Opinion

The major flaw in the polio eradication strategy is that it depends only on a vertical programme

Nor is one astonished, astounded, amazed, shocked or staggered at Imran’s new, newer, ever newer demands and threats

Inclusion, tolerance and cohesion must be the new mantra among the social religious thinkers to keep Pakistan afloat

A perusal of the Punjab budget 2014-15 belies the statement made by the chief minister

Will there be any solace for the couple’s children who saw them go through hell on earth?

HEC has chosen to exhibit nothing short of an authoritarian mindset that plagues decision-making in our country

Truth be told, he seemed at peace with himself. Manner in which he answered our question was illustrative of his style

Federal and provincial govts should act in a coordinated effort to clear Pakistan from this menace once and for all

Can one give blind adherence to the Constitution when camouflage of democracy is used for criminalising society?

My failure to understand is failure to understand that madness is the new sanity, and it was me that was mad all along

These leaders, their parties are not just ravaging this land today; they are depriving us of a future

A state doesn’t progress if it stops creating idealist. So, please let them dream

Cimpanzees Romeo and Julie accepted me as they developed familiarity, knew I wouldn't tease them as visitors often did

All private maternity homes, clinics, private hospitals, should set up population planning units on their premises

Story of Pakistan cricket is filled with both triumph & tragedy, Oborne’s narrative provides a ray of hope...

The government has to transcend from the reactive to a proactive frame of mind in order to win this existential battle

While there is no harm in commemorating the 1965 war, the discontinuation of Remembrance Day observation is a loss

Our students are certainly worthy of best institutions. We have yet to prove whether institutions are worthy of them

If truth be told, the Kot Radha Kishan tragedy is a black blemish on the face of Pakistan, our religion and humanity

The sooner the idea of constructing this wall is abandoned the better

Rapid economic progress leads to a demand for much greater participation in politics

Working for money is easy enough, but for most people, it isn’t enough to drive them to excellence

One of the hurdles that the vaccination teams in Karachi face is lack of support by law enforcement agencies

After all the talk of a revolution, Dr Sahab suddenly decided to leave and go back to his country of choice

The fact that Modi is using Patel’s image for polarising society is unfortunate

Other than enlightened despotism and military rule, presidential system is perhaps the only proper way forward

Modi needs to bring in very bright people, of whom he does not have many. And, those that he has, he does not want

Govts in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta should concentrate on policy as basic instrument of governance

We have descended to an era when politicos, bureaucracy, media, judiciary, military, citizen, live in fear of reprisal

Educators, philosophers, scientific community demonstrate that ID is a religious argument lacking empirical support

We would be better off taking a dignified pause. Our doors for dialogue should remain open. Let India make up its mind

Had I thought I possessed the tool to conquer tragedies of Pakistan with reason, I would long have been a broken woman

A Facebook page inviting aspiring writers to gather at a library, cafe to write for an hour or 2 could be a good start

It is only important to remember that reality is not an immutable fact, but simply a reflection of our thoughts

Our decision-makers need to give serious attention to domestic causes of deteriorating circumstances for gender parity

What's needed is an integrated system that links, sustains elements of screening, detection, management of Ebola cases

With PTI's weaknesses & status quo parties avoiding reform, it appears finding a new compact will be long, bumpy

When you start talking to a French-Pakistani, suddenly those biases and boxes start to collapse like a pack of cards

Consumed as clam-beds are with day-to-day survival, they are largely depoliticised, have no access to power corridors

There is a deluge of opinion, but a shortage of conviction. Why? Because conviction may not sell. Narrow agendas may

A state generally unwilling to exercise control would, in any case, be on a path towards committing collective suicide

While the message of misogyny in our contemporary humour poetry is pervasive, the real problem is within us

Indoctrinated through selective account of our values and our past, we are made intolerant of diversity and difference

Does Nisar realise that our reckless attitude has relegated Pakistan almost to the status of Somalia and Afghanistan

Point being missed is that here are 2 nuclear powers & either side can trip; the stage for first & last nuclear war

In a strange way, Edhi robbery serves to highlight what ails Pakistan — all pretences of governance have broken down

The deprived can become politically active, and force the political and economic systems to change

Next to peace in Afghanistan, curbing drug trafficking should be our highest domestic and foreign policy priority

It's baffling that women like Aqsa are giving up everything to join terror organisation that is blazing through Iraq

Sindh is in a near state of anarchy. The govt is stuffed with party faithful, near & dear ones. This is Shahs' legacy