How PTI’s disintegration has already begun to reshape the political landscape
While political alignments will likely be fluid until elections are finally called, it raises questions about what will be the electoral state of play down the road.
Jho Low case: The secrets will be out of the bag soon
The authorities confirmed on May 30 that Low was hiding in Macau, and it appeared that his case was about to be rounded up very soon.
Erdogan and Jokowi
Both Indonesia and Turkey look like two sides of the same coin in their choice of a populist leader, the author writes.
Upcoming AI policy may turn out to be an exercise in futility
The paper says the Pakistan government's upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.
Spare the child
The role of parents in pushing their children to the brink cannot be underestimated; often it is found that they find it necessary to inflict private tuitions on children already…
Power, secrecy, and the politics of hypocrisy
The writer says why former president Arroyo, a shrewd politician and survivor of countless power struggles, acted so early and rather clumsily is quite puzzling.
The public needs to scrutinise political candidates
The paper says the public should not fall prey to the tricks of “rotten apple” politicians in the upcoming elections.
Creeping military rule in Pakistan?
The writer says the use of the Army Act against political activists will have serious implications, and intensify anti-establishment sentiments.
Philippines pandemic of poverty
The writer says poverty is spreading among real people, while prosperity is expanding among fictional persons such as corporations.
Thai, Turkish polls: Lessons for opposition
In both countries, charismatic, capable, and uncompromising leaders unified disparate civil society groups and fearlessly advocated for progressive reform.