Salvation lies in structural reforms
Huzaima Bukhari, Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriPakistan’s persistent economic failures, amongst other factors, are the result of constant disregard of the Constitution by the powerful elites, who are not ready to give up unprecedented benefits, enjoyed at the…
Adieu, ZIM: unique sufi of our time
Dr. Ikramul HaqWithout an unfettered press, without liberty of speech, all of the outward forms and structures of free institutions are a sham, a pretense—the sheerest mockery. If the press is not free; if speech is not independent and untrammeled;…
Adieu, ZIM: unique sufi of our time
Dr. Ikramul HaqWithout an unfettered press, without liberty of speech, all of the outward forms and structures of free institutions are a sham, a pretense—the sheerest mockery. If the press is not free; if speech is not independent and untrammeled;…
On Women’s Day
Huzaima Bukhari“Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult”—Charlotte Whitton8 March is globally celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD). The very fact that a day has…
Who should contest elections?
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq“It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with”—Matthew (Mathew) HenryThe essence…
Who should not contest elections?
Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq“Out of sight, out of mind”Apropos to our article “Who should contest election?”, published in these columns on 17 December 2010, which seems to have hurt the sentiments of some of our expatriate friends although…
International Women’s Day
Remembering Mohtarma Fatima JinnahDr. Ikramul HaqMarch 8 marks International Women’s Day. On this day while highlighting the issues faced by women all the world and in Pakistan, we must remember Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, who not only participated in the independence…
Revisiting National Security Policy
Dr. Ikramul Haq & Abdul Rauf ShakooriPakistan, from its inception, was envisioned as an Islamic welfare state, internationally relevant and aligned with universal principles of justice, equality, and tolerance. Seeking a peaceful neighborhood based on mutual co-existence, regional connectivity, and…
Micro-aggression: Avoidance/Response
Huzaima Bukhari“So the reality is that micro-aggressions are not so micro in terms of their impact. They should be taken seriously, because at their core they signal disrespect and reflect inequality”—Dr. Ella F. WashingtonApropos to the earlier article published on 22…