Editorial

The reality is that Karachi has turned into a territory run by ruthless mafias.

IDPs in Kurram Agency and Orakzai need humanitarian help.

The new government should be focusing on public issues and not get involved in meaningless confrontation.

Preventing political groups from making their grievances heard is undemocratic.

The provision of quality education has not been on any government’s priority list.

Mr Sharif’s ascension to power comes at the right moment.

Most observers, both foreign and local, have termed the 2013 elections to be largely non-violent and fair.

While Sindh will stay with the PPP, it is in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that the most complications arise.

Families hoped against hope for a miracle which did not come, and according to some reports, neither did officials.

The PML-N, set to take, at least, 130 seats in the National Assembly (NA), will be forming the next government.

One hopes that Zaka Ashraf will run the PCB with administrative perfection and a positive cash flow despite obstacles.

The post-poll scenario will be a fascinating one to watch.

Both ECP and caretaker governments should have taken greater measures to ensure a safe and secure environment.

What happens today will decide our immediate future, hopefully for the next five years.

Once a child is sent abroad, he has no representation.

The deaths of the two prisoners, one Indian and one Pakistani, remind us of the need to ensure security in jails.

The bloody run-up to polling will inevitably have an impact on the election itself.

One key lesson from Imran Khan's fall was the need to have better medical services available at political rallies.

Pakistan has the highest number of stillborn babies in the region at one-in-23.

Based on reports coming in, it seems we are going to miss our tax collection target by a wide margin.

Israel has always acted from a place of arrogance and always sure that the US will legitimise its action as just.

Despite being a devout Bhuttoist, Shah Ji minced no words when it came to criticising the PPP government.

Taliban seems determined to carry on with their games of death right into the polling day itself.

Aamir's win is reminder that sports is alive in Pakistan despite being barred from hosting international events.

It was expected that the caretakers will focus on their primary task in a more coordinated manner.

It is not an easy task to eliminate extremism but we can certainly eradicate polio from our country.

It helps generate some sense of confidence that the balloting exercise will take place on schedule.

It would be imperative for the incoming government that the situation of minorities be treated as a topmost priority.

With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.

The referee’s decision was a harsh one, but it was the PTF’s fault and it needs to acknowledge it.

Governments of both countries should jointly take steps to tackle them instead of getting entangled in a war of words.

We must demand Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali’s death be investigated fully.

Only 400 of 1,300 personnel sent to administer the potentially life-saving shot are trained vaccinators.

Given our current economic and military links to Washington, is it realistic to envisage a total break?

It is a matter of grave concern that an Indian prisoner was beaten to pulp in a Pakistani prison.

Incidents of harassment against the Ahmadis have increased manifold, particularly in Punjab.

Uninterrupted democracy and our commitment to fight terrorism will pave the way for a peaceful Pakistan.

Even as we mourn the death of Hamza, we must consider the factors which led to his death.

Despite some good laws, most Pakistani workers are still exploited due to non-implementation of laws.

The election campaign has sadly left a divided and blood-stained Pakistan.

Hospital authorities all across the country need to step up and put an end to infants being kidnapped.

Only a small portion of the allocated education budget goes to the improvement of infrastructure.

Violence is undoubtedly impacting election campaigning in Balochistan, which makes a free and fair election unlikely.

The report tells us clearly that military assistance sought was lawful and necessary given the escalation of tensions.

Personal mud-slinging against one another would only further damage the image of politicians.

If we are so bad at completing projects, why do aid and donor agencies persist in continuing to fund us?

For the ANP to campaign freely under these circumstances is not just difficult but nearly impossible.

Given desire of Pakistanis living overseas to vote, we must hope ECP, NADRA, govt can make this possible.

Security concerns or distance from polling stations cannot be used as excuses for not having women cast their votes.

What will happen in the coming two weeks as we approach balloting is not known. But the signs are not good.