Editorial

Instead of allowing militants to strengthen by giving them a breather, the military needs to ensure their elimination.

The PM’s retraction has highlighted as never before in the past: the military has a de facto dominance in the state.

Pakistan cricket is back and the international cricketing scene has become a lot more interesting because of it.

As welcome as this suo motu action was, problem is that it helps an individual without tackling the rot in the system.

While the report identifies teacher absenteeism as a major problem, teaching methods are also an issue.

Government is upholding community’s rights, now transgendered must step up, participate in social, political life.

Punjab also needs to review the working of its health ministry, given the dengue debacle suffered last year.

The increasing hatred, intolerance in society needs to be tackled, need to end the targeting of Shias.

For the sake of culture, free speech and youth of the country, this PA resolution needs to be repudiated by all.

Myanmar is still far from being a democracy, but it appears as if the army is ready to give up most of its power.

On February 29, the Supreme Court will hear Asghar Khan's petition against the ISI’s alleged meddling in politics.

The Taliban recently released a video showing the brutal execution of 15 Frontier Constabulary personnel.

Pakistan has benefited from the attacks in the sense that some of its dangerous enemies have been killed by drones.

The 2011 Human Rights Watch report uses strong words to describe the situation Pakistan faces.

One coup attempt may have been averted in Bangladesh, but more are likely in the future.

Mansoor Ijaz won’t be appearing before the judicial commission investigating the memogate case.

'Sports’ such as dog fights, bear-baiting, camel fighting continue despite laws to ban them.

The PPP has to swallow the irony: the separatism of Sindhi nationalists is being opposed by a presumed MQM separatism.

The entire episode at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology reflects the need for an overhaul of our healthcare system.

Women’s commissions in the past have either been ignored or shot down because of religion or on pretext of religion.

The fact is that countries spy on each other all the time.

While Christian groups have been protesting, only a handful of activists from mainstream Muslim society have joined.

If the PHC continues on its crusade, justice, both emotional and financial, may finally prevail.

There are many things we expect from the Pakistan cricket team but boring consistency isn’t one of them.

Piracy is a real problem that badly hurts the US economy but SOPA is not the answer.

The cold-blooded killing of journalist Mukkaram Khan Atif, proves once more that tribal journalists are at risk.

What is most important right now is that the Constitution be respected, equilibrium restored between institutions.

Medical neglect in one form or the other is virtually a daily occurrence in the country.

The central problem appears to be that our criminal justice system focuses on punishment, rather than reform.

Babar Awan’s law licence suspension is probably one of the last things to get worked up about.

Reintroducing the rule of law in Balochistan will require compromises from both sides, agencies and separatists.

The bottom line is that when appears before the Supreme Court, the prime minister will have to be flexible.

An organised attempt is being made to target the Shia community and political parties must unite to prevent it.

Gilani deserves appreciation for his vigorous defence of democracy, paramountcy of parliament, elected civilian govts.

In death, Arfa can continue to be a guiding light for millions of ambitious children.

Lahore's Al-Fatah store was sealed by the LDA on January 13 on charges of violating various building laws.

What is needed is a comprehensive policy to increase agricultural production by better managing our resources.

If the armies of political difference are fighting in the dark, outside too the govt has abdicated to the military.

It is now up to the prime minister, and the journalist community as a whole, to shun this farce of a report.

We will have to prepare ourselves for more and more crimes involving computer hacking and other modern technology.

Actors who should be working to protect the democratic system may well end up undermining it.

The new scheme to set up better safety standards is badly needed.

There is no point in sitting back and twiddling our thumbs. The water crisis is an acute one.

What is depressing is how there isn’t any outrage in society against such attacks by the militants.

Pagara was a relic of a bygone era, whose influence is undeniable.

After ISPR’s statement, many Pakistanis began to wonder whether a coup was imminent.

By failing its mandate, the judicial commission has also failed in its task to help out vulnerable journalists.

NRO: Indeed, the next few weeks, or even days, could prove to be very eventful.

Deaths of 3 young girls at Atif Aslam’s concert should lead to legislation mandating certain safety laws at events.

No matter how much Musharraf might think otherwise, his political party is devoid of both ideas and supporters.