Tag: Nawaz Sharif
Perception of Corruption
Spearhead Analysis – 26.02.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
“Corruption is much more likely to flourish where democratic foundations are weak and, ……………………., where undemocratic and...
The itch to spend
By F. S. Aijazuddin
Weddings are designed to loosen purse strings. Today’s commercial aristocracy does not need lineage or pedigree. It can purchase its history...
PTI’s Austerity Drive
Spearhead Issue Brief – 17.09.2018
By Syed Murtaza Zaidi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
Imran Khan and the PTI ran their recent election campaign on the promise of building a...
The Next Prime Minister of Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Really Hates the U.S.
By BRUCE RIEDEL
There is compelling evidence that the Pakistani army is supporting Imran Khan, intimidating his opponents and suppressing the press to get him...
The Conviction and Beyond
Spearhead Analysis – 11.07.2018
The former PM, his daughter and her husband stand convicted. They have a long judicial process ahead of them as they go...
Sharif’s conviction a major turning point
By Farhan Bokhari
The onus now lies with Pakistan’s present and future rulers to follow through with a continuing campaign to weed out corruption.
Friday’s conviction...
Not Just Falling Purchasing Power
Spearhead Analysis – 12.06.2018
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
The day of June 11, 2018 proved to be a memorable one in Pakistan for all the wrong...
BRINKMANSHIP, THE STATE, AND THE TRUTH
By EJAZ HAIDER
NO ONE ON TV IS TALKING ABOUT THIS BATTLE BECAUSE IT’S EASIER TO BEAT THE ELDER SHARIF WITH THE STICK OF MULTIPLE...
After Noon: bets for the 2018 election
By Murtaza Solangi
The establishment wants a fractured parliament but the N-League will hold on.
The fog is lifting and blurry images are getting clearer by the...
New low in civil-military relations in Pakistan
Brown Pundits
By Omar Ali
From Dr Hamid Hussain
A brief summary of my response to many questions from non-Pakistanis (but keen observers of the scene) not...