In some ways, the stance seems to insult Gandapur, others who died, suggesting weakness to stand up to killers.

Where Bilawal scored, and it may be scored well, is that he named names, pointed unequivocal finger at the terrorists.

The one thing the team management may still be missing is lack of a quality all-rounder.

The deadline for the completion of the Gaddani and Port Qasim plants must be taken seriously.

Imran Khan has to demonstrate that he is capable of leading from the front.

The training of teachers in Pakistan has never been a priority for any government.

The year 2013 is shaping up to be the worst in a decade or more in terms of notified cases of polio.

It is simply not acceptable that thoughts of attack should mar one of the most holy of days on the Islamic calendar.

The time has come to begin expecting ourselves to pay our own bills.

Most of the trigger-pulling seems to emanate from India; Pakistan has exercised a wise restraint in its response.