The post-2014 civil strife in Afghanistan can be stopped from spilling into Pakistan if the right measures are taken.

The top civilian leaders and the military high command need to develop a shared view on terrorism.

President must have an autonomous stature and not just be a signing machine for advice of prime minister.

Mamnoon Hussain does not have much standing in the PML-N, not to speak of Pakistani politics.

An electoral triumph can carry a government for 4 to 6 months only. After that, it is its performance that counts.

It's time for PML-N to stop fighting wars of the past and instead focus on serving the people.

Pakistan cannot isolate itself from the present-day international system or push forward a radical religious agenda.

Pakistan’s existence is threatened by the economic and energy challenges rather than by drone attacks.

Civilian, democratic rule in Pakistan can be secured by legal remedies and self-restraint rather than agitation.