Opinion SIFC making waves? Special Facilitation Investment Committee (SIFC) was established by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government on 17 June... Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:08am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A legitimate question “Man oh man! Some people never learn.” “People or institutions?” “Hey careful there, I mean…” “It... Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kabira khara bazaar mein “You heard of Judas?” “Isn’t he the one who betrayed Jesus Christ?” “Yes. According to Christianity’s... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz reaches out to beleaguered Balochistan “Balochistan has given a vote of confidence to Nawaz Sharif.” “Hmmmm.” “No sarcasm, please.” ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A focus on legal excellence What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?” “In Pakistan a good lawyer is one who takes on ... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: How did Marx see the historical process? “So history repeats itself.” “What prompted that comment?” “Nawaz Sharif has sent his emissaries to the... Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am
Opinion Output: uptick, downtick or… This is the second of a two-part series focusing on the contribution to dealing with the ongoing economic impasse, ... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The source of corruption during the PTI govt “I reckon someone up there likes The Man Who Must Remain Nameless.” “Excuse me? The guy has been in jail for... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Now food is a huge attraction “I find it baffling as to why The Exiles never ever bother to use their time in exile wisely and amass... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Blinken’s body language “Plus ca change plus c’est la meme chose – the more things change the more things remain the same.” “I... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Opinion Output: uptick, downtick or ... This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the significant divergence in calculation of Gross Domestic... Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, election commissioner had to eat humble pie “So a perceived Bad Man delivered what The Avid Supporter couldn’t!” “You referring to ‘good to see you’... Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Politics plus self-interest plus “I simply cannot understand what happens to basic human nature once politics enters into the equation.”... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Most poisons are delivered in food “The Man Who Must Remain Nameless reckons he is being slowly poisoned.” “Well did you know that statistics... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Raza Rabbani is a perfectionist “The Senators made fiery speeches against Israeli disproportionate…” “Indeed they did and rightly so. I was... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two proverbial ‘Plan As’ “So what’s your beef these days?” “I am a mutton person, healthier than beef.” “Dear Lord, what’s ... Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:26am
Opinion Reliance on foreign loans Economic Affairs Division in its foreign economic assistance (FEA) data disclosed a 58 percent rise in foreign loan... Updated 30 Oct, 2023 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Toshakhana controversy “The world’s narrative is as divided as…as…as…” “Between The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Nawaz... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Samdhi has won the heart and mind of Nawaz for all times to come “Conferring cabinet portfolios must be viewed as overwhelming life-long largesse by the party chief and in return... Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘My kingdom for a horse’ “Ah Antonio, Antonio, Antonio!” “What prompted this….this…refrain?” “I am not sure the word refrain is... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
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