Opinion

PTI has finally arrived as a confident government - a force to reckon with

No doubt Pakistan’s private sector can make significant contributions to economic, environmental & social development

The organisation focuses on reforming govt schools into model institutions imparting quality, holistic education

By treating their rivals as enemies, we have had since 2002 rendered our democracy even more fragile

Public investments need to focus on activities that are long gestation, benefit society

If the world is an unhinged place nobody would mind if India is unhinged too

Elimination of top ISIS leadership may trigger dispersion of its affiliates since they require someone for guidance

It will be a great tragedy for the people of IOK if they encounter a situation which the Palestinians are experiencing

Indian SC’s inaction over Kashmir crisis, and its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, are both major disappointments

What every govt should realise is that strengthening democratic institutions will protect them

Too bad that the poor can’t even use tomatoes as a WMD; it is beyond their means!

If both sides are committed to signing a trade pact, they will have to push back hardcore mentors among themselves

Expect Maulana to scamper out-of-town after claiming victory, once the usual suspects have crossed Pakistani airspace

The sit-in is extremely detrimental to Pakistan’s international demeanour, and poses security challenges

Hatred veiled in the project to turn India into a Hindu state has set off alarm bells among leading intellectuals

Special attention should be given to individual traits like psychology, competence and work ethic

A well-thought-out, highly-coordinated effort is required to rid Pakistan of terror financing

The efficiency of both government and disaster management authorities are tested in the event of a disaster

He also seems to be motivated by the rise of anti-establishment leaders around the world like Modi, Trump

There should be a sure but “gradual implementation” of NACTA guidelines against religion-based incitement, hate speech

Citing exceptional circumstances, we have allowed internment centres in K-P which deny citizens right to a fair trial

A weak university system is not just a problem for those seeking education but is highly concerning for our future

Even a successful IMF programme will do nothing to cure Pakistan’s economy

In the past, one would never have reckoned to either film or share videos of burning bodies on board a moving train

Climate change in Sindh can increase the susceptibility of crops to a given pest or disease

Even the most informed and educated in politics behave like a cult in Pakistan

Maulana’s emotional outrage, uncontrollable speech making is creating a narrative that seeks to only spread...

As the second Afghan War is in its 19th year

The largest outbreak of HIV in children

As many of us live in an illusioned reality that is created by others

In nation-states there are no friends or foes in foreign policy, only states and their national interests

These agitators should not be allowed to have things their way as it would have serious consequences for Pakistan

Only through ijtehad-based reasoning can Muslims find solutions to deal with the prevailing predicament

This alarming smog situation is not a new phenomenon, nor does it come without warning

Revenuecracy has given the country many of its patronageattuned business tycoons, but not efficient revenue collectors

It is important to understand the burden this disease causes on healthcare and mortality

Kashmir being vital for our economy and India’s integrity, is perhaps what has kept the present status quo in place

Development is a key to even reach out to the world governed today by geo-economic rules

While govts’ illegal actions are drained down the Orwellian hole, people’s actions become their permanent record

The Afghan govt stands on high political ground, whereas the Taliban have lost the edge they had before the election

The solution lies in recalibrating counterterrorism which is possible if Pakistan-US security cooperation continues

It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal

If there is one area that should be focused on it is a massive investment in quality education

Pakistan should highlight FATF’s double standards such as ignoring Indian support to TTP and BLA terrorists

The real challenge is to put this infrastructure to use. But the policymakers seem unclear about this aspect.

It is devastating to imagine that those in charge of safety, welfare, progress have no sense of responsibility

There can be no hope for peace if one side is bent upon scoring debating points at the expense of the other

At least 33 journalists were murdered in Pakistan for their journalism work during the past six years

The government will need to bring about a major change in its development priorities

If Imran could reach out to Modi after the Balakot, why can’t he show the same magnanimity at home?