Opinion

Khan and his supporters have shown extraordinary courage in the face of brutal state repression

When one feels disconnected from one’s routine activities, boredom signals need for change

Failure of governance one common cause: an institutional fragility arising from internal distortions, elite capture

TTP is trying to forge bond between Baloch, Pashtun population, thus pitching them against military, LEAs

Ruler you choose will decide how country handles its myriad economic crises, pace of reforms

People of Pakistan wait to see functioning parliament, judiciary untangled from political cases

Pakistan has thus far managed to avert the danger of putting all the eggs in one basket

Pakistan has two classes of citizens: the oppressors and the oppressed

It is satisfying enough that elections will be held resolving muddle that Pakistan has been in for last two years

2008 global economic crisis has been historical, it's an indicator of erosion of West’s dominance in global affairs

It is mandatory in any constitutional decorum to uphold the rule of law, ensure transparent, credible ballot

Before flattening of the Gaza project, Israel had turned Gaza into an open air prison

Iran’s use, export of its drones, missiles, its desire to acquire nuclear capability is worrisome for West Plus

Instead of focusing on policies and solutions, there are those who engage in tarnishing the reputation of opponents

Pakistan is 11th highest disaster risk-prone country out of 193

Country created 76 years ago through historic democratic movement has been unable to fully assimilate democratic norms

As general elections get closer current economic, political standing of our motherland remains dismal to say least

System based on transparency, merit and equality prevents people from becoming autocratic, cruel ,corrupt

Indian government has been unleashing brutal state power to crush political dissent

Following APS tragedy, all stakeholders put their heads together, chalked out comprehensive anti-terrorism strategy

Reading in Pakistan is viewed as luxury or hobby, not something that is necessary part of intellectual development

Four months ahead of general elections, inauguration of Ram Temple will be used by Modi to seek third term as PM

Unlearning from history condemns one to repeated commission of its mistakes

Democracy is not working for Pakistan; it never did and it will not for next 50 years

Export-to-GDP ratio is among most important indicators to gauge level of development

Having aided its proxies in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, Iran decided to expand area of its conflict

A writing without effective communication is declared anti-writing

It is season of politics, any opinion writer would find it difficult to write on politics, elections, or democracy.

Evolution in human beings as well as evolution in society leads us to explore and understand things

That nothing is permanent in this world and change is only permanent law has perplexed human judgment for ages

In 1855, communal riots led to British govt erecting steel fence to protect mosque from fanatical Hindus

With elections rapidly approaching all political elements double down on their narratives

Politicians approach people during elections, promising improved opportunities once in power

There is possibility that we may have to deal with multiple pathogen pandemics simultaneously

But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians. —Nelson Mandela

Through history two nations have been allies, close friends, good neighbours and brotherly Muslims to each other

The 50-year long history of Palestinian resistance can be summed up in one line — Israeli genocide of Palestinians

Past few decades have witnessed remarkable surge in presence and influence of women entrepreneurs

Pakistan’s response was also strong message against potential adventurism by any state or non-state actors

Nation states around world broadly use 3 justifications to pursue foreign policy

Data sovereignty emerges as critical consideration with far-reaching implications

Headway towards localising SDGs in Pakistan has been much more than merely agreeing to formal consensus

Both Pulwama and Panjgur rank among Pakistan’s Finest Hours in handling major national security crises with skill

Recent border incursion by Iran and Pakistan’s retaliatory measure understandably raised serious concerns

American poet Maya Angelou says: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”

To create something from inherent knowledge of universe can be termed creativity

Prior dues, serious lack of funding for procuring drugs, including several life-saving drugs in KP

Disregarding repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel sustained its brutal attacks on Gaza till time Hamas is liquidated

System was supposed to promote objective evaluations, prevent nepotism, favoritism which were then rife

Pakistan, Iran may have had security issues along the border but very few expected Iran to resort to unilateral action