Any democracy which can survive complete lack of governance for 5 years is a lot stronger than we give it credit for.

We should see Qadri, not as a threat but as the establishment ineffectually lashing out at its own lack of influence.

Nepotism is very unappealing but some groups will only be able to be represented because of their family name.

Musharraf's devolution taught us that minimising federal role in education, health is counter-productive.

Our protests should always be reserved for khakis - who will never learn - rather than democrats, who may improve.

When it comes to justice, we should care more about the process than individuals.

‘Security theatre’ exists only to make us feel that the government is doing something to protect us.

It is not enough to simply say that political parties should no longer use religious identity to achieve their goals.

Republican or Democrat, the PML-N or PPP: these are choices that hold little bearing in our relationship with the US.

The military needs to take back and secure Dir so that Swati Taliban are not allowed to carry out audacious attacks.