Editorials
Of the rulers, by the rulers and for the ruler
The right to know is a fundamental right belonging to citizens in a democracy. The people of Pakistan are also keen to know about several facts, which have been buried by the ruling elite for various reasons. People want to read the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report to know the real reasons behind ‘Fall of Dhaka,’ …
Pakistan: A controlled democracy with a remotely controlled government.
The standing of democracy in Pakistan has always been under debate. Local and international sages believe that democracy in Pakistan is controlled by the military establishment therefore it is a ‘controlled democracy.’ However, every army chief of Pakistan tries to dispel this impression by saying that he strongly believes in democracy and does not interfere …
Unearthing the spoils of politics
In the wake of the recent arrest of a notorious criminal in Karachi, questions are being raised by the nation as to why crime is sanctioned by the rulers. The news got significant national and international media coverage owing to the fact that criminals in our land have strong affiliations with political parties and further …
‘Do more’ is now Pakistan’s own policy
At last, there appears to be some semblance of normalcy in the tense Pak-US relations after President Trump’s issued a softer statement regarding Pakistan in the wake of a successful operation by Pakistani forces to rescue a kidnapped Canadian couple and their kids from tribal areas of Pakistan on October 12. He said, “The early …
The test of courage
The recent outrage by Captain Muhammad Safdar Awan in the national assembly floor was met with reservations from politicians and citizens from all walks of life. The PML-N member of the national assembly adopted a venomous rhetoric against the Ahmedi minorities of Pakistan, calling upon the national institutions to refuse service opportunities to the Ahmedi …
The great game in Afghanistan and limited options for US
Truth Tracker in its editorial for September 1, 2017 issue had forecasted, “He (President Trump) looks toward India for a military role in Afghanistan, but India cannot do that effectively because it has no ground link to Afghanistan.” On September 26, India’s Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, after talks with US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on …
Diplomacy: A game changer for Pakistan
The last sixteen years have seen an increasing desire on part of the international nations to have their cake and eat it too. The deafening, “with us or against us,” persuasion has exposed a greater part of the world into horrific wars. Consequently, the number of people to have become internally displaced or refugees staggers …
Ultimate rulers of our democracy are citizens
Founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, despite being an elitist in his lifestyle, strongly believed in people’s power. Once, he said, “If we want to make this great State of Pakistan happy and prosperous, we should wholly and solely concentrate on the well-being of the people, and especially of the masses and the poor.” After …
Pakistan’s foreign policy choices
US president Donald Trump’s policy speech on Afghanistan and South Asia has finally provoked Pakistan to reevaluate its foreign policy. The speech urged the country to ‘Do more’,“ demanding from Pakistan, to “demonstrate its commitment to civilization, order, and peace,” by ridding itself of the terrorist organisations it harbours that create mayhem in the neighbouring …
Pak-US cooperation in Afghanistan is indispensable
President Trump’s new Afghan Policy and finger-pointing at Pakistan has widened the gulf of differences between the two old allies. He said, “We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe havens for terrorist organisations, the Taliban, and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. Pakistan has much to gain from …