Opinion

Terrorism in Pakistan is that it is the culmination of a protracted process of radicalisation in the name of religion

Balance is the best course for all concerned more so for Modi because he is the one jumping around on very wobbly legs

Absence of an intra-regional dispute settlement mechanism has limited Saarc's capacity to contribute to regional peace

There is no harm in making social protection less fragmented in development policy, create separate fund to finance it

In a society ready to jump to conclusions, often without facts, this may also create stigma and intolerance

Teachers said they have no say in policymaking for textbook, curriculum development, designing student assessment

After more than 4 years of clearance of Taliban, normalcy in social and political life of Swat is still a far cry

Pakistanis used to be able to travel across the world with ease, requiring no visas for more than half of it

In guise of humility, we hide deepest, darkest fear of being ‘found out’ for being failure pretending to be a success

The trip was 2 hours quicker than by bus, ticket prices were the same as for the bus and food was immeasurably better

Each side must respect the space exclusive to the other

Only in an Afghanistan that is free of foreign forces can a viable, sustainable, inclusive dispensation be founded

The simplicity of the basic message must slice through this dense fog: we must know if the elections were rigged

Khan, his colleagues will certainly benefit if they can push their reform agenda in K-P, showcase it for next election

Perhaps it is the unprecedented politicisation of middle class that accounts for growing popularity of Kaptaan

In Keti Bunder, the increase in the forest cover clearly seems to be the result of plantation activities

Even after almost 4 years of 18th amendment’s passage, provinces still seem trapped in colonial clutches of Islamabad

The people need a leader who can, through compassion, heal wounds and work relentlessly towards solving problems

Best way to honour the sacrifice 65 polio martyrs is to make sure that never again does any worker face death

What feminism opposes, in my view, is the pre-determination by society (or men) of women’s life choices

We, the people of Jammu and Kashmir, await support of international community to intervene and resolve this dispute

There is a need to capture potential income from agriculture and equalise the tax burden

‘Hitting hard’ in perpetuity may be too much of a good thing. 107 days into dharna, it’s time we lowered our voices

Pakistan could add development of waterways to the megaprojects to which Beijing has committed itself

For no other country is the restoration of stability in Afghanistan more important than it is for Pakistan

No amount of money will solve the US ICBM’s main problem of being a thing of the past

Pakistan must strengthen its diplomatic interaction with states other than India to strengthen its diplomatic clout

Fortunately, visitors can still be seen at galleries in Karachi and Lahore and people still buy and read books

India is not strong enough to muscle its way over Pakistan because BJP has made the sub-continent nuclear battleground

Khan will stand on that container and look down at thousands and thousands of people beneath a sea of party flags

Government and opposition do want to rid this country of polio; that is not in any doubt. Do they want it bad enough?

The bit discussed about BITs at the People’s Saarc related to investor state dispute settlement mechanisms

I stand up for Malala and the women and girls of Pakistan. I stand up for Salam and the minorities in Pakistan

Aussies can be brutal individuals on field, not giving an inch, but after the Hughes tragedy, they have broken down

Fixing education is no quantum physics — an integrated policy will bear fruit earlier than expected

Will this re-found congruence with the Americans be long term? Only time will tell

Schooling is not just about teaching various subjects; it should also focus on holistic development of the student

Just like his incomplete knock, Hughes has gone leaving behind an incomplete career

The ICG exhibits a usual lack of reflexivity by confining the onus of responsibility to Pakistan

For all who have supported PTI’s, it is painful to watch this party unravel, one speech-filled day at a time

Both Pakistan and India have to grow up and act in mature fashion, not merely strike attitude

Truth is that ‘ideology’ of Pakistan being stringently preserved in universities, clearly etched in students' minds

The revolution set to reach its umpteenth climax is no more real than the soapy mirror it derives legitimacy from

As a longstanding partner of Pakistan, UK is committed to working for gender equality, women’s empowerment in Pakistan

PM’s Czar for Aviation will only get success for Pakistan if he gets his senior management of the CAA and PIA right

The poor state of the road from Quetta to the Sistan border underscores Iran’s marginal relevance for Pakistan

Where are we heading? Indeed, we are heading towards moral and institutional collapse

Pakistan, as usual, remained at the receiving end, particularly by some US and mostly Afghan experts and ex-officials

Censorship can be disadvantageous or beneficial, depending on the context in which its taking place

One hopes that on November 30, the two sides would abide by their respective pledges to remain within the legal space