PARTLY FACETIOUS: IMF doesn’t buy into govt data “So the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected government data as well as the proposal?” “Right, so there... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What was not entertaining about the Three Caretakers? “There was Larry, Joe and of course the wisest of the three Moe.” “Don’t be facetious. I would have you know... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Hear ye hear ye all stakeholders “Sometimes I wish that those who claim they are working for the country or in the national interest would... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Zulfiqar Mirza was dumped as required’? “I think it’s a deliberate strategy to allow only murshed (spiritual guides) to visit the jail, apart from a few... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A technocrat should not issue directives? “Why are you laughing?” “The caretaker finance minister did what our finance ministers have done since... Published 30 Aug, 2023 03:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The so-called caretaker technocrats “So there goes another premise for installing caretakers.” “Well the intense lobbying by the how shall I... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pariwaar politics “So who do you reckon is the heir?” “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the heir…” “There is much talk of Asefa... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why build a five foot wall around the toilet? “Why can’t highly educated people realise that once their end of term/retirement is in sight their actions are... Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Appointment of yet another revolving finance minister “I was saddened.” “By what?” “The appointment of yet another revolving finance minister.” “Hey look at... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite are more liberal “I always thought letter and spirit go together.” “Only in civilised societies.” “So I guess the two go... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Plan A or Plan D? “What is the most controversial word today in the Land of the Pure?” “A guess: where in this country will the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The First Daughter concept “It is high time the US acknowledges Pakistan’s lead.” “Really, in which area? Self-destruct or…”... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Jail time alone is not enough... “If I give you a choice of retaining your dual nationality or becoming a federal minister what would you opt... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:42am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The retired are being left to their own devices “There is one man who I simply cannot understand.” “Hey spend a night in jail where there is no air... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The seeds of discontent “So what’s the most ill kept secret today?” “If someone wants to be enabled to raise the national flag on... Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:26am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: There is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, maybe even up to Plan Z “What is the difference between institutional thinking and political parties’ thinking?” “You are kidding me... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 05:53am
Opinion Partly Facetious: If push comes to shove “There is an urgent need for those who receive a salary at the taxpayers’ expense to be trained on how to ... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Opinion Partly Facetious: The intelligence provided is not a reflection of ground realities “I really don’t understand why politicians with an overarching ambition to get elected would postpone elections... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Samdhi has no concept of economics “How do you define a level playing field?” “Same o same o negative treatment to one’s opponents but those... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM a devotee of Einstein’s theory? “Will the real establishment man step forward.” “Shehbaz Sharif says he has been accused of being the... Updated 05 Aug, 2023 06:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: An accountant’s approach to economy “Hey what did you think of the passage of the bill establishing a sovereign wealth fund?” “In a country where... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Consensus is to appoint a ‘guided missile’ “I heard that your suggestion of Captain Safdar (retired) as the caretaker prime minister was rejected by all, and... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN’s daddy is quiet too “He is The Great Balancer.” “Well that’s a new one – I mean Zardari sahib is known as the Great Negotiator... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar lies or dark lies? “Why the scepticism?” “I take strong exception to anyone who underrates my intelligence.” “Who did?”... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari sahib doesn’t play computer games “So are they playing the same game at least?” “I don’t think so. Nawaz Sharif has developed a game on video... Published 28 Jul, 2023 03:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Now politics is so boring “It’s kinda boring these days.” “Get a life then?” “Politics used to be so entertaining and now it’s ... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 06:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar to become caretaker PM? “So a day of reckoning!” “Well excitement over a proposal that was shot down quicker than the time between... Updated 26 Jul, 2023 06:53am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why would you vote for Nawaz? “I reckon Nawaz Sharif deserves my vote.” “Really? I thought after the Panama case, when it came to light that... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN doesn’t tango with anyone “It takes two to tango.” “Indeed it does and while daddy can certainly tango to start with, yet, at the end he... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity “Martin Luther King said nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am