Opinion

There is struggle between global & regional players over expansion of their political and economic sphere of influence

Pakistan reneged on its promise because the enemy, who is disguised as an ally, exerted pressure.

Availability of working capital at such high rate led to a growing disinterest of business community in bank borrowing

And the situation so far only worsens

Imran needs to be think & prepare for the state of the future instead of reforming a state that is only left in theory

Pakistan’s leadership is fully aware of the global power and influence of the US.

When justice is delayed and hence denied, the pomp of police reforms becomes meaningless

For corruption to end we need to get rid of the Gilgamesh in our politics and respect the Enkidu and give them time

It is capitalism at its most exploitative

There is no control of narrative, and there is more confusion than answers.

Why is PTI losing the battle of narratives?

It is now an open secret that the US is opposed to CPEC

It will require a great deal of effort to bring about modernisation in the Muslim world

China’s domestic donkey population has collapsed by 76 per cent since 1992

The state of our toilets isn’t a laughing matter. It is an issue of public health

This ‘social warming’ on a human level is like global warming & is touching our daily lives with an increasing impact

Why isn’t there a delivery of any kind? The party appears inadequate in its conception of governance.

The twin myths in collusion shut down Balochistan in a state of socio-economic backwardness

The stock market is already ignoring the noise of the anchors’ doomsday coverage. Next up? Their audience.

China and Pakistan have come to each other’s help in many ways at a number of crucial junctures over the past decades

Indian situation now enters a phase where Modi’s reputation also harms people who have one way or other appeased him

It has shortcomings that are likely to render it ineffective and toothless

Five other countries have also reported infected cases, all linked to travel

The Planning Commission is an expensive parking place for professional members running into each other

Generals may have erred at national level but they have not allowed Pakistan’s demise in the geopolitical chessboard

Absolute poverty has decreased alongside inequalities growing starker around the world

Economic crisis is like a time bomb and a major human security predicament for Pakistan

The FATF will kiss Pakistan goodbye if and only if America can do the same to Afghanistan

Despite geo-strategic constraints and economic hardships, Iran remains defiant, proud and extremely nationalistic

The landscape of urban mobility should include walkability, public transport as well as bikes and cycles

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