Match Point

The MQM has obviously made up its mind to destroy the land mafia, and I as a citizen of this manic metropolis am wholeheartedly in favour of the plan, come what may.

Would my death be noticed if I had influential contacts or if I was a political activist? Yes. But all other target killing victims are just faceless statistics to gain sympathy.

When government institutions fail to provide relief, organisations like Jamat ud Dawa step in. Thousands of stranded people are waiting to be exploited.

As 90,000 douments revealed American failures and war crimes the mainstream US media chose once again to indulge in anti-Pakistanism.

It is a little wonder that discussion on sexuality in Pakistan is often misperceived as being synonymous to pornography and its understanding is mostly limited to the act of sex.

If fake degree holders go unpunished, we will suffer for the rest of our lives. It will bring problems for Pakistani's living locally or abroad, as nobody will trust us.

When global relationships are based on commerce, trade and industrial enrichment, India and Pakistan can’t overlook the importance of a two-pronged relationship.

Can a country be branded? BRIC are known for development potential while Af-Pak, Islamic bomb and failed state are all marketing buzz words used to brand Pakistan.

If Jamshed Dasti has committed a wrong by obtaining a fake degree, his fault has done ‘right’ for Pakistan. With out him the 'Dasti Club' would not be exposed.

The Pakistani military more than most militaries, sees itself as a breed apart and inculcates in new recruits the feeling that they belong to a military family.