Opinion

Hulagu Khan sacking Baghdad to current Muslim suffering, when going gets tough, eschatological prophecies surface.

How can members of ruling elite that keeps jumping parties, treats law as handmaiden distinguish morally right, wrong?

In DC they want to hear about our reforms, while in Islamabad they want to hear about aid promises, not vice versa.

Implementing green economy could provide solutions to many of Pakistan’s environment, energy, water & waste problems.

The continuing mistrust and resultant crisis in Pakistan-US relations can help neither country.

Insistence on sovereignty as avoidance of self-correction leads to isolation.

SC Gilani verdict was considered ‘smart’ because the court avoided becoming a party to the removal of a tainted PM.

We should stop engaging in political rhetoric and instead turn to the threats that Pakistan faces.

Brennan spoke specifically of targeted strikes, he didn’t say a word about ‘signature’ strikes.

A line needs to be drawn to decide which cases fall under suo-motu jurisdiction and which are beyond it.

If India develops submarine launched version of missile, it will have second-strike capability against Pakistan.

The moment the courts start taking decisions on policy or political matters, their actions become anti-democratic.

We should be proud that Christians in Pakistan want to be ‘Pakistani Christians’ and not create hurdles for them.

Pakistan, as the nucleus of this war theatre, may write history as the most resilient phoenix to rise from the ashes.

Turbulence within the power structure is moving towards a new institutional balance.

Whether Pakistan can go through without capsizing depends on how the Pakistani establishment is able to steer.

There are good reasons for Pakistan not to be alarmed by Agni V.

A digital utopia cannot be constructed on a shaky educational base such as ours.

Will the Northern Alliance's Tajik faction inside the ANA now fight the Taliban after the American exit?

The thing that I dread about book launches in Pakistan is the number of speeches inflicted on an audience.

Travel along any highway in Pakistan & you’ll find milestones vandalised, place names, distances chipped away.

Somewhere along hysteria in public discourse, real issue of writing to Swiss courts, President's immunity was lost.

US has lifted son of slaves to the most powerful position on earth. Do you think this is possible in India, Pakistan?

While no transparent or due process is followed in selecting WB chief, this time there were departures from routine.

To keep itself afloat, Pakistan needed, from the outset, support, assistance of what is now the sole superpower, USA.

According to minority judgment of Supreme Court, Mukhtaran Mai was gang raped for her brother’s caste crime.

Court’s now on a byway, I have sneaking suspicion that the man sitting with Cheshire cat smile resides in Presidency!

Rising power of media as well as usual tendency of judiciary to not hold itself accountable is still not understood.

Naming BISP after Benazir makes it viewed with suspicion by opposition, could jeaopordise it once PPP loses power.

For the PPP, it’s as if all their prayers have been answered. They now have a 'martyr' to bag sympathy votes.

Effective reporting, emergency response should be set with trained investigative, law enforcing to tackle acid attack.

A compromise is likely, resulting in a declaration of remorse by the US that falls short of a formal apology.

The PPP has made up its mind that it will take the battle with the judiciary to the next level.

Absence of topic exploring bench & bar relationship suggests judiciary either takes it for granted or ignores it.

Pakistan aims to avoid war with India by making it cost-prohibitive. Agni testing lays waste to any pretension.

The CAA is a choice posting, especially for three-star PAF officers after they retire.

Real reason India, Pakistan do not withdraw is that they are afraid of losing face, appearing to seem weak, appeasing.

Jamaat-i-Islami has rooted out the main cause of Pakist­an’s recent disast­ers, problems: Vulgar­ity.

Civil-military imbalance has resulted in strengthening Turkey, while leading to radicalisation of state in Pakistan.

First to arrive on the scene, metaphorically, were Twitter experts. Next were moronic TV reporters.

In more recent times, Turkish diplomacy appears to have become more forceful and occasionally rigid.

Pakistan is not a hostile country but constant US bashing of Pakistan Army, ISI have antagonised its people.

Thank you for pointing out mistakes, we will do away with them, but will our friends, killed in line of duty, return?

A new elected administration can improve accountability, restore investor confidence, leading to economic development.

Demilitarise the Siachen Glacier and thereby save lives, economic resources and the ecology of that region.

At 85, Queen Elizabeth II works long hours, attends numerous engagements, out of a sense of duty, devotion to country.

Majority of the population outside of Kabul want the Taliban back in the driving seat.

Superior courts don't hesitate to remind government officials that power has responsibility; applies equally to judges

Basic aim must remain to strengthen the integrity, balance, quality and freedom of media.

It is time for US to get real & know that countries will pursue their goals rather than those preferred by Washington.