Tag: Imran Khan
Coping with the Virus
Though it took time to gel into specifics, the response has been comprehensive and robust. The various measures are being constantly reviewed and fine-tuned based on solicited feedback and close monitoring of the situation. There is criticism—too little too late, skepticism over implementation capacity
It’s Lonely at the Top
The real reason for the wasted tax money was because of the size of the delegations that accompanied them and the demands that these people made on the embassy staff. Rather than extolling sponsors and depending on them, the Prime Minister would do well to dwell on the Spartan and austere style of his visits
Second Start
Spearhead Analysis – 19.04.2019
Some off-road vehicles have a feature called ‘second start’. You activate that when the vehicle is stuck and you need a burst...
Of Perks and Privileges
Spearhead Opinion – 15.03.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
Through a swift unanimous agreement, the Punjab Parliamentarians pushed through the now controversial Bill for increasing their...
Back from the Brink
Spearhead Analysis – 25.02.2019
Since the Pulwama tragic attack, and PM Modi’s immediate knee jerk reaction of blaming Pakistan, much has happened. The media on both...
Laughing and weeping politicians
By Hussain H Zaidi
Democritus and Heraclitus, two eminent figures in ancient Greek philosophy, are known respectively as the laughing philosopher and the weeping philosopher....
Shifting Gears
Spearhead Analysis – 28.12.2018
Recently a media report stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan had identified ‘state failure’ as the reason for the present state of...
Overtures for Peace and Reality
Spearhead Analysis – 29.11.2018
The long awaited 100- day mark has come and gone. Overall there is satisfaction but there is also criticism that needs to...
Pakistan and India: Recent Developments
Spearhead Analysis – 01.10.2018
By Hira A. Shafi
Senior Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Earlier in September 2018, hopes for bilateral improvements surfaced when Prime Minister Imran Khan wrote to...
The politics of Saudi-CPEC partnership
Last week Imran Khan made his debut visit to Saudi Arabia whereas the army chief met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Later, the PTI...