The Verdict

The IMF money came, evaporated, and the investor confidence remains chronically ill as the political circus continues.

How many Khadijas and Noors must fall victim before we realise? How many must fall before we can all rise?

Poor policies by the ruling party put Sri Lanka in debt default. Pakistan could follow if it doesn't course-correct.

Advancing gender parity would also mean that gender-sensitive policies are adopted in the workplace

The government has budgeted on hope, and a mini-budget may be on the cards if the prayers of policymakers go unheard.

No future campaign promises or slogans made by PML-N should be trusted in the slightest

PTI has been handed two strong narratives to hammer its opponents with in the upcoming elections

Politics is still dominated by elitist interests; political parties operate around individuals and dynasties

Leaders who practice such politics take no accountability for their actions. It's either the opposition or their team

The Taliban did not fight a 20-year insurgency against the US and NATO to become Pakistan’s puppets.