Editorial

Barbarism knows no limits and the brutality of the IS brutalises all of us

A more terrifying thought than children being stolen is who they are being sold to &how they could possibly be treated

K-P is ready for elections in May. And if K-P can do it, so can Sindh and Punjab, so quit the foot-dragging

While implementing repatriation policy, the emphasis must always be on voluntary, gradual and a dignified return home

National interest is served by ensuring that 2 provinces don’t feel like being ignored, get infrastructure they need

Govt now needs to look at its own weaknesses as well as the FBR’s role before seeking another waiver from the IMF

The detentions civil society member illustrate just where the government and forces of law and order stand

Kashmir Day this year sadly brought us no closer to a solution of the issue of Kashmir and its future

The fact that most perpetrators of child sexual abuse are not apprehended only makes things worse

Pakistan is the only country to allow the killing of Houbara Bustard

While this is not a desirable situation, it is nonetheless a useful policy option that is rendered illegal by the law

By offering bounty for Charlie Hedbo's owner, Mr Bilour has attempted to make extrajudicial killings acceptable

Parents will have to consider whether they will put their children in harm’s way just by sending them to school

We badly need greater transparency within our system, especially when it comes to elections

Pakistan dearly need a fresh approach to galvanise themselves in time for their first World Cup match against India

It is nearly impossible to eradicate something that is underpinned by an extremist mindset grown over generations

Unless there is resolve to carry out a complete sweep, these hydrants will continue to function

Balochistan government must explain why it feels that increasing the province’s population is important

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