Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A card game that is played by physically much less fit people “The Khan will play his trump card this Friday, the long march will start from Liberty market Lahore.” ... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The man with no portfolio or… “Why, oh why?” “I tell you, to remain above the curve ain’t easy.” “That’s setting the bar rather ... Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Both men married a number of times but… “Why, oh why?” “That lament is kind of old fashioned.” “Hey there is nothing old fashioned about a lament... Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am
Opinion What went wrong? The post-floods growth scenario has become controversial with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Truss’ resignation “Liz Truss has resigned after 45 days; can you ever imagine anyone in this country voluntarily resigning as prime... Published 22 Oct, 2022 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar jack of all trades? “So a successful visit or not?” “What visit?” “Dar’s visit to attend the IMF/World Bank annual... Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between ‘capitol’ and ‘capital’ “The golden age of Islam from around the eighth century to the fourteenth century was marked by annexation of... Published 20 Oct, 2022 06:14am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Rana’s growing belligerence against the Khan, so to speak “I am not an apologist for The Rana…” “Oh dear!” “What?” “In this country whenever anyone says he or she does not... Published 19 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The by-polls and the Big Three “Should we extrapolate on the by-election results?” “Extrapolate away my friend but you will only get those ... Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:02am
Opinion Pakistan’s pension system The cost of Pakistan’s public sector pensions is borne entirely by the government and has witnessed a significant... Published 17 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our finance ministers “We have had five finance ministers, not including The Khan’s Interim man Hammad Azhar, so any commonalities... Published 15 Oct, 2022 05:38am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Moody’s method “Moody’s has advertised a job vacancy…” “Yes we know silly, Dar sahib has recommended one of his... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: How do you explain a cypher? “Why can’t we learn to call a spade a spade.” “Oh what do we call it?” “I am in no mood for jest.”... Published 13 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The retired Captain “I hear the tell all book by Prince Harry and wife…” “I don’t understand why you say and wife. If its ... Published 12 Oct, 2022 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The victim card “The question is how can you play the victim card effectively?” “Well you can’t look overfed and be wearing... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Prodigal habits die hard “I was not impressed.” “Hey they didn’t have enough time to organize a big reception committee for The... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s common between Dar and Miftah? “There is one thing in common between Dar and Ismail.” “Yes, holding the portfolio of finance but there the... Published 07 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan says U-turn is good… “Hey London eat your heart out!” “Ha ha indeed and I hear Parveen Rashid has been granted leave without pay ... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam needs a lesson on… “Trump is taking CNN to court for half a million dollars is it?” “Not sure of the amount but it’s large,... Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The movie The Accountant… “Oh dear, dear, me…” “What?” “The Accountant is back and…” “Yes I did see the movie – Ben... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am