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Line of Action by Presidency Over NRO

By Salman Mugsi • Nov 23rd, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

If ther has ever come a crossroad in the history of Pakistan, then it is now. The decision which is pending with the Presidential camp over the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) will decide the fate of the democracy and the country too.
What are the options available for the government in this regard:

Just let the NRO [...]



High-Pressure Slickness

By Irfan Waheed • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Politics

One thing that the current crowd around President Asif Ali Zardari is adept is “glibness.” Unctuous attitude by the ministers, advisors and other office holders of this regime has achieved new heights. They can present coughing of Zardari as the most melodious song every sung.
From Dr. Babar Awan to Khurshid Shah and from Fauzia Wahab [...]



Yet Again, 100 Shoes and 100 Onions

By Rohail Butt • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Opposition was livid and the media was furios. Things were hot in the assembly of Pakistan, as PPP was ready to table the infamous NRO in the assembly. But they did n’t dare do it, as their own companions like the supremo of the MQM left the party.
It was akin to the previous retreat of [...]



Distance Between Zardari and Kayani

By Ali Yar Khan • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Politics

On 16th March, Zardari forcibly bowed in front of Kayani’s assertion that the chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry should be restored along with other judges, and then on 10th October of the same year, Zardari backed off from his blind support of Kerry Lugar bill.
Zardari is on record to say that Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry could [...]