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Husain Haqqani
The writer is director for South and Central Asia at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC. He served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the US and is author, most recently, of ‘Magnificent Delusions: Pakistan, the United States and an epic history of misunderstanding’
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Those seeking diminution of the military and establishment’s role can draw some satisfaction from the fact that Pakistan’s institutions of state stand exposed for their machinations. But showing that the emperor has no clothes does not mean that the emperor’s power has evaporated
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Why any potential move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI is bad news for PakistanSubscriber Only
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Even if the decision has been delayed, not abandoned, a ban on PTI would hurtle Pakistan further down the road of absolute authoritarianism
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
In Pakistan, revolution or the same-old seem to be the two choices. What if neither happens?Subscriber Only
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Instead of repeating old cycle of elect-dismiss-disqualify-arrest, Pakistan army might be willing to put its weight behind elected civilian leadership
Thu, Feb 08, 2024
With Nawaz Sharif back and army in his corner, is fourth time going to be the charm?Subscriber Only
October 30, 2023 07:23 IST
Nawaz Sharif has returned to a Pakistan in turmoil. He will need to win an election, and army's sustained approval
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
The hope behind Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan — and the realitySubscriber Only
October 28, 2023 19:20 IST
Pakistan’s military establishment may have facilitated the exiled former Prime Minister’s return in the hopes of bringing some much needed stability to a country in turmoil. But first, he must win the election
Sat, Oct 28, 2023
A judicial coupSubscriber Only
July 09, 2018 00:40 IST
Nawaz Sharif’s conviction confirms that a politician can’t be corrupt and anti-military at the same time in Pakistan
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
Islamabad’s self-goalSubscriber Only
May 19, 2017 00:00 IST
It can ignore ICJ’s injunction in the Jadhav case, but doing so will extract a price in international goodwill.
Fri, May 19, 2017
Zero sum game is upSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 00:36 IST
As its friends befriend India, Pakistan’s ruling elites must come to terms with new regional, global realities
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Talk, but without illusionsSubscriber Only
January 13, 2016 00:02 IST
Suspending the dialogue each time there is a terrorist attack gives jihadis a veto over talks.
Wed, Jan 13, 2016
Not like Nixon to ChinaSubscriber Only
December 30, 2015 00:09 IST
For now, the best outcome of the ‘Modi to Lahore’ foray comprises only modest possibilities.
Wed, Dec 30, 2015
Reach out to the other sideSubscriber Only
September 21, 2015 00:00 IST
After the nuclear deal, the Arab world fears a better funded Iranian campaign will exert more influence across the Muslim world than in the past. The US needs to reassure the region
Mon, Sep 21, 2015
Go on, break the cycleSubscriber Only
August 29, 2015 00:00 IST
Things can change between India and Pakistan if one side simply refuses to play the well-worn game
Sat, Aug 29, 2015
Pakistan’s greatest enemy is denialSubscriber Only
December 18, 2014 00:44 IST
December 16 attack is the result of a sustained national policy gone wrong.
Thu, Dec 18, 2014
A foreign economic policySubscriber Only
September 23, 2014 00:32 IST
Modi’s success with China, US depends on ability to bring economics to the centre.
Tue, Sep 23, 2014
A bubble called PakistanSubscriber Only
August 08, 2014 01:55 IST
Another elected government is sought to be destabilised. Beneath the noisy political chaos is a country in denial about its loss of direction
Fri, Aug 08, 2014
If the generals have changed their mindSubscriber Only
July 23, 2014 04:08 IST
To be credible, their promise to fight terrorism will need to be accompanied by a realignment of Pakistani nationalism.
Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Reworking the idea of PakistanSubscriber Only
June 12, 2014 01:57 IST
Nawaz Sharif must revise his country’s notion of India as ‘permanent enemy’ to reach out to India’s new government.
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
An old story of new beginningsSubscriber Only
May 27, 2014 00:07 IST
Nawaz Sharif’s participation in Narendra Modi’s swearing-in is a first. The two leaders must now overcome past failures
Tue, May 27, 2014
The slow end of ideologySubscriber Only
May 19, 2014 00:52 IST
India has rejected the politics of loyalty and legacy. Can Pakistan move on too?
Mon, May 19, 2014
Politics is a good wordSubscriber Only
March 12, 2008 00:06 IST
The March 9, 2008 agreement between Pakistan’s largest political parties to form a coalition government...
Wed, Mar 12, 2008State versus Nation (contd)Subscriber Only
February 06, 2008 00:03 IST
Recent reminders by the Pakistani authorities that the media should stay ‘within limits’ reflect...
Wed, Feb 06, 2008Talking the talkSubscriber Only
January 29, 2008 23:39 IST
Most heads of state paint a positive picture of their nation. During his recent tour of Europe...
Tue, Jan 29, 2008Let the healing beginSubscriber Only
January 15, 2008 22:15 IST
Pakistan is in need of healing. The last one year has highlighted the many fissures...
Tue, Jan 15, 2008A credibility deficitSubscriber Only
January 08, 2008 21:51 IST
Asked by a journalist if he had “blood on his hands,” General Pervez Musharraf...
Tue, Jan 08, 2008It takes a BhuttoSubscriber Only
January 01, 2008 23:55 IST
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