Editorial

IDPs in Orakzai have to contend with not just uncertainty, inadequate amenities but also goods stolen by miscreants.

Our political parties, all of whom now face threats from militants, need to come together to root out this menace.

There has been no change — beyond damaged green belts in Islamabad from where desperate ‘marchers’ cut down wood.

The tameness of new measures shows just how powerless the president is to do anything about gun violence.

The fact that personnel in uniform resort to illegal acts only adds to the cycle of violence.

The clear-cut announcement by major political forces on democracy and announcing date for elections is highly welcome.

Jatoi's arrest may seem like a pivotal moment, lull us into false sense of security. We should not fall into the trap.

The correct response to this would be to double down on negotiations and not give up on them altogether.

To keep any semblance of order in the country, the Constitution needs to be adhered to and followed.

Indian Army chief’s comments are hawkish & come at a time when Pakistan Army is most receptive to peace overtures

While no revolution came, the long march focused attention on disgruntlement of people with years of misgovernance.

One more LoC incident, one terrorist attack in India away from regressing back to 2002, when war seemed a gunshot away

Beyond the immediate, the focus has to be on ending the killing of Shias.

Refusing to get your children vaccinated hurts everyone as entire population can become susceptible to this disease.

Statistics show our mainstream parties have limited assets, wonder how they manage to run campaigns or conduct events.

The government must recognise that the TTP is in violation of the law of the land and needs to be taken to task.

All our politicians need to move towards greater responsibility and maturity.

Every well-wisher of democracy should hope that Qadri’s Long March in Islamabad turns out to be a non-event.

Fact it was mentioned & reassurances had to be given that elections will be held, shows uncertainty about democracy.

For years, agencies have ignored laws. Parliamentary oversight in this situation would be highly welcome.

All the various military, paramilitary, police forces fighting against militancy need to be treated the same.

Let us hope no stone is left unturned to ensure every household is checked and every voter is re-verified.

He will be remembered as a politician who believed that Pakistan's woes could be solved by Islamic democracy.

Installing meters at ‘free-lunch’ companies and government departments should help power companies recover costs.

Both Islamabad, New Delhi must work to smooth things over, take measures to prevent tensions from erupting again.

This year, there have been fewer protest against winter gas cuts, perhaps people have run out of energy for these.

Hagel is far from the perfect nominee but his defeat would move political landscape in US even further to the right.

What happened in Shahzeb Khan's murder demonstrates how warped our system is; manner in which might overcomes right.

It is unfortunate that these are our own fellow citizens brainwashing and spreading hate amongst the masses.

No matter how much progress Pakistan, India make in improving relations, spectre of 26/11 will hang over the countries

One of the biggest threats to wildlife comes from man.

Control over Pakistan seems to be slipping into the hands of the Taliban — with no apparent ability to prevent this.

One way of telling that elections are around the corner is by the sudden scurry to carry out development work.

Although a medico-legal report confirmed rape and offenders were identified, there hasn't been a single arrest.

As a gift to a girl who began her campaign when she was just 11 years old, we need to ensure her dream comes true.

Kohistan shooting is a reminder of breakdown of law enforcement in a part of Pakistan where vigilante justice prevails

FBR is going to face massive political pressure to suppress its findings and turn a blind eye to criminality of many.

Pakistan are finally coming together and that is what we should be celebrating at this time.

Though the death of Mullah Nazir will be hailed as a success by the US, it may not go down quite so well in Pakistan.

Though many schools already employ guards at gates, sadly, we might need army bomb disposal specialists too.

Despite realising that our biggest problem originate from within, army shouldn't be spared criticism on other...

One obvious thing that girls married young miss out on is education.

The greatest threat is to local workers who are usually not provided even a fraction of security given to foreigners.

The Taliban seem bent on creating an environment which makes it hard for people to be in contact with leaders.

A fundamental way to keep children off the streets and out of trouble is to implement Article 25(A) of Constitution.

What should be an integrated anti-measles programme has been neglected and now, we see the results of this negligence.

Qadri's proposal is to have a caretaker, technocratic govt, but this would be in clear violation of the Constitution.

We ban YouTube, cell phones and pillion riding, but allow ostensibly banned militant organisations to thrive.

Pakistan must look at 2013 with trepidation. It anticipates punishment for wrong decisions taken in past three years.

Winter, with its brisk chill and bracing breezes, was once a season long awaited in Lahore.