Opinion

With Modis' rise, BJP has finally discarded the Sena and today’s result will likely mark beginning of Sena's decline

Floods were triggered by climate-induced cloud-bursts but the destruction multiplied due to poor government planning

The PPP has Sindh. The PPP has sinned. Now it must atone for both, or pay the ultimate price

I hope that she changes her mind again, and decides to stick to the cause of acquiring and promoting education

If they knew the PM would listen, babus would have told him what went wrong

Dr Abbas presented history of Pashtuns, Pakistan's political developments, Talibanisation's political economy

Messiah is in an augmentative, collective effort of the 200 million who must toil for years to make the miracle happen

Decline of Pakistan Railways was a result of a number of factors, but the coincidence with the rise of NLC is telling

In the coming months, the conflicts, it seems, will be on the borders, but their effects more pervasive

Problems in Afghanistan are regional in nature and require collective efforts of regional and international community

Before the next game starts, you are keen to get tickets. It really is a case of once whipped, twice expectant!

Whilst Western powers are today bombing IS, why did they not react when IS were killing 1,700, Iraqi cadets

Increased political activity suggests a hint of elections; they may be only 6 to 9 months away. But can they be fair?

Our accusations against Malala are not about her, but about our own sick, colonial mindset

Incompetence, official apathy and brute commercialism continue to drive the private and public health sector

Democratic politics is not and must not be a zero-sum game, it is positive and must be inclusive

Inequality gap would continue to widen unless land reforms are introduced, all incomes are brought under tax net

Corruption reduces as democratic institutions are strengthened; increases manifold with dictators or military in power

Problem is not Imran Khan and his sit-ins or public gatherings; the problem is perhaps, Mian Sahib himself

Instead of creating public awareness, increasing support for women doctors, PMDC has decided to embrace discrimination

Paedophilia is a real crime and is pervasive in our society and needs to be controlled immediately

Can establishment rethink the role of the political class as a stabilising force, democracy as the only game in town

The world’s recognition of Malala means the world’s recognition of Pakistan as a place where little girls get shot

If we want the best for our children, we have to stand firm — not just for their sakes but for our own too

US should look at developing situations in Afghanistan & Pakistan to draw some important policy & operational lessons

In a country where some call Aafia Siddiqui, the “Qaum Ki Beti”, there is no place for the likes of Malala Yousafzai

Until the anti-polio campaigns are not audited and officials not held accountable, how can we expect results

Operation 021 is a fast-paced action thriller, which gave audiences glimpse of the sordid world of espionage, intrigue

When the losses of Maharashtra and Haryana come, the prime minister will be two steps further along on his mission

Social media has the tendency to be both helpful and harmful to the world

The way for Malala is the same way for all of us: to stand against brutality anywhere and everywhere

After Noon, we will continue to suffer the high noon of an unrepenting system built to last external shocks

Sharif’s third comeback is far from glorious; how it will end is anyone’s guess. How it is, is a disaster

‘War on terror’ seems to have hampered prospects of social integration of Muslims living in West, especially the youth

If economic and social disparity starts being viewed as VIP-ism, there will be chaos without order

Blood moon or none, the eclipse of common sense in India started when it decided to elect Mr Modi as prime minister

Nawaz should have stayed home to provide leadership, seriousness of purpose in resolving current political logjam

Recent numbers clearly suggest that Pakistan’s economy is further slowing down with serious consequences

Never underestimate power of slogans; they are known to jolt nerves, senses, shaky coalitions, unpopular governments

A resumption of the death penalty would be a serious step backwards for human rights in Pakistan

No one in South Asia pulls political rug from beneath their opponent’s feet where development projects are concerned

We need to break social taboo around seeking professional help for mental health challenges, especially between men

Chinese leadership will be expected to show the same farsightedness and sagacity as was shown by Deng Xiaoping

If we are moving from US to Chinese patronage, it's important for Islamabad to know its patron, negotiate interests

The large Pakistani diaspora in US made no attempt to project their country by suitably greeting the Pakistani leader

The columnist has crossed the Rubicon verdict of history, reprehensibly at the cost of denigrating the Quaid-e-Azam

Recruitment of women in LEAs is essential for transforming these agencies into effective and modern institutions

Kashmiris have shown exemplary courage, are standing against the furious waters and helping one another

If US pursues a hands-off policy on India-Pakistan issues, both will continue to compete for influence in Afghanistan

What will happen to Eurozone if Germany decided to pull out of this artificial association of countries