The clerics' coming together could be destabilising for Pakistan, already under pressure to mend its extremist ways.

Legally, there is nothing the American courts can do if Pakistan is not ready to surrender its ISI chief to them.

Quite obviously Pakistan today is not the vision Jinnah had for the country he carved onto the map.

As judicial evolution has tended to favour strict ideology,extremism has gradually increased in Pakistani society.

The conduct of authorities in the rape case raises fears that justice may not be served.

The wave of ‘abductions’ that began soon after 9/11 may have slowed down but it has not stopped.

The amendment is expected to result in balance of institutional power, we urge members of parliament to approve it.

With the skills of an established healer, the president seems to have succeeded in soothing ruffled feathers.

Pakistan is playing on a weak wicket, but its attitude towards the two complaining neighbors is extremely interesting.

Wen Jiabao’s first visit to the country has gone well — even better than could be expected.