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The respect that India had gained by following an inclusive system of governance is being lost

Saudi financial assistance must have played a part in Pakistan’s decision of not attending the KL summit

Let us hope both countries open more such places in the coming days

When democracy decays it goes backwards and when it does that it takes the country with it

Much like installing barbed wires, India has set in motion discriminatory laws

Declaration of Emergency was a perfectly legal measure provisioned under the Constitution and the law

Will those who suffered temporary or permanent disability as a result of electric shock be also paid any compensation?

Today is indeed a big day for sports in Pakistan

It is estimated that Pakistan is now home to over 500 private armies

Lies can never erase truths

Pakistan is a federation and its future depends on strengthening democratic institutions and practices

There are three major concerns that might undermine the reform effort

Kite flying in itself is a harmless sport but what makes it dangerous is the use of sharp strings and carelessness

Punjab CM has little to show so far, even in terms of proposed works

It is a revelation the Constitution does not carry a single provision to support an extension in army chief’s tenure

Pakistan should think of how it can better work with the US to avert the chances of falling into a 'debt-diplomacy'

I am excited to watch them again tonight. Are you?

China is a strong proponent of peaceful co-existence and the world must take advantage of it

CPEC can be a catalyst in accelerating the process of development in Pakistan but will certainly not be a game-changer

Around 59,000 people die of rabies every year worldwide, with over 75% of the deaths occurring in Asia and Africa

Critics say the NRC effort is just a part of the BJP’s deep-seated bias against minorities, especially Muslims

The fact is the PM was totally confused about whether to allow Nawaz to go abroad for treatment or to block the exit

The fate of minorities in other South Asian countries is hardly encouraging

The dilemma of globalisation has been that as it grew it allowed the crossover of ideas, art and cultures

The ground realities since July 2018 contradict PM Imran’s narrative and what he has done after coming into power

As the second Afghan War is in its 19th year

The largest outbreak of HIV in children

As many of us live in an illusioned reality that is created by others

In nation-states there are no friends or foes in foreign policy, only states and their national interests

This corridor has a cost to it, which Pakistan will have to pay off

The government can harness technology to govern better and address challenges more effectively

Hunger and malnutrition pose a profound challenge to the lives and livelihoods of over 820m people worldwide

There is a need for serious legislation on cybersecurity issues

There is an acute shortage of anti-rabies vaccines in Sindh

This is the first visit by British royals since William’s father Charles and his wife Camilla came in 2006

Fortunate is one who can manage two meals a day from his own pocket

He warned the world in stark terms of a bloodbath in the state under illegal Indian occupation

The fourth part compensated for the first three ones

No one is serious about taking bull by its horns

A lot has to be done by the police to rebuild a tarnished reputation and restore law and order

Will help Pakistan grant access to the lucrative markets of Central Asia and Europe

The death of Hamza bin Laden has ominous ramifications for the region

Unless resolved, Kashmir stays as a black mark on the international world’s conscience and morality

The initiative will also help improve the police’s image. Generally, the police are seen as oppressors

The ongoing unrest in the IoK can delay Washington’s push for a deal to end its longest war in Afghanistan

How valuable is it for Kashmiris in their struggle for freedom from the yoke of Indian subjugation?

Can we change the new reality created by doing away with Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution?

People fear what will happen if there is a fresh spell of rain before and during Eid

The country also needs to take steps to halt the financing of coal-fired power plants

Has the seven-decade-old US foreign policy on North Korea eventually come to a totter?