Battle of NA-120
The September 17 by-election in the Lahore constituency of NA-120 is not an ordinary election. It is the first test of popularity of both the PTI and the PML-N since…
Tag: Pakistani Politics
Heading for another political showdown
Will opposition be able to bring down the government through street power? The political juggling between the government and opposition parties on Panama Papers came to an end. Now opposition parties…
The Politics of Corruption and Accountability
By Khalid Bhatti 29/04/2016 Pakistan is among the few countries in the world where everybody wants to make others accountable and answerable but when others raise question about the same…
Who Is Who In The Pakistani Politics?
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) This faction of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) was formed in 1993 when PML was split into two main factions. This centre right party is led…
Political Situation in Pakistan
Brief Perspective The political, economic and social crisis has further deepened. The infighting among the different sections of ruling classes and state institutions has intensified. Tensions between civilian government, judiciary…
Bhutto’s return, Religious Extremism and Democracy
Huge welcome rally disrupted by suicide bombings Finally Benazir Bhutto came back from 8 years self imposed exile on 18th October. She was greeted by the massive PPP crowd at…
No End to the Crises, As Musharaf Gearing up for Re-Election
Nawaz Sharif Came and Went back to Exile, Now Benazir,s Turn to Return There seems to be no end to the present political crises. The ruling class has lost the…
New Twists and Turns in Pakistani Politics
Threats of Emergency and Martial Law is not over yet Pakistan is among the few countries in the world where political predictions are extremely difficult to make, because political situation…
Pakistan after 60 Years of Independence
The Dreams of Better life, Prosperity, Stability, Democracy and Dignity have been shattered Pakistani Nation will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Independence on 14th August 2007, with having many questions…
Local elections expose Musharraf’s sham of democracy
By Khalid Bhatti 29/10/2005 The article below was written in early October. As a result of the earthquake, its translation into English was delayed, as well as its posting on…
A Change Of Face Will Not Solve Social And Political Crisis
Pakistani has its third Prime Minister in two months. Many people say that Shaukat Aziz, the new Prime Minister, won the elections not with the power of the vote, but…