Opinion

If the past decade belonged to right-wing libertarians, this one sees a leftward turn in the public sentiment

Taking Covid-19 lightly can have great costs, economic and political

We need to examine if Turkey’s foreign policy is an overambitious one that is lining up too many enemies

It is now up to the PTI, the PML-N and the PPP as to how they proceed with this challenge.

It is also possible for the US to align itself with the CPEC initiative via green technology investments

Together we can pull through this one and survive.

The entire idea of justice is to kill impunity, but maybe in a different world.

Above all, it is a matter of national security for a state like Pakistan.

We will definitely hold more solid ground in forging a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future.

The best way of resolving the conflict is by adhering to a constitutional order based on democratic values

Let Pakistan’s finest professionals at home and abroad come forward to accept this challenge.

BJP govt's shift from socio-economic development to frictional issues was increasingly rash and unruly

We can afford no laxity from all those either in the govt or private citizens fighting battle against this pandemic

Trade is one of the cornerstones of the EU’s relationship with Pakistan

Govt is responsible to fight the misperception that the virus is not something to be concerned about if you are young

We will continue to underestimate cases and continue to increase likelihood of our system to get overburdened

Even though the situation has been classified as a pandemic, it is one we can control

Global markets can handle one crisis at a time but when two arrive simultaneously, they swoon.

Given all this, it seems there is a rethink in India’s approach towards Pakistan.

It is the impact of Corona and how it will shape our society that I feel is very much comparable to that of 9/11

Commercial interests should be set aside in favour of the national interest. Can we do this for once?

India has done enough to force us to adjust. It is time India adjusted itself and made space for us.

PTI government needs to put its house in order and save the federation from fragmentation

On a wider scale, coronavirus has altered the face of the global economy like never before

Perhaps it is best that thora ghabra lein (be a bit worried)

The leaders of tomorrow need to invest in a leadership style that combines heart and mind

PTI government cannot afford to drag its feet against a national drive

There needs to be an awakening of a conscience that extends beyond the individual

All countries would need to take concrete policy steps to protect their people and limit harm to their economies

Fact is process of accountability in our country has always been opposition-intended & void of fairness & impartiality

Critics argue Taliban remain unchanged & if they return to power, they will behave the way they did from 1996-2001

Have the grievances and deprivations been addressed sufficiently?

We live in a world where binary alignments with global or regional hegemonic powers have become less crucial

How can we do taxes better if no one listens?

Realising the idea of local governance reforms may seem pretty easy on paper. But it is as difficult in practice.

Each organ in a human body deserves care and timely intervention to lessen the negative fallout of a disease.

Straight talk is what we need rather than escapism in loops

It will always be up to the US to decree what is terrorism and who is a terrorist.

Whether it’s the battlefield, talks or ideology, the Taliban win everywhere

In Pakistan too, we should not be afraid if we see a rise in numbers as a result of enhanced surveillance

E-Health comes with many challenges and the right policies need to be developed to gain maximum benefit

Under the Doha agreement, the US would reduce its forces down to 8,600 from 12,000 in the next three to four months

One major reason why Pakistan has lagged behind in all development indexes is due to biased policies towards females

High interest rates and heavy currency devaluation has already taken its toll.

A lot needs to be fixed when it comes to Special Economic Zones in Pakistan

Let us start with a simple thought experiment.

A true peace plan would have had representatives of the people of Afghanistan

The only thing I don’t know: whether this self-awareness is coming 30 years too late or 30 years too early

There will certainly be spoilers present in and outside Afghanistan

Family, journalist community reject both claims of Sindh govt that he died a natural death and faced no death threat