Impartial and Independent Analysis
Brief Perspective The political, economic and social crisis has further deepened. The infighting among the different sections of ruling classes and state institutions has intensified. Tensions between civilian government, judiciary…
Religion, politics and working class After the murder of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, many questions have since been raised about the future of country and possible take over by religious…
By Khalid Bhatti 21/02/2008 The results of parliamentary elections came as a big surprise for Musharraf and his allies. President Musharraf was expecting a big victory and he repeatedly expressed…
Threats of Emergency and Martial Law is not over yet Pakistan is among the few countries in the world where political predictions are extremely difficult to make, because political situation…
50 killed and more than 150 injured in Political Violence On 12th May 2007 Karachi saw the worst political violence in Pakistan in many years, over 50 people killed and…
No Way Forward on Capitalist Basis Pakistan’s politics is moving towards confrontation. Political developments of the last three weeks have demonstrated that the opposition has gained the confidence to challenge…
By Khalid Bhatti 29/10/2005 The article below was written in early October. As a result of the earthquake, its translation into English was delayed, as well as its posting on…
By Khalid Bhatti 16/01/2005 Opposition parties divided but regime relies on US imperialism The leading Pakistani journalist and political commentator, Ayaz Amir, writing in ‘Dawn’ (3 January 2005), explains the…
Pakistani has its third Prime Minister in two months. Many people say that Shaukat Aziz, the new Prime Minister, won the elections not with the power of the vote, but…