Until the gravity of the situation is recognised, Shias will continue to be slaughtered.

Given the current situation, further peace overtures may be impossible, but we should not throw away previous gains.

For the Taliban, negotiations are not simply an end in themselves; they are merely a way to take a breather, regroup.

Beyond issue of ‘ghost’ schools, issue of standards at functioning government schools also needs to be addressed.

After US pullout it's an open question whether Taliban will redouble efforts to dislodge Karzai regime or not.

Workers are justified in demanding they not be deported as they committed no wrong; in fact, they have been cheated.

Disappointing though the cancellations are, they should not detract from efforts to make KLF such a star-studded event

Development funds should be utilised where most needed, process for doing so should be free of partisan concerns.

Possibly, for the first time in our history, all opposition parties are ready to fight their battle at the ballot.

February 14th needs to be accepted, as a day which offers opportunities for plain, simple enjoyment.