The actual culprits in most cases go scot-free while only petty criminals and lesser thugs languish in jails.

New breed of politically motivated youth has been brought up on half-baked truths, pessimism, paranoia and xenophobia.

If truth be told, it is our establishment that is broken and all this talk of reform is mere hyperbole.

The political parties have shown their readiness to talk to terrorists and all this is being done to win elections.

I know one thing for a fact. Had Dr Shaikh not been there, the situation would have been much grimmer.

Our simple-minded pursuit of surrender has convinced us that perhaps, a Swat-like strategy will work this time, too.

If this process continues there is a genuine chance of transition from a hard state to a strong, more responsible one.

Well-wishers of an independent judiciary must convince our honourable judges to show judicial restraint.

Television. The bane of all our woes.

It's time to celebrate the best for who they are: shining beacons of hope, starting with Nobel nomination for Malala.