Tag Archives: PPP

Throttled by Fear

Posted on April 14, 2009 by sm
In Pakistan, we learn that might is right and when you have might on your side, why compromise? Use violence and political threats, and when you know that fear is a driving force in a nation, you will invariably get your way. Continue reading →

Posted in civics and society, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Response to Shazia Marri

Posted on October 2, 2008 by sm
On October 1, Dawn published a letter from Shazia Marri, in response to a columnist who takes a close look at Zardari in the role of President of Pakistan. Her gushing support for Zardari prompted me to write a reply … Continue reading →

Posted in politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Blind Lead The Blind

Posted on July 16, 2008 by sm
Enjoin ye righteousness upon mankind while ye yourselves forget (to practise it)? And ye are readers of the Scripture! Have ye then no sense? – Surah-al-Baqarah, verse 44 Continue reading →

Posted in politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the Kingdom of Bhutto…

Posted on December 31, 2007 by sm
“The Queen has died. Long live the King!” In essence, these were the chants coming from the back of the room where their Lordships held court to their minions. The boy King sat in the middle, flanked by father and … Continue reading →

Posted in politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Pakistani Blogger

Posted on May 28, 2007 by sm
There is one thing about Pakistani bloggers (and our media, for that matter) that I find very distasteful: Government-bashing. It doesn’t matter who is in power, as long as they hold the seat, it seems Pakistanis must hate them. Consider … Continue reading →

Posted in politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments