Vivek Katju
Pakistan political crisis deepens as army teams up with Shehbaz Sharif government to battle Imran Khan's PTI
Despite the efforts of civil society mediators, the army and Sharif government's relentless actions against PTI members indicate a no-holds-barred fight to the finish between warring factions of the political class
Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity
As Pakistan Democratic Movement's popularity has been adversely impacted by the dire economic situation. The million dollar question is, if Asim Munir led army will easily accept Khan and if it does in case of a PTI victory, will it not work to erode his position?
Time for India to keep an eye on Kabul as all’s not well in Afghanistan and Taliban-Pakistan ties
It would be prudent for India to pursue its traditional policy of building contacts with all segments of Afghan society and polity and of undertaking a liberal visa policy while naturally taking Indian security interests into account
From economic meltdown to political one-upmanship, Pakistan stares at bleak 2023
No major world or regional power wants a macroeconomic meltdown in a country with nuclear weapons. But, for the first time, it seems that the IMF and the traditional donors are really playing hardball
‘Crisis State’: Pakistan gets new Army chief, but situation will continue to remain turbulent
For General Asim Munir, the first task is to put his stamp on the Army and devote attention to the country’s security situation
Imran Khan’s assassination bid pushes Pakistan on the edge of a precipice: Will it descend into chaos?
The next few days are precarious for Pakistan, but the delay in renewing the Long March could be an indication, though small and tenuous, that some pulling back from the precipice is underway
Pakistan to have new Army chief next month; it may not end political uncertainty
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa has confirmed that he will retire when his second term ends on 29 November. Yet, over the next few weeks Pakistan will remain largely focused on who will become Bajwa’s successor
Hijab hypocrisy: Iran, Mahsa Amini and the double standards of Islamic countries
It is noteworthy that Iran is not being criticised by any Islamic country for the Mahsa Amini incident
Marooned Pakistan should blame its generals and politicians as India is looking the other way
Unless the Pakistani people realise that it is their own Army which has always been the main stumbling block to their welfare and that their politicians act as the Army’s B team, they will continue to suffer
Imran Khan cornered again, but he won’t go down without fighting
Imran Khan still has considerable support despite recent setbacks. It will require considerable adroitness on the part of both the PDM leaders, the Army and the institutions to handle him
Pakistan: Imran Khan remains in hunt for power, but all depends on coming Punjab bypolls
If PML (N) succeeds in getting a sufficient number of provincial Assembly seats on 17 July so that Hamza wins the CM re-election now slated for 22 July, Shehbaz Sharif would get somewhat stabilised
Pakistan: Where democracy and political power flow from the barrel of a gun
As former President Gen Pervez Musharraf fights for his life, a look at the history of Pakistan where democracy often worked under the guidance of the military
Six weeks since Shehbaz Sharif took over as PM, Pakistan remains in deep disarray
No end in sight to Islamabad’s several and simultaneous crises on many fronts, including, political, security, foreign policy and, most critically, economic
Imran Khan may have massive following, but he should not forget army holds the key to power in Pakistan
Imran Khan will be ill-advised to continue baiting the army. There is no evidence as yet that the generals, despite the victim card they have played, are actually willing to become what they claim they are — apolitical
From Pakistan’s political crisis to Sri Lanka’s economic misery: Why India’s neighbourhood is badly troubled
In this bleak regional landscape, India, as the region’s largest country, has to promote its interests and also seek to take the neighbourhood along with it to a better future
If OIC’s J&K statements weren’t ludicrous enough, calling Pakistan ‘an anchor of stability in South Asia’ certainly was
The 48th session of the OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting which was held in Pakistan on 22-23 March took strident positions against India
Blue eyes, blonde hair, racist minds: How Ukraine crisis lays bare racism ingrained in Western societies
The reaction of some European politicians, officials and even journalists not only shows their bewilderment but also exposes their prejudices rooted in racism
If you think NSP could be Pakistan’s passport to redemption, you are wrong. Here is why
The NSP document further reveals the sterility of Pakistani thinking on a comprehensive basis. The country will sadly remain in the iron grip of its completely flawed approach to India
Why India should come out of comfort zone and think afresh on Pakistan and Afghanistan
The year 2022 will make demands on Indian diplomacy in dealing with Pakistan and Afghanistan and it must rise to the occasion
How judiciary in Pakistan has always been the handmaiden of army and its generals
Pakistan’s former Chief Justice had reportedly told a judge not to free Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam before the 2018 general elections