Opinion

Pakistan's game of fighting terrorism one hand whilst wielding the begging bowl in the other, may well soon be over.

Bin Laden was the ‘Golden Goose’ the army had kept, but to its chagrin, has been stolen from under its nose.

Osama was a symbol/icon for jihadis all over the world and his followers are likely to be demoralised by his death.

A man who uses religion to proudly kill thousands certainly deserves a shot to the back of the head.

Osama bin Laden has been ‘eliminated’ through a well-executed, covert operation.

The question is, if no drones then what?

Is this the beginning of the end of al Qaeda, the organisation of which he was the primary leader?

As such Dr Hargey insists that the burqa is a tribal custom and not an Islamic mandate.

Let us not express surprise at the fragility of the Pak-US alliance. Pakistan is in bed with a praying mantis.

In the case of the SC verdict on the Mukhtaran Mai case, even if justice was done, it does not seem to have been done.

The Afghans are being made to believe that Pakistan’s military and the ISI are responsible for all their troubles.

HEC is no angel when it comes to quality control and institutions run by the forces are especially left unmonitored.

Secular thinkers created a political theory which put individual freedom above claims of the social order.

It is time that the inhabitants of Fata are granted equal status as Pakistani citizens.

Disgust at everything thrown up by those that move and shake politics and policies has bloomed and blossomed.

The question of creating new provinces is no longer why, but how and when?

It is quite frustrating for the industry to work so hard and yet get such little support from the government.

If politicians and judges are so bothered about promotions or excellent work, why not increase the retirement age?

Events in Afghanistan over the last four weeks have belied expectations after a successful period of development.

Mai’s decision to stay put and set up schools for local girls served to challenge stereotype of women as submissive.

West’s claim that its intervention is humanitarian is false, evident from its failure to react in Yemen and Bahrain.

Gilani should cover his political flanks, reset the economic agenda and establish rule of law in the country.

The ostensible purpose of the recent presidential reference is to redress the historical wrong.

It is no longer possible to keep a gloss over Pakistan-US relations.

Know also that your right to rape is suppor­ted by our legal and judici­al system.

I find espionage mostly an exercise in obtaining, the freely available, and confirming, the widely known.

Perpetrators of crimes against women will become even more confident of getting away without due punishment.

The executive can’t be expected to read up on nuclear and military strategy, but they can encourage civilians.

Courts are permitted to set aside acquittals if these are based on arbitrary and speculative findings.

Mukhtaran Mai seeking help, remaining steadfast in her demand for justice, and a divorcee — did not fit the mould.

The new nationalist is invariably foreign-educated and loves to showcase his return as the ultimate sacrifice.

At least the army, while preserving security and guarding installations, helps in development work, creating jobs.

Human rights activists are rightfully outraged that the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the acquittals of the accused.

Deterrence works best through denial — each deterred by certainty of the other’s response and inevitable destruction.

The Sindhu was the river whose channel was cut by none other than the god Varuna so that it “ran on to win the race”.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has stumbled and talked about a broader coalition with the MQM, JUI and Q-League.

The French president appointed a commission which recommended prohibiting all forms of religious signs in public.

Don’t turn down Delhi’s offer on the proposed electricity sale by saying, let’s find a solution to Kashmir first.

Who loses and who gains is an issue that will greatly impact the ongoing process of shifting power to the provinces, .

Recent clashes over Islamic ideology has in Britain and France is its roots in the Crusades.

Nine years after the horrific act, the Supreme Court has held only one accused responsible, based on his confession.

Ignoring traditional subjects is dangerous as it incapacitates a society from analysing its own behaviour.

He may have left us too soon, but his spirit shall always remain amongst us.

The problem of how to resist a superior force is one that is as old as time. As it happens, so is the answer.

The CJP has seen it all and the respect won is deserved.

The assault on Mukhtaran Mai exposed the vulnerability and helplessness of every woman.

This is time for reflection, policy debate and untiring advocacy.

If you see how government numbers are produced, you’ll lose your credulity.

The skipper says he has been building teams all through his career, but where is the economic team

The military is unlikely to let the country slide into chaos or let nuclear weapons fall into the hands of Islamists.