The sense of alienation among the people of Balochistan is high. The reasons for this are quite evident.

What will the country do with speculation and ‘leaks’ that continue to destabilise the state?

Something in our mentality encourages us to leave things to fate, rather than make any effort to protect ourselves.

After the Americans leave, things will become tough for Pakistan.

It is clear is that strict security measures need to be provided to ICRC and other such organisations.

This is the most opportune moment to sow seeds of rivalry, hatred and suspicion amongst the remaining leaders.

Pakistan’s political horizon tends to change quickly and unpredictably. Things move from one extreme to the other.

Weapons need to be immediately removed from circulation so that safety of life can be restored.

Sardar Atique termed the AJK elections as a dangal between PPP and PML-N, Imran Khan, called it noora kushti.

What PIA needs right now is not another spending splurge; rather it should tighten its belt and cut losses.