Pathankot attack has raised a critical question. Who has the veto power over relationship between the two countries?

Parliament wasn't able to acquire the focal place for lawmaking in 2015

Pakistan cannot avail the new opportunities if the outdated mindset on the part of policymakers aren’t discarded

Taliban was described as a "stakeholder" in Pakistani society, at All-Parties Conference on terrorism in Sept 2013

The military’s recent frustrations are mainly due to the non-availability of the required civilian support

The more power is dispersed among elected institutions, the more difficult it is to dislodge democratic institutions

The major political parties should make self-corrections in their organisational structures and political agendas

India’s current mantra is Pakistan must satisfy India on terrorism-related issues before other issues can be discussed

Current escalation on LoC is futile if India wants to be a player of significance in Asia and pursue its global agenda

An important development that has boosted the image of the military is the improved security situation in Karachi