Maugham in his Classic OF HUMAN BONDAGE correctly stated that politicians should not be judged for their principles and character but for their ability to successfully hoodwink their voters. They enter politics to come to power, not to die fighting for the supremacy of GOODNESS.
02 March, 2020
Bhutto’s greatness started with a statement in his letter to Iskandar Mirza that he was “a greater man than Jinnah”. Then it was his adopted Dad Ayub who touched new heights of greatness. Bhutto then as Secretary General of Convention Muslim League campaigned against Madir-i-Millat
02 March, 2020
If Kohli scores India wins. If Kohli falls early India falls too. This phenomenon is visible in the case of Babar Azam too. If he fall early his team gets in big trouble. Once upon a time Hanif Mohammad for Pakistan and Gaevaskar for India used to be half the team.
02 March, 2020
I don’t think narratives will change. But America would not invade Afghanistan. Nor there will be an inflexible hardline govt invKabul again. Nor will Pakistan have a hostile country in her backyard. Nor will India dream of sandwiching Pakistan. Congrats Imran Khan!
29 February, 2020
It would have been so wonderful if in August 2018 IK had unveiled a team of 12 performers with no vested interest & with no questionable background, and said: HERE ARE MEN WHO WILL BRING ABOUT CHANGE & TURNAROUND. Alas those 12 were not within his grasp then. They have to be, now.
29 February, 2020
Still I believe here is a leader who will re-write history on his own. The Quaid too didn’t have thse12. Here is the only prime minister in our history apart from Bhutto who doesn’t read his speeches and whose words are rooted always in his soul and they find his voice naturally.
29 February, 2020
My dear Sarmad you had, in a dinner hosted by you on behalf of Jang Group, asked me: You had a distinguished career in both Media & Advertising. Who do you think is the leading ADMAN today? I had replied “One INAM Akbar Two Aftab Akbar Three Nadeem Akbar. The rest are businessmen”.
29 February, 2020
IK can take rightful pride & credit for such a highly productive statesmanship and diplomacy. The document to be signed today in Doha by US and Taliban will not carry IK’ signatures but without the induction of his spirit this historic accord wouldn’t have even possible.
29 February, 2020