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Political instability

Political instability

Nov 07, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Political instability

Political instability Dr. Niaz Murtaza   The Islamic fortress is facing political instability yet again. Such instability is common even in rich states like Italy and Israel where unwieldy...
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Booms and busts

Booms and busts

Oct 26, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Booms and busts

Dr. Niaz Murtaza   States must ensure high economic growth and constant upgrading into higher-value sectors to generate sufficient jobs and increase national incomes. They must arrange physical,...
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As Punjab fights

As Punjab fights

Oct 12, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on As Punjab fights

The big battle is over: Punjab will rule Pakistan. But winning wasn’t easy. It took several armed forays over 70 years in Balochistan, urban and rural Sindh, and FATA to end revolts (some ugly,...
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Liberalism anyone?

Liberalism anyone?

Sep 26, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Liberalism anyone?

Pakistani politics is very conservative. Conservatives have ruled us for 53 years and centrists just for 17. The most likely winners in 2018 (PML and PTI) are both conservative. So, the next PM will...
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Punjab dominance

Punjab dominance

Sep 12, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Punjab dominance

Which ethnicity and class has ruled us the most? Each era has a ruling clan with a top honcho and kitchen cabinet. But for ease, I focus on the former (ignoring dummy PMs). Jinnah (middle-class...
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If civilians rule

If civilians rule

Sep 01, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on If civilians rule

If civilians rule Dr. Niaz Murtaza   The idea may seem heretical and even scary to some: how would Pakistan do if civilians had full control? Civilians rule today but the “ministries” of...
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58 and 62

58 and 62

Aug 15, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on 58 and 62

Sharif’s removal has led some to term Article 62 as a new 58(2)b for the deep state to remove elected regimes. The SC decision was truly harsh. A PM with a two-thirds majority was barred for life...
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A harsh verdict

A harsh verdict

Aug 01, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on A harsh verdict

A harsh verdict Dr. Niaz Murtaza   Elected rulers are not above the law if they commit crimes. Democracy is bolstered if they get barred via due process. The SC launched an unprecedented inquiry via...
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Panama drama

Panama drama

Jul 20, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Panama drama

Panama drama Dr. Niaz Murtaza The moral and practical cases are clear. The PM must himself quit, JIT report apart, as for months he has failed to prove legitimate his family UK flats. While his sons...
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Just like cricket?

Just like cricket?

Jul 07, 2017 Dr. Niaz Murtaza Comments Off on Just like cricket?

Our mercurial cricketers achieved a quick and miraculous turn-around in the UK, evidently by having a few sessions of honest talk. This raises the intriguing issue whether this equally mercurial...
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Express Tribune Coverage of Sindh LG Report Launch

Express Tribune Coverage of Sindh LG Report Launch

The Express Tribune > Pakistan > Sindh   ‘Local government system virtually abolished in Sindh’   ‘Local government system virtually abolished in Sindh’ Speake­rs point out flaws in functi­oning of local bodies at launch­ing ceremo­ny of resear­ch study By News...
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INSPIRING in the Media

Further political, administrative, financial powers devolution sought, The Nation, 1/5/2017

Further political, administrative, financial powers devolution...

Islamabad-Advocating further political, administrative and financial devolution, experts on Wednesday pointed out several flaws in the Islamabad local government (LG) system. A review report launched by INSPIRING Pakistan and Pattan Development Organisation, Islamabad called for legislative...
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One year on, Islamabad’s LG system still an enigma, Dawn, 1/5/3027

One year on, Islamabad’s LG system still an...

REPORT ON ‘STATE OF LOCAL GOVT IN ISLAMABAD’-The News, 1/5/2017

REPORT ON ‘STATE OF LOCAL GOVT IN...