Editorial

The importance of a flourishing cinema culture should not be lost on the authorities.

We need to see a dignified exit from the parliamentary lodges rather than the ugliness of a forced eviction.

We all need to work together to overcome what is a crippling energy shortfall.

Proportion of respondents who believe drone strikes are never justified rose to 63 percent in 2011.

Nations need to work together to resolve issues linked to militancy, including the production of IEDs

The parameters of initiating talks with the Taliban must be made clear to the citizens.

ECP must be praised for smoothly conducting re-polling at 43 polling stations of NA-250, Karachi.

Samina Baig proved that women of Pakistan are reaching new heights, both literally and metaphorically, every day.

Agreements reached between the civilian and military leadership are vital to our country in many ways.

What is needed to tap into alternative energy sources is political will.

With less than six weeks left to the end of the current fiscal year, FBR is busy engaging in petty rivalries.

All of us, on principle, have an enmity with the Taliban; PTI must not forget.

We need to respect all rape survivors and salute their courage for living on despite physical and mental trauma.

Amidst the frenzy surrounding election, the fire at LDA Plaza two days before May 11 has been virtually forgotten.

The tragedy continues and no one anywhere can be certain of their safety, even when they are engaged in worship.

Without some deterrence, crime will only increase.

As the single party with most seats, the PkMAP has every right to be given a chance to form government.

The records of outgoing calls of over 100 US journalists are now in the hands of the US government.

Medicial conditions in Pakistan are not promising and should be tackled by the new government on a war footing.

Making threats and issuing ultimatums does not seem either wise or mature for a political leader.

The reality is that Karachi has turned into a territory run by ruthless mafias.

IDPs in Kurram Agency and Orakzai need humanitarian help.

The new government should be focusing on public issues and not get involved in meaningless confrontation.

Preventing political groups from making their grievances heard is undemocratic.

The provision of quality education has not been on any government’s priority list.

Mr Sharif’s ascension to power comes at the right moment.

Most observers, both foreign and local, have termed the 2013 elections to be largely non-violent and fair.

While Sindh will stay with the PPP, it is in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that the most complications arise.

Families hoped against hope for a miracle which did not come, and according to some reports, neither did officials.

The PML-N, set to take, at least, 130 seats in the National Assembly (NA), will be forming the next government.

One hopes that Zaka Ashraf will run the PCB with administrative perfection and a positive cash flow despite obstacles.

The post-poll scenario will be a fascinating one to watch.

Both ECP and caretaker governments should have taken greater measures to ensure a safe and secure environment.

What happens today will decide our immediate future, hopefully for the next five years.

Once a child is sent abroad, he has no representation.

The deaths of the two prisoners, one Indian and one Pakistani, remind us of the need to ensure security in jails.

The bloody run-up to polling will inevitably have an impact on the election itself.

One key lesson from Imran Khan's fall was the need to have better medical services available at political rallies.

Pakistan has the highest number of stillborn babies in the region at one-in-23.

Based on reports coming in, it seems we are going to miss our tax collection target by a wide margin.

Israel has always acted from a place of arrogance and always sure that the US will legitimise its action as just.

Despite being a devout Bhuttoist, Shah Ji minced no words when it came to criticising the PPP government.

Taliban seems determined to carry on with their games of death right into the polling day itself.

Aamir's win is reminder that sports is alive in Pakistan despite being barred from hosting international events.

It was expected that the caretakers will focus on their primary task in a more coordinated manner.

It is not an easy task to eliminate extremism but we can certainly eradicate polio from our country.

It helps generate some sense of confidence that the balloting exercise will take place on schedule.

It would be imperative for the incoming government that the situation of minorities be treated as a topmost priority.

With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.

The referee’s decision was a harsh one, but it was the PTF’s fault and it needs to acknowledge it.