Secure Democracy? by Niaz Murtaza

Niaz Murtaza

MEMOGATE, Swissgate, Dharna 1 and now Panamagate are all cases since 2008 when democracy survived serious crises. Pindi-inclined, excitable folks may yet cry wolf. But democracy no longer hangs by a thread, ready to be swept by storms in teacups. It is consolidating fast if not fully safe yet.

Imposing Order written by Niaz Murtaza

Niaz Murtaza

THE scope of success within three years is breathtaking. Criminals in Karachi, terrorists in Fata and militants in Balochistan have faced heavy defeats. Off the battlefield, the PML-N has been tamed, despite its huge assembly strength and hold in all-critical Punjab. That Punjab’s main political force lost so meekly to a security establishment drawn