Editorial

Pakistan can and must eradicate polio. There is no other choice

We need third gender citizens on our TV screens as news readers, anchors or actors to ‘normalise’ their presence

If dynastic politics is ever to be truly challenged, it will have to be bottom up, and its going to be a slow process

The unpleasant reality, rarely voiced, is that terrorism and extremism are neither being defeated nor eliminated

We support Amnesty International in urging the Indian Supreme Court to intervene in the case

It is not for PTI to challenge ‘moral authority’ of the ECP when its own ‘moral authority’ often hangs by a whisker

Its time that political big wigs realised that there is a genuine desire in the country to see this menace eradicated

Latest legal hindrance conveys how laidback authorities really are about the entire privatisation process

The table is crowded with ‘to do’ items ideally before the prime minister meets President Barack Obama

At least 2,500 have died at sea this year, and Germany alone is expecting 800,000 asylum seekers in 2015

Reform committee has suggested amending the Constitution to replace the ECP leadership with retired civil servants

We hope PCB has observed due diligence and ascertained all aspects linked to the successful organisation of the event

Right now, the Turis of Sadda need all the help they can possibly get to rebuild lives shattered by violence

Nobody is winning. Nothing is gained. Everybody loses — and the sooner this madness stops the better for all

Let none of the interested parties put rocks in the road — here is a real opportunity to create a win-win

This move could amount to nothing if Pakistan is unable to keep its economic performance up to the mark

Gone are the days when banks used to need public bailouts. Instead, banks today are some of the largest taxpayers

It will not be a surprise if exporters now resort to blaming the expensive imports for their woeful performance

Yet again, there is revealed catalogue of chronic, endemic incompetence and mismanagement - ECP needs to carry the can

All too often, sloppy procedurals end up thwarting the the cause of justice. Not this time, we trust

The people of the subcontinent need to calm down, keep their communal and violent tendencies at bay

Bringing ANF up to speed is very least that can be done to counter this menace, and sooner govt wakes up, the better

Only a systematic reform agenda pursued with sincerity and transparency can increase tax collection

For any de-weaponisation plan to be effective, it will have to start at the top with complete stop to issuing licences

Whether this is going to be enough to persuade the MQM members to assume their seats once more remains to be seen

Market fundamentals in Pakistan have not changed and this upheaval should only be temporary

London and Tehran will never be bosom friends — but they are now able to at least be in the same room together

The talks did not happen and both sides are losers and the regional security environment just got darker

More effective complaint lines, promise of anonymity to those reporting and other measures widely used would help

The initiative is an excellent one, but requires meticulous investigation, planning and implementation

Punjab and Sindh simply do not want power to devolve down to the people

We now hope that the PTI does not once again go down the Dharna Road as is being trailed by Imran Khan

Conditions that allowed extremism to grow, spread are all still in place — not just in mountains of North Waziristan

The code is so exhaustive as to seemingly leave the professional editors little or no room to use their judgment

In strictly legal sense, there is nothing stopping the three from wearing Pakistan’s jerseys again come September 2

The battle to clean Karachi is going to be long and hard, but it has to be seen to have been fought fairly

Given importance and sensitivity of these talks, it may be wise on this occasion to revisit our stance on the matter

Cultural tourism is enjoying a global boom and Pakistan has much that could be showcased were it restored

Authorities need to take into account consequences of underground gasification contaminating nearby water reserves

It remains to be seen whether the orders will be complied with, but we wish the Houbara bustard a longer, safer life.

What is needed is a crackdown on bonded labour in the country, and an implementation of relevant labour laws

We believe that this bill will largely benefit the economy, though the lack of debate was very disappointing

The attack, in all likelihood, was carried out by those who had no investment in bringing peace to Karachi

SECP should be looking to halt unethical practices, but it seems that it prefers to repress memory of the 2008 crash

Beneath the khaki layer, the business of peacemaking finds its wiggle-room, a stratum that we hope expands

Mushahidullah should have known better than to air a story that was going to be immediately denied by all concerned

Both parents and children need to be educated on precautions to take to keep children away from harm

He will remain a controversial figure, his legacy differently interpreted by all sides, nationally and internationally

Sindh is badly governed at every level, across every department that has responsibility for delivering public services

If there are successful actions against terrorist or extremist groups, they can and will retaliate