Remaining silent for fear of extremist backlash is a no-win policy.

As such Dr Hargey insists that the burqa is a tribal custom and not an Islamic mandate.

Recent clashes over Islamic ideology has in Britain and France is its roots in the Crusades.

His understanding of history,politics appears muddled; I find it difficult to support change for sake of change alone.

Pakistan is no less cohesive than many other nations, nor are separatist movements unique to Pakistan.

With calls for people power ringing in neighboring Bahrain and Yemen, how long can the Saudi regime keep its iron hold

How many assassinations will it take for Pakistanis to unite against the ideology that promotes such heinous acts?

It is, in fact, the average Arif who will suffer the consequences and pay the price for our zealous anti-Americanism.

Is Raymond Davis our biggest issue? Or is the 24/7 coverage symptomatic of a nation that is unable to prioritise?

On a recent visit to Pakistan, I couldn’t help but notice the general despondency.