For building democracy in Pakistan, one of the biggest challenges is to transition from personal to party rule.

Most tragic use of religion is for justification of violence, particularly against polio vaccination teams.

It is an absolute falsehood that Pakistan has failed to protect its interest while having close relations with US.

A declared policy of negotiating with the Taliban, or any other group should not be construed as ‘surrender’.

With the sectarian fuel more than the wells of fossil fuels, the fires of religious war may blow in our direction.

The stage for a historic breakthrough between Iran and the West, if not fully set, is, at least, emerging.

Since chiefs are ‘peoples’ representatives’ in assemblies, political legitimacy formalised their traditional power.

The US-Russia agreement is a big face-saver for President Obama who didn't have support for strikes in Syria.

Foundation of peace in Afghanistan must rest on Afghan reconciliation, negotiations, accommodation among Afghan group.

If the Syrian war continues to expand, as it looks it will, Pakistan may not escape its fallout.