Fear and psychological disorders are bound to flourish in an environment where the arts and culture are suppressed.

Speaking for gay rights sounds absurd when we already face longstanding issues such as the blasphemy or Hudood laws.

Those who argue that Ahmadis are not just an ordinary ‘minority,’ are hypocrites. Everyone deserves to live.

Some will remember the International Crime Tribunal for declaring rape an act of genocide; others for its president.

The abused term of "shaheed" is an appeasement tactic - getting actual justice is unlikely.

Peshawar's oldest book store shuts down in the face of militancy, bad economics and a changing market

The Taliban's claims that they don't target women are false; they train female bombers and flog women publicly.

If Davis really is a diplomat, he may get off scot-free for the lives he has taken. Bur what happens if he's not?

I appreciate Veena's courage. We are all a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites who have double standards.

Dr Farooq's death reminds us once again that anyone who dares to challenge extremist and militant forces may meet with a tragic end.