Editorial

The Americans have gradually become vilified as allies that violated the sovereignty of the country they were to help.

President, army chief and PM was the distribution of power supposed to preclude imposition of martial law in the 90s.

With parliament haggling over RGST, it is likely that the next round of financing from IMF will be delayed.

It is not so much possible export of nuclear weapons to other countries as their falling into wrong hands in Pakistan.

Only a balanced federal budget can guarantee manageable levels of inflation.

Because of Pakistan’s ambivalence towards TTP and Haqqani Group, it has had to suffer gradual diminution of its...

All empires were hated by their competitors but tolerated because they imposed an order on anarchic world.

Pakistan is becoming the Bermuda Triangle of aviation with three plane crashes in four months.

It is fallacious to draw validation of domestic abuse from the Holy Quran. We must stop turning a blind eye.

The opposition is convinced that while the government must raise taxes, it must do so with no impact on inflation.

The element of farce that marks the effort to tackle the Taliban is sometimes hilarious, but also disturbing.

By not taking action against declared terrorist organisations, Pakistan is signalling where it stands in this war.

It is deplorable that despite the Supreme Court’s judgment oil tankers still encroach upon Clifton Block 1.

Pakistan hockey, similar to cricket, has set itself a dangerous precedent: to win every time they play.

The issue of kickbacks involved in the grant of a contract on submarines by France to Pakistan refuses to die.

What is it that makes the world think India is ‘shining’ while Pakistan is experiencing a never-ending eclipse?

There is quite obviously a need for laws to better protect domestic workers who are not covered by any regulation.

The performance of the ruling party at the next polls depends on how it oversees flood aid and relief distribution.

Pakistan’s economy needs a financial system that can help it grow.

Massive corruption and mismanagement in the conduct of Hajj affairs seem to be the very bottom anyone can sink to.

Seeking a ban on websites used by millions does not offer an acceptable solution.

Suu Kyi’s release has been hailed by world leaders. Many campaigned for years for this.

Sherani is known to be a hard-liner who adheres to the same retrogressive views with which the JUI-F is associated.

Pakistan will be the most threatened state in the region after Nato withdraws from Afghanistan.

There are ‘ancillary organisations’ in Pakistan that resonate to the message of al Qaeda.

Pakistan’s women’s cricket, which has had its share of ups and downs, has come a long way over the past decade.

Unless cutbacks affect officials and bureaucrats, it is unreasonable of the govt to ask citizens to pay more taxes.

For many years now, our Eids have been sad occasions overshadowed by events that deter us from expressing happiness.

We wonder what the PML-N is scared of and why it has such little faith in its own members meeting the PPP.

Reports of huge reserves of coal buried under the sands of the Thar desert in Sindh have surfaced time to time.

Accountability is a one-way street in Pakistan, those who aren’t close to levers of power are held for their crimes.

The blasphemy provisions are used more often as a means to settle petty disputes.

Obama made the usual appeal to Christian-Muslim tolerance, claimed progress had been made after his speech in Cairo.

The brazen attack on the CID offices in Karachi has added to the sense of insecurity across the country.

It is true that RGST is unavoidable,even in these days of economic contraction, IMF or no IMF.

Abducting a man who has dedicated his life to teaching, shows the disregard for basic norms of humanity.

Corruption is endemic in both South Asian neighbours, but India has lived up to its status as an emerging major player

In order to bring prices to normal levels, collusion within the sugar industry must be effectively banned.

There is a possibility that young Zulqarnain may simply have decided to seek residence in the UK.

Expanding the Security Council means making the UN less able to act in crises needing immediate collective response.

Lacking objectivity, we ignore the difference of approach between Obama and the British prime minister while in India.

It is unfortunate that official efforts to assist Dr Siddiqui received only the most limited publicity.

Taliban bombing not just girls’ schools but boys’ too shows they are against the enlightenment of society.

Giving Kayani the benefit of the doubt, one could say he is waiting till he can marshal his full resources.

In an age of ‘globalisation’, the disparities between nations are also disquieting.

There is no longer any guarantee that citizens will leave the mosque safe and sound or return home to their families.

These terrorists are from amongst us and it is up to us to take a stand against their vile, murderous hatred.

A transparent and prompt investigation, followed to the end, is the need of the hour.

Civilian politicians have faced the brunt of blame for corrupt practices, men who wear uniform have largely escaped.

Pakistan’s economy is dominated by cartels and companies that often abuse their monopoly power.