A counter-narrative is needed to neutralise the radical ideology of violent extremists.

In a candid interview the Punjab governor speaks about all national and regional issues.

They know they cannot take on technologically, numerically, and professionally superior security forces in open combat

Mirza Ali Khan, popularly known as Faqir of Ipi, was the saintly figure who challenged the might of the British.

Normalisation will remain a far cry unless India gives up its toxic obsession with Pakistan and China.

India’s overreaction also shows a lack of pragmatism on the part of its politicians.

Aurangzeb Adnan talks about how radicalisation and societal change spelled the political demise of his family.

Sunni Arab support for the rebellion against Assad, an ally of Iran, could set off a new sectarian strife.

A grand jirga should be convened of Baloch tribal chieftains, nationalist, political, religious leaders.

Trends in Waziristan, Khyber regions mean that the dream of polio-free Pakistan is unlikely to materialise in 2012.