Opinion

Entities like TI need to adopt a wider framework concerning underlying reasons for corruption in developing countries.

PM should call an APC and lay down conditions, failure on the TTP’s part to accept condition should lead to inevitable

Far greater political tensions in South Asia leave regional international court advocates little political capital.

We are a country with an inability to focus on our most important issues, and everyone is guilty as charged.

Nawaz's trip was an excellent visit, with India saying all matters were discussed in ‘cordial & friendly’ atmosphere.

UN peacekeeping brings unique, universal legitimacy unmatched by any other international peace, security instrument.

Despite all-too-obvious perils, Pope, Nawaz-Modi have made an effort to at least envision a bridge's superstructure.

I have come to believe in these last 48 hours that Modi and Nawaz Sharif need each other.

Today, the think tank business will not be conducted without providing some help to the ‘deep state’.

The fate of the peace process with India will depend on how the Sharif government handles the issue at home.

A contrade,‘Selva’, has a rhinoceros of the same species that went extinct in geographical territories of Pakistan.

Construction of bases in environmentally sensitive and fragile zones, may endanger food, water security of the valley.

Without a vision for a Good Society, the fiscal, economic, political, democratic and societal crises cannot be tackled

They have valid income generating ideas and the required skills and experience, but nobody is willing to fund them.

Anti-microbial drug resistance is threatening our public health system in a very real way.

The two leaders, fired by deep longing for quick economic strides, have an agenda cut out for them by destiny.

Sindh, Punjab govts have, under new laws, armed themselves with new weapon to interfere with private school systems.

Brussel's weakness reinvigorates the possibility of partnerships between Asia’s emerging economies and Russia.

We have to move beyond the stage where a man’s honour depends upon whether his life partner works or not.

As a young country of 190 million people and strategic geographic surroundings, Pakistan has a lot to offer the world.

The invitation to the swearing-in ceremony, suggests that Modi intends adopting a more constructive approach.

If we are to compete against Indian hegemony, we will have to become like the Indians.

The people are angry with the government but at the same time terrified by the militants. They are caught in between.

There is a lurking fear that as he acquires power, Modi might act more like a dictator than a democrat.

Stripped of it and of much of their aura, they must show they can do politics in the way it needs to be done in India.

In the past, weak revolutions were led by the Left; this time, leadership was provided by the Right.

Assumption of office by a liberal, pro-business, honest leader would ignite interest of Western countries in India.

This ‘land of the pureed’ digs deeper into morass of destruction, resurrecting the dead, worship sacrifice, martyrdom.

Radio is, perhaps, the most visual medium and yet, we have squandered this resource heartlessly.

For banks to expand loan book in Eurozone, should consider rationalisation of risk-weightings in Basel capital rules.

The searching electorate could only see Modi wherever it looked, and except for 3 states, shifted allegiance to BJP.

Irrespective of past, democracy places Modi on same pinnacle of history, giving him chance to ‘purify’ his own self.

With tax collection and tax policy mixed up, the outcome is a tax-to-GDP ratio frozen in time.

The success of the CFM demonstrates that technology can play a central role in helping us reform government.

Adoption of BBA will, in turn, compel Pakistan to further push down tariffs to facilitate agricultural input imports.

RSS-BJP also believe in the Two-Nation Theory. That is why Jaswant Singh and LK Advani love Jinnah.

In Pakistan, we need to focus on creating institutes of investigative journalism that are cost-effective, sustainable.

Zahrah Nasir's may be an extreme case, possibly unique even, but this is a place increasingly unsafe for foreigners.

Pakistani heroes quietly do great things without drawing attention.

The urban elite has long lamented Erdogan's grip on power, but Soma mine disaster may be the tipping point.

In case of a limited war or regional conflict, responsibility would equally fall on the new Indian premier’s shoulders

Student exchanges must not stop because of three unidentified attackers.

As Modi takes office, Pakistanis should focus on the economic opportunity his inauguration represents.

I believe it is misreading of political situation to believe Modi has cast shadow between India’s Hindus, Muslims.

Two personal experiences within last 3 years have exposed brutality of commercial nature of two private hospitals.

Social market economy refrains from guiding production, workforce, or sales, but supports organic influence on economy

Pakistan needs to take some tangible steps to show it is genuinely committed to turning page on its tie with India.

Detail by which we analyse numbers in any given dharna is rarely seen analysing why we don't meet development goals.

With both Sharif and Modi big on investment, business, trade may be the factor that brings Pakistan, India together.

I noticed, via first-hand exposure, how this ministry had become a major hurdle in the path of women’s empowerment.