Opinion Partly Facetious: Circle of politics in Pakistan “I had heard of a business cycle but this is a tad too much.” “Hey the circle of life is the... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Look at the glass as half full “What I don’t understand is why audio? I mean in this day and age where video can so easily be…” “Oye... Published 06 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Opinion Partly Facetious: Dar the samdhi “You say potaato and I say potato.” “Where do you hail from? Sialkot? For your information the difference in... Published 05 Jul, 2022 05:19am
Opinion The politics of economic policies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted on 8 June, two days before the budget was presented in parliament: ... Updated 04 Jul, 2022 06:38am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Forex reserves get the much-needed boost “OK so foreign exchange reserves are up again…” “The begging bowl reserves.” “Well that is no ... Published 02 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A conspiracy is brewing… “I have it on good authority that a conspiracy is brewing.” “Against The Khan again! I mean…” ... Published 01 Jul, 2022 06:13am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: All roads do not lead to The Khan “I hired a maid and she was stealing from me.” “Selections do not always pan out.” “I didn’t have much... Published 30 Jun, 2022 06:07am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Decline in population growth rate “Pakistan’s population growth rate is declining – it was 1.9 percent in 2022 and…wait…this is contrary to ... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Redefining democracy “I would like to redefine democracy.” “Are you crazy! Democracy is universally defined as for the people, of... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am
Opinion A mini-budget or an annexure to budget? For the first time in Pakistan’s chequered history additional revenue measures were annexed to the budget by a... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 06:28am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What did Diego Maradona famously say? “You know there are certain positions, executive positions, where lies, lies and more lies can be beneficial.”... Published 25 Jun, 2022 04:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The party’s name is even less respectful “Did you know that you can call three or even more people at the same time and, if you wish, neither of those you... Published 24 Jun, 2022 06:15am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A black or white person “I like the colour grey.” “I am strictly a black or white person.” “Goethe, the great German writer, ... Published 23 Jun, 2022 06:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: TRM is closer to Maryam “Shehbaz Sharif needs to take serious note of the Finance Minister…” “I will have you know that Shehbaz... Published 22 Jun, 2022 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK’s daily presence in media reflects his boredom “People have very short memories.” “So?” “So The Khan doesn’t want to let any day pass without being... Published 21 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Opinion Economy: the best case scenario The worst case economic scenario has already been shared with the public: be ready for more hikes in electricity and... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s badminton! “Our politicians are playing badminton. Again.” “I will have you know that Nawaz Sharif has a platelet issue... Published 18 Jun, 2022 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Do Mazari, Miftah have a counterpart in PPP? “The art of deflection is a key tool in politics and the more adept an artist the more successful the... Published 17 Jun, 2022 06:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Pakistani Rana “The Pakistani Rana is allergic to two elements.” “Pakistani Rana?” “There is the Indian Rana, a bad man... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan’s narrative no longer effective? “The airwaves are full of pitching the coalition government’s narrative, or lack thereof, against The Khan’s... Published 15 Jun, 2022 06:30am
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