Where do we, who dream of a progressive and enlightened Pakistan, belong in this landscape that is increasingly dominated by rightist Islamists, who have embraced militancy and sectarianism?

Irfan Husain’s book examines the global confrontation between Islam and the West, against the backdrop of 9/11.

Despite observations to the contrary, democracy seems to have taken some important strides in Pakistan.

No sane person can understand the animosity that India and Pakistan have harboured against each other for several years now, says Ghazi Salahuddin.

The timing of Mirza’s flaming disclosures lends credence to the rumours that the doctor may prove to be a game-changer.

“Jinnah didn’t want Pakistan; he wanted greater autonomy for the Muslims of India,” says Jaswant Singh.

What would be the last resort when it comes to making Pakistan safe for democracy? This question may be supplemented by another: Are they, the actual wielders of power in our country, convinced about the democratic imperative? Is there sufficient room in our national security planning for peace, democracy, and social development?

Given their deep-rooted economic interests, can the army be forced to cede power to civilians, asks defence analyst Ayesha Siddiqi in her controversial treatise, Military Inc.

Stanley Wolpert holds Mountbatten completely responsible for the violence that followed Partition.

M.J. Akbar’s Blood Brothers, makes a significant contribution to the emerging awareness of South Asia’s contemporary reality, while exorcising the tra uma of petition.