S Akbar Zaidi
The writer is a political economist and currently heads the IBA, Karachi, a public sector University. These views are his own and do not represent those of the institution.
Opinion
Pakistan Needs To Make Redistribution The Main Pillar Of Economic Policy
This article is part of a series titled "Is there a way forward for Pakistan?" Read more about the series here. This short piece goes beyond the immediate multiple crises Pakistan faces on which others contributing to this series have offered thoughts and insight. Some...
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In Gujrat Village Where...
The Gujrat village where the 75-year-old Norwegian Ahmadi homeopath was shot dead last month has a history of religious...
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‘Barbarian Act’: Sindh Rangers...
Netizens have criticised Sindh Rangers for hitting a motorcyclist with their speeding vehicle and beating him up. In a video...
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Balochistan Minister Accused Of...
A local court in Quetta has approved the bail of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Provincial Minister Sardar Abdul Rehman...
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4 Killed As Israel...
According to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) group, a convoy transporting medical supplies and fuel to an...
Features
On Ashura, Remembering the...
Pakistan's Shia community, that makes up about 10-15 percent of the country's population, has long faced violence at the...
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LHC Allows Aurat March...
After much ado, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has finally allowed the Aurat March Lahore organisers to hold a...
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Opinion
How The PPP Played Both Sides While Passing The Draconian PECA Amendments
Journalists across Pakistan are out on the streets protesting against The Prevention of Electronic...
Features
Looking Back at 2024 Election Violence In Balochistan That The Rest of Pakistan Ignored
This report is part of Dissent Today’s special series documenting violence and alleged irregularities...
Features
A Year After Elections, Ex-Waziristan Parliamentarian Unable to Find Justice for Fallen Comrades
This report is part of Dissent Today's special series documenting violence and alleged irregularities...
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Pakistan Govt’s Plan To Send Afghan Refugees Back To Afghanistan Raises Concerns From UNHCR
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for...