Editorial

Obama during his visit to India had “privately encouraged and pushed” Mr Modi to re-examine his approach to Pakistan

2015 Index of Economic Freedom ranks Pakistan 121st among 178 countries of the world when it comes to economic freedom

No govt since Partition has gone out of its way to pay anything other than lip service to the rights of minorities

The depth of merit of PCB's decision would only be ascertained when Amir represents Pakistan again

It is necessary to protest every time a drone attack is carried out, especially focusing on the collateral damage

While other factors may have been at play too, the main responsibility for petrol crisis lies with petroleum minister

PML-N is unlikely to retain him within its ranks, but it is also unlikely that Pakistan has seen the last of Mr Sarwar

It has to be wondered just how hard the govt is trying when it comes to tackling the issue of sectarian armed groups

In the year 2013-14, some 80 seminaries received Rs300 million to help support them.

Reducing K-Electric’s purchases of power from NTDC will do not improve the situation in other parts of the country

LB polls in Blaochistan demonstrate that democracy, even against the odds, can be seen to work for the good of all

As a society, it is crucial to publicly discuss the importance women’s right to have ownership of their life choice

CDA claims that 216 roads, streets and footpaths were closed for general public in Islamabad without its permission

Granting India exemption regarding membership of NSG at this point may compromise the fragile regional stability

Tussle between commercial imperatives of loggers and preservation concerns of the environmentalists is long and bitter

By all means let us improve education, but not with a Kalashnikov in the corner of the classroom

There were no surprises but a sense of methodical adjustment to existing relations to take account of evolving world

President Obama not visiting Pakistan whilst in the neighbourhood is no less symbolic

Given the security situation in Balochistan, one wonder why there is not better security for power transmission system

Police authorities in K-P are accused of raiding houses, hotels and businesses of refugees

hate-based ideas could be marginalised by propagating superior ideologies that promote tolerance, peace and patience

King Abdullah, had reigned since 2005 and may be regarded as a cautious reformer of the country

Perhaps, the govt is unaware of this fact, but longer it waits to make tough decisions, more expensive they will get

There are about 25 million children between the ages of five and 16 years, who are out of school

Punjab police needs to repair its reputation, and by some other means than giving out sweets and saying ‘sorry’

We will take the government at its word, and warmly welcome a move that might at last begin to turn a dreadful tide

The crash of Bhoja Air flight BHO-213 should never have happened, and was entirely preventable

The IS may not be operationalised in Pakistan but it is only a matter of time before it is

Changing cultural attitudes to rape is going to be far more difficult than amending the law

According to SBP's report, the PBS may be systematically and grossly underestimating the true size of the economy

A lot more clarity is required as to exactly why a site is ban and greater transparency about the process is needed

The Indian Enforcement Directorate has ordered PIA to close its office in New Delhi

It is difficult to find a single instance of anybody being prosecuted for attacking a polio team

Government should fully accept blame of the petroleum shortage and penalise those responsible for the crisis

The latest FPSC report concludes that the entire civil service, “is in need of urgent revision and revamping”.

Prime minister has approved Rs20 million discretionary funds for all lawmakers in NA under a new modus operandi

By bringing real change in K-P, PTI can set an example of what can be achieved through governance

352,000 children under five die every year in the country

We hope that the Sindh government promptly devises a revised insurance policy for the families of fallen policemen

The government must ensure that there are no forced evacuations from Afghan settlements or arbitrary repatriations

Its quite clear that the fight against terror is not just confined to the battlefield. It is a multi-faceted conflict

Petroleum minister says consignments have been imported, shortage will be addressed. It may solve the current crisis

This is not going to happen overnight province-wide, its estimated it will be 5 years before full coverage is achieved

The power crisis, which won PML-N the 2013 election, might cost it the 2018 election unless it gets its act together

judiciary is absolutely right when it says that the executive has done little to improve wider environment of justice

Pakistan is seeking UK, Saudi Arabi's support in choking funds for terror groups

One hopes that this time there is a real resolve to go after terrorists of all hues

There are 140 illegal universities and colleges, the majority of them in Karachi and Punjab

We badly need a powerful law with plenty of teeth to be put in place to eradicate hate speech

Kerry urged both India-Pakistan to continue with peace talks, presumably in full knowledge of positions taken by them