Editorial

When bigotry seeps into university, there are few spaces left for critical thought or any kind of academic conviction

Scottish Referendum has proved that disagreements can be resolved with peace and grace

President Xi Jinping will eventually pay us a visit, & it is in our interests to have our house in order when he does

The longer the demonstrations continue, the more they erode the health of our children, both today and tomorrow

Without enough information, public has little idea about who we are fighting or the actual success of the action.

It is time that we shed the ways of the past and stopped appeasing the princes at the expense of these beautiful birds

Energy policy must once again take centre stage, & the premier must move forward with the tough but necessary actions

By all means let us challenge the VIP culture at every juncture, but do so within the bounds of the law

Government seems to think that people have just forgotten about the ban and will get on with their lives as usual.

If there is a unifying struggle for Taliban groups, it is the fight for power in Afghanistan

For eight children to die in such a short space of time points to external events being a contributory factor

It is time the government manned up, made some tough decisions and acted out on at least some of its promises

Rape of a woman be she rich or poor, moral or immoral, is not just a crime, but a scathing slight on entire society

When it comes to the Middle East, Obama does not seem to be doing much better than his predecessor

What is going on in Islamabad is now a farce that will only serve to mask Nawaz Administration's flaws

Army needs to be commended for locating, detaining Malala’s attackers. It is now upto the government to prosecute them

Steady legislation needs to be written into the books to firstly, completely do away with capital punishment

No citizen anywhere in Karachi, be it the upmarket areas or the teeming slums, can ever feel entirely safe

If the government cannot guarantee successful anti-polio drives, the programme should be outsourced to a third party

Floods are a national emergency that cannot be left only to the provinces to fend for themselves as best they can.

There is little or no oversight, such building regulations there are, imperfectly enforced if at all & widely flouted

PCB need to find Ajmal’s replacements but it seems that there is a dearth of quality slow bowlers in the country.

There have been no responsibility claims for the attacks against the Sikhs

Overdoing media coverage is not encouraged, but the relay of some kind of news was necessary

Discussing religion on the cricket field is a complete contravention of the spirit of the game advocated by the ICC

The incidents of sexual harassment will discourage women in all fields from wanting to work and hold a career.

A freer exchange of aid across border may help rescue teams in assisting victims that would otherwise be inaccessible

Nuclear non-proliferation is shown to be not a one-size-fits-all garment, ‘adjust to fit’ being the watchword.

The battle to save the country from drowning is infinitely more important than the battle of egos in Islamabad.

The ending to Saeed Book Bank is the end of imagination & of one of Peshawar’s last forums of art & entertainment

A failure of mainstream but profoundly polarised politics in Afghanistan is unfortunately mirrored in Pakistan today

It is the job of a statesman to go beyond what is politically possible but to expand the realm of possibility itself.

The Chinese deferment sends a powerful message to the Nawaz government. We hope it is received and understood.

He will be remembered as a man who battled professional elitism and made rivals of his masters in music.

What use is a Metro bus system if the roads beneath it and the feeder roads are flooded and impassable?

A sound game plan to counter the Aussies is the only way ahead for Pakistan.

UN refugee agency reports that 88 Pakistani nationals have been deported from Sri Lanka since the first of August.

The military alone cannot be responsible for all that happens or for keeping militancy at bay in the future.

The presence of dozens of militant outfits actively working in Pakistan could prove to be like a hatchery for the ISIS

Government of Pakistan should not sacrifice its own interests to those of Beijing out of a false sense of gratitude.

Uniting his countrymen, women will be a formidable challenge, but he is by far the most successful Turkish politician.

Respect for institutions will not stem from lofty ideals but from efficacy in eyes of people they are meant to serve.

If purpose is to eradicate militancy from its roots, time is ripe to strike the anvil while groups are still dispersed

The real impact on economy will be long-term damage, for which the blame lies squarely with the PTI and Imran Khan.

By mulling too much on making it ‘perfect’ the league might never get off the ground.

The incompetence and immaturity of our political cadre stood exposed.

The real concern at the heart of the matter is dragging the Army into political controversies by political forces.

Militancy is a problem and we will need to deal with it on an urgent basis.

Karachi has lost much of its greenery & the small green spaces that are available here and there should be preserved.

Freedom of the press is a concept that in many ways in Pakistan is both partial and conditional.