Opinion

Saving Karachi is not a solitary affair. It requires more perspiration than inspiration

Problems in Karachi, Tharparkar are solvable; it is our willingness to do the right thing that I am less sure about

Govt response, or lack thereof, is part of a larger problem: general failure of the state to adapt to, climate change

Without remedying internal water rifts, Pakistan won't be able to take measures or negotiate at international level

MQM needs to carry out a pruning and cleansing exercise within its ranks and shed any criminal elements that may exist

Political reform aimed at bringing the young into the system is also important for reducing the appeal of extremism

To achieve understanding and empathy, one must suspend judgment, and learn to live in the world of the other

Complex modern economic phenomena are not to be dealt with in terms of a medieval straitjacket

Are we again going for an eye wash or is the govt serious about addressing the complaints of the people of Balochistan

In Pakistan, the military has expanded its domain of action because of the inability of the civilian leadership

Greece can never repay its debts and somebody might soon switch off the country’s financial life support system

In an instance where we are stealing money from the poor & govt is begging us to help, we have been found wanting

The politicians have utterly failed in providing a solution. One can only hope the judiciary delivers.

If the PPP-MQM-ANP triage had honestly wanted to clean up Karachi and Sindh, they could have

To be raped, is a female experience, irrespective of victim’s gender; it is a social condition, rather than biological

What’s important in think tank consultancy business is how well networked you are, your ability to sell utter nonsense

The ‘us versus them’ mindset is dangerous in more ways than one in a country like Pakistan

Ensuring political constituency of its actions in Karachi remains critical to success of military, Rangers operation

Besides capacity & management problems, its difficult to mobilise diverse groups that constitute the moderate majority

The hope is that these new leaders will be against corruption and urban militancy

Despite numerous progressive initiatives on women’s empowerment, women continue to experience challenges & barriers

When was the last time any of us offered a bottle of water to a person standing on a roadside under the blazing sun?

PPP cannot absolve itself of the responsibility of setting up governance arrangements that are not delivering

For the minorities of Pakistan the white segment of our flag shrinks every day

Dr Arif is arguably Pakistan’s most famous dentist-turned-politician

I’m sorry to disappoint the mischief-mongers but bhaijaan will be coming to Pakistan… on the silver screen

Insularity, perceived or real, has cost the government precious goodwill; it can ill-afford any further lapses

To transform Sindh, the political forces in the country ought to take its ownership

Pakistan is competing for development resources, and in such an environment, funding would go where it is respected

Once dust of war in & around Afghanistan settles, only then world will truly know scale of damage inflicted on locals

Police in Pakistan lack legitimacy, professionalism and above all, political space to move towards democratic policing

If only we can equip youth with appropriate skills, Chinese businesspersons would come to explore investment avenues

Unless people see a distinct change in leadership and strategy, there is no way PPP can revive its fortunes

Sindh needs a new, radical vision for education. We need a solution that offers modern knowledge, skills to the young

For education, can we as fathers, honestly say our investment of time, resources is equal for sons & daughters?

Unless reservations of tribesmen are addressed, it could be hard for govt & security forces to ensure durable peace

The challenge is to ensure that environmental sustainability is factored into improving the lives of the poor

Only a professional police can improve the state of fundamental human rights and the image of the government

A constitutional amendment cannot be called into question in any court on any ground whatsoever

Is there design in the creation of the universe, or did we come into being due to a cosmic accident

We all need others to survive — not just in our personal relationships, but in all our relationships

It is time net is cast wider not for political point-scoring but more for a genuine attempt at bringing guilty to book

Politicians cannot become a hindrance and prevent the state and the law that sustains the state from ruling

What he was, was a problem-solver. And he applied his gift with a flair that left others spellbound

If the prime minister lets them continue, he will have broken his promise substantively

China is now world’s largest economy having overtaken the US when the national outputs of the 2 countries are measured

Governor’s Rule will only work if Rangers, army can pursue the big fish, produce enough evidence to get convictions

well done, Zardari, you have set a spark which, if we are lucky, might move things on

Because of its unique historical experience and geography, Pakistan has once again assumed the role of a pivotal state

Truth be told, we are the soil from which sprouts the poisonous fruit we then want culled