Opinion Old wine in old bottles Reports indicate that Ishaq Dar’s selling point in being reappointed as the country’s finance minister for the... Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Leaks are the bread and butter of… “So one leak down and how many more to go?” “Don’t be facetious – leaks are the bread and butter... Published 01 Oct, 2022 04:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A little leak can sink a big ship “Leak as in our politics has assumed a starring role…” “You have heard the proverb haven’t you, that a... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar’s historic return “So tell me what do you think of Dar’s return?” “There is no doubt that his path has been eased, ... Published 29 Sep, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The birth of new JS-Dar equation “The problem for the JS is that Dar’s loyalty to Nawaz Sharif transcends his loyalty to anyone else.” “JS ... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: But the Khan is changing “The problem is that while all stakeholders are playing a game yet they are not playing the same game.” “Well... Published 27 Sep, 2022 04:06am
Opinion The pledges versus reality Pakistan at present not only requires 36 to 42 billion dollars (the former figure cited by the International ... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:07am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan team vs the 11-party coalition govt “So was the cricket match held between The Khan team and the Eleven Coalition Parties?” “The Dentist hath... Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Identifying the uniting factor “Pakistan is in desperate need of a uniting factor.” “That would be cricket – the only uniting factor in... Published 23 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Gilani and Geelani “Please, please, please could someone disappear the Gilani clan?” “Excuse me! Syed Ali Shah Geelani was a much... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queen’s funeral “Did you watch the Queen’s funeral?” “Yes I loved the pageantry and the grieving family and oh I did see... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queen’s funeral “Let me ask you one thing: had The Khan still been the Prime Minister would he have attended the Queen’s ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Opinion The rupee fall continues Why is the rupee continuing to erode even after the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) tranche release of ... Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: If political uncertainty becomes certainty? “So you reckon its political uncertainty that is responsible for the appalling state of the economy?” “It ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Creating the portfolio of ‘flood minister’ “Why, oh why, doesn’t The Khan rely on the elder Sharif to make appointments — I mean from his own perspective... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:04am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: An extremely pliable appointee “Appointing an acting head of an institution gives the appointer time to…to…” “Well our history shows ... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK has special relationship with two letters “Is economics a science or an arts subject?” “And the difference is?” “Science to me means that laws of... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite capture continues… “I am amazed at the use, frequent use, he makes of it and for all purposes other than what it is meant for... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Opinion Floods continue to be ignored by IMF Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has repeatedly claimed that the harsh conditions agreed on behalf of the hapless... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: In politics you can return to power “The Queen is dead, long live the King.” “If only our politicians would accept the end and vacate…”... Published 10 Sep, 2022 04:14am