opinion
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Article 149: an explainer
Barrister Zamir Ghumro
Furore over the interpretation of Article 149 continues, despite its clear and explicit language that the federal government, in order to exercise its own executive authority in the provinces, can...
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Where is the economy going?
Mohammad Zubair
Mohammad Ali Tabba’s interview regarding business conditions has sent shockwaves across the country. Tabba is one of Pakistan’s best known and dynamic businessmen. Over the last many years, his...
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Breakdown of morality
M Saeed Khalid
The ongoing crisis in Indian-held Kashmir has three distinct but interconnected dimensions: geopolitical, humanitarian and legal.The Modi government sees the ‘problem’ primarily through the...
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A specialised system
Atta-ur-Rahman
So what is the way forward? It is what Quaid-e-Azam had recommended – to have a presidential system of democracy. This acts as a powerful filter against corruption, as corrupt politicians lose...
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Nothing will happen
James Zogby
Before a single vote is cast in Israel’s second national election this year, two disturbing facts are clear: the outcome will be as muddled as it was after the April contest and whoever wins,...
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Inspired by Greta
Rachel Plotkin
Some of my best moments this summer involved swimming across lakes. Despite how much I love the long-distance exercise, each swim was preceded by a ridiculous amount of time standing on the shore,...