Editorial

In this current climate, the results of elections in K-P will have to be swallowed with a spoonful of salt.

We must hope the ECP will succeed in enforcing its code, thereby making the election a more equitable one.

The lack of internet freedom in this country is symbolic of how we are falling behind.

Brutal treatment of women in our country has been going on throughout generations.

The balloting from distant lands will obviously be an experimental exercise.

The Taliban's fallback plan is to try and disrupt the elections through violence and the threat of violence.

Things are not as bad as ADB report projects them to be & it should be looked at in comparison with other indicators.

Many Hazaras want to seek asylum in Australia, at whatever the cost; 300 Hazara have died trying to get there.

It seems the SBP is seeing some success as a result of the fiscal tightening it introduced in 2011.

Ripples of the military offensive have been felt in parts of Peshawar, particularly Hayatabad.

We, as a nation, need to appreciate the work of polio vaccination teams and provide them greater security.

There are flaws in the scholarship programme and its selection process.

All Baloch political parties need to be brought together to ensure that polls can go ahead in the province.

There is no reason to allow people who have indulged in financial impropriety to control the national purse string.

The world we live in today is one that Margaret Thatcher played an important role in creating.

The last thing we need right now is the stirring up of more controversy in what is already a shaky scenario.

Was it necessary to abruptly stop play and award the tie to the visitors?

Minorities should be given more say in the selection of candidates for reserved seats.

We must hope the ECP can sort out matters, ensure a level playing field.

Independent commission needs to be set up to conduct an audit of the company in order to eliminate corruption.

Chief Justice at the last minute has separated himself from the bench hearing pleas against Musharraf.

The HRCP report is necessary reading for those who are in denial about the state of the country today.

Why should a foreign country pay for improving the lot in Pakistan when its wealthier citizens do not pay taxes?

Parties that claim to represent people of Karachi need to understand that if they don't unite, they will fall apart.

The leaders of the next government have a duty to protect the future generation who have a lot on their mind.

The end does not appear to be in sight and we are reminded of the horrors in Syria every time we watch the news.

The clauses should have no role in electoral process & ECP has directed its officials not to ask irrelevant questions.

We have long known that the only solution to this problem is a comprehensive military defeat of the TTP.

The situation that has come to light recently in Larkana underscores the gravity of the situation.

Our political classshould actually be done by purging crooks and liars from office.

Thousands of Pakistani jobseekers were allegedly cheated after being falsely promised jobs in Libya.

Effective witness protection programmes are now of utmost necessity in Pakistan.

This might be the year when Pakistan can record its name among the winners of a Grand Slam trophy.

It is the unfortunate children who have been caught in the crosshairs of battles they are far too young to comprehend.

We can now start hoping that women will soon be able to take part in the polling process in Fata.

Families should be aware of the economic benefits of education as this can increase female participation in education.

ECP will likely have to take many more such decisions, so it is important that precedent for its powers be set now.

Tax evaders are the wealthiest and most politically-connected people so, taking action against them is not that easy.

The truth is that in Pakistan, life of an Ahmadi simply does not hold same weight as that of majority population.

As the Peshawar attack shows, law-enforcement officials are also going to be in the crosshairs.

All progressive elements of society must welcome this move and provide full support to the transgender community.

Controlling how players use internet is not an ideal way to avoid controversies, a better approach is to educate them.

The people of Adezai need the protection of law enforcement agencies immediately.

Without Baloch nationalist parties, the results of 2008 elections had to be taken with a large spoonful of salt.

Hopefully, security improves before youngsters like Malala & teachers like Ms Ishtiaq are forced out of country.

All government employees should have verified CNICs and a smart card should then be issued to them.

Pakistan and Afghanistan desperately need to cooperate against militancy, the enemy of the people in both lands.

Increasing penalty is positive step for Sindh’s traffic system but the laws are not without loopholes.

A competent caretaker set-up here is vital and we must certainly hope that Mr Sethi can meet this challenge.

The Pakistan team are too weak to afford to carry passengers who can’t pull their weight.