Welcome to Demon-cracy!

Posted by anas on Aug 19, 2008 in Pakistan | 9 comments The man responsible for unifying the two diametrical political parties in Pakistan has resigned. Rejoice as you may and call it the victory of democracy if you deem fit. Alas, it had to end one day, a tearful departure. Dramatic, yet expected. No blame games. No leg pulling. None of that old crap. No reference to NRO, not even a hint of regret. This was the end of one of the most developing era...
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Rumor: Meet The Next President!!

Posted by anas on Aug 19, 2008 in Politics | 3 comments Strong rumors (and some unconfirmed reports) have surfaced based on some recent developments about the next presidential candidate. Immediately after Musharraf’s departure, the members of PPP, including the Chairman Bilawal have categorically stated that the next president will be from Pakistan People’s Party. Couple of days back, Asif Zardari hinted of a female president, another...
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Impeachment of Musharraf Unlikely

Posted by anas on Aug 6, 2008 in Politics | 4 comments In yet another round of talks between two non-MNA’s in an attempt to decide the fate of the country, nothing surprising at all has come to light. Although there are confirmed reports that the two larger coalition partners have agreed to impeach the President, or impeach Musharraf (the person), this is not something new. Considering that these two leaders have earlier signed a declaration...
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Is PPP Buying Musharraf's Ouster From USA?

Posted by anas on Aug 6, 2008 in Politics | 3 comments What seemed as a completely futile and unnecessary visit to Washington by the PM Gilani may just have been an attempt to persuade the US authorities that the PPP is willing to extend the same support (and more) to the US in case they agree on Musharraf’s removal from the top slot. A news appeared in Daily Jang last month that Zardari asked Nawaz to accompany him to US with the PM in a bid...
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Parliament House Should Be Shifted To Dubai

Posted by anas on Jul 10, 2008 in Politics | 21 comments With the economy nosediving, the PM and his 52 member (!!!) delegation that traveled to Malaysia for a futile conference were convened by His Highness Asif Zardari in Dubai to discuss the economic woes, judicial crisis and other aspects of the dysfunctional and paralyzed government. From there on, some of them will move to London (oh, please, not again!). So, instead of calling the cabinet...
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