Opinion

Chomsky argues that the genuine need to ‘manufacture consent’ or shape public opinion is in democratic countries

Has anything changed in terms of human rights in the Land of Pure ever since its birth?

Do we not have examples of countries wherein leaders with great foresight changed the destiny of their nations?

There are important people who are missing and one of them is our president. WHERE IS HE?

The original bill however was reconsidered to enable MA Jinnah to be the first governor general of Pakistan

How will the prevailing crisis, which got an impetus as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian war, be managed?

Multi-faceted response cannot be performed independently either by a civilian government or by a military organisation

Loneliness is outcome of agonies and social frustrations while solitude is a manifestation of tranquility and glory

Pakistan aspires for peaceful uses of nuclear technologies to meet its increasing energy demands

With this early proof of digital sentience, we must grapple with many ethical and practical issues

The answer lies in erecting a system that is responsive and judicious, empowering the masses

On the surface, warring parties think they are in control but in reality, they are not

To abort or not to abort, who has the right to make this decision?

Attitudes between political players will need to change to enable a sustained parliamentary democracy

It has taken a long time for Pakistan to pass legislation to contend with some of the challenges faced by PWDs

A party has the right to change its ministers, but the wisdom of doing so in the midst of a crisis will be questioned

The government’s response to the chaos is perhaps best portrayed by ‘a ship lost in the fog’ syndrome

There is nothing solid to yearn for a return of PTI; difficult decisions were delayed till the cost was unbearable

CPEC has attracted attention owing to its potential to generate 700,000 jobs and multiple business opportunities

Power systems should equate an attack on the nation’s sovereignty as an attack on their ego and respect

The violence meted out to senior journalist and analyst Ayaz Ameer in Lahore was highly shocking

Currently, the police, professionals and citizens of Pakistan have no obligation to report an incident of child abuse

Dua has scientifically been proven to be a minor. A 15-year-old girl, who is ‘married’ to an alleged 18-year-old

Historically, Pakistan has maintained moderate economic relations with both Russia and Ukraine

Lambah will be remembered as a devotee of peace; a sad commentary upon human psychology and history

If we stay put and do not wrestle equal rights from the usurpers, our role will be disgusting

The commitment to help and heal continues; acts of kindness have a life of their own

We need to leverage the role of education in the green and digital transformation, and in promoting global citizenship

One of the reasons that inflation is breaking all records is the current government’s efforts to revive the IMF loan

IAEA reported that Iran had amassed enough enriched uranium hexafluoride to make a bomb within weeks

Pakistan’ is deliberately linked to ‘Riyasat-e-Madinah’ and therefore juxtaposes itself with ‘the road to Truth’

One wonders why regime change took place in Pakistan and how internal crisis deepened after Imran Khan’s removal

Pakistan is the 8th most vulnerable and India the 7th most vulnerable country to the ravages of climate change

Projection of power is not about where you sit but where you stand

The social contract built in the name of democracy in our country is flawed and favour the elite

South China Sea in the Indo-Pacific is enormously significant for all stakeholders

Good or bad, competent or delinquent, on an appointed day, your term ends, and power departs

TTP desires separation of the tribal areas from K-P, implementation of Sharia law in that region

Unfortunately, as a nation, we are inflicted with this mental ailment. Look at the prevailing national character

Economic liberalisation does not assure growth, it can also enable the already haves to improve their lot

Politics may be war but a war with rules just as sports is a contest with rules

The power that comes from the ballot is abducted by this elite, by all means — persuasion, bribe or rigging

Thanks to the IMF, regressive attempt to provide relief to every individual paying income tax has been reversed

Increase in average global temperature by 0.04 °C per year would reduce world’s real GDP per capita by more than 7%

What is Pakistan’s clout and relevance today other than the overused but inefficiently cashiered ‘strategic’ location?

Driven by a culture of consideration and empathy for friends, Beijing once again reached out to Pakistan

Why should any other country respect Pakistan’s sovereignty when the very country has no respect for itself?

The decision of G7 leaders to pool a staggering $600 billion over 5 years to compete with BRI, raises eyebrows

No doubt, history is full of examples of conflicts ending on the talks table; but peace at what cost?

Considering the state of the national economy, defence spending will remain very tight