The wealthiest Pakistanis simply do not trust the government enough to keep their money within the country.

Our culture is such that parents are burdened with the concept of dowry and trying to keep face.

Status as a teacher, a holy man or a cleric should not bring trust.

The UNDP has reiterated its intention to continue supporting Pakistan in achieving the MDGs.

The last time the American government shut down was 17 years ago and the closure lasted a month.

11,000 signatures have been placed on a petition demanding that the government extend freedom to women.

Nobody and nothing is exempt from the rises in the prices of electricity, petrol and diesel fuels.

Both prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Manmohan Singh have proven themselves to be men of peace.

Talking to the Taliban has never ever produced a durable solution that has lasted beyond days or weeks.

It would be wiser to negotiate more carefully with the IMF before agreeing to conditions that damage the economy.