society holds seminar
The LUMS Law and Politics Society (LPS) organised its first lecture this semester, which reflected upon Pakistan’s position in the global political arena and...
Call for people-oriented national policies
Speakers at a seminar held here on Monday stressed upon the need of formulating people-oriented national security, economic and social policies observing that the...
Even animals dragged into city’s dirty politics?
The mysterious death of three lion cubs and one gone missing at the Karachi zoo in August was the result of an ongoing ‘tug...
Oil politics in changing times
Obama’s presidency found Washington’s long-time foe Castro at his least potent. Yet, having outlasted the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr,...
Zardari urges Nawaz not to’ play’ politics
President Asif Ali Zardari has said this is time for extending help to dengue fever and rain affectees rather than playing politics. He said...
We have to save Pakistan, not politics at present: Nawaz
PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan’s security is at stake and we have to save Pakistan and not politics today.
“Country’s security is at...
Sher becomes more politically active after quitting politics
Contrary to his announcement that he is quitting politics, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former Sindh Home Minister, Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has become...
Sher becomes more politically active after quitting politics
Contrary to his announcement that he is quitting politics, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former Sindh Home Minister, Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has become...
Mirza exits politics with parting punch
Former Sindh senior minister Zulfiqar Mirza held a press conference in Hyderabad Press Club on Tuesday to announce that he was parting ways with...
