Most credible candidate among kidnappers is al Qaeda and subordinate groups out to acquire funds for their activities.

To expect these powers to be used wisely is extremely optimistic, almost to the point of naivety.

Despite the presence of a large number of military personnel, not every location can be kept under constant watch.

One can only hope that Mr Taseer returns home safe as soon as possible.

There has been a warning that the hours of loadshedding will increase still further after Eid.

Pakistan-China relations are in danger of being undermined by Pakistan’s total lack of understanding of Chinese...

The disparate groups that formed the anti-Qaddafi opposition now also need to prepare a transition to democracy.

The fact is that we need the murder cases of Shahbaz Bhatti and Salman Taseer to be solved on an urgent basis.

One wonders what dehumanisation process the killers must have gone through to be able to engage in such ghastly acts.

Should the prime minister stop his meaningless routine and let President Zardari handle the situation directly?