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December 6, 2023

Unequal pensions

Unequal pensions Naeem Sadiq Published Dawn, December 5, 2023 ARTICLE 38(e) of the Constitution requires the state to promote the social and economic well-being of the […]
December 30, 2023

The NOTA option

The NOTA option TO run short of dollars is bad. To run out of ideas is worse. Pakistan could have explored numerous ideas of improving the […]
January 25, 2024

Do not gift or sell your vote. Demand change.

Do not gift or sell your vote. Demand change and reforms in Pakistan. Dear candidate, Hugely disappointed by the traditional political candidates, one looks at the […]
March 24, 2024

Self-imposed poverty

https://www.dawn.com/news/1823291 Self-imposed poverty AMONG the comity of nations, Sweden stands out for its high standard of living, technological innovations (Spotify, Minecraft, Skype, Saab, Volvo, Ikea), outstanding […]
April 1, 2024

Must Dhany Bux die every 89 days?

Must Dhany Bux die every 89 days? His principal tormentors, the Wapda Chairman, Directors and Chief Engineers must be held accountable Must Dhany Bux die every […]
April 8, 2024

Bribe at tax-payers’ expense

Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb 7 April 2024 Minister for Finance Dear Sir, Speaking appeasingly Most Pakistanis welcomed your presence in the Federal Cabinet, as a rare flicker […]
May 17, 2024

Extra baggage

Extra baggage Our governance system is dysfunctional and bloated. It exists only to preserve the luxuries of an extractive class.  Its dismantling is a prerequisite for […]
May 21, 2024

Autobiography of a government vehicle

Autobiography of a government vehicle Autobiography of a government vehicle (msn.com) I am a 1300 cc Toyota Corolla, one of the 150,000 or so government cars […]
June 28, 2024

Physician, heal thyself

Physician, heal thyself Naeem Sadiq Published June 22, 2024  Updated about 6 hours ago  THIS article is not intended to be sarcastic, impolite, cheeky, critical, disrespectful, or defamatory. It is, […]
July 8, 2024

Peace or weapons?

Peace or weapons? Naeem Sadiq  Dawn, July 4, 2024   On 28 February 2013, the then Interior Minister Mr. Rehman Malik, in a written reply informed the National Assembly […]
July 11, 2024

Citizens’ Commission for Equality and Human Rights

CCEHR Report June 2024 (1) The above report by Citizens’ Commission for equality and Human Rights describes the status of human rights and inequality of the […]
August 6, 2024

Citizens’ Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Citizens’ Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CCEHR) Biannual Report – June 2024   This is a biannual report by ‘Citizens Commission for Equality and Human […]
August 9, 2024

An integrated Child Protection System – Pakistan

Child Protection System Ver.1.0
October 16, 2024

The 20 November walk

The 20 November Walk.   No one could be more satisfied and self-congratulatory in celebrating the World Children’s Day on 20 November, than the Child Right […]
November 12, 2024

Citizens write to the Chief Justice of Pakistan

Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi                                                       November 11, 2024 Honorable Chief Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad   Promoting economic wellbeing and reducing disparity in the […]
January 15, 2025

FBR takes Pakistan for a ‘ride’

Mr. Shehbaz Sharif                                        January 15, 2025 Prime Minister of Pakistan PM Secretariat, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad.   Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of Finance, Block-‘Q’, Finance Division, Pak. […]
February 16, 2025

Disabled Colliers

Disabled Colliers Disabled colliers – Newspaper – DAWN.COM KHADIM Faqir (not his real name), 27, still remembers the fateful day nearly four years ago when the […]
March 19, 2025

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world. Part 2.

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world. Part 2. Progress requires a detox from perpetual pessimism and helplessness.  Unwillingness to […]
March 28, 2025

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world – Part 3.

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world – Part 3.   Circa 1425. Mirzo Muhammad Taragai  Ulug’bek, sat gazing at […]
March 28, 2025

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world – Part 4.

Pakistan – Step forward, reform and compete with the rest of the world – Part 4. O’zbekiston Temir Yo’llari, the government operated railway of Uzbekistan posted a […]