The dharna in Islamabad has finally ended to the relief of every one

Pathologies and symptoms of state failure in Pakistan; failure to counter religious extremism is most obvious one

The industrialised states have controlled pollution and people breathe in cleaner air because of true democracy

For about a year or so, the country seems to have lost stability, order and a sense of direction

Three enduring facts about politics in Punjab that are unlikely to change in the coming years, and perhaps decades

There are obvious signs of failure of American policy in the region

There are a number of fallacies touted as democratic reasoning against early elections that need to be dispelled

Ruling groups have formed cliques, terming them political parties that few individuals maintain a dynastic control

The missionary spirit of the Gülen movement has motivated Turkish teachers to leave their home and live in Pakistan

Voting may not resolve political conflicts but quality of democracy will improve with each successive electoral run