The writer has a PhD in history from Shanghai University and is a lecturer at GCU, Faisalabad. He can be contacted at mazharabbasgondal87@gmail.com. He tweets at @MazharGondal87.
History is replete with examples of extreme political polarisation where political opponents chose demonising each other over reasoned debate
Can a politician be barred from running for office, denying constituents representation?
Devolution of powers is the key to developing democracy at the grassroots level
Supporting agriculture, patronising farmers, and curtailing the horizontal expansion of cities are much needed initiatives
Punjab’s history is replete with examples of resistance against foreign invaders
A motivated and mobilised young electorate will eventually decide the country’s political future
Elizabeth remained the queen of the country until Pakistan became a republic on March 23, 1956
Imran Khan has been using the foreign conspiracy narrative following his failure in the vote of no confidence. Has he been successful?
Since 1958, Pakistan has seen the rule of four military leaders
Have we learnt anything from the secession of East Pakistan in 1971?
Given her diplomatic skills, military strategies and war tactics, Sada Kaur is deemed the chief architect of the Punjab Empire
How valuable do electables remain in the political and electoral politics following the outcome of the recent by-elections in the Punjab?
Sir Chhotu Ram is remembered for his relentless efforts to uplift the farmers of his land
People must stop calling political opponents traitors and anti-state
Both India and Pakistan have been selective in owning heroes on the basis of faith
The Punjab cabinet has approved leasing of large tracts for corporate farming
Mai Jindo’s exemplary courage and commitment not only gained her family justice but also remains embedded in the memory of locals as an act of...
Both India and Pakistan have been selective in owning their heroes
The dislodging of elected governments by civilian presidents damaged Pakistan’s parliamentary democracy
Both India and Pakistan have been selective in acknowledging contributions to their independence movement
