Adil Najam I have felt a feeling of guilt all day today for having focussed on the ‘coup’ rumors that were triggered by the national power breakdown instead of directing focus on what that breakdown meant for ordinary Pakistanis; why it happened, and what should now be done? The journalistic instinct to pounce on the […]

Guest Post by Raza Rumi I have been meaning to add to the ATP discussion on the architecture of the 7 (or is it 5?) -star hotel (here, here and here). Pakistan’s recent financial-isation and commercialization of its aesthetics is saddening. I am reminded of this beautiful verse in urdu: Ek ham hain liya apni […]

Adil Najam I do not like being taken for a fool. Especially, when the trick being pulled off is offensive as well as stupid. That is why I am feeling really angry at these emails people have been sending me. Over the last many hours I have now received five different copies of (a much […]