The ideological aspect of counterinsurgency operations seems to have been accorded low priority by the government

Improvement in India-Pakistan relations can be a game-changer for Pakistan and the region

Semi-democratic countries like ours, in order to move towards improving democracy, have to strengthen institutions

China’s new place in the world has positive implications for Pakistan, provided our security situation normalises

If Pakistan’s decision of playing a conciliatory role has been misunderstood or misinterpreted, it is unfortunate

This may not be a perfect deal but the alternatives are far too dangerous as they could engulf the region

A more rational approach for Pakistan and Turkey should be to jointly play a conciliatory role rather than take sides

To fulfill the unrealised dream visualised on March 23, 1940, we have to confront the failures that we face today

The rejuvenated party should be open and accountable and should be concerned about its reputation

Pakistan’s vital national interests require extremely deft handling of its relations with both Iran and Saudi Arabia