Articles by Babar Ayaz
News & Politics »
Dismantling barriers to ease trade between Pakistan and India may be beneficial for both countries and political commitment at both ends would give credence to the term Most Favoured Nation.
News & Politics »
Will a breakdown of the 2011-12 defence budget set a precedent for a more transparent debate on army expenditure in parliament in the years to come?
Business »
The PBC is all in favour of the proposed RGST, but chances are the politics of economics will stymie the proposal.
Arts & Culture, Books »
Octogenarian politician Asghar Khan’s principled politics failed to earn him a place in the corridors of power.
News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »
The resurgence of corruption charges may have been triggered by the PPP government ‘trespassing’ on the army’s national security turf.
Arts & Culture, Books »
Sartaj Aziz’s autobiography lacks dramatic revelations but gives a full picture of an optimistic politician.
News & Politics, Opinion »
Today, after ‘the cruel birth of Bangladesh’ 38 years ago, the pain of economic and political exploitation of East Pakistan by the West Pakistan establishment is now history. And now, despite the bloody separation, Pakistan and Bangladesh have a lot in common, including mistrust of India and economic woes.
Arts & Culture, Books, News & Politics »
Eric Margolis’ latest book suggests ways the US can mend relations with the Muslim world. Today, the popular question in the USA and some Western countries is: “Why do Muslims hate us?” Margolis blames the US policies for provoking hatred against itself. He has come to the conclusion that the American Raj has replaced the British Raj and furthered the injustices inflicted by the latter. The wave of anger against the American Raj has turned into a tsunami in the Muslim world today.
News & Politics, People, Profiles »
One who was above mundane things like protocols and wealth, a man of integrity, humility and intellect, Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed will be missed. His death comes as a great loss to Pakistan’s judiciary and to all those who knew him. In fact, at the Sindh High Court, senior lawyers say that for the first time even the otherwise composed judges were unable to control their sentiments and wept during his reference.
Arts & Culture, Books, News & Politics »
A review of books essential to understanding the threat of militancy to Pakistan and the rest of the world.
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here’s to four years of KU fun:)