Stories by Adnan Rasool

Was Imran’s visit to China a failure? Yes. Here’s why

Pakistan doesn't understand the Chinese conceptualisation of CPEC.

Updated 24 Jul, 2019 03:15pm

Pakistan hasn’t succeeded in reforming its bureaucracy in the past. Can the PTI deliver?

Reform under the current process won't succeed as everyone part of it has been involved for years to no effect.

Updated 14 Dec, 2019 10:26am

The IMF’s corrective measures will be harsh. Here’s how the government can get straight to policymaking

Economies do not run on populist appeal, they are run through serious policymaking processes.

Updated 14 Oct, 2018 10:59pm

Puranay problems that Naya Pakistan has to deal with

All we can do is wish the chosen well and hope things work out for the best because we have no other choice.

Published 03 Aug, 2018 03:54pm

The problem is in the system, not democracy: why Pakistan needs proportional representation

Our system is not broken, it is just simply the wrong system.

Updated 19 Jul, 2018 01:07pm

Busting the myth that all MPAs and MNAs get development funds

Development funds are a powerful tool for MPAs and MNAs to yield power locally but, in reality, that is not the case.

Updated 12 Jul, 2018 07:57pm

Elections 101: What are your MPAs and MNAs actually meant to do?

It is not their job to fix roads, public parks or create jobs for their constituents.

Updated 27 Mar, 2019 12:37pm

Pakistani scholars face bigger hurdles than Indian visa refusals in accessing global academia

Pakistani scholars operate in an ever-shrinking space regionally and globally to hone their skills and share ideas.

Updated 27 Jun, 2018 06:36pm

How can a country of 200 million only have four provinces?

A federal system like ours is strengthened when control and authority are not concentrated.

Updated 14 Dec, 2019 10:25am

A Pakistan Muslim League without the Sharifs. Yes, it may happen

Dynastic politics is done given the trajectory of democracy in our country.

Updated 06 Jul, 2018 05:06pm

Why Aamir Liaquat

Simply put, it's cheap publicity.

Updated 12 Apr, 2018 01:39pm

A curated win in Senate means nothing if you get wiped out in general elections

PML-N can bag enough seats in Punjab, KP and Balochistan to win majority if the opposition operates without alliances.

Published 15 Mar, 2018 05:00pm

Judicial independence is vital for democracy but judicial activism can be counterproductive

An institutional showdown, if it ever comes down to that, could damage the sanctity of our democracy.

Updated 06 Feb, 2019 03:50pm

The PTI is split down the middle and Imran has no clue what to do about it

When push comes to shove, Imran goes with Tareen’s candidate because of the myth that his candidates can deliver votes.

Updated 16 Feb, 2018 06:02pm

The primary spin

Away from the spectacle of televised debates and gaffes, the agenda for the next American president is being set by

Published 11 Oct, 2015 07:31am

Does anyone remember Kasur?

Incidents like Kasur will keep reoccurring because a conversation on the issue scandalises us more than the crime itself

Published 05 Oct, 2015 04:55pm

What Pakistan needs beyond brick and mortar

The Chinese investment is touted as proof of global investor confidence returning. But, that's not the complete picture.

Published 01 Jun, 2015 02:44pm

Our government is MIA — now real work can be done

With politicians doing practically nothing, the military, judiciary and bureaucracy can extend their plans.

Updated 31 Mar, 2015 01:05pm

#WeWillNeverForgetToForget — our #Fail

We would much rather follow up on national tragedies with a quibbling game on social media than progressive discourse.

Updated 17 Mar, 2015 07:26pm

The joke that is the Senate elections

Why even bother having senate elections? Let's cut out the hypocrisy and put up Senate seats for open bidding.

Updated 11 Mar, 2015 05:01pm