PARTLY FACETIOUS: Both men married a number of times but… “Why, oh why?” “That lament is kind of old fashioned.” “Hey there is nothing old fashioned about a lament... Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Truss’ resignation “Liz Truss has resigned after 45 days; can you ever imagine anyone in this country voluntarily resigning as prime... Published 22 Oct, 2022 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar jack of all trades? “So a successful visit or not?” “What visit?” “Dar’s visit to attend the IMF/World Bank annual... Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between ‘capitol’ and ‘capital’ “The golden age of Islam from around the eighth century to the fourteenth century was marked by annexation of... Published 20 Oct, 2022 06:14am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Rana’s growing belligerence against the Khan, so to speak “I am not an apologist for The Rana…” “Oh dear!” “What?” “In this country whenever anyone says he or she does not... Published 19 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The by-polls and the Big Three “Should we extrapolate on the by-election results?” “Extrapolate away my friend but you will only get those ... Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:02am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our finance ministers “We have had five finance ministers, not including The Khan’s Interim man Hammad Azhar, so any commonalities... Published 15 Oct, 2022 05:38am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Moody’s method “Moody’s has advertised a job vacancy…” “Yes we know silly, Dar sahib has recommended one of his... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: How do you explain a cypher? “Why can’t we learn to call a spade a spade.” “Oh what do we call it?” “I am in no mood for jest.”... Published 13 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The retired Captain “I hear the tell all book by Prince Harry and wife…” “I don’t understand why you say and wife. If its ... Published 12 Oct, 2022 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The victim card “The question is how can you play the victim card effectively?” “Well you can’t look overfed and be wearing... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Prodigal habits die hard “I was not impressed.” “Hey they didn’t have enough time to organize a big reception committee for The... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s common between Dar and Miftah? “There is one thing in common between Dar and Ismail.” “Yes, holding the portfolio of finance but there the... Published 07 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan says U-turn is good… “Hey London eat your heart out!” “Ha ha indeed and I hear Parveen Rashid has been granted leave without pay ... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam needs a lesson on… “Trump is taking CNN to court for half a million dollars is it?” “Not sure of the amount but it’s large,... Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The movie The Accountant… “Oh dear, dear, me…” “What?” “The Accountant is back and…” “Yes I did see the movie – Ben... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Leaks are the bread and butter of… “So one leak down and how many more to go?” “Don’t be facetious – leaks are the bread and butter... Published 01 Oct, 2022 04:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A little leak can sink a big ship “Leak as in our politics has assumed a starring role…” “You have heard the proverb haven’t you, that a... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar’s historic return “So tell me what do you think of Dar’s return?” “There is no doubt that his path has been eased, ... Published 29 Sep, 2022 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The birth of new JS-Dar equation “The problem for the JS is that Dar’s loyalty to Nawaz Sharif transcends his loyalty to anyone else.” “JS ... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: But the Khan is changing “The problem is that while all stakeholders are playing a game yet they are not playing the same game.” “Well... Published 27 Sep, 2022 04:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Identifying the uniting factor “Pakistan is in desperate need of a uniting factor.” “That would be cricket – the only uniting factor in... Published 23 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Gilani and Geelani “Please, please, please could someone disappear the Gilani clan?” “Excuse me! Syed Ali Shah Geelani was a much... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queen’s funeral “Did you watch the Queen’s funeral?” “Yes I loved the pageantry and the grieving family and oh I did see... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queen’s funeral “Let me ask you one thing: had The Khan still been the Prime Minister would he have attended the Queen’s ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: If political uncertainty becomes certainty? “So you reckon its political uncertainty that is responsible for the appalling state of the economy?” “It ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Creating the portfolio of ‘flood minister’ “Why, oh why, doesn’t The Khan rely on the elder Sharif to make appointments — I mean from his own perspective... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:04am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: An extremely pliable appointee “Appointing an acting head of an institution gives the appointer time to…to…” “Well our history shows ... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK has special relationship with two letters “Is economics a science or an arts subject?” “And the difference is?” “Science to me means that laws of... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite capture continues… “I am amazed at the use, frequent use, he makes of it and for all purposes other than what it is meant for... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees