Nawaz Sharif’s Moment of Truth

Nawaz Sharif disqualified to run for the national Assembly by none other than the Lahore High Court. How should he react to it? How should he take it?

Benazir’s Legacy

How could Pakistan’s all-powerful president and chief of the army staff be dislodged -- other than through the political process?

Mother of all Elections

In this most dangerous place on earth, almost 37 million men and women stood in queues to vote and by mid-night almost all had reached back to their homes, safe and sound.

The ANP Challenge

What if instead of a PPP prime minister or PML-N prime minister, ANP’s Asfandyar Wali Khan was to become the Prime Minister of Pakistan? Could this be a viable option?

Drama of Succession - Pakistan People’s Party

The way, events took shape after her (Benazir Bhutto's) death over the party leadership under the superb directorship of her husband (Zardari) can put any Hollywood plot to shame.

The Dirty Tricks Brigade Tries to Spoil a Party

Already stunned at the loss of their leader, the PPP is now reeling from the registration of tens of thousands of FIRs against its workers including charges of attempted murder.

Eight years of Four M's: Musharraf, MQM, Muslim League and Mullah

After eight years of these M’s Pakistan has transformed into a hell filled with price hike, ethnic tensions ... scarcity of basic necessities and above all reactionary suicide bombers.

Preview of Looming Democracy - Two Months of PPP in the Limelight

We were witnessing the culture of the upcoming elections, including the usual violence, and if successful, how the PPP victors would govern Pakistan.

A Tragedy Born of Military Despotism and Anarchy

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto heaps despair upon Pakistan. Now her party must be democratically rebuilt

Musharraf the Out-smarter

A lot is being said and written these days for and against Musharraf who first introduced the concept of ‘Pakistan First’ (keeping Pakistan before self and all).

The Eclipse of the MQM

It can be argued that the leadership and activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will remember the 12th of May 2007 as the moment a 10 year policy of the party came crashing down.

Moral Bankruptcy of Political Leadership in Pakistan

The pundits are saying that Musharaf & Bibi are ideological allies. As if these two camps actually have ideologies.

Month of the Gun

I am 22 years old and quite a sight. I have a ’revolutionary beard,’ and my hair is long; I wear a Che cap and my malaangi bangles go kling klang whenever I move my hands and wrists.

Eyewitness: Karachi, May 12, 2007

A narrative of the events of “Black Saturday” and the “stop-the-blame-game” argument.

A Strike Against Strike

What is one reminded of when he or she sees things like unattended garbage dumps, blackened billboards, burning buses and broken windowpanes? Things more frequently witnessed during strikes.

Hasba Bill 2005 - An Analysis

The federal government openly opposed the bill in line with its liberalist policies. Several sections of the bill have already been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

Am I Insane?

Let me tell you about myself. I have a law degree, and got married straight out of University. My Prince Charming is no other then my Bhabi’s brother. Yes I made the mistake of getting married in a “Watta Satta”.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Remembered

Was he a Saint or Sinner or a bit of both?

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• Hillary Clinton a Better Presidential Candidate
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• Pakistan Elections 2008 - An analysis
• Political Issues Ahead of Pakistan Elections