Masood Hasan

Columnist

masood bio picMasood Hasan is a Lahore-based columnist who has written for English dailies over a long period. He has been a regular contributor to The Khaleej Times, Midday and other newspapers and periodicals and the author of the book “The Doggone Years.” He writes on social issues, politics, the human condition and cricket. In addition, he heads an advertising agency and is the host of a nationwide jazz show on FM radio. He is married and has a master’s degree in English Literature from University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Disclaimer: External experts are not affiliated with Gateway House and have been presented here for reference only.
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Last modified: October 27, 2017

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8 May 2013 Gateway House

Pakistan elections: Tweedledum & Tweedledee

The national election in Pakistan looks like a game of polarisation, but if democracy is meant to provide some relief and prosperity, all political parties have flopped, bottom up. The field is now wide open, and anything can happen - including a hung parliament.
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30 December 2011 Gateway House

Imran Khan: Yet another messiah?

Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistani political party Tehreek-e-Insaaf, means well, and has the support of many in his country. But without any solid reforms manifesto, and almost no one in his party to implement his plan, what really are his chances in the upcoming elections?