Herald: Highlights of the May 2012 issue

The paradox of dynastic politics

Facts and myths about political dynasties in Punjab and their implications

Strangers in the house

The political economy of religious exclusion in Pakistan

The king is back, long live the king

In Nawaz Sharif’s second life, reclaiming Punjab was central to the reconnection with the past and all its glory

The paradox of dynastic politics

The paradox of dynastic politics

Facts and myths about political dynasties in Punjab and their implications

Finally, parties have begun to realise that accommodating dynastic politicians comes at a price.

Strangers in the house

Strangers in the house

The political economy of religious exclusion in Pakistan

With an overwhelming Muslim majority of over 96 per cent in Pakistan, non-Muslim citizens fail to constitute important vote banks.

The king is back, long live the king

The king is back, long live the king

In Nawaz Sharif’s second life, reclaiming Punjab was central to the reconnection with the past and all its glory

Nawaz Sharif chose for himself the image of someone who did not yield to a request readily, a politician with depth and the capability of keeping people guessing.

In expert langauge

In expert langauge

Our experts take a look a look at voting behaviour and make some predictions.

The great unknown

The great unknown

Mooed Yusuf and Ali Sultan analyse voters’ outlook and preferences on electoral issues and outcomes.

Journal observations

Journal observations

A (fictional) excerpt from the diary of the Chief Election Commissioner.