Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Look at the glass half full “I am very confused.” “About what?” “We are back in the position of will they or wont they.” “Look ... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Double jeopardy “It’s called double jeopardy.” “What are you referring to?” “To the legal issues facing the leaders of... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What does ‘plundit’ mean? “So 23 December it is.” “Indeed and the plundits have been in a tailspin since.” “Tailspin?” “In a... Published 20 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PKR in Daristan The rupee-dollar parity during two tenures of Ishaq Dar as finance minister (2013-17 and 27 September 2022 to date)... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has Gen Faiz entered the political arena? “Faiz Hameed, former DG ISI, has reportedly entered the political arena.” “I hope he realises that the... Published 17 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: SS has displayed his gifts at PM’s House “Our premise was all wrong – reaching spiritual heights does not preclude love of physical asset ... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The variety of visionaries “There is a limit to how much blame one can throw at another and still keep your audience intact.” “I guess... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why is rupee weakening against USD? “So why is the dollar strengthening against the rupee?” “If Dar is to be believed…” “Depends?”... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The profundity of linguistics “What does level playing field mean?” “In our politics it means you say tomaaato the British way and I say... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PML-N versus PML-N The markedly different perceptions of the state of the Pakistan economy today between PML-N’s stopgap finance... Updated 12 Dec, 2022 06:40am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s a very potent defence in a court of law? “Does The Khan have deniability?” “In a court of law deniability is a very potent defence suggested by many a... Published 10 Dec, 2022 07:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: They’ve played their cards right “I have a suggestion.” “Okaaay but if it’s to a political party leader it’s a waste of time – The Khan... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s ego? “Ego is inherited or is it developed?” “In the Land of the Pure ego is inherited as well as developed and is... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Look at our three national leaders “It’s location, location, location.” “In real estate.” “And in politics. Look at our three national... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Opinion Inflation: the fault is in ourselves Inflation has reached politically untenable levels in the ongoing year, considerably higher than the high rates... Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Trainer Parveen Rashid “Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” “Who said that?” “John F Kennedy after the... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari always relies on his legal team “14 members of the English cricket team are suffering from a viral infection.” “See I would take strong... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: An ultimately retired army chief “The outgoing army chief…” “How about the ultimately retired army chief!” “I can’t understand you... Published 01 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Journalists and generalists “We are a nation of generalists.” “I don’t get you.” “We have a law minister who has a commerce degree,... Published 30 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Opinion Partly Facetious: Khan will get everyone to resign “The Khan hit a six.” “Right and The Rana’s return volley…” “Hey a volley is possible in tennis, it ... Published 29 Nov, 2022 05:57am