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Naqi Zafar (Karachi)

What does government actually want?
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What does government actually want?

According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, 'Azadi March' has no genuine objective but to cover the wrongdoings of top corrupt whose tenures in government were all about looting and signing charter of democracy. "Mark my words, whatever united effort they mak
Published 30 Oct, 2019 12:00am
'Churlish behaviour'
Opinion

'Churlish behaviour'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Churlish behavior" carried by the newspaper yesterday. This is, of course, about time Prime Minister Imran Khan needed to revisit some aspects of his personality and behaviour. His approach to politica
Published 27 Oct, 2019 12:00am
JUI-F's challenge
Opinion

JUI-F's challenge

What's in store? JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman seems to have derived a huge benefit from country's economic woes to step up his pressure on a seemingly beleaguered government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. That is why he has linked possibility of any ta
Updated 18 Oct, 2019 05:04am
We're going through trying times
Opinion

We're going through trying times

It is heartening to note that prime minister Imran Khan has not lost sight of criticality of country's economy despite growing external challenges. According to him, government's foremost priority is to run the economic system on sustainable basis, which
Updated 12 Oct, 2019 09:05am
'Reforming SOEs in Pakistan'
Opinion

'Reforming SOEs in Pakistan'

This is apropos an ongoing series of articles titled "Reforming SOEs in Pakistan" by Dr Omer Javed in Business Recorder. The writer has thrown ample light on the economic challenges constituted SOEs (state-owned enterprises or public sector compani
Published 05 Oct, 2019 12:00am
'Reforming SOEs in Pakistan'
Opinion

'Reforming SOEs in Pakistan'

This is apropos an ongoing series of articles titled "Reforming SOEs in Pakistan" by Dr Omer Javed in Business Recorder. The writer has thrown ample light on the economic challenges constituted SOEs (state-owned enterprises or public sector compani
Updated 05 Oct, 2019 06:34am
'It is half full'
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'It is half full'

In his latest contribution to the newspaper titled "It is half full" Business Recorder op-ed writer Ali Khizar argued, among other things, that "No one is talking about the resilience of private sector construction."
Published 01 Oct, 2019 12:00am
'The Constitution and its guardians'
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'The Constitution and its guardians'

In his yesterday's op-ed for Business Recorder titled "The Constitution and its guardians," Shabir Ahmed has plausibly argued that "Despondency, the flip side of defeatism, has a hollowing out effect on the nation. Inherent in every dictate of the
Updated 20 Sep, 2019 07:34am
President in parliament
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President in parliament

The primary role of the president is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law of the country. The president is bound by the constitution to act on the advice of the prime minister and cabinet as long as the advice is not violating the
Updated 17 Sep, 2019 08:51am
Abid Ali was always winner
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Abid Ali was always winner

It is true that Abid Ali was a versatile actor. His death has undoubtedly created a vacuum likely to remain unfilled. Through this letter, I wish to commend Business Recorder for is editorial on great actor's death, which certainly constitutes a rich trib
Updated 12 Sep, 2019 08:01am
Rational criminal
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Rational criminal

It is argued that large part of crime is economics - if people are working and have a home and family to support, then you can reduce the crime rate in society. This was also an inspirational quote from Vincent Frank that Business Recorder op-ed wr
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Kashmir under siege
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Kashmir under siege

Nothing is working for shameless Narendra Modi government in New Delhi to stop protests by the inmates of the largest prison on earth: occupied Kashmir. Protests have broken out in parts of occupied Srinagar over the last two weeks, some drawing hundreds
Published 25 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Alarming rise in government debt
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Alarming rise in government debt

The PTI-led coalition has enumerated the successes that it has achieved upon completion of its first year in power. No doubt, it has shown a great deal of sincerity of purpose insofar its approach to myriad challenges facing the country in various areas i
Published 20 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US President must walk the talk
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US President must walk the talk

Welcoming visiting prime minister Imran Khan to the White House recently, President Donald Trump had expressed his willingness to mediate on the question of Kashmir and looked forward to developing great relationship with Pakistan and working closely on A
Published 15 Aug, 2019 12:00am
It never rains but it pours
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It never rains but it pours

The Met Office has forecast another monsoon spell which will start today and continue over the next few days. Business Recorder in its yesterday issue has made a very valid question with regard to our ability and capacity to deal with rains. Accord
Published 09 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Opposition's flawed approach
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Opposition's flawed approach

It is quite interesting to note that Pakistan People's Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto has announced that the opposition would table a motion to do away with the secret balloting while expressing the hope that Prime Minister Imran Khan would also support it
Published 06 Aug, 2019 12:00am
What's happening in occupied Kashmir?
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What's happening in occupied Kashmir?

The occupied Jammu & Kashmir witnessing an unprecedented situation as New Delhi has asked all tourists and pilgrims to leave Kashmir. It is, however, important to note that pilgrims and tourists have never before been asked to leave Kashmir. The extra tro
Published 04 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Interesting times?
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Interesting times?

Main opposition parties held protest rallies in cities across the country on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Imran Khan's government of ruining the economy and seeking to intimidate and silence its opponents.
Published 30 Jul, 2019 12:00am
The challenge of drug addiction
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The challenge of drug addiction

Through a Business Recorder op-ed I was shocked to learn that in 2006, Pakistan had 4.5 million drug addicts and the number has now reached nearly 9 million. Drug dealers and addicts are also involved in smuggling and prostitution. Drug trafficking
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
2019 Cricket World Cup final
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2019 Cricket World Cup final

England won the World Cup for the first time in a first-ever World Cup Super Over thriller that went down to the last ball ending in a tie. England won because they hit more boundaries. The question is: Did England really win the final match of ICC Cricke
Published 16 Jul, 2019 12:00am