Azhar Leghari

In democratic systems, elections are the primary mechanism through which leadership is legitimised. Public trust is the foundation of authority. When elections are transparent, even flawed leaders retain legitimacy because they remain accountable. But when electoral processes are manipulated—when outcomes are engineered, and public will is subverted, leadership collapses into imposition. Authority without consent cannot inspire loyalty, sacrifice, or reform. thefridaytimes.com/19-Feb-20…

Welcome to Pakistan Michael.

Democrats lead Republicans in 6 of the 7 battlegrounds that will determine Senate Control. According to the final set of @nytimes @SienaUniv polls released on Sunday. Mostly senate elections are in those states whic #POTUS Won 2024 Elections. #Midterms2026

Much will depend on Election day turnout, specially for Republicans, who have had a financial advantage throughout the campaign. @nytimes 11/02/26 #Midterms2026

It's very disappointing to see that no one is apparently concerned about what's happening around the world. Our people must keep themselves updated about situation around the globe, at least around the region.

Tucker Carlson has claimed something extraordinary and horrifying news.

Fakahr Zaman has been a proven big match player and he proved it again last night in the final, while Babar Azam once again proves that he is not. #PAKvsSL

Gold rate is crashing in international market, down to 3910 from 4036 in a day which has just started, and on the other hand oil price for the day has climbed to 104.3.

"Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate". John F. Kennedy

Some major oil prices and supply crisis are certain,What's government' plan to tackle this? What steps they have taken to survive this? Taxing poor people with more isn't the solution. It's not just price it's the supply also, what is done to make sure supply is not disrupted?

The law passed by Punjab assembly is not even qualified for calling it a "law".

Democracy is to serve the people, through obtaining majority mandate of masses, instead when people who come into power without that mandate will never serve the people rather themselves only. #PIMS

My column for @ibcenglishcom "When violence becomes normal, people emotionally distance themselves as a way to survive mentally. As a result, society begins to lose its sense of shared grief and collective happiness." ibcenglish.net/islamabad-tra…

We see a government caught in the clutches of IMF mandates on one side and populist pressure on the other. Every decision feels like a gamble, and every policy feels like a temporary fix. The ruling elite is perpetually stuck in the dilemma of “To be (in power) or not to be (accountable).” @ibcenglishcom ibcenglish.net/to-be-or-not-…

گل پلازہ کراچی میں لگی آگ پہ اب تک قابو نہیں پایا جاسکا، وہاں پہ موجود افراد کے مطابق کل رات 50 سے 60 لوگ پھنسے ہوئے تھے، 10 لوگ اب تک جاں بحق ہوچکے ہیں۔ افسوس کہ اب تک سندھ حکومت سے کوئی بھی گل پلازہ نہیں پہنچا لوگوں کی جانیں گئیں کروڑوں کا کاروبار تباہ ہوگیا۔ #GulPlazaFire

ایک طرف حکومت اپنی پالیسیوں کو استحکام اور نظم و ضبط کے نام پر درست قرار دیتی ہے، جبکہ دوسری جانب عوام کا ایک بڑا طبقہ خود کو سیاسی طور پر بے اختیار، دیوار سے لگا ہوا اور مسلسل نظرانداز شدہ محسوس کرتا ہے۔ اس صورتحال میں سچ، انصاف اور قانون کے بجائے طاقت اور مفاد غالب دکھائی دیتے ہیں۔ wenews.pk/news/406640/