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Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Why the Nawaz uncertainty? It makes no sense

If Nawaz was going to be saved, it would take an almighty effort. Was he worth it?

3 Oct 2017 12:14 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pak likely to see 3-way split in 2018

The PML(N) had been expected to finish first and the PTI to give it a run for its money the only question was how close...

25 Sept 2017 5:31 AM IST

Deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan, on August 12. (Photo: AP)

As Nawaz goes, and keeps quiet, the system' too shuts up

Nawaz with his base in Punjab and mind set on peace with India is a policy-politics threat that would always have to be...

18 Sept 2017 12:11 AM IST

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Are jihadis worth shielding?

Accidental, unwilling, not our fault, instrumentalist, understandable, never really ideological it's a good story. But...

11 Sept 2017 1:27 AM IST

Today, Pakistan has disputes with both its Muslim neighbours, Afghanistan and Iran.

Forgetting core issues, Pak busy punching Trump, India

The weird thing is, the militarised state is telling us that it is doing all of this. In plain words, directly and right...

28 Aug 2017 12:29 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz may not know how to get what he really wants

It was always a low-probability event Nawaz wasn't suddenly about to become more than the sum of his politics.

21 Aug 2017 12:08 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz comes roaring back, but what will he do next?

The tree of democracy must be refreshed from time to time with a jalsa or two.

14 Aug 2017 12:23 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz is out, but may still be a winner

The Khaqan-followed-by-Shahbaz formula held everything together in a moment of real peril for Nawaz.

7 Aug 2017 12:24 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

PM Nawaz's ouster: Ducks not in a row

Oddly, Nawaz's salvation this term has been that he hasn't been much of a success.

24 July 2017 12:30 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Is it time to show Nawaz the door? Or not yet

Two future chief justices had already seen enough and decided Nawaz has to go.

17 July 2017 3:17 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Transition to democracy may have hit a roadblock

Tomorrow or a week from tomorrow or a month from tomorrow, Nawaz's fate will be clear.

10 July 2017 12:18 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Why Nawaz is really targeted: The boys' see him as a threat

The name Nawaz may mean votes in the bank, but there is no awe, great love or terrible fear. Nothing that approaches...

3 July 2017 12:28 AM IST