Opinion

The incompetence of the civilian government is something that Pakistanis live with every day.

Let’s be clear about one thing: The youth of Pakistan are not going to save this country.

Zardari has outwitted all; Chaudhrys, Sharifs and his ‘unpredictable’ allies — all in the name of ‘reconciliation’.

Osama bin Laden has succeeded in polarising the world in death almost as much as he did in life.

The key to reforming PR and liberating the railways sector lies in deciphering PR’s political base.

How about reclaiming our imagined sovereignty by allowing our rulers the luxury and greatness of poverty?

Whether the government comes clean to the world or not, it is vital that it respond to Pakistanis.

In no other country does the United States have a lower approval rating than in Pakistan.

Remaining silent for fear of extremist backlash is a no-win policy.

PR is now totally dependent on the Pakistan government to undertake its routine operations.

Nobody shouts about sovereignty from the rooftops when the IMF dictates our budget.

One cannot help but be amused at the predicament of the apologists, but this cowardice is no laughing matter.

While public opinion is crucial, primary responsibility for holding the military accountable rests with parliament.

A lot of people have said that either we hid him, or we were incomp­etent, that’s just mean and hurts our feelin­gs.

Western world breaching responsibility by picking and choosing which Arab unrest to quell and which to ignore?

I am convinced this operation could never have begun if our intelligence agencies had not provided them a start.

Unless we plead incomp­etence, the suggestion that ISI is a terror­ist organi­sation will only be cement­ed furthe­r.

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.