Editorial

The aggression was the biggest since 2001 when Kabul was attacked by the US-Nato forces with Northern Alliance.

Cecil Chaudhry set an example showing that patriotism and belief are not linked.

As is always the case in Karachi, the shootout in Lyari could quite possibly take on an ethnic dimension.

The Balochistan governor’s warning that civil war could lie ahead is a frightening one.

11 new ministers means 11 more opportunities for shovelling funds that the party hopes will attract new voters.

Agreements are significant and make clear the intent on both sides to “normalise” relations.

Farmers need prices to remain steady to make up for rising costs with their rising productivity.

Perhaps, next to follow should be country’s policy with India, where much could be done.

The development in the Malir blast case indicates Taliban's penetration into our security infrastructure.

Ephedrine case: Yet another case of corruption has been politicised and the plea taken is that of ‘victimisation’.

Consumer court in Lahore issued arrest warrants for bakery manager on failing to provide the right cake to client.

Few of us realise that more people have been killed in CNG cylinder blasts than in attacks by unmanned US aircraft.

Relations with the US are far too vital to be held hostage by political demagoguery.

Instead of pursuing those responsible for acts of violence, the state just turns a blind eye towards them.

Given its sensitive nature, ANF should be allowed to conduct impartial investigation into ephedrine case.

Govt has put forward timid proposals that exist only for publicity and to cool tempers for a short period.

Right now, the Supreme Court may be the best hope we have in reducing tensions in Balochistan.

The glacier is coming unstuck because of unnatural warming. Has killed Pakistani troops there due to Indian deployment

Erdogan's crusade against the military is laudable but the Turkish need to watch out for his anti-democratic instincts

The internal security situation remains a volatile one with the Taliban still wielding significant power.

This was the first time a Pakistani head of state had visited India since Musharraf in 2005.

Exchange of defamatory remarks between PPP, PML-N will polarise society further, and make the next polls violent.

Only equal application of the law will send the signal that acid attacks are a heinous crime.

Urgent steps are required to restore power supply in Punjab where outages as long as 22 hours are being reported.

Sectarian violence that began in Gilgit and Chilas on April 3 has created anarchy and disorder for the region.

Violence in Lyari started almost immediately after President Zardari held high-level meeting at Bilawal House.

Laptop scheme was totally flawed to begin with, provides insight into how government funded plans need to be planned.

The irony is that in announcing the bounty on Hafiz Saeed, the US has ended up adding to his fame.

Karachi's political parties need to accept responsibility for creating a space where militant groups can cause havoc.

There is a pattern in sectarian killings in Pakistan whether one likes to see it or not.

Bilawal's speech: highlight the injustice meted out to Mr Bhutto by SC, point out that Court was targeting PPP again.

Suu Kyi's NLD won at least 40 out of the 45 seats which were at stake in the by-polls held on April 2.

Mr Saeed is a national symbol of Pakistan’s defiance of the US.

Zardari's visit is an ideal opportunity to engage in discussions with the Indians, he ought to use this visit wisely.

The government’s decision to increase the price of petrol by over eight per cent is sure to lead to outrage, protests.

Commission needs to recognise that Osama’s presence in Pakistan represents a far greater violation of our sovereignty.

State doesn't recognise Hindu marriage & displays a lack of respect for the sanctity of this minority community.

General Singh’s plaint is not very serious when you look closely at it. What is happening is just delay.

Politics of revenge dominates in the city and we should deny our vote to all political parties contributing to it.

Citizens have no faith in the abilities of law-enforcement officials.

Nurses in Sindh say their pays are below those given to staff doing similar work in other provinces.

Government should have been trying to keep a check on massive circular debt that has exacerbated the power crisis.

It is most tragic that the Hazaras are now being made to feel like strangers in their own land.

Some tangible proposals have been made and one hopes that a balanced foreign policy will soon be formulated.

The situation in Karachi is once again playing out with wearing predictability.

We need to protect those who use public transport and guarantee their safety by training drivers.

Pakistan's foreign policy is not only run by the army, but also indirectly by other elements outside parliament

The time is right to admit Pakistan to the club of responsible nuclear powers.

The battle that is currently playing out in Karachi is essentially one of demography.

As the power crisis deepens, people clearly feel that they do not have a choice and must act.