Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IMF doesn’t buy into govt data “So the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected government data as well as the proposal?” “Right, so there... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Blome-Maryam meeting “Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) held a high level meeting.” “Hey which ever meeting she deigns to attend, ... Published 05 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Opinion Power bills and public anger The usual jargon was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 27, Sunday, after an inconclusive emergent meeting... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What was not entertaining about the Three Caretakers? “There was Larry, Joe and of course the wisest of the three Moe.” “Don’t be facetious. I would have you know... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Hear ye hear ye all stakeholders “Sometimes I wish that those who claim they are working for the country or in the national interest would... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Zulfiqar Mirza was dumped as required’? “I think it’s a deliberate strategy to allow only murshed (spiritual guides) to visit the jail, apart from a few... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A technocrat should not issue directives? “Why are you laughing?” “The caretaker finance minister did what our finance ministers have done since... Published 30 Aug, 2023 03:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The so-called caretaker technocrats “So there goes another premise for installing caretakers.” “Well the intense lobbying by the how shall I... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:33am
Opinion Trade conundrum: who is at fault? The July 2023 trade data indicates an improvement in the trade deficit – from negative 1.863 billion dollars to... Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pariwaar politics “So who do you reckon is the heir?” “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the heir…” “There is much talk of Asefa... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why build a five foot wall around the toilet? “Why can’t highly educated people realise that once their end of term/retirement is in sight their actions are... Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Appointment of yet another revolving finance minister “I was saddened.” “By what?” “The appointment of yet another revolving finance minister.” “Hey look at... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite are more liberal “I always thought letter and spirit go together.” “Only in civilised societies.” “So I guess the two go... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Plan A or Plan D? “What is the most controversial word today in the Land of the Pure?” “A guess: where in this country will the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Opinion Caretakers must ensure fiscal discipline The last official document on the state of the economy prior to the end of the tenure of the eleven-party coalition... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The First Daughter concept “It is high time the US acknowledges Pakistan’s lead.” “Really, in which area? Self-destruct or…”... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Jail time alone is not enough... “If I give you a choice of retaining your dual nationality or becoming a federal minister what would you opt... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The retired are being left to their own devices “There is one man who I simply cannot understand.” “Hey spend a night in jail where there is no air... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Was Nawaz consulted? “So Kakar is in.” “Yes he has made history.” “As in how? Wait I think I have got it. It’s the ways of... Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The seeds of discontent “So what’s the most ill kept secret today?” “If someone wants to be enabled to raise the national flag on... Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:26am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?