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Elections: myth and reality
In my opinion, the highest form of rigging is an attempt to keep people uneducated, ignorant and dependent.
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People versus the pulpit
For political forces in Pakistan, democracy is a tool to hold on to power, to promote religion and vested interests.
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Assessing the Long March
Following the long march, Zardari got everything, Nawaz got something but Imran got nothing.
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Are we serious against terrorism?
In my opinion, Pakistan’s failure to effectively combat terrorism is due to its failure to give weight to the problem.
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Judicial independence
In Pakistan, neither the judiciary as an institution nor the individual judges are independent.
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Essence of democracy
I cannot define democracy but I know it when I see it — and I do not see it in Pakistan.
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Assessing Imran Khan
Imran Khan has tremendous potential and opportunity to lead the nation if he objectively reviews his personality.
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Accountability: a hollow hope
All premiers have failed to complete their terms. But no military general or judge faced litigation for what they did.