Editorial

Government — particularly NDMC — still has time to prepare for torrential rains, but it remains to be seen if it does.

Only in Pakistan would a speech by the army chief, reiterating his commitment to democracy, be seen as major news.

Behind the erosion of internal sovereignty stands the figure of dead Bin Laden threatening state's very foundations.

I would like to point out some misconceptions regarding laptops that were present in Pervez Hoodbhoy’s article.

Every foreigner in Pakistan, no matter what work he is involved in, knows that there is a mark on his or her head.

For political parties to disassociate themselves from the armed gangs that roam the city is the only way out.

The decline of the labour movement in Pakistan is a huge loss.

Many IDPs need to travel far away to gain access to healthcare while shortages of other vital items are commonplace.

One of the most abysmal performances has been in achieving education for all.

Pakistan and India have steadily been making progress on a host of issues of common interest.

Our politicians must think of the survival of the country instead of obsessing about ruling it.

Neither Punjab Arts Council nor Lahore Arts Council will be marking International Dance Day that falls on April 29.

There are clear steps that government can take at this stage to limit distress once dengue season starts in earnest.

PCNS was essentially an exercise in public relations with true target of its proposals being Pakistani people, not US.

Shabnam’s visit should serve as a reminder for us to revive what was once the essence of Pakistani entertainment.

The coming weeks are likely to become increasingly turbulent, especially if the prime minister does not step down.

Safety in public transport will now be seen as an illusion with both air and rail travel proving to be risky.

We need to find ways to persuade people — especially in critical fields such as medicine — to stay in Pakistan.

Crucial reports required in Mehrangate proceedings had gone missing, they may have been innocently misplaced.

A small number of pedestrians use the dozens of overhead bridges built in Lahore.

NADRA now says the record listing MPA Mahmood’s religion as ‘Islam’ cannot be changed.

Only the CAA can assuage the legitimate fears that have now sprung up after the Bhoja Air crash.

Trade remains the only medium of radical change, it removes the national frontier as a locus of tension and conflict.

NADRA has registered nearly 40 million women as part of the process of ensuring they are able to cast a ballot.

To uproot the malaise of child marriage, clerics and panchayats need to be convinced and co-opted.

It may be up to the judiciary to ensure that we get answers and not another cover-up.

An acknowledged dysfunctional government is being relentlessly pursued by an acknowledged independent judiciary.

The Bangladesh court’s ruling can hardly be described as unjust.

While the Bill has not been thrown out, the activists who had pushed for it seem to have lost hope.

General Kayani’s call for peace and a resolution of all issues, including Siachen, is no small matter.

Trick for government is to make correct call but convince public that opposition parties are complicit in decision.

Nawaz Sharif has rightly chosen wisdom rather than ‘national honour’ by advising “unilateral” withdrawal from Siachen.

Discovery of Baluchitherium also proves that Pakistan hosts a treasure trove of fossilised history.

Blasphemy cases in our country arise as a means to settle petty scores — over property,a business or other matters.

Military now wants to run a nationwide network of FM radio stations in an effort to promote “social harmonisation”.

The fight against militancy is looking tougher than ever.

The aggression was the biggest since 2001 when Kabul was attacked by the US-Nato forces with Northern Alliance.

Cecil Chaudhry set an example showing that patriotism and belief are not linked.

As is always the case in Karachi, the shootout in Lyari could quite possibly take on an ethnic dimension.

The Balochistan governor’s warning that civil war could lie ahead is a frightening one.

11 new ministers means 11 more opportunities for shovelling funds that the party hopes will attract new voters.

Agreements are significant and make clear the intent on both sides to “normalise” relations.

Farmers need prices to remain steady to make up for rising costs with their rising productivity.

Perhaps, next to follow should be country’s policy with India, where much could be done.

The development in the Malir blast case indicates Taliban's penetration into our security infrastructure.

Ephedrine case: Yet another case of corruption has been politicised and the plea taken is that of ‘victimisation’.

Consumer court in Lahore issued arrest warrants for bakery manager on failing to provide the right cake to client.

Few of us realise that more people have been killed in CNG cylinder blasts than in attacks by unmanned US aircraft.

Relations with the US are far too vital to be held hostage by political demagoguery.

Instead of pursuing those responsible for acts of violence, the state just turns a blind eye towards them.