Opinion

Fact that robust solutions cannot translate into real change demonstrates fatal problem in our governance structure.

In my view, people of Bangladesh will either suffer under an authoritarian govt, or spend their life over throwing it.

Arabic signals a Muslim identity and Sanskrit a Hindu one — hence, the emphasis on these two iconic languages.

One must always be on guard in realising that nations will no longer tout international law while violating it.

A clear message has to be given to everyone that any defiance of the state’s authority will not go unpunished.

Will Ukraine forge an alliance with the West and join the EU or will it continue to exist under Russia’s shadow?

We may be better off today with a functioning democracy, an independent judiciary and a reasonably free media.

Foreign policy must be based on mutually advantageous considerations rather than ideological, religious considerations

While the new wave swept Middle East and North Africa, West sat by quietly, plotting, watching each move with caution.

When interior minister cannot find it in him to condemn attacks on state itself, it begs question who represents state

Today, the solutions he offers are delaying crucial actions that could have stopped the unraveling of the state.

Are we a mob of psychopaths, sadistic, violent individuals, or our sheer helplessness pushes us towards extreme acts.

The proposed policy fails magnificently. It has no neat division, accompaniments to ensure its complete nature.

Kashmiri nationalism prism, one of resistance, does not have space for Kashmiri Pandits who see themselves as Indians.

The YouTube ban has achieved nothing more than the appeasement of some particularly excitable extremists.

Unless malaria is eliminated globally, it will continue to afflict poor and marginalised populations.

Current auction design is self-defeating in attracting new entrants and can alienate handful of existing operators.

Its imperative the armed forces, particularly army, do not lose heart due to unrelenting assault upon them, comrades.

Any improvements in public health are directly causal in relationship with development in other sectors.

A decade ago, as director of administration, I had suggested setting up a PIA hospital on build-operate-transfer basis

It seems that the government feels that there are bigger issues to focus on than upgrading the water supply network.

When party on the other side refuses to recognise architect of state, then any peace-building effort becomes suspect.

PTI’s blockade pushed government towards tackling issue of militancy by using its own force, than rely on US drones.

Without fixing the framework, it would be absurd to think blanket privatisation will automatically boost efficiency.

Triggered, fuelled by traders, shop-keepers, affectees of nationalised units, were a major cause of Bhutto’s overthrow

Scaling down development budget may result in short-term gains at the expense of medium-to-long term economic loss.

Between APTMA, sugar millers, they seem to have decided to secure, promote their profits even at the cost of Pakistan.

We need more rational relationship with Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi, feasible only if we pursue policies strengthening us

Imagine an ‘x-prize’ for improving maternal health, or ‘grand challenge prize’ that focuses on improving child health.

The EU resolution is indeed a moral victory, yet it will not deter CIA from sending in armed drones when it wants to.

In both open and covert warfare, women and children are not only victims of the enemy, but also of their own menfolk.

Attempting suicide is illegal in this country; judicial murder by hanging rope is Constitutional. Wah!

As we cheered on great, green glory of Pakistani cricket on Sunday, there was en masse recognition of one man’s legacy

Learn to protect your happiness by keeping energy draining toxic people at an arm’s length.

For Pakistan, given the resources Washington could send Pakistan’s way, it made strategic sense to cultivate America.

World should wait and see whether the advent of democracy will deliver some relief to long persecuted Rohingya or not.

If self-accountability does not start with parliament, where else will we look for it?

The armed forces are for the country’s defence and the decision to use them rests with the elected government.

There is always that bizarre feeling that something bad is going to happen, that somewhere a revolt is fomenting.

More than the military commander’s resolve, I think it is time that our national resolve is put to test.

The Asian elephant male at Islamabad Zoo continues to be shackled in a worse way than Suzi.

When military gains control over territory, it starts enjoying power under unbridled authority &doesn’t want to let go

As of now, there is no other visible alternative — other, of course, than our protectors and friends in the barracks.

Sadly, the national internal security policy framework does nothing to dissipate ambiguity in this context.

This sporting rivalry goes beyond the playing arena: 2 warring nations, home to billions definitely have lot at stake.

Indian election is a mammoth exercise and it goes to credit of people and election commission that it works so well.

Egypt stands deeply divided on Islamist & secular lines, with military the principal political broker, decision-maker.

The cordial relations would play a huge role in determining how much international cricket a team plays in future.

While nationalisation of land failed almost everywhere, small, privatised units of land have been success stories.

Besides providing Afghan returnees meagre support, UNHCR failed to effectively reintegrate them back home.