Dire consequences of mixing religion & politics
Our leaders who rant and rave while carelessly mixing religion and politics have successfully demeaned both, leaving no difference between them for their followers - writes Kanwar Dilshad, ex-Secretary of ECP.
What is next for Pakistan after Imran Khan’s exit?
The deep-rooted animosity and never-ending intrigues of India to dismember Pakistan is not a hidden secret. After breaking it into two parts with the help of the former USSR, it is now hatching conspiracies and making plans to further fragment Pakistan.
Deteriorating Israeli-Russian relations: Neutrality no longer an option for Gulf and Turkey
So far, the Biden administration has been restrained in its response to a Saudi and Emirati refusal to increase oil production to reduce prices and help Europe ween itself off its dependence on Russian energy.
How Modi escaped accountability for terrorism against Muslims
During his regime as the Chief Minister, Modi trashed the laws of India and its Constitution and got away. To help him in this huge work of manslaughter, the RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, and many other groups were involved - writes Mustafa Khan from Maharashtra, India.
Punjab’s institutions need a major upgrade – Dr. Farid A. Malik
Following the recent invasion of the Governor's House, ex-Chairman of PSF Dr. Farid A. Malik believes that Punjab, the largest province of the federation, needs a major course correction. Institutions have to be rebuilt to reduce the political influence.
Electoral reforms – put the last first
Election expert questions the motivations behind the new desire for political parties to form another parliamentary committee on electoral reforms, given they had passed the Elections Act 2017, which had been approved after extensive consultations across the board, and the committee had met over 70 times beforehand.
Overseas Pakistanis: Hail, the new Kingmakers
The author addresses why Overseas Pakistanis should be allowed to vote, given that common objections include that they are seen to have no skin in the game or don't know what is happening in the streets of Pakistan.
Criminal justice response to extremism in Pakistan: Priyantha case
The battery of defense lawyers attacked the charge of Qatl-e-Amad (murder) by arguing that as the accused were armed with bricks and sticks, their intention was not to kill the accused as they did not use weapons against the victim.
The blood borders map and the Middle East
The proposed map conforms to the proxy wars waged by the US and its allies in the Eurasian landmass for the last almost half a century. It envisages a Kurdish state carved out from the Kurd-dominated areas of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
The regime never changes in Pakistan
Today no one can stop people from expressing themselves. Even abuse of expression cannot be stopped. This age is routinely referred to by the military establishment as one of the most potent tools in Fifth generation warfare.
Thoughts on political imbroglio in Pakistan -Part 2
IK riding on the pinnacle of the popularity wave is demanding early elections and is buoyant that his party will achieve a landslide victory. The ad-hoc regime in power on the other hand wants to delay elections as much as possible under the plea of electoral reforms,
From Umpire to vampire: From same page to different language
The military role in politics must be curtailed but it would be preferable to do it from within the system. Military gained the clout it has over many decades and once tasted, they will not concede it in a day or year.