A flawed narrative
Imran Khan is undoubtedly a popular leader and a crowd-puller. He was a household name as a cricketer before he entered into the world of politics. Khan and his supporters…
Another win for Putin
As widely expected, President Vladimir Putin swept to victory in the Russian 2018 elections. Having won another six-year term without facing any serious challenge from his opponents, Putin will remain…
Elections in Italy
The Italian capitalist class was hoping to get a strong and stable government after the election. The election results came as political earthquake for them since both the traditional parties…
Reluctant to reform
The celebration that ensued after senators like Krishna Kumari, Anwar Lal Dean and Behramand Tungi, who belong to modest family backgrounds, were elected has been overshadowed by the allegations of…
Brazil in a vortex
For many years, Brazil has been billed as a successful model of capitalist development, democratic transformation and political stability by the international capitalist ruling class and institutions like the World…
New beginning, old baggage
Last week, South Africa’s Jacob Zuma lost the internal struggle within his party and was forced out of the presidency. Cyril Ramaphosa led a successful factional fight to oust Zuma…
The Lodhran reality
The PML-N has caused an upset in the NA-154 by-election by defeating Jahangir Tareen’s son with a clear margin. This defeat is a political setback for the PTI. The voters…
Who represents whom?
The PPP is a strange political party. It has the ability to hugely disappoint or surprise one. If Bilawal Bhutto can take a bold stance against using religion as a…
Perils of privatisation
The government of Pakistan has embarked on a fresh programme to privatise the remaining state-owned enterprises and properties. Our country has already gone too far along the road of privatisation,…
Bad old days
The Trump administration made both its National Security Strategy and the National Defence Strategy public in December and January respectively. The new documents clearly reflect the priorities, intentions, aims and…
Safety denied
We are shocked, angry and emotional at the brutal rape and murder of 7–year-old Zainab in Kasur. But it took one year and 12 mutilated bodies of young girls and…
Troubled ties
The deteriorating relations between two longstanding allies – Pakistan and the US – reflect a growing conflict of interests. Mutual relations and alliances are built on common interests and goals.…