Elections, Media & The Army
The concerned authorities in Pakistan have began a massive crackdown on the media ahead of the General Elections to be held on July 25. Intellectuals are of the opinion that […]
From Antigone To Aneeka
Traitor Polyneices’ body was lying on the ground. However, he would not be buried, as the state did not allow people to honour a slain rebel. It was the rule. […]
A RAW Deal For ISI Chief
Well, it seems that Mohammad Asad Durrani could not believe it, initially! Is it possible for the chiefs of RAW and ISI to pen a book together – (that too) […]
Pakistan, Diplomacy & Lord Buddha
Cornered in the Indian Subcontinent for sponsoring terrorism from its territory, Pakistan takes refuge in Lord Buddha. Neighbouring India (and also China and Nepal) has always tried to increase its […]
An Acknowledgement & The Denial!
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has admitted that different militant organisations are active in his country, and they had crossed the border to kill 150 people in […]
History Can’t Be Erased
Except the last 14 months, he had spent his entire life in British India. So, it’s difficult (read offensive) to call him a foreigner, despite the fact that he was […]
The Joint Venture!
In a rare first, India, Pakistan and China will take part in a multi-nation military drill later this year. The Indian Defence Ministry has said in a statement that the […]
A Physician In ‘Secret’ Prison
Instead of being rewarded, he has been sentenced to 33 years in prison. The judiciary in Pakistan ‘punished’ Dr Shakil Afridi for helping the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) track down […]
Afghanistan & The Changing South Asia
Pakistan expressed anger over the US’ effort to include India in Afghanistan’s reconstruction project in 2017. Islamabad also asked Kabul to maintain a ‘safe’ distance with New Delhi. However, the […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 