Unless we get the upper hand in our battle with the Taliban, talking peace with them may be of little use.

The opportunity opened up by Manmohan Singh’s remarks must be seized.

Creating awareness, stamping out underage use and giving adults the right to free choice may be the best strategy.

If there is one thing we have learned in the Middle East this year, it is that predictions are futile.

We must hope that there is no terrorist outrage and that all the excitement is restricted to the field.

A key issue is the multi-tiered nature of education — with madrassas operating yards away from elite private schools.

A survey shows that malnutrition levels in Sindh, between 21 and 23 per cent, are higher than those in Africa.

Indian peace delegation is the only way to make progress in India-Pakistan relations should be warmly welcomed.

Pakistanis are being targeted by protesters who see them as collaborators of the unpopular regime.

Karachi is loses a dozen people a day to target killings. Killers are apprehended, but the mayhem never ends.