It is hard to get past the fact that the Af-Pak relationship faces hurdles that are unlikely to be cleared.

Several features presented in the 2011-12 budget seem to be populist in nature.

PML-N leader has spoken out in defence of an aspect of democracy that has gone missing in Pakistan.

Environmental samples collected in all provinces indicating that the threat is still present almost everywhere.

The Pakistan Army clearly stands with the people of Pakistan since most of them also seem to dislike America.

We want our intelligence agencies well-funded, with proper parliamentary and judicial oversight.

Police and Rangers need to have instilled in them values that are expected to be upheld by the guardians of the law.

Widening the tax net will not only give Pakistanis a say in the running of the country.

The Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 is vague and needs changes to include effective protection for judges and witnesses.

Allegations of nepotism in the award of the contracts float everywhere. The AG wants the matter fully investigated.