Opinion

By introducing safe medical practices the spread of not just hepatitis, but also other diseases can be controlled

As new decade starts, air pollution needs to be immediately mitigated in order to save our population from calamity

All this leads to one conclusion: to rise above petty politics and focus on substantial issues as a mature nation

The effects of rape can be seen where gender roles are disrupted

Women’s oppression makes for prime time television in Pakistan

What are the most promising export opportunities for Pakistan and how can we capitalise on them?

Moderates and the undecided may see the unfolding trial as a litmus test for what they will do come election day

The best tribute to him is to uphold his ideals by making Pakistan a true federal democracy

While the current state of affairs is a sorry tale, the good news is that it can be changed

The government has no or little appetite to digest objective criticism

Nothing except for accusations seem to be making any headlines

The whole rigmarole is based on one fundamental premise that the ‘layman’ is an ignoramus and is destined to remain so

The dynamic unleashed by the Soleimani murder, intended as a shot against Iran, could have the opposite effect

Politics needs to join hands with military, allow boots to run after threats on ground rather than be placed on table

The two commanders were no wimps either but there wasn’t a hint of a wince. Civilian supremacy ruled

The direction taken by the government is shattering the hopes of his supporters, one after another

Pakistan has decided not to take sides on US-Iran conflict, but it surely stands in the line of fire

The economy is tottering because of technological backwardness, poor human resources and declining competitiveness

The biggest challenge Pakistan faced in the past decade was of inner harmony

With a slender majority in parliament, the PTI government critically needs its allies to stay afloat

Afghanistan is no more on the US foreign policy’s top priorities agenda

Pakistan’s current programme with the IMF does seem to be uninformed by this research

It is obvious that another war in the region will have implications far beyond the Middle East

Our present government has been trying to highlight the potential for developing eco-friendly tourism in Pakistan

There is no way India will reverse its policy unless Pakistan takes a firm stand on Kashmiri struggle for emancipation

PTI is losing credibility more than the Sharifs because their primary aim in being in politics is khori anyway

Pakistan will also have to improve the system to achieve high female engagement in economic activities

Education will also help to counter hybrid warfare as well as promote tolerance in the society

Climate change not tackled collectively by all nations on an emergency basis, could spell disaster for the world

The real threat facing the Iranian regime today is similar to what the Soviets faced in mid-1980s — internal meltdown

No coherence in policy is being observed due to the absence of sustainable postings

The gains made in Pakistan must not be lost due to the acts of a few irresponsible individuals

Legality of drone warfare is still under debate as no one can have authority to take a life of unilaterally

Behaviour or our legislators that is callous, driven by grudges, fueled by impulses is toxic to the system

It is about time we asked our politicians what their principles are and hold them accountable

US only has a patchwork of doctrines, operational strategies, relics from Cold War, incompatible with national goals

Politicians blame the babus, the babus blame politicians, but no one fixes the system

Reaching out for an elusive peace without weighing consequences is like trying to race a cart with square wheels

The idea of seeking peace between the Muslim countries cannot pay dividends if you sidestep your own priorities

Ever since his election, Trump’s critics have wondered how he would handle a crisis even the ones he created

Ehsaas can be an ideal social safety net model for countries facing nutrition problems similar as Pakistan

Currently, Sindh has a huge gap in registration, tax payment and records of government vehicles.

Do we want to live in the same strange and cruel world in which our forefathers lived?

Humans have the tendency to compare

Today, I’m going to tell you a true story which has more plot twists than an ISPR-funded movie gone right

Modi’s policies are extremely dangerous for the region, especially Pakistan

This is a moment as good as any to pause and reflect.

Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim was a true pioneer in this respect

Once this impediment is resolved, it will automatically create certitude for peace in the Middle East to be achieved

The dollar is now just a piece of paper with the promise to pay, but with no backing of gold