Petty party politics, vested interests, political extremism and a colonial legacy all have resulted in the transformation of our ruling elites into leeches plundering public money. In fact, this has come to characterize our national politics. The assemblies in Pakistan are fast becoming a battleground thanks to political intolerance that has thrived under the watchful […]
The Pakistani state’s unwavering and time-tested support for the Palestinian cause is commendable. Notwithstanding the Pakistani military’s role in Black September, Islamabad has been a steadfast ally and advocate for the rights of Palestinians. Many may dismiss this support as mere lip service or posturing, bemoaning how we Pakistanis are “united for Gaza, divided for Pakistan” […]
336SharesCriticism is a word which is commonly misunderstood in Pakistan. Here, criticism is done with the sole purpose of discouraging others. Sometimes, it takes the form of character assassination – especially of women politicians, by brushing aside all ethical and moral values. The population of women is about half of the total population of Pakistan […]