Editorial

There need to be laws to safeguard against rape & greater awareness must be spread on rights for both men and women.

Mere fact that the issue is being discussed with calls made for ‘direct dialogue’ marks an important step forward.

While we need some linkages with US for now, we must think of moving towards greater freedom from US leash in future.

Government should issue consumer rights bill to which companies must adhere & ensure safety of OTC, prescription drug.

Media is a watchdog & monitor on all institutions of state, should be allowed to play that role in responsible manner.

Basic problem lies in felling of forests, resulting in disappearance of natural habitats and prey for wild animals.

Our democracy needs regularity, order and end to perpetual instability. But challenges will need to be overcome.

CNG vehicles should be regularly inspected with some record so authorities, fuel providers can verify kit conditions.

Incident in Shahdra occurred days after new law intended to check sale of spurious medications came into effect.

It is curious big-seller Iran & big-buyer India are both worried about Pakistan to build pipeline & protect it.

He was a valiant defender of rationality, of fair play, of the environment and of the heritage of Karachi.

The moratorium was de facto, but the EU is not willing to take the execution of an army soldier as an exception.

We need to rediscover sense of togetherness, learn from examples set years ago, avoid replicating cruelty of Karbala.

18th Amendment delegates education to province, but PM can be reminded he is stakeholder in providing education to all

Pakistan is losing the battle in the mind. This includes minds of ministers, political figures who.

The government has not yet paid enough attention to the matter of enforcing regulations on capturing marine life.

We must hope the meeting with key leaders can bear fruit as intended by the objectives of the Summit.

The various militant sectarian groups operating in the country have more or less declared war on the Shia community.

Given the recent events at Karachi Zoo, one is suspicious at the staff’s treatment toward the animals held at the zoo.

PTA’s mandate is forcing companies to adopt its strange sense of morality.

We must show the world that as a country, we are genuinely committed to fighting terrorism.

Mianwali hanging has put under a cloud EU's trade concessions which were conditioned on foregoing the death penalty.

This is not first time attempt has been made to stifle free expression in India. We can only hope it will be the last.

It is a sad reflection on our country that a person as obviously innocent as Rimsha should still fear for her life.

Would the military, which has said that the ex-colonel is unstable, really act so openly and with so little subtlety?

Thackeray may be dead but the violent Shiv Sena lives on, ready to strike all who dare cross its bigoted path.

A gradual easing of state authority may end up serving China best in the long run.

Intelligence practices need to improve and a genuine bid needs to be made at home to combat terrorism.

If anything, the petition illustrates our growing ignorance and sheltered approach towards other religions.

Petraeus' affair points to capacity of American system to deal with public office scandals to everyone’s satisfaction.

After years of fighting, US & Afghan officials have reached the conclusion that a deal with Taliban is the only way.

Militants who were planning on detonating a motorcycle bomb could easily substitute it with a car bomb.

President Zardari and his team need to work out a strategy to achieve some modicum of peace in Karachi.

It is time for the government to abolish the death penalty. Not bring it back.

It has been years since the SC ordered KPT to remove oil tankers illegally parked in a residential neighbourhood.

Bangladesh Prime Minister reportedly wants a formal apology from Pakistan for the genocide that took place in 1971.

Pakistan’s goals for education will remain goals rather than becoming realities, unless stakeholders act in unison.

Some private hospitals mint money performing minimal hygiene duties, while government hospice neglect them altogether.

Enforcing the provisions of DRAP law will not be easy, given how widespread the manufacture and sale of fake drugs is.

Now is the time to treat every citizen of the country as a Pakistani, regardless of caste, creed or religion.

The latest outrage in Peshawar is a reminder that the situation is worsening by the day.

The situation in Karachi has grown out of control; it will not be easy to tame it.

Government has launched a programme which aims to educate 3 million children of primary school-going age.

In Pakistan, women’s rights that are ensured under Islam are being violated.

Mr Sharif now seems to have come out of the military’s shadow and realise the importance of the rule of law.

Pakistan cannot fight the terrorists, to whom it is steadily losing more and more cities, without international help.

We need to have countrywide legislation to protect public land from the greed of government officials.

Policemen are supposed to go after common criminals, not a group that has declared war on the country.

Ms Haleem’s courage for publicly apologising for the attack, must be recognised.

We hope HRF's efforts to bring together and engage all factions of society will succeed.