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Farhan Bokhari
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Farhan Bokhari is a Pakistan-based commentator who writes on political and economic matters. His other interests include regular writings on Islamic finance. |
Recent Articles
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Saturday May 18
Nawaz Sharif’s first challenge is political stability
He has a track record of robust government action in areas such as infrastructure, but economic growth needs security to endure
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Saturday May 4
A milestone in Pakistan’s history of democracy
The fact that Taliban threats and violence have not been able to derail the May 11 parliamentary election is an achievement
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Saturday Apr 20
Controversial candidates and Pakistan’s fragile democracy
If Musharraf is to be held accountable for his past deeds, the same yardstick must also be applied to other players in Pakistan’s politics
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Saturday Apr 6
Pakistan’s rulers have undermined democracy
The much-anticipated elections are unlikely to change anything unless politicians focus on good governance rather than grabbing votes
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Friday Mar 22
Pakistan: ‘Musharraf moment’ and harbinger of hope
Zardari’s rule may have seen the parliament complete its full term, but the same tenure has also seen one of the worst economic slides
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Saturday Mar 9
Zardari’s gesture of defying the US rings hollow
Pakistan president’s decision to go ahead with the Iran gas pipeline ahead of polls will not shift the focus from corruption and bad governance
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Friday Feb 22
Quetta carnage demands immediate action
Instead of taking concrete steps in an election year, the president and his associates have chosen to abdicate their responsibilities in favour of petty politics
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Sunday Feb 10
The elusive road to peace in Afghanistan
The absence of the US and the Taliban from the meeting at Chequers exposed a big gap in dealing with a far more complex conflict than what the world has seen for long
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Saturday Jan 26
Lingering doubts over a dysfunctional democracy
Rather than being an important agent of progressive change, Zardari has time and again proved himself to be largely a non-player
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Saturday Jan 12
An ‘empty’ presidency and erosion of trust
For Zardari, a typical response to moments of crisis has indeed been simply to stay away from the limelight
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