Opinion

The current march would not do anything but push the country towards the ‘end of politics’.

Political salvation lies in political means alone

Imran Khan has matured intoa formidable political assets, a leader with ability to connect with the masses in a flash

Modi understands the geo-strategic importance of neighbouring countries and wants to secure there total alignment.

The infusion of a novel perspective may be very welcome indeed. Just add women.

I hope political masters remain in charge of preventing a military chief from implementing a ‘military extravaganza’

The solution, in the end, comes from not another long march. Instead the solutions will come from better planning.

Most pivotal issue requiring unified attention is the potential harm misogynistic groups can cause to generations.

There is no need to carry your issues with the outside world into your home.

The IS's grisly treatment of minorities and Shias will be a source of inspiration and financing for groups like LeJ

Sustained economic progress will not come about without political stability.

It is certainly a matter of serious concern for all Pakistanis if army is hauled into this trap of political showdown

If we need to change things, we should start with our mindset.

The inability to learn from our history — or the writing on the wall — drifts us further to the abyss.

Why media is referring to PTI carnival as the Azadi March. I always thought Pakistan had gotten her freedom in 1947.

What India needs is internal change and social reform, and most of that is not the work of government.

Pakistan's Ahmadis have come perilously close to bearing resemblance with situation faced by the Jews of Nazi...

All we can hope for is that the machinations of the monsters will ultimately lead to their devouring themselves.

In the past decade like it or not our bonds with our states that connect emotions with their narratives grew stronger.

Zia did not run any political party like a family business, pass on mantle of power to his son, spouse, or sibling.

With our dismal record in democratic tradition, we are now on crucial trial to determine how to restore Quaid’s legacy

Our education policymakers have to acknowledge and address the lingering constraints plaguing education sector.

War is with us in abundance. And 2014 is the hundred-year anniversary of the start of World War 1.

Hamas's demands for ending the occupation and allowing Palestinians to lead lives of dignity are fully justified.

For my family, the border between India and Pakistan has borne nothing but tears and heartaches.

If someone were to tell me that Hinduism is greater in generosity or that Islam emits more love, I would beg to differ

Each time we isolate different ethnic or religious groups from others, we sow seeds of alienation, separatism.

Can we afford to have habitual liars and perennial cheats as our leaders?

Principally, nationalism anywhere can get suffocating, but more so in a country morphing into newer shapes.

I would rather aspire towards the Pakistan that could have been than lament the Pakistan that is.

The political gridlock may not produce any winners — all may lose.

What we see today is reverse of “unity, faith & discipline”, where corruption is rewarded & considered privilege.

This power handing over and taking over process does not happen overnight. You simply cannot switch off and switch on.

She’s the Tory symbol of diversity and the female gender, and still had the gall to resign for her political beliefs

Imran Khan has built up his image as someone who operates outside the established system, who thrives in doing this

We need more champions of education, of literacy, of rational discourse and respectful debate.

Governments, these days, are swayed by a potpourri approach with little patience for sorting out the nitty-gritties.

We are fighting one another with zero tolerance. Can we call our self, Pakistani?

Almost 45 years after its bloody secession, governing party seems to be heading towards one-party authoritarian system

“One last question, Mr President, and excuse the brutality of it. Do you think you can last?”

A continued American presence could help mitigate the current strains and help secure the Afghan cooperation we seek.

It is still early to say whether the government is likely to fail or whether it will pull itself together.

When West would understand that a solution to militancy requires dedication to correcting socioeconomic deficits?

Despite having world-class products in our markets, Pakistani businessmen are shy of taking risks and re-inventing.

If the situation becomes very violent and unmanageable, the political initiative will shift to the military.

Sons of Zion are well protected by cabal of Western imperialists. It’s the poor Palestinians who need UN protection.

Priyanka is certainly more charismatic and better-spoken than Rahul is and will be better for the party at this point.

Taking care of displaced families is not responsibility of state alone. It is binding upon each and every Pakistani

Either the democratic project is about to go for a towering 6; or, we are going to see display of political evolution

Using solar energy to power homes will abet demand reduction for grid power, which has been growing exponentially