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The insignificance of judicial commissions
Yesterday was the first death anniversary of Osama bin Laden. Pakistanis assumed the role of victims following his killing due to the unprecedented incursion launched by foreign troops on our soil. But...
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What will happen to the stock market if the PM resigns?
In 2007, I underwent a six-hour-long marathon panel interview at the London office of one of the (then) largest hedge funds in Europe called XYZ Capital*. A senior partner – perhaps a PhD holder – drew...
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Just another ridiculous joint session in the Pakistani Parliament
They questioned the legitimacy of Parliament. They objected to the transparency and fairness of the general elections in 2013. They protested and resigned, making their return conditional upon the...
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Dear Imran Sahib, as a PTI supporter, I think you need to take a step back
Dear Sir, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters across the country celebrated the party’s 19th foundation day a few days ago. Indeed PTI has come a long way since then, through your sheer...
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PTI won the battle but can it win the NA-125 war?
The judicial commission set up to investigate the legitimacy of the votes casted in NA-125 has decided that there shall be a re-vote in the constituency. Shah Mehmood Qureshi deems this as one of the...
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#NA-125 election: Not much to celebrate for PML-N
Today, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) suspended, not overturned, an election tribunal’s decision ordering fresh elections in NA-125, Lahore. Only a few days ago, this now suspended decision blew...
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Why MQM wants Dr Ishratul Ebad to resign
The demand by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Farooq Sattar for Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad to resign is just another proof that the political parties, and in this case the MQM, don’t...
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Who will Nawaz Sharif side with, Asif Zardari or the Pak Army?
Threats, innuendos, taunts and then some more threats, in his speech yesterday, Mr Asif Zardari did not really address the newly-elected office bearers of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) at all. He...
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What they didn’t tell you about Pakistan: Seven common myths dispelled
Pakistan may be one of the most misunderstood countries around and it is certainly easy to see why when you hit the layman’s ceiling of knowledge in about 10 seconds. What most people don’t see is what...
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Did the Judicial Commission and dharnas even benefit PTI?
The Judicial Commission has finally given its conclusion that the 2013 elections were fair and in accordance with the law. Some who are against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) would perhaps only see...
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10 reasons why the Judicial Commission verdict is a stepping stone for PTI
The verdict is out and it has shocked leaders, members and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). Yes, we are talking about the Judicial Commission (JC) report on the alleged rigging in the...
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De-seating PTI members: To evict or not to evict, that is the question
On the July 28th, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) tabled resolutions in the National Assembly to de-seat lawmakers from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on account of...
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The question remains, why was Yakub Memon hanged?
The Supreme Court is an institution of the state. An independent Supreme Court does not mean that judges would not be cognisant of the political implications of their decisions. As the products of the...
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Before Naya Pakistan, there is a Nayi PTI in the making
I am one of the few people who do not see the Judicial Commission’s (JC) report as Imran Khan’s or Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) defeat. Although Imran’s allegations of organised and planned rigging...
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For PTI, it’s either ‘yes’ to by-elections or ‘bye’ to elections
Imran Khan had sought investigation in four constituencies to ascertain whether the General Elections 2013 (GE 2013)were rigged or manipulated. Election tribunals have ruled in favour of Pakistan...
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NA 122 by-elections: A futile power competition serving no real purpose
October 11, 2015, will be one of the most anticipated and crucial contests in a by-election. It is not Aleem Khan versus Ayaz Sadiq, but Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) versus Pakistan Muslim League...
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Did Imran Khan lie about the 2013 elections being rigged?
Apparently it was a close fight and PTI has actually done well. In by-elections, the incumbents have an inherent advantage and it was also a seat which traditionally PML-N has always won. Yes, in case...
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PTI knows that it cannot win the 2018 elections and the Panama case proves...
For the past one year, no other issue has gained more prominence in the political landscape of Pakistan than the Panama leaks. The issue is frankly trivial and not worth this much obsession, but thanks...
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For much of the 2018-19 season, Real Madrid’s campaign has been driven by pessimism and trepidation. From mediocre performances on the field to a lack of purpose off it, the Los Blancos found...
View ArticleWhy is the US making a mountain out of the Masood Azhar molehill?
The United States has introduced a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution to blacklist Masood Azhar as an international terrorist. Azhar is the leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed (banned in Pakistan...
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