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Khudi and building a nation
Islam informs us that God granted the status of Khalifa (vice regent) to all men. To elaborate the point further Quran narrates the story of Adam and why angels were asked to bow down to him. But at the same time it reminds us that there is always something beyond the reach of us. There is always something...
Does one-man-one-vote provide effective governance?
I recently finished reading a book titled “Intelligent Governance for the 21st Century” by Nicolas Berggruen & Nathan Gardels. Before speaking about the ideas presented in this book let me talk briefly on the modern concept of democracy. Read More →
Dream – Naya Pakistan
Elections are over, and so as election frenzy. Those who were used to have at least 100 posts per day about upcoming elections and the dream of ‘Naya Pakistan’ have gone into hibernation and I suspect they will come to life before next election. More interesting is the behavior of PTI supporters,...
Dialogue
Few months ago a diplomat asked me what will be a key ingredient for Pakistanis society to achieve progress. My response to him was Read More →
The Re-birth of MQM and its effects on Pakistani Politics
Pakistan’s politics has always been dominated by the feudal and capitalists, along with their side kicks I the military and the rightist circles of Pakistani society. Read More →
Is “Kaptan” Really Satisfied With PTI`s Performance?
The Pakistani media kept its focus on the dissolution and re-organizing of the MQM`s Co-ordination Committee and KTC (Karachi Tanzeemi Committee) from its Quaid Mr. Altaf Hussain immediately after the 11 May, 2013. Read More →
TTP and Peace Talks
Apparently both PML-N and PTI intend to tackle the core issue of terrorism through ‘meaningful dialogue’ with Taliban (TTP in this case). Interestingly we did negotiate with these terrorists in past without getting any positive outcome and another harsh reality is that our armed forces have also...
Emergence of PTI as Taliban’s Team B
As I write this piece. MQM’s protest in front of United Nations would have almost ended. MQM is a party which is not only fighting nepotism but also is currently fighting an another bout of its bashing which has now become a feature after every few months. Read More →
Forgiveness or Patience
Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif after his great success visited Imran khan in Shoukat Khanam Memorial Hospital. Criticizers, analyst and supporters called its kindness of Mian Muhammad Nawaz. Read More →
Imran Khan’s “Hospital Bed Interview” Professionalism Vs Emotionalism
Professionalism is different from emotionalism. Sometimes the hairline difference of keeping them both segregated is the real test of an individual or an organization. It is an art easy to preach but difficult to practice. Read More →
