Afridi has shown that we still have a long way to go before we can hope to become a truly enlightened society.

For a government that let hundreds die in Thar, killing of a mere 19 in Lyari is hardly going to make any difference.

In the short term, the government desperately needs to address the issues of security and accessibility.

Early marriage and early pregnancy is harmful to the health of girls, who may not have reached maturity.

The only way to address the weakness of the rupee is to address the structural weaknesses of the economy.

India has not always been as positive in its responses as might have been hoped for.

Apart from ensuring security to its sportsmen, Sindh government must take steps to encourage sports in Lyari.

People in Thar have died of bad governance as much as drought and this is a matter of national shame.

The lack of wicket-taking bowlers cost the team dearly, which should be an eye-opener.

Government is planing to introduce a common code of conduct to come to grips with differences among religious sects.