The Verdict

A less than impressive showing has only strengthened the government’s position

The enemy is not Mexican, Muslim or the fact that you said a naughty word. It is the capitalist mode of production

It should be noted that Mawdudi’s revolution did not entail an armed rebellion or any element of militancy

Rizvi did not create the hate, he merely exploited it and, in the process, made it even more virulent

The only way rallies and protests can hurt the government will be if the government panics and acts overzealously

China’s interests in G-B are clear cut, while India was late in understanding G-B’s strategic importance

To assess the implications of Pakistan’s decision, understanding G-B’s strategic position is important

Tilting more towards Hekmatyar and his allies can potentially alienate many regional and international powers

Elements within the State are exacerbating the differences between Sunnis and Shias to further a political vendetta

Energy alternatives need to be considered dynamically to optimise commercial efficacy