While Southeast Asia strikes positive note on so many fronts, there is disturbing streak in form of majoritarianism.

It gives the impression that the government is out to give a cover to the episode and condone an act of felony.

What happened in 1971 was on account of festering economic inequity, aggravated by cultural and linguistic cleavages.

In absence of special law with appropriate teeth, we will continue to witness violent crimes on smallest of triggers.

The importance of local bodies as the third tier of governance cannot be over-emphasised.

Except for the Swat operation, there has been no comprehensive underpinning of militants in the strife-torn areas.

DIG operation lamenting short posting of 2, 3 months is telling comment on seriousness of Sindh govt in fighting crime

Forward thrust by India in heat of passion along LoC would have commensurate blowback in presence of hostile backyard.

Our political leadership must seek greater and deeper clarity in the war against terror.

Is our leadership prepared to display a similar resolve in the face of similar challenges?