Editorial

Families should be aware of the economic benefits of education as this can increase female participation in education.

ECP will likely have to take many more such decisions, so it is important that precedent for its powers be set now.

Tax evaders are the wealthiest and most politically-connected people so, taking action against them is not that easy.

The truth is that in Pakistan, life of an Ahmadi simply does not hold same weight as that of majority population.

As the Peshawar attack shows, law-enforcement officials are also going to be in the crosshairs.

All progressive elements of society must welcome this move and provide full support to the transgender community.

Controlling how players use internet is not an ideal way to avoid controversies, a better approach is to educate them.

The people of Adezai need the protection of law enforcement agencies immediately.

Without Baloch nationalist parties, the results of 2008 elections had to be taken with a large spoonful of salt.

Hopefully, security improves before youngsters like Malala & teachers like Ms Ishtiaq are forced out of country.

All government employees should have verified CNICs and a smart card should then be issued to them.

Pakistan and Afghanistan desperately need to cooperate against militancy, the enemy of the people in both lands.

Increasing penalty is positive step for Sindh’s traffic system but the laws are not without loopholes.

A competent caretaker set-up here is vital and we must certainly hope that Mr Sethi can meet this challenge.

The Pakistan team are too weak to afford to carry passengers who can’t pull their weight.

To avoid such tragic events from occurring in the future, it is important to launch an investigation into his death.

Rather than simply handing military more money, government should have rigorous oversight to ensure it is well spent.

Pervez Musharraf should be made to face trial for the murder of Akbar Bugti and shredding the Constitution.

Political realities may soon force the PTI to decide if it is willing to compromise to stay relevant.

Justice (r) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has to ensure an orderly and non-controversial polls.

A government is allowed to make mistakes but it should also learn to admit to them.

The outgoing government seems oblivious to the fact that Pakistan is a poor country, it refuses to reduce its expense.

Politicians should accept Khoso with good grace and cooperate with him at every stage.

We must work to eliminate the stigma around mental health as it might one day become a matter of life and death.

If we are signing this treaty, in hope that Aafia Siddiqi will return to Pakistan, then we are in for rude awakening.

One can only hope there will come a time when situation is conducive enough for Malala to return to her homeland.

The question that we should be asking is how we should tap into Pakistan's immense potential.

Such killings threaten to lead Pakistan into a deep, dark abyss from which it cannot return.

Pakistanis are being denied their basic right to have a passport by these inordinate delays.

In some cases at least, these killings seem to be deliberate.

The only major task entrusted to caretaker governments is that they ensure holding of elections without interference.

The rise in retail spending does show that the middle class is growing, however, the bulk of Pakistan is still poor.

Government needs to help these stranded citizens in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

President Mursi and Zardari are probably worried about foreign intervention that ended up destroying Iraq.

Blasts in official buildings add panic to prevalent uncertainty, can affect the electoral turnout.

Protesting drone attacks in UN is Pakistan's right but it should not use this as an excuse for lack of action.

It is unfortunate that many among the younger generation do not know more about men like Mr Alam.

Acts of unprovoked violence in Kohistan video scandal have to be punished, no matter what is said about tribal custom.

Breaking off people-to-people contact is a surefire way to sow even further hatred and ignorance.

A list of repetitive promises does not make up a manifesto.

Government spent its last five hours gorging on the national exchequer and did nothing to improve the country.

What has Pakistan gained in the six months of the ongoing ban on YouTube?

The Supreme Court has now become the first and last avenue of justice in Pakistan.

The well-entrenched practice of beating up schoolchildren is on its way to becoming illegal.

The end of governor’s rule in Balochistan is unlikely to bring about any significant change in the province.

Parveen Rehman's crime was to fight on behalf of some of the poorest citizens in our country.

People are reluctant to report crimes due to incompetence of police,criminals and murderers can operate with impunity.

Salary structure of public servants in all categories has become badly distorted.

The apex court is more powerful now so to have it throw its weight behind the ECP is reassuring.

Honest officials need to be appointed who will take oaths to faithfully fulfill their roles.