Father, son, legacy- written by Asha Ar Rehman

Asha Ar Rehman

BILAWAL Bhutto-Zardari has just been seen trying another, natural route for landing in Punjab. A few days ago, he was found in Rahim Yar Khan, reassuring the inhabitants there that since they had BB’s son amongst them, they ought not to despair as yet. As to whether the trip provided the young PPP leader any cause to be upbeat about his Punjab expedition, there was little on the horizon to indicate any sudden change of fortunes.

Newsmakers and dream-chasers by Asha Ar Rehman

Asha ar rehman

A RECENT interaction with a group of journalists from Muzaffargarh had its revealing moments. The clarity of thought on and awareness of the issue were remarkable. The words were spoken with conviction and anyone who impeded free expression was given a rap on the knuckles — from newspaper owners intent upon using journalists as moneymaking machines

The Scary part written by Asha Ar rehman

Asha Ar Rehman

THE curse of the past refuses to leave us. The murmurs are rising. It cannot go on like this. Something is bound to happen in November.

Much of the whispered analysis centres on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s ties with the military establishment. It is understandable given the history of the civil and military leadership in the country. Some commentators are again concentrating on the scheduled change of army chief, which is a context that is pretty much, and