Opinion

The government must ensure adequate wages and working conditions as prescribed in our constitution and law.

Izharul Hasan Burney was a journalist from the old school –– a newspaper man to the core who never missed a deadline.

What Togadia said and did is merely reaping the hatred that Modi himself has helped sow.

FDI does more for economy than conditional bilateral aid, with latter often provided in pursuit of lenders' interests.

Any safe exit for Musharraf would mean choking to death morbid, decaying institutions of the rule of law and justice.

Channels in question add to disunity, provoke intolerance, violence, too often exhibit remarkable display of stupidity

Only reason for ‘calculated’ leaks could be a BJP shot at assuaging those finding their campaign difficult to accept.

If legal system is to be properly revamped, it is not just matter of promulgating law but rather its implementation.

Government has to build public and legislative consensus on the red lines for print and electronic media

Structural reform in rural economy, especially ownership structure, is crucial to reduce poverty, improve productivity

It will take international cooperation, commitment from national govts, but world free of wartime rape is within reach

The IMF can no longer continue coercing poor developing countries to undertake austerity measures.

There does not exist a single historian under the age of 80 now in Pakistan who can read Sanskrit.

The concept of jihad in Islam is that of taking humans out of slavery and getting them to worship God.

Unlike Pakistan, education is not a fundamental right in Bangladesh but it is in directive principles of state policy.

Drivers are not just wilfully reckless — they care little or nothing for lives of their passengers either.

By strengthening ecological development, China will become a country with sound ecology and environment in 2020.

I want to mention his deep and courageous patriotism as an Indian and his deep and courageous friendship for Pakistan.

Becoming part of the mob, empowering oneself via freedom of action is basic human need, absence of which kills growth.

CJP’s remarks in hearings, statements provide clear indications of conscious, gradual departure from activism of past.

There are times where I think there is too much debate in Pakistan on issues which are a bit too obvious and clear.

While condemning attack & praying for Mir's quick recovery, do not ignore vertical, horizontal polarisation in media.

In a country as diverse as India, invoking Hindu-Muslim tension is equivalent to plucking low-hanging fruit.

It is surprising that Geo faltered and presented a personal allegation as a part of news.

I will not propose grand plans that require funds, instead, there are 3 things you can do without breaking the bank.

Best course would be to let parliamentarians mull over PPO threadbare and turn it into an agreeable document.

Pakistan should develop and implement coherent national policy aimed at protection of the most vulnerable.

Garcia Marquez has tugged heartstrings in this country more powerfully than any Western author could try for.

In order to make the transition to a new growth paradigm, Pakistan will need foreign help but over the short-term.

A new afghan administration enjoying complete support would also need to move on reconciliation with the Taliban.

Despite difficulties, the bureau operated and survived and is working hard to get back looted money from plunderers.

Latest interaction between civilian and military leadership on April 17 and 19 reflects their desire to work together.

How can the Indian electorate justify electing as PM a man who was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people?

Above everything else, above love for books, for paintings, good food… is Marker's love for Western classical music.

In picking a seat, between Baroda and Varanasi, Modi will have to consider more than just the election at hand.

Musharraf trial may not answer questions on progress past, present and future, but start debate on where we should go

We cautioned that Memo charade will be come back one day to haunt Nawaz. That day has come, and hopefully gone.

Who challenge democracy usually resort not only to verbal, physical abuse but even use race, language, faith, caste.

As long as the splinter groups of the TTP reject the talks and are on the loose, violence is likely to continue.

With the departure of most coalition forces, many influential tribal and political leaders would switch loyalties.

This is a difficult period of disharmony and can only be traversed with great amount of wisdom and leadership.

By pushing the Brotherhood into a corner, the Egyptian army is likely to force them to hit back.

Govt shouldn't infringe on privacy for internet users via electronic surveillance just to catch a few ‘villains’.

Sonia's ministers made wrong calls, showing opposition, media, people that there would be no acknowledgment of errors.

International aid is, in effect, influenced more by vested interests rather than genuine needs.

Tensions whipped up by ill-intentioned people on wrong side of popular politics, are trying to sow confusion, despair.

Joined-up thinking is clearly not part of the master plan when it comes to arterial infrastructure in Bahawalpur.

We need to unite people around the world in a global movement to end poverty.

The Jamaat is a national asset and every Pakistani is invited to understand and support it.

The fact is that militaries only back down once the cost of intervention far exceeds the benefits.