Opinion

What various power centres in Pakistan ought to learn is that our extended region cannot afford any mis-adventure

We may soon see foreign investors, traders, technology suppliers for exploring, developing Iran’s natural resources

PTI claimed theirs is a ‘different’ party, will bring — tabdeeli. But it's antics showed it's a party like any other

There is little doubt this latest round of talks with Afghan Taliban has unleashed a new, much more promising dynamic

While govt should look into grievances, it won't be much to ask tycoons to use past windfalls to fund current losses

when it comes to any event between the two countries, emotions run high and ultra-nationalism reigns supreme

Consequence of our insurmountable barrier is that most of science students, mentors lack ability to express themselves

Any policy directed at revival, preservation of Urdu must also account that English is essential for global access

Abdullah’s story cascades through the events of that era and culminates in the biggest transmigration in history

Having taken the plunge, the process must be carried through to completion

Small acts of kindness towards others receive great emphasis in the teachings of Islam

China’s economic rise led by an assertive leadership have led to the reenactment of the Cold War, Asia-style

The tax break for residents who install solar systems would make solar energy instantly attractive

There has been little effort on the part of Sindh government to examine the causes of the deaths in the first place

Military activism from the sidelines is better than direct military rule

Around 40 free flights in business class a year for wife or p.a.? Heck… even the Americans don’t get that.

Pakistan has not changed a single thing. It is the BJP and its unhinged supporters who have changed

It is imperative we reorient our internal security policies towards the urban citizen and prioritise citizen security

These flashes of sporadic governance that I see, do these actually sculpt my tomorrow?

If the current PML-N government is serious about Balochistan, the narrative around fixing the province has to change

For now it appears, at the risk of sounding factitious, that General Raheel Sharif is the batman to Karachi’s Gotham

Endlessly flat though large parts of it may appear to be, there is much to be found beneath the surface

When corps commander, DG Rangers, given empowerment to deal with crime, step on some political toes, toes exclaim foul

Setting up a committee is not only a way out of a predicament; its also an instrument to perpetuate life of conference

IMF thinks that establishing markets for water rights can help allocate limited water to highest-valued uses

We not only need to put our strengths together to combat fast-unravelling climate threats, we also need to synchronise

The sheer power of TV propaganda was never stronger, while the consequences are loud on-air threats of cases

IS can't pose the kind of military threat in Pakistan like in other countries, but can initiate spell of brutality

We simply want the same rights burger boys have, to hang around in malls for hours, window shopping for better halves.

So as a commuter its seven out of ten, with judgment reserved on long-term viability

I’m sure Britons are hoping for more such extended families to embark on their one-way journey to Syria, Iraq

It is high time the federal government paid more than lip service to the needs of the province

Bulldoze the right to fair trial via military courts, or hand over the Constitution’s keys to the judges.

Real reason for such defections is power politics, turncoats change tracks when fortunes of their party dwindle

Who doesn't know that most of revenue share of state escapes through what has now become 3-cornered game of siphoning

Hussein leaves behind a formidable legacy of literary works that will be of immense value to readers of tomorrow

Its possible that if attention of anti-nuclear deal lobbies in US, West is lifted from Iran, they turn toward Pakistan

They need to be specific, in areas of highest relevance to our development, be broadly advertised and tracked

We don’t yet fully know, because we don’t have complete evidence. All it requires is harnessing the power of data.

It is time leaders in both countries shed their paranoia and engaged in a frank and candid dialogue

Statements that say only rich have got richer need to be completed by adding that they took that risk

For both al Qaeda & IS, social networks became handy recruiting devices for converting the disgruntled to their cause

We saw you smiling as you received souvenirs from Bangladeshi PM for services rendered during the unfortunate1971 saga

If one sets clear boundaries on day one, it saves you from a bigger blow-up or a negative fallout later

VIP culture translates into getting access to government resources for free

We must realise that treasure buried in the hearts of Pakisatni children is more valuable than the coal buried in Thar

When you destroy mangroves, cut roadside trees and raze green parks to build buildings, how can you adapt to a future

He continues to sail through because he has successfully been able to retain that group of people whom he attracted

Constitution doesn't envisage military courts for trial of civilians or offenders under ordinary criminal law

Why then the blinders when it is clear that crooks, criminals and racketeers are robbing this country blind