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3rd April, 2012
When Pakistan hanged its prime minister
Nameless men and women remained loyal to the Bhutto family as long as the Bhuttos were loyal to them; perhaps longer.
Nameless men and women remained loyal to the Bhutto family as long as the Bhuttos were loyal to them; perhaps longer.
14th January, 2012
The rise of PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Recent setbacks suffered by major political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are more of their own creation than a result of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf`s improving public image, politicians believe.
Recent setbacks suffered by major political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are more of their own creation than a result of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf`s improving public image, politicians believe.
31st December, 2011
Political Orphans claim that PPP is in danger: PM
MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday parties who claim that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is in danger are “Political Orphans”, DawnNews…
MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday parties who claim that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is in danger are “Political Orphans”, DawnNews…
27th December, 2011
The jiyala: A political and spiritual history
In the last thirty years or so, the Urdu word ‘jiyala’ has come down to become an iconic term in the realm of Pakistan’s populist…
In the last thirty years or so, the Urdu word ‘jiyala’ has come down to become an iconic term in the realm of Pakistan’s populist…
12th December, 2011
SC issues notice to Ahmed Raza Kasuri in Bhutto reference
ISLAMABAD: During a hearing of the Bhutto reference case on Monday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Ahmed Raza Kasuri, DawnNews reported. Moreover,…
ISLAMABAD: During a hearing of the Bhutto reference case on Monday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Ahmed Raza Kasuri, DawnNews reported. Moreover,…
5th December, 2011
Wasan says over 10,000 personnel deployed for Ashura in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan on Monday said the province was at risk of experiencing terrorist attacks for 72 hours, out of which 24…
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan on Monday said the province was at risk of experiencing terrorist attacks for 72 hours, out of which 24…
4th December, 2011
Smokers' Corner: Rallying shots
Political rallies in Pakistan before the arrival of Z A Bhutto were pretty sedate affairs. Bhutto changed all that by being boisterous
Political rallies in Pakistan before the arrival of Z A Bhutto were pretty sedate affairs. Bhutto changed all that by being boisterous
27th November, 2011
In retrospect: The party is born
By mid-January, 1966, it became evident that Z A Bhutto was not in consonance with Ayub Khan’s policies. Bhutto exploited the Tashkent Declaration, making people…
By mid-January, 1966, it became evident that Z A Bhutto was not in consonance with Ayub Khan’s policies. Bhutto exploited the Tashkent Declaration, making people…
9th November, 2011
Govt working to create Iqbal’s Pakistan: Gilani
All available resources are being utilised to provide social and economic justice to Pakistanis as envisioned by the poet, said the premier.
All available resources are being utilised to provide social and economic justice to Pakistanis as envisioned by the poet, said the premier.
30th October, 2011
Smokers’ Corner: The dubious left
A few days ago I received a couple of emails from some readers asking me why (in this column) am I only concentrating on proving…
A few days ago I received a couple of emails from some readers asking me why (in this column) am I only concentrating on proving…
24th October, 2011
Nusrat’s years of torment end
The widow of former PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, mother of former PM Benazir Bhutto and mother-in-law of President Asif Zardari passed away in Dubai on Sunday.
The widow of former PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, mother of former PM Benazir Bhutto and mother-in-law of President Asif Zardari passed away in Dubai on Sunday.
23rd October, 2011
Begum Nusrat Bhutto dies in Dubai
ISLAMABAD: Begum Nusrat Bhutto, whose husband and daughter both served as prime ministers of Pakistan and a political force herself, died Sunday in Dubai after…
ISLAMABAD: Begum Nusrat Bhutto, whose husband and daughter both served as prime ministers of Pakistan and a political force herself, died Sunday in Dubai after…
9th October, 2011
Flashback: The Martial Law of 1958
Political pundits believe in the zodiac movements. Some of them attach special significance to the month of October. October 1958 and 1999 brought radical changes…
Political pundits believe in the zodiac movements. Some of them attach special significance to the month of October. October 1958 and 1999 brought radical changes…
2nd October, 2011
Smokers’ Corner: Traitor saves the day
It is believed that Sindh, since it’s always been ‘the land of Sufis’, has shown the most resilience to the advent of various events over…
It is believed that Sindh, since it’s always been ‘the land of Sufis’, has shown the most resilience to the advent of various events over…
13th August, 2011
Celebrating Pakistan’s lawyer leaders
Ones own perspective can often colour their perception of history, especially when it comes to determining the highlights in Pakistan’s history. Due to my own…
Ones own perspective can often colour their perception of history, especially when it comes to determining the highlights in Pakistan’s history. Due to my own…
19th July, 2011
Right to appeal against military court verdict sought
ISLAMABAD: Two ex-servicemen and four civilians, who were sentenced to death by the Field General Court Martial in 2005 for two assassination attempts on former…
ISLAMABAD: Two ex-servicemen and four civilians, who were sentenced to death by the Field General Court Martial in 2005 for two assassination attempts on former…
30th June, 2011
CJ thanks Zardari for ZAB reference
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Wednesday the president`s reference seeking review of the controversial death sentence handed down to former prime minister…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Wednesday the president`s reference seeking review of the controversial death sentence handed down to former prime minister…
6th June, 2011
From Lahore to Wana
Religious extremism did not grow in Wana. Rather its origins can be traced to Punjab. The dagger which drew the first blood in the name…
Religious extremism did not grow in Wana. Rather its origins can be traced to Punjab. The dagger which drew the first blood in the name…
29th May, 2011
Enrichment continues, claims A.Q. Khan
ISLAMABAD: The country’s nuclear programme has been “running without any break” for the past 10 years and the process of uranium enrichment is in…
ISLAMABAD: The country’s nuclear programme has been “running without any break” for the past 10 years and the process of uranium enrichment is in…
13th May, 2011
SC seeks record of complaint reviving cases against Bhutto
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned from the Lahore High Court registrar on Thursday the record of a complaint registered on behalf of Muhammad Ahmad…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned from the Lahore High Court registrar on Thursday the record of a complaint registered on behalf of Muhammad Ahmad…
