Editorial

The ECP may now be more independent than before, but the reality is that its hands are tied in many ways.

We must ensure that manufacturing units are compliant with international standards of health and safety.

MQM’s call for calm after the arrest of it's chief is admirable and hope this approach will continue over coming days.

The minority population of Pakistan present zero threat to the majority, yet they are consistently targeted.

Defending Asian Games title will be an uphill task as other teams will be better prepared after featuring in World Cup

Long-term planning is crucial for a successful energy policy, as energy infrastructure, once built, lasts for decades.

America wants out of Afghanistan as fast as is decently possible, It is yet another war that they have failed to win.

Bangladeh raked in $21 billion from textile exports, in contrast, Pakistan’s earnings stood at a mere $2.6 billion.

We are a nation that spends vast amounts on weapons when a large proportion of our population is illiterate.

The longer Pakistan fails in the education sector, the bleaker our collective futures will be.

GDP growth of 4.14 per cent for 2013-14 fell short of the government’s target of 4.4 per cent set in the Annual Plan.

US must not repeat the same mistakes it made by abandoning Afghanistan following the Soviet withdrawal in 1988.

The agriculture growth rate has declined from 5 to 2 per cent because of the negligence of the present government.

Authorities, by revealing missing details of visits, their specific purpose, could bring transparency to the matter.

Sindh government will have to stand its ground and make sure the KCR is actually revived this time.

In other words, this is once again a case of the government taxing what it can, and not what it should.

The health ministry must work with WHO to promote healthy eating as negative impact of obesity on children is manifold

Until govt address power theft; shift to cheaper sources of power, it will be thrown out like their predecessors.

The government needs to move quickly and decisively if the measles vaccination drive is not to be knocked off track.

Lethargy is not only prevailing but endemic in FBR and symptomatic of dysfunctionality of the tax system as a whole.

Govt should restart stalled talks with the dissident groups to ensure they stick with their decision to abandon TTP.

A person responsible for the murder of a citizen should be subject to the jurisdiction of the state only.

No one should fault the PM for going an extra step forward for peace, and showing eagerness to improve relations.

The authorities are duty-bound under the Constitution to provide security to its minorities.

Political positions are now often regarded as positions of privilege and financial gain, instead of responsibility.

Unless and until the government writ runs across the whole of Fata, polio eradication is a virtual impossibility.

Govt need to consider what it can do to calm the situation, as opposition parties are planning more protests in future

Pakistan-India should take heed as euphoria witnessed on May 26, will not last long, obstacles will come fast & often.

We simply cannot afford to have a country in which minority groups are persecuted and hunted down in this manner.

Orange Line in Lahore may complement Metro Bus service but it is time other provinces also replicated such projects.

Govt is trying to improve next year’s revenue collection numbers by destroying its long-term ability to collect...

The UNODC report is a helpful starting point and it is now for the government to respond to the challenge.

We are grateful that the LHC ruled against the tax, but it should really never have been allowed to be imposed at all.

Relative to what PPO was allowing, the new proposed version involves more judicial oversight.

Sindh government should learn its lesson now and make correct appointments to ensure stability in the department.

The fluctuating fortunes of Ashraf and Sethi have left the average PCB employee extremely uncertain about the future.

K-P govt's initiative of expanding access to education for women and disabled persons represent an enlightened vision.

Right to collective bargaining for an entire workforce from chowkidar to senior manager — is rarely found in Pakistan.

It seems that BJP may be having a change of heart as far as its neighbour to the west is concerned.

We hope that elections are held so that civilians can regain control once again through an elected mandate

The campaign should be even-handed and must not target those who have not been guilty of occupying state land.

The problem with the failure to eradicate measles is systemic rather than cultural.

Congress needs to be rebuilt, and the Gandhis should not be the ones to do it.

Tribal areas have become a polio hotspot but they still remain beyond the reach of the vaccinators for the most part.

FBR chief recently hinted that the income tax exemptions available to the VIPs will not be removed.

The EU ban on import of mangoes from India has opened a window of opportunity for Pakistan to boost its mango exports.

The ease with which militants were able to close down schools in Panjgur raises questions of impunity and complicity.

US conveniently took a u-turn on its policies regarding Modi, inviting him to visit US after denying visa in 2005.

There seems to be a lack of political will on part of the government to provide relief to people of Awaran.

Fabricating figures regarding polio immunisation may erode what little international credibility we have.