It is difficult for Pakistanis to accept how holding the top brass accountable amounts to abandoning the armed forces.

What is it that allows Muslim majority countries to have such long and often dynastic political nightmares?

I have never had much of an appetite for conspiracy theories because I find Pakistan mind-boggling enough as it is.

Let us give ourselves some idea of how courageous the dozens who flocked to the vigil in Lahore really are.

Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners.

The war on terror has made it fairly simple to do year enders, previously, one had to take a very wide view.

Balochistan's story may turn out to be far more sinister than anything to have come out of the tribal areas so far.

It doesn't matter how transparent the lies are and how easily they can be caught out.

No other individual has hijacked the global news agenda as dramatically and comprehensively.

Breaking up is not the worst that can happen to a country, it is breaking down that one needs to worry about.