Opinion

Its a sad fact that school teacher occupies a place somewhere close to bottom of the pyramid of education structure

Employing of proxies by either side for decades in troubled times of the other has not worked and will never work

Mehrin, dozens of other students had to discontinue their education because the state failed to provide them security

One can only hope that the Pakistani state at some stage takes a categorical position against drones

Since Saarc charter forbids talks on bilateral issues, Hurriyat wouldn't mind if Pakistanis don't meet its leadership

If Pakistan has to shed the mentality of looking for patrons, it should harness the potential of its people, its land

It remains to be seen whether ANP retains the imported policing model or reverts to the fragmented traditional system

Whatever solutions we have, come from the culture of ‘jugaar’ and not of rigorous inquiry

A societal acknowledgment of nursing homes is an important step in accepting the current reality

No medication will produce the desired effect if it is not applied in accordance with medical indications

It is his duty to demand Ahmed Rabbani's release and of all other such prisoners held without due process

Middle class will remain politically restive as long as they don’t find a home in the economic, political systems

Accessing clean and safe drinking water is the first step in getting communities on their feet and helping them thrive

The truth is that there is no step-by-step path to success, and we need to discover our strengths in the workplace

South Korea, with almost no natural resources, has become an economic Asian Tiger in 30 years because of rule of law

A combination of several domestic, international developments created conditions for radicalising religious sector

I don’t believe in horoscopes, but if certain superstitious readers get a kick out of them, I say bring them back

The core voters of the party remained with it, which explains why its vote share did not drop from a little over 32%

I want Team Pakistan to win the World Cup. But more than that, I want our nation to win this existential war

To mention sect of those killed is to create ‘sectarian strife’, sometimes, it seems is worse than the killing itself

Behind the scenes religious parties matter, always have, ever since the first premier gave in to their demands in '49

Gradually, but steadily, focus is shifting from realpolitik to economic issues, challenges to environment

It’s either the intermittent violence forcing us to change our ways or mundane political disclosures

A divorce for a Christian woman is regarded as an eternal stigma while men walk away with a clean track recor

A free and fair plebiscite under UN auspices remains the only solution to which both India and Pakistan had committed

Apart from his role as an educator, Umer Lasi tried desperately to mend Lyari’s fraying social fabric

Its necessary for policymakers, international trade agencies, to take agro-ecological approach to farming seriously

BCCI, CA and ECB announce special amendments in ICC laws governing the game that will be in force during the World Cup

If Hub Power Company, K-Electric install enough plants, they would eventually be able to produce enough for Punjab

Until Pakistan's powerful institutions are not checked and made answerable, they will continue to make mistakes

Away from the spotlight of the headlines, Pakistanis will rise to Pakistan’s rescue in 2015.

Pornography may be unfit for Pakistani consumption, but its fine to advocate killing those of certain sects, faith

I believe improving gender diversity in leadership, decision-making roles is shared challenge for Australia, Pakistan

Challenge is to inculcate a desire among existing teachers to acquire new skills, knowledge, apply them in classrooms

Is Saudi Arabia the only culprit when it comes to funding? What about others, like Qatar, the UAE and South Africa?

In a closed system like ours, economic and political power circulates within a limited section of society

Dated model of elitist governance has reached tipping point, with ever more citizens getting economically marginalised

Think about the volunteers who formed human chain to protect funeral procession that took place after Shikarpur blast

As in the past, the amount committed under the CSF would be reimbursed after the expenditure has been made

Pakistan will have to factor in China’s global perspective while formulating its future policy and expectations

Legacy and impact of institution is not from a red brick building, but from the intellect it fosters and cultivates

Houbara Bustard hunting represents a grave and swift surrender of the sovereign commitments made by Pakistan

Govt’s move to establish academy only for on language sabotages establishment of an authority for regional languages

Aas chairman of the ECC, finance minister had a more wide-ranging, onerous responsibility than just defending his turf

In a span of 3 months, Nasir and fellow activists have stood up to more banned outfits than Islamabad has in 3 years

There is a light at the end of tunnel and some lifting of the darkness that has enveloped the country for many years

While army can continue to flush out militants from the area, only locals can provide sustainable peace to the region

Wasted reconstruction funds have found their way into the enemy's pockets while ANSF remains a barely functional force

Like Pakistan as a whole, merit continues to be an issue in cricket

Federal and provincial governments ought to adopt a consistent policy to counter extremism & terrorism in the country