Opinion

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

In this one month, public display of pietism ensures that almost all grinds to a halt — this year, even human lives

During dharna days we knew if we were beaten, somebody somewhere would find way to explain that we were asking for it

There is need for much greater effort, both nationally and internationally, to coordinate climate change adaptation

India is playing a dangerous game in pursuit of prestige and international recognition in the IOR

When Bheel children came out of their neighbourhoods to play, they would be bullied and harassed by other kids

Before privatising any other utility, it will be in public interest to carefully study the case history of K-Electric

The never-ending upheavals and the Colombo-like rare failures can’t quench the thirst for runs. Go well Younus

Sustaining the impact of counterterrorism initiatives will be the real test of the civilian administration and police

Bosnians, who survived war, genocide, mass rape & betrayal, pontificating about ‘civilisation’ is a triumph...

While swirl of allegations, counter-allegations between Israel & Palestine continues, the losers are Muslims, globally

We all knew that picking up the tab for the matrimonials had saved Naseem from a crippling long-term debt

With changing times, much of what I observer around me is indulgence, hypocrisy and superficial religious fervour

When no one else takes responsibility, I do. I’m the broken but extraordinary spirit of the people of Pakistan

In the 115 tehsils studied in south Punjab, the authors found 64 shrines with direct political connections

It is poverty and the large size of poor families that push them to enroll their children in madrassas

China’s entry in the IP pipeline is actually the part of the TAPI versus IP fight

IMF seems to be killing off any hope of inclusive growth by advising the government to withdraw electricity subsidies

Gen Sharif wants to expose corruption, criminal activities of political leaders and their insensitivity towards people

Saving Karachi is not a solitary affair. It requires more perspiration than inspiration

Problems in Karachi, Tharparkar are solvable; it is our willingness to do the right thing that I am less sure about

Govt response, or lack thereof, is part of a larger problem: general failure of the state to adapt to, climate change

Without remedying internal water rifts, Pakistan won't be able to take measures or negotiate at international level

MQM needs to carry out a pruning and cleansing exercise within its ranks and shed any criminal elements that may exist

Political reform aimed at bringing the young into the system is also important for reducing the appeal of extremism

To achieve understanding and empathy, one must suspend judgment, and learn to live in the world of the other

Complex modern economic phenomena are not to be dealt with in terms of a medieval straitjacket

Are we again going for an eye wash or is the govt serious about addressing the complaints of the people of Balochistan

In Pakistan, the military has expanded its domain of action because of the inability of the civilian leadership

Greece can never repay its debts and somebody might soon switch off the country’s financial life support system

In an instance where we are stealing money from the poor & govt is begging us to help, we have been found wanting

The politicians have utterly failed in providing a solution. One can only hope the judiciary delivers.

If the PPP-MQM-ANP triage had honestly wanted to clean up Karachi and Sindh, they could have

To be raped, is a female experience, irrespective of victim’s gender; it is a social condition, rather than biological

What’s important in think tank consultancy business is how well networked you are, your ability to sell utter nonsense

The ‘us versus them’ mindset is dangerous in more ways than one in a country like Pakistan

Ensuring political constituency of its actions in Karachi remains critical to success of military, Rangers operation

Besides capacity & management problems, its difficult to mobilise diverse groups that constitute the moderate majority

The hope is that these new leaders will be against corruption and urban militancy

Despite numerous progressive initiatives on women’s empowerment, women continue to experience challenges & barriers

When was the last time any of us offered a bottle of water to a person standing on a roadside under the blazing sun?

PPP cannot absolve itself of the responsibility of setting up governance arrangements that are not delivering

For the minorities of Pakistan the white segment of our flag shrinks every day

Dr Arif is arguably Pakistan’s most famous dentist-turned-politician

I’m sorry to disappoint the mischief-mongers but bhaijaan will be coming to Pakistan… on the silver screen

Insularity, perceived or real, has cost the government precious goodwill; it can ill-afford any further lapses

To transform Sindh, the political forces in the country ought to take its ownership