Partly Facetious: An elite capture without qualifications “Let’s say I am a bank manager and you are one of my biggest borrowers, you never implement structural changes... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Pakistan Bhutto’s ‘judicial murder’, disqualification of Nawaz, Gilani: Judiciary should be made ‘accountable’, Asif tells NA ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the judiciary should be made ‘accountable’ for... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan Judiciary should be held accountable for disqualifying Nawaz, Gilani as PM: Khawaja Asif Defense Minister says no institution in the country has served the nation more than the parliament Published 02 May, 2023 08:20pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can’t see the forest for the trees? “We have taken the lead in the world on yet another matter.” “On refusing to learn any lesson from past flawed... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Pakistan Nawaz, PM’s aide meet in Jeddah ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister Engineer Amir Muqam on Monday held a one-on-one meeting with former PM ... Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:25am
Print Nawaz, Maryam hold a ‘positive’ meeting with MBS Both sides discussed issues being faced by Pakistan and solutions to them Updated 22 Apr, 2023 09:22am
Pakistan Nawaz, Maryam meet Saudi crown prince MBS Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says they discussed improving Saudi-Pak relations Updated 21 Apr, 2023 09:25pm
Pakistan There will be no talks with IK, says PML-N’s Javed Latif ISLAMABAD: In an apparent move to backtrack from talks on the issue of holding elections, Javed Latif of ruling... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Pakistan Polls sans Nawaz may lead to violence: minister ISLAMABAD: As efforts are under way to bring back Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif – who... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Gifts to the already gift-ridden?’ “I will take strong exception if they decide to use my tax rupees to fund their umrah’s and...” “That’s ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Opinion Teetering on the edge The crisis that has Pakistan in its unrelenting grip has left the country teetering on the edge of a new ... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:55am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We don’t need more than four pillars “About that antique eight-seater bench of yours with the mother of all pearls inlaid…” “I told you mother of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sensitivities are running very high these days “I have an antique eight seater.” “Antique or modern I never heard of an eight seater.” “Right the usual ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s Nawaz Sharif’s year? “The year of the tiger is over?” “That’s what The Khan may wish for but so far Shehbaz Sharif remains on the... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan Case related to Nawaz Sharif: Fawad moves SC against LHC decision ISLAMABAD: Former information minister and the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry challenged ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan Imran annoyed over ‘abduction’ of security staff chief LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed his anger over ‘abduction’ of his... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Opinion Institutional meltdown The business of writing a weekly column has become increasingly stressful in recent days. One reason for this is the... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN versus the Third Wife “Uh oh.” “The Supreme Court verdict…” “See the glass as half full – if this 85 plus cabinet goes then... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan ‘Mockery with constitution’ irks PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday termed the Supreme Court’s three-member bench’s decision... Updated 06 Apr, 2023 06:42am
Opinion Partly Facetious: The crippling impasse “Good decision, you reckon?” “If you are referring to the ongoing politico-legal impasse…” “Nope.”... Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am
Pakistan SC election ruling: Nawaz says reference should be filed against three-member bench in Supreme Judicial Council Former premier says the decision is the result of a one-man show in the top court Published 04 Apr, 2023 08:29pm
Pakistan Sharifs to visit KSA on 11th to perform Umrah ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The spouse is under no obligation “It’s called the art of deflection, my question to you: who excels at this art amongst our politicians?”... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
Print NA passes bill to curtail CJP’s suo motu powers ISLAMABAD: In a bid to pave the way for ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif to file an appeal against his... Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:29am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Most cookies crumble “So now what?” “The cookie crumbled in this country a long time ago.” “I don’t quite understand your... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am
Opinion Things are still difficult for the Sharifs Miftah Ismail of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been speaking his mind in a blunt way ever since he was... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Pakistan IK bent upon creating chaos, destroying economy: minister LAHORE: Holding the PTI Chairman responsible for soaring inflation, bad economic situation, unemployment of the ... Published 19 Mar, 2023 03:33am
Pakistan Punjab, KPK elections: PML-N constitutes parliamentary board ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has constituted a parliamentary board for provincial assembly... Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:14am
Pakistan Nawaz’s treatment abroad: PTI had no locus standi to become party to the matter, says LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday ruled that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had no locus standi to ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK’s rationale rather credible “I reckon in Pakistan this question doesn’t apply.” “So what question does apply?” “Who is more in the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
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