Opinion

Each time Pakistan seems to be set on a rapid growth trajectory, politics has intervened to disrupt the process.

Sometimes in the midst of the chaos, we forget what the ultimate goal should be.

I am continued to be plagued by the ‘professionalism’ of people we call doctors.

A number of people have disconnected their line connection due to official indifference and lack of interest.

RSS hasn't demanded Indian state be organised by caste, so we assume that 'rashtra' was used in sense of ‘nation’.

What we are witnessing is a fight to set this system right.

The illusion of civilian, democratic supremacy has been the primary casualty of the fiasco thus far.

This country can no longer afford to be bereft of governance, at the mercy of Sharifs, Qadris, Zardaris.

I am leaving this country in spirit today, my body will follow whenever the next chance arises.

D-Chowk scene is a clear manifestation of endemic weaknesses of our fossilised governmental system that must change.

Everyone is holding election commission responsible. No one is finding out why chief election commissioner failed.

Unless redistributive policies are put in place to level playing field, goal of prosperity for all will remain elusive

Unless the people through whom the plans are to be implemented are not secure the problem will never be solved.

We don’t have accurate information about Fata because successive govts were not interested in understanding the region

Even educated, experienced professionals make life altering decisions, based on extraneous environmental variables.

Pakistanis must stop believing that there exists an anthropological, sociological reason to bypass the law in Pakistan

Revolution, Pakistan style, comes pre-packaged, containerised, and is confined to a small area in the national capital

Myanmar can't stamp out child labour overnight, but with assistance, it can make strong inroads toward its eradication

Our national discourse is stuck in a container with thick curtains to block any rays of reality.

Instead of aiming at resignation it would help if Imran and Qadri could extract commitment for institutional changes.

Martial law can never be better than democracy, the clear and present danger is having no country at all!

Forget the high road, even asking for a middle ground has become too much to ask for.

Even the staunchest of Nawaz supporters in their hearts of hearts would find it impossible to disagree with demands.

Free media only operates in a democracy. In other ‘revolutionary’ models of governance, media freedoms is a casualty.

If a political solution was not found, the army in all likelihood would have to reluctantly step in!

It is appalling to see the custodians of the country and its resources feasting on a protected specie.

Till 1970s, the city could boast of having a pluralistic mosaic but now majoritarianism is sweeping across Lahore.

ECP, much like police and bureaucracy of Pakistan, has become completely dysfunctional and incapable of self-reform.

Hashim Khan was a great who never knew how great he was, stringing his own racquets by hand.

Democracy & constitutionalism will nurture only if all state institutions remain confine to their respective functions

The economy is neither growing at that rate nor is the government placing emphasis on developing the sectors.

The issue calls for greater sensitivity and right mindedness to ensure long lasting solution.

During the current political crisis we have not censored what one side said to the other and it should be appreciated.

If the PML-N overcomes the current crisis, it will have to totally review its governance and political management.

Occasional outbursts, while frightening entrenched leaders, reminds them that they are not sacrosanct.

Though most Indian newspapers supported Modi on pulling out of talks, I think it is a mistake.

One wrong move and things could topple over. And then it will not just be the baby that gets thrown out.

Survival perhaps will be granted, however on harsh terms, survival is rarely granted on anything less.

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The talks between India and Pakistan have just not been given a chance, being broken almost as soon as they start.

When maximal is costly, optimal can be the best take-away. Take it.

It’s disappointing to see that even after 67 years of independence, this country is still under economic...

Recognise that every one and every circumstance has value. And, more importantly, that you have value.

Dharnas are a feature of democracy, but turning them into vehicles against it is a worst political economy move.

Balochistan is in a political crisis and needs a well-sequenced road map and good will to undo the damage.

UN need to engage with other development aid agencies to channel aid to achieve human development goals like the MDGs.

It seems West will leave Afghanistan again in shambles just as it left Iraq which practically split along ethnic lines

If we don’t share stories about Pakistan, no one else will.

The very last thing that our leaders want is a vibrant and energetic people with ideas above their station.

The Nawaz regime is now only a few miles from midnight.