Khalid Bhatti

Khalid Bhatti

  • PTI at the crossroads

    PTI at the crossroads

    Author says PTI founder is setting unrealistic targets for a party that is not in position to carry them out

  • Trump’s economic nationalism

    Trump’s economic nationalism

    Economic nationalism remains potent political narrative, influencing both Republican and Democratic platforms

  • The rising tide of students

    The rising tide of students

    Bangladesh has a long history of mass movements challenging incumbent governments

  • France turns left

    France turns left

    Left alliance came on top but is still not in a position to form the government

  • The Labour victory

    The Labour victory

    Labour and Liberal Democrats are real winners of this election while Conservatives and Scottish National Party are real losers

  • How heavy lies Nawaz’s crown?

    How heavy lies Nawaz’s crown?

    Before we talk about the challenges faced by Nawaz Sharif in his new role, let’s start with how lucky he is as a politician

  • Is privatization the answer?

    Is privatization the answer?

    Crew members disembark from a Pakistan International Airways flight at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan. — AFP/FileThe newly elected coalition...

  • Putin’s Russia

    Putin’s Russia

    Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the US of fueling ‘the potential for conflict in Asia, Africa and Latin America.’ —...

  • Politics at stake

    Politics at stake

    The PML-N-led coalition government will have more than 200 members in the National Assembly

  • Decoding the 2024 election

    Decoding the 2024 election

    In Punjab, the PML-N has emerged as the largest party by winning 71 National Assembly seats out of 141

  • Who will win the 2024 elections?

    Who will win the 2024 elections?

    However, despite all unpredictability and uncertainty that still surrounds this political exercise, two things have become clear now

  • Who will win Punjab?

    Who will win Punjab?

    So in a House of 336, Punjab will send 176 members to NA these seats are crucial to form government in Islamabad

  • Hasina back at the helm

    Hasina back at the helm

    This election was just an electoral exercise without much substance

  • Still thinking

    Still thinking

    A majority of voters who want to cast their ballots in the elections have already decided whom to vote for

  • Strengthening dynasties

    Strengthening dynasties

    Dynastic politics is not a new phenomenon in our politics. Political dynasties are well entrenched in our political system. But Pakistan is not the...

  • Paint it saffron?

    Paint it saffron?

    Last month, India held state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan, and the results show that the BJP still...

  • Battle for Balochistan

    Battle for Balochistan

    Political developments in Balochistan have caught the attention of the national media. While the province is hardly mentioned in debates in the...