Inviting the military is in principle an appeal identical to the familiar ‘doctrine of necessary’.

Salmaan Taseer’s funeral prayer leader running is worrying, means Mumtaz Qadri and ilk are winning without a fight.

Distinguishing mark of our celebrations is confusion of whether we cherish our Muslimhood or our Pakistani identity.

Argument for Khan’s suitability is that despite his flaws he is the lesser evil, hardly stuff leaders are made of.

While independence of Judiciary is vital, is the value of judicial independence enough to override democracy itself.

Deweaponisation will not be possible or effective as long as the isolationist, hateful rhetoric remains in vogue.

The police model was the only one British knew of maintaining order i.e. using barbaric force on indigenous populace.

Seraiki-speaking people deserve a province for their historical claim by virtue of language, culture and customs.

Conflation of religious and national identities result in confusing being a good Muslim with being a good Pakistani.

The expression of the desire to have political adversaries killed should be met with sheer contempt.