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 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
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Is it vagaries of fate or vagaries of temperament? “Ah the vagaries of…of…” “Weather?” “That too with weather a-changing these days but I was referring ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The deepening turmoil in the world “What did you think?” “You have to narrow it down, the turmoil in the world with two ongoing wars – and no I... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fall of Plan-A? “What is good for the goose is not good for the gander.” “The actual proverb is what is good for the goose is... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between internship and poodleship “What Tony Blair was to Bush II, Sunak is to Biden?” “What?” “He is enrolled in a course on poodleship.”... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 05:46am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM’s moustache: is it the Charlie Chaplin moustache? “What is with the moustache?” “Well let me tell you that in the previous century a moustache was a symbol of... Published 19 Oct, 2023 05:10am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz Sharif considers himself a tiger not a tiger-impersonate “I just don’t understand.” “Let me give you my perspective. I was lucky enough to go to Sunderbans,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Everyone must have a fair and equal chance of succeeding “Can you clarify what is a level playing field.” “Multiple meanings – as many as the…the…the rupee ... Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am
Opinion Partly Facetious: Nawaz wasn’t in exile? “I guess if Nawaz Sharif is returning after four years in exile, the deal has been struck.” “Hey he wasn’t... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Will Nawaz land in Pakistan on Oct 21? “Is it too much to ask for three to four hundred thousand of one’s voters to come out and welcome one!” “I... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Caretakers in focus “I have attended a few annual meeting of these multilaterals.” “Right they are great forums to build contacts... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Inflation is no longer bearable “Has the caretaker finance minister been properly briefed by now?” “I would assume so. She took oath on 17... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s a vast difference between words ‘militancy’ and ‘terrorism’ “Why the long face?” “I am devastated by events in the Middle East.” “Aren’t we all - and we are all... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dr Nishtar has done Pakistan proud “Technocrats, technocrats everywhere and never a technocrat who is able.” “Where did that come from?” ... Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:01am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kakar didn’t even cause a ripple “There is one caretaker appointment that I wholly and unreservedly support.” “Is it Kakar whose twelve day... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Musharraf wore two hats “Who would you twin him with?” “Him as in?” “The Chief Justice?” “I would twin the former chief ... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 06:45am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khaqan is singing to his own tune “So you reckon Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) is still at the feasibility stage?” “Depends on who you ask. IF... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Shehbaz has never gone against his brother “The airwaves are full of predictions that the Project: The Man Who Must Remain Nameless has ended. Why are you... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: In Pakistan one man’s Brutus is another’s Antony “The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.” “Yep that’s a much cited quote from... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has Dr Shamshad stopped taking briefings? “So was Kakar’s five-day visit to the United States to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN has spent a fortune on improving her optics “So were you happy with the optics?” “Well the best optics in our country’s history were provided by The Man... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The strange bed fellows being Naqvi sahib and the Noons “I reckon there is something in Lahore water…” “Well it couldn’t be Karachi water right! I mean aren’t... Published 22 Sep, 2023 03:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bringing politics into everything “LPF is a cause of serious concern.” “Indeed it is and it is LPG not LPF – liquid petroleum gas used mainly... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Economic team leaders are on the same page “Hey things are looking up – the large scale manufacturing index registered negative 3.62 percent in July ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kakar represents the most powerful constituency “So Kakar has gone off to the US to represent the people of Pakistan.” “Phew.” “Where did that come... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Curiosity did kill the cat “I don’t recall ever reading about any ambassador stationed in Islamabad visiting the Chief Election ... Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees