What stands in the way now is the government’s desire to make the auction into a money-spinner for its fiscal needs.

General Sharif must keep in mind his primary duty to keep the country safe.

The last nine months have seen profound changes in the way Pakistan manages itself.

General Kayani's tenure may have altered the course of our history.

The issue of persons ‘picked up’ in our country has gone on for too many years.

By 2050, Pakistan is aiming to generate 40,000MW of nuclear power alone.

The new army chief will be stepping into a tough job.

The education emergency is fixable — but only if provincial and federal governments really want to fix it.

US forces have been present in Afghanistan since late 2001.

The use of weapons by our own forces may well help to convince people that we ourselves need to combat the militants.