We certainly hope that Ms Khar will remain committed over the future months to this ideal of dialogue with India.

The company must, for the sake of its own business, take great care of the affectees.

The party that he founded and which bears his name is hardly likely to throw up a leadership challenge.

Pakistan’s own authorities appear to have made no acknowledgement that problems could arise with the monsoon.

The Taliban may next make ‘moral’ judgments on colour or pattern, especially as far as clothing for women goes.

The current government is faced with a truly independent apex court, as never seen in the past.

Everyone knew going in that these talks were merely a precursor for further negotiation.

The government appears to be involved in an effort to avoid the truth from emerging.

The emergence of the new nation puts an end to the 50-year conflict between rebels and the government.

The foreign ministers of both countries are to meet in New Delhi today, hawks wishing that they come to naught.