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20th April, 2013
Musharraf’s return: The graveyard is full of indispensables
He had embarrassed everybody, the military, the caretaker government. “Nobody wanted this unnecessary controversy. His absence suits all."
He had embarrassed everybody, the military, the caretaker government. “Nobody wanted this unnecessary controversy. His absence suits all."
10th April, 2013
Pakistan’s twisting, turning politicians
For politicians in most countries, switching parties is a once-in-a-career move made only after careful thought. But in Pakistan, changing sides to gain advantage is standard practice.
For politicians in most countries, switching parties is a once-in-a-career move made only after careful thought. But in Pakistan, changing sides to gain advantage is standard practice.
6th April, 2013
A case of a self-proclaimed minister
While the government is yet to notify the portfolio of Sohail Wajahat H. Siddique, he claimed that he had been given the charge of petroleum ministry.
While the government is yet to notify the portfolio of Sohail Wajahat H. Siddique, he claimed that he had been given the charge of petroleum ministry.
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1st April, 2013
The dream is alive
Whether they criticise Imran Khan bitterly or jealousy guard all his moves; he is now the new face of Pakistani politics.
Whether they criticise Imran Khan bitterly or jealousy guard all his moves; he is now the new face of Pakistani politics.
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28th March, 2013
The emperor’s new uniform
If Facebook fans don’t come to receive their leaders at the airport, why would they come to vote for them?
If Facebook fans don’t come to receive their leaders at the airport, why would they come to vote for them?
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27th March, 2013
Too late Mian Sahib
In retrospect, the Muslim League has always remained divided and lacked grassroots organisation as opposed to the well-founded PPP.
In retrospect, the Muslim League has always remained divided and lacked grassroots organisation as opposed to the well-founded PPP.
21st March, 2013
Nisar’s ‘solo flight’ threw spanner in the works
Dawn has learnt that by holding a press conference on Tuesday evening Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan took a solo flight and nearly caused a crash.
Dawn has learnt that by holding a press conference on Tuesday evening Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan took a solo flight and nearly caused a crash.
16th March, 2013
Consensus reached on holding elections on same day
A date for the dissolution of the provincial assemblies was still being discussed, DawnNews quoted sources as saying.
A date for the dissolution of the provincial assemblies was still being discussed, DawnNews quoted sources as saying.
14th March, 2013
Kala Pul: Strength through adversity
The visits to Kala Pul only strengthened my faith in the decency and honesty of the under privileged. One day, I hope I can say the same about the affluent.
The visits to Kala Pul only strengthened my faith in the decency and honesty of the under privileged. One day, I hope I can say the same about the affluent.
13th February, 2013
PPP, PML-N still poles apart on caretakers
If Kaira is to be believed, a caretaker PM will be selected in time and the country will go to polls as per the Constitution.
If Kaira is to be believed, a caretaker PM will be selected in time and the country will go to polls as per the Constitution.
9th February, 2013
Elections 2013: survey indicates close contest
Pakistani voters appear divided on who to vote for in the upcoming elections and which issues are most critical for the country, according to the Political Barometer, an opinion survey conducted by the Herald in partnership with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Pakistani voters appear divided on who to vote for in the upcoming elections and which issues are most critical for the country, according to the Political Barometer, an opinion survey conducted by the Herald in partnership with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
28th January, 2013
Disappointed Wattoo attacks PML-N over sit-in
Speaking at a press conference, Wattoo said the PML-N's demand for the replacement of governors of the four provinces was "ridiculous".
Speaking at a press conference, Wattoo said the PML-N's demand for the replacement of governors of the four provinces was "ridiculous".
18th January, 2013
Naseerullah Babar-style operation needed to establish peace in Karachi: Gabol
The PPP leader was in Raiwind to meet with chief of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz at the latter's residence.
The PPP leader was in Raiwind to meet with chief of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz at the latter's residence.
29th December, 2012
Peoples uncles
Most of the men whom Benazir had grown up calling 'uncle' were not with her, Bilawal is lucky to have uncles there to guide his entry, writes NFP.
Most of the men whom Benazir had grown up calling 'uncle' were not with her, Bilawal is lucky to have uncles there to guide his entry, writes NFP.
29th December, 2012
Qadri ready to become caretaker premier
The TMQ chief made the announcement during a press conference held to dispel ‘certain apprehensions’ about his movement.
The TMQ chief made the announcement during a press conference held to dispel ‘certain apprehensions’ about his movement.
4th December, 2012
Parliament mired in legislative limbo
The ruling coalition has lost its commanding position in the 342-member NA and is left with no other option but to take the PML-N along.
The ruling coalition has lost its commanding position in the 342-member NA and is left with no other option but to take the PML-N along.
1st December, 2012
Politicking gains momentum ahead of polls
With the general election approaching fast, the political temperature in the country is rising steadily.
With the general election approaching fast, the political temperature in the country is rising steadily.
30th November, 2012
Wattoo plotting defections from PML-N
“We will give you big surprises,” Wattoo said when asked if any PML-N heavyweight could join the Pakistan People's Party.
“We will give you big surprises,” Wattoo said when asked if any PML-N heavyweight could join the Pakistan People's Party.
27th November, 2012
President political but not a conspirator: Kaira
Qamar Zaman Kaira said the president was a part of the parliament, adding that, the parliament would be incomplete without the head of state.
Qamar Zaman Kaira said the president was a part of the parliament, adding that, the parliament would be incomplete without the head of state.
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22nd November, 2012
Also Pakistan: The final cut
In the final installment of this series, NFP shares with us the political and cultural zeitgeist of what Pakistan was like between 1947 and 1977.
In the final installment of this series, NFP shares with us the political and cultural zeitgeist of what Pakistan was like between 1947 and 1977.
