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New (Naya) Pakistan or more of the same?

New (Naya) Pakistan or more of the same?

Amid exuberant calls of vote-rigging and protests seen in the recent elections in Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is poised to yet again become Prime Minister for a third time – his last [...]

Pakistan: An Ideological Approach towards the Economy

Pakistan: An Ideological Approach towards the Economy

By Moez Mobeen There seems to be a widespread consensus within Pakistan’s intelligentsia that Pakistan’s economy is in a mess. That this is indeed the case is something which is felt by the Pakistani street for [...]

The Malala Yusafzai Case – Debating with the Real Rightwing

The Malala Yusafzai Case – Debating with the Real Rightwing

Moez Mobeen The attack on the young Malala Yusafzai has morphed in to a debate about the future direction of Pakistan. Such debates are healthy for a society which is marred in all sorts of problems [...]

Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable

Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable

 Abid Mustafa   “They believe they have been let down by the leadership across the board, that they do not believe that the government is a truly independent government”—Tariq Pirzada   Recently, two decisions have come [...]

Pakistani Leadership IS the Crisis

Pakistani Leadership IS the Crisis

Abid Mustafa Today, the people of Pakistan face a myriad of challenges that threaten the country’s very existence. This includes American threats of unilateral action beyond the tribal area and its efforts to seize the country’s [...]

When will Pakistan’s spring arrive?

When will Pakistan’s spring arrive?

It’s hard to imagine a greater provocation than your bosom buddy killing 28 of your own soldiers. NATO helicopters violated the airspace of Pakistan from Afghanistan on Friday and opened unprovoked fire on a check post [...]