The Editorial Desk

Views from The Thursday Times' editorial desk.

Pakistan’s Last Iron Lady

Kulsoom Nawaz, Pakistan's last political matriarch, left behind an unquestionable legacy of democratic commitment and unyielding spirit.

An illustration is shown of former Pakistani first lady Kulsoom Nawaz. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Celebrating an ever-alive nation

Amidst the dawn's embrace, Pakistan readies to mark its 76th Independence Day; a testament to the nation’s spirit of endurance, and the ultimate culmination of a journey woven with unity, diversity, and relentless resilience.

A file photo is shown of a Pakistani Independence Day ay parade.A file photo is shown of a Pakistani Independence Day parade.

Imran Khan, the TTP Spokesman

A relentless recent attack on Fazl-ur-Rehman's party in the Bajaur district has yet again revealed Imran Khan's support for the Taliban.

A file photo is shown of PTI chair Imran Khan at KP in 1992. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Straight from the horse’s mouth

Imran Khan's wavering statements and delayed accountability for the 9 May riots have left even the world's greatest legal minds perplexed, tarnishing families across the nation and causing irreparable damage to the country's politics.

PTI chairman Imran Khan addresses a press conference at Zaman Park. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Advocate Imran?

Imran Khan's apparent venture into the world of law, despite his history of disregarding due process, adds a touch of irony to his already conflicting persona as a political figure.

Imran Khan's controversial track record with due process and legislation only further shoots dead his wishes to delve into the legal profession. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of Russian premier Vladimir Putin (L) and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) at Astana in October 2022. — FILE/KREMLIN

27 years destroyed in just 27 hours

Jahangir Khan Tareen has wooed former PTI leaders towards the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party with a flick of his wrist in a mesmerising twist, leaving Imran Khan feeling isolated in a matter of just 27 hours.

A combined file photo is shown of PTI chairman Imran Khan (L) and IPP chief Jahangir Tareen. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Inspired by Capitol Hill

On May 9, chaos directed its peril on Pakistan, a tragic mirror of the the tumult that unfolded on Capitol Hill in the United States.

A combined file photo is shown of PTI chairman Imran Khan (L) and former U.S. president Donald Trump (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Echoing Hitler’s Populism

Populist politics has significantly shaped Imran Khan's tenure as a career politician—it is not far-fetched to say that he has taken a page or two out of Hitler's book of such in reaching the masses.

A combined file photo is shown of former German dictator Adolf Hitler in 1936 (L) alongside PTI chairman Imran Khan (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
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