Editorial

Tourism could again make money, bolster our reputation, but legislation needs updating, marketing strategy developed

In monetary terms, it would cost little to alleviate plight of these people, gift them a little land & lot of dignity

Zarb-e-Azb, in military terms, may be going well, in isolation it may be a magnifier for extremist thought, tendencies

What is needed to reform the situation is a system where tax is levied on the rich, ensured that they actually pay it

While govt can celebrate participation of international investor, it'll be policies that determine confrence's success

Those who committed the murders in June deserve greater punishment than Gullu Butt, who was essentially a side player

In the short term, drop in prices may give some relief, though it will not be enough to alleviate pains of the people

We could, for administrative convenience, set up local governments after due elections

Audit report of HEC for 2013-14 found massive irregularities in salary payments and award of projects to universities

Pakistan is going to bump along the bottom of development pond for a long time if it will not invest in human capital

We need to see a more determined effort to move towards a solution so that this matter can be sorted out quickly

If militancy and extremism are to be fought, the active cooperation of the Afghan government is necessary

Saad Haroon’s victory has exemplified that Pakistanis have talent in all arenas, including that of entertainment

Our prisons are not always ‘fit for purpose’ and present an unacceptable risk to the state

Current government has failed spectacularly badly in the fight against polio despite individual small local victories

The efforts of K-P archaeology department to promote cultural diversity are welcome, but a lot more needs to be done

Dengue drive should have started in March but did not kick off until September, by which time, damage had been done

Given the vulnerability of Pakistan to natural disasters, we should be better prepared than we often appear to be

Following an ordinary ODI series, Misbahul’s men defeated Australia by massive 221-run win in the first tests

PTI government must not give in to pressures to create any kind of misunderstanding about our past in textbooks

With a US pullout planned within months, Afghanistan must work with Pakistan in order to overcome militancy

The Hunza guides are a beacon of hope and should be celebrated by everyone in the country

It is good geopolitical housekeeping for Pakistan to service bilateral relations with the Russians

It is essential that the present rate of tension be lowered so the mention of a nuclear war can go away

The IDPs may no longer be above the media event horizon, but they are no less real than when they were headline news

When we give credit to women where it is due, we are establishing healthy role models for future generations to follow

Urgent action is required to prune back the ugly tree of hatred that has been able to sow its seeds in too many places

The real problem for Hazara is that there are segments administrations which seem to be sympathetic to their killers

Like a true champion, Younus’s bat has done the talking for him once again

Journalists in Pakistan need to learn from CBC how to respond responsibly in the immediate aftermath of an incident

For the first time, Balochistan will receive $500,000 as a ‘production bonus’ from a gas producing company

Pakistan-Iran needs to initiate high-level civilian and military contact to resolve the border issues

Kashmir — like Palestine and the West Bank — has become one of the great insolubles of geopolitics

PAT’s efforts over last two months seem to have bred the idea of change & this may have impact when time comes to vote

According to textile ministry the severe load-shedding is going to cause Pakistan a potential loss of $2 billion

There are concerns that India’s swing to the right might fuel extremism to the detriment of minority groups

Local government elections the seed-beds in which are sown political futures, and often the engines of change

Robbery at Edhi centre symbolises of the depravity of our culture, where a man such as Mr Edhi is targeted

It is time our officials wake up and try to achieve real goals instead of painting a rosy picture that does not exist

Political leaders need to look at the wider picture when they speak and must avoid stirring up trouble

It is vital to acknowledge Ms Gul’s efforts in breaking gender and community stereotypes

Mitigating the effects of dengue is no rocket science

PPP needs to democratise itself and bring on the leaders of the future rather than shuffle the deck of aging hacks

Issue needs to be urgently addressed, misuse of blasphemy law prevented so that it can't be used to victimise people

Were Ebola ever to enter Pakistan, it would find an environment highly conducive to its spread. We hope it never does

The PCB needs to keep a back-up plan ready if Misbah capitulates and opts to stay out of the ODI team

Pakistan should seek stability with its neighbours, not conflict

PTI must inform its supporters precisely how it intends to deliver; what are its policies for the future

Exemplary punishment must be given to those who unlawfully pulled the trigger and killed an innocent man

Without focusing on development, militancy will not be defeated and will continue to haunt us