Stories from Rasul Bakhsh Rais
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An essential partnership
Pakistan has the geopolitical advantage of being a friend of China as well as a close partner of the US
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Do citizens matter?
Unless citizens become aware of their rights & power, and develop a strong civic sense, governance will never improve
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Who is threatening democracy?
Propaganda, conspiracy and victimisation are the magic words apologists of corrupt rulers use to 'clear' their names
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Loss of legitimacy
The politics of reconciliation means is the two mainstream parties will not be subjected to inquiries of corruption
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Where did we go wrong?
Wars are bad, very bad and destructive. In the end, everyone loses, and there are no winners
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The Arab reaction
Disregarding what our Arab friends think or how they react to our neutrality, we must pursue this course
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Dialogue is the only option
Today’s leaders of India and Pakistan appear to be consumed by old paradigms, fixations, prejudices and rivalry
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The vision of Pakistan
Jinnah visualised neutrality of the state in religious matters, a concept essential for internal stability