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Dr Niaz MurtazaDawn |
Foes often prolong wars to gain an edge in talks.
If illegality was clear from day one, futility is clear by now.
The neoliberal mantra of states shrinking their size is wrong.
Power is in hands that don’t use it to solve global problems.
What is on display is crony capitalism.
The best option for sick units can be decided via clear criteria.
Industrialisation is low among our priorities though we need it badly.
Is China ready to lead or create a bipolar world?
Devolved democracy was imperative but also very hard to graft.
We have long been a classic case of perverse trends.
We must secure our own soil.
Malala, with her humble roots, still rose to be Malala.
Any muscle we lend must ace those of foes.
How the next cohort rules will be critical.
Flawed policies are fomenting future trouble.
The main harm has been done to democracy.
The state’s response has only been force.
The current set-up’s electoral chances look grim.
Judicial freedom comes from ending the executive hold on judges.
The ability to cultivate friends in the neighbourhood comes with hard work and lots of humility, which the Hindu right clearly
Success feeds evil ambition doubly fast. If US and Israel defeat Iran, they may soon plot to bring down Russia and China.
Gaps in our Constitution have led to multiple crises.
Only talks based on a spirit of give and take can assure peace and progress.
Direct talks are the best way to end the threats.
The vision for the future is flawed.
Trump targets weak groups while the rich get tax breaks.
The system persists and these cosmetic changes give it life.
Reforms have largely stalled under the current set-up.
Divided institutions are captured by the elites.
Our politics contains a big laundry machine.
The entity that birthed Pakistan also impeded its progress.