Liberalism is not Monolithic

The challenge is not to abandon liberalism but to radicalise it, ground it in our own histories, and reclaim its emancipatory core.

Surprising Supply-Side Economics

It will come as a surprise to many that the intellectual origins of supply-side economics can be traced to the 14th-century Muslim philosopher Ibn Khaldun.

Societal Reckoning

It is also important to know that the average time — from a child showing signs of distress to a healthcare visit — is eight to 10 years. Neglect is another risk factor.

Government Failure: Causes

Professor: I have many talents, but going back on my words is not one of them. Hence, there is no chance of me forming a government in Pakistan, even if it were miraculously offered to me.

Tax-Fueled Chaos

The government of Pakistan is in the business of buying, selling, and losing trillions of rupees fast and burdening the citizens with ever higher taxes. The government of Pakistan is in the business of buying and selling electricity. It has so far lost Rs2.4 trillion in this business. The government of Pakistan is in the […]

Charter of Liberty and the Fundamental Rights

When I read the Charter of Democracy, the idea of rebutting it, and writing a new charter struck me. This found shape in the Charter of Liberty. I started working on it on April 14, 2007, and on May 17, 2007, completed it. The Charter of Liberty responds to the Charter of Democracy issued by […]

Democracy or Rule of Law

So, the time has come whence the citizens of Pakistan need to decide what they want: democracy or rule of law. The verdict of the Supreme Court (Jan 10) re the implementation of its own NRO judgment, in option 6 reads: “The constitutional balance vis-à-vis trichotomy and separation of powers between the Legislature, the Judiciary […]