Opinion

Pakistan was not built so that the majority community could discriminate against minorities.

We are told that the Musharraf trial itself was a diversion. If that is the case, then this too may fizzle out.

Governor Taseer was aware of the possibility of death, but stood his ground, while we today hold the bridle.

Growth does not happen ‘just like that’.

Karaka’s diary is about a national government which was corrupt and communist soldiers of the north.

Its sad that one of the brightest minds in India is exiting without telling what darkness he thinks future will bring.

Monetary theory has large ignored one aspect in its treatment of money: income disparities and accumulation of wealth.

Somehow, Pervaish Shaheen's image sums up 2013 and indeed the last many years for me.

Imran won in K-P while aspiring to lead in Islamabad; Kejriwal assumed power in state, now aspiring to lead Lok Sabha.

Bilawal and his father should not and must not be allowed to continue to selfishly impede public movement and rights.

Sukkur Barrage and its canals are in danger because of the development of a large delta in its storage area.

The truth is we can handle corruption through a strong emphasis on democracy and modernity.

General Pervez Musharraf aka The Commando has always, and more often than not, opened his mouth rather wide.

Clearer picture is possible only if finance minister reveals detailed quarterly numbers along with methodology adopted

Are there other reasons for preferring to prosecute Musharraf for his actions of 2007 rather than those of 1999?

All is fair in love and war and yet, is it love that we are talking about?

The Sofosbuvir treatment is a 12-week course estimated to cost about $84,000 in rich countries like the US.

The future of power production in South Asia lies in hydroelectric generation.

Instead of limiting our imagination behind our circumstances, we need to be comfortable with wandering off the script.

Political leaders in Europe, North America were largely caught off-guard by civil war underway in South Sudan.

New Year Night 2014 was a high. Young and old, rich and poor, came together in a celebration as old as mankind.

Pakistan cricket goes into 2014 with uncertainty over futures of national team captain, coach, even board chairman.

In the international context of massive disparities, talk of human rights appears to be no more than mere rhetoric.

The civilian and military elite must stop behaving like monarchs and must begin to respect those who elect them.

My major hope for 2014 is that Pakistan becomes a ‘people’s country’ — where people — have say in government of state.

A must read novel for all those who want to know what really ails Karachi and why.

Instead of rising to the challenge of climate change, Pakistan is running away, but there will be no escape.

Dynastic politics, based on personality cults, must yield to meritocracy and equality of opportunity.

Contrary to the common perception, Islamabad is no longer the bureaucratic haven it once was.

It gives the impression that the government is out to give a cover to the episode and condone an act of felony.

An effective implementation of a government policy will succeed only if it has support on the ground.

Its about living & dying, honour & servitude. Its about him being his mother’s son, regardless of voting preferences.

Oil is one finite resource. And regardless of stock, only rising prices shock us into investing in alternatives.

While we do need to aim for a general uplift of our masses, we also need to foster the gifted in all spheres.

External affairs will demand serious attention from the Sharif administration during its first few months in office.

Is the American public willing to sacrifice its constitutional right of privacy for unproven security assurances?

I would be happy to see the wall go down and the road opened to traffic. But not just at Bilawal House.

While Pakistan needs to change its approach, India also needs to take meaningful steps to improve bilateral relations.

Festivals and other religious and community occasions are increasingly imposed on all those within earshot.

The desire to come up with an annual end-of-term assessment has eluded me completely.

After three stints in power, the PPP has nothing to show for itself. The old PPP is nothing more than a shipwreck.

Poverty remains a persistent challenge in some of the world’s most remote mountain regions in Asia.

India-Pakistan dialogue has become meaningless for Kashmiris, who see in it little more than an official cacophony.

This industry flourishes by mass imitation and if one channel gets it right, others are bound to follow.

Arrest of Devyani Khobragade & enforcement of visa & labour laws by US has led to a diplomatic row with India.

Indian planners face an uphill task in reducing poverty amongst religious minorities, especially urban Muslims.

A war that includes Haqqanis has all the potential of keeping alive on Pakistan’s western border.

Critics try to label AAP as left or right, secular or communal. Kejriwal defies labels, they distract from his agenda.

Army, which was fighting containment war, will now respond with devastating retaliation when terrorists attack it.

The ideology of reconciliation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is the only possible way to peace and tranquility.