Opinion

It is good to see that opposition parties in parliament today are on democracy’s side.

This is a story about a 17-year-old boy flying around the world in 30 days to raise money for schools in Pakistan.

The reality of all this horror is censored and unseen by a world that would rather not look.

The government will do well to ensure that policing decisions during the rally are professional, not political.

Creating fiscal space for countercyclical spending can help developing countries implement G-20 global growth compact.

3rd phase of Arab Spring is currently playing out with Saudi Arabia & Egypt squeezing out forces of upheaval in region

The D-Chowk is in no shape — physically, that is — to serve as the PTI’s Tahrir Square. It is all dug up.

In the evolving confrontational and uncompromising political positions we shouldn’t rule out political violence.

If Pakistan is to be put on path to stability, then leaderships of govt & opposition need to revisit their policies.

Reportedly Pakistan has been pleading with Americans to re-evaluate their withdrawal plans.

Our natural resources are dying due to negligence by policy-makers, poor capacity of the state to deal with the issue.

Minorities are central to the idea of Pakistan, white fused with green. But the white is bleeding out.

Please understand though that not being at the mercy of your emotions is very different from not feeling anything.

The establishment of the Fortaleza twins reflects the sharply different interests of the BRICS group of countries.

Now is the time for people of Pakistan to take inspiration from the magnificent markhor.

If we can shout on what is happening in Gaza,why can we not do the same for atrocities being committed in our country?

I added 7 to one making 8 and added the 8 to 71 … making 79 … the year ZA Bhutto was hanged.

Natwar's book makes the apparently outrageous allegation that Sonia Gandhi was too afraid to become premier.

For the centre to hold, morality has to return to this land.

Bureaucratic, distant language when describing persecution is hypocritical & cowardly when used for Gaza or Gujranwala

Our exploitation of religion is so blatant that killing children without provocation is justified in name of religion.

If government fails, the solution will fall in the purview of army and it’s for the army to act in the best interest.

Bringing in the army to deal with political opponents is bound to boomerang with dangerous consequences.

Enraged status updates on Gaza will trend but our country needs an equal amount of attention and devotion.

Because those responsible for HD planning & execution at provincial, district levels, can get away with their failure.

Once known as noble profession, medical & pharmaceutical industry are hardly different from other corrupt institutions

Propaganda has been a tool for govts during times of war, but internet & social media dramatically expanded its reach.

China-Pakistan railway is will enhance Pakistan’s economic stature in coming wave of Asia-Pacific future.

Situation on-ground demands early clearing of whole area, making it possible for IDPs to return as early as possible.

The social determinants of innovation and its impact are often even more important than the innovations themselves.

Israel still screams wolf; seeing Goliaths in dead women and children.

Given the growth of Islamic banking, Pakistan should develop an international centre of excellence for Islamic finance

In a large and populous country like Pakistan, only collective efforts will work.

One is forced to conclude that international efforts notwithstanding, the prospect for a durable ceasefire are bleak.

A counter-narrative is needed to neutralise the radical ideology of violent extremists.

Calling out army to undertake civilian tasks exposes the inability of the government to handle their primary tasks.

Are we giving up? As Pakistanis have we decided its not worth it to move on.

Rahul Gandhi shows no enthusiasm and no willingness to work.

The tragedy is that the Palestinian struggle is likely to continue.

Mian Sahib, legitimacy of your government and mandate is not the issue. Your willingness to defend it is.

Government has increasingly shown the tendency to adopt ‘homegrown’ reforms, following stabilisation of the economy.

Let’s not play politics with our future, and for once allow the country to unite under a national Vision.

Intolerance has become the hallmark of this new civilisation that has emerged after 9/11 and is still taking shape.

Nation is bigger than Nawaz. So is democracy. Unending street politics by reckless politicians creates instability.

It is time for serious course correction within if we wish the voice of Muslim world to be heard and be of consequence

While many organisations now claim to provide humanitarian support, lack of technical capacity plagues their abilities

Fata is still living in 1901. A real solution to its problems is to pull it back into time.

Existing legislation needs to be fully implemented, illegal practices have to become socially unacceptable too.

Loyal to a T he was/is a lovely man, but Rangar down to his toenails, still speaking the old language with me.

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