Opinion

Bureaucratic, distant language when describing persecution is hypocritical & cowardly when used for Gaza or Gujranwala

Our exploitation of religion is so blatant that killing children without provocation is justified in name of religion.

If government fails, the solution will fall in the purview of army and it’s for the army to act in the best interest.

Bringing in the army to deal with political opponents is bound to boomerang with dangerous consequences.

Enraged status updates on Gaza will trend but our country needs an equal amount of attention and devotion.

Because those responsible for HD planning & execution at provincial, district levels, can get away with their failure.

Once known as noble profession, medical & pharmaceutical industry are hardly different from other corrupt institutions

Propaganda has been a tool for govts during times of war, but internet & social media dramatically expanded its reach.

China-Pakistan railway is will enhance Pakistan’s economic stature in coming wave of Asia-Pacific future.

Situation on-ground demands early clearing of whole area, making it possible for IDPs to return as early as possible.

The social determinants of innovation and its impact are often even more important than the innovations themselves.

Israel still screams wolf; seeing Goliaths in dead women and children.

Given the growth of Islamic banking, Pakistan should develop an international centre of excellence for Islamic finance

In a large and populous country like Pakistan, only collective efforts will work.

One is forced to conclude that international efforts notwithstanding, the prospect for a durable ceasefire are bleak.

A counter-narrative is needed to neutralise the radical ideology of violent extremists.

Calling out army to undertake civilian tasks exposes the inability of the government to handle their primary tasks.

Are we giving up? As Pakistanis have we decided its not worth it to move on.

Rahul Gandhi shows no enthusiasm and no willingness to work.

The tragedy is that the Palestinian struggle is likely to continue.

Mian Sahib, legitimacy of your government and mandate is not the issue. Your willingness to defend it is.

Government has increasingly shown the tendency to adopt ‘homegrown’ reforms, following stabilisation of the economy.

Let’s not play politics with our future, and for once allow the country to unite under a national Vision.

Intolerance has become the hallmark of this new civilisation that has emerged after 9/11 and is still taking shape.

Nation is bigger than Nawaz. So is democracy. Unending street politics by reckless politicians creates instability.

It is time for serious course correction within if we wish the voice of Muslim world to be heard and be of consequence

While many organisations now claim to provide humanitarian support, lack of technical capacity plagues their abilities

Fata is still living in 1901. A real solution to its problems is to pull it back into time.

Existing legislation needs to be fully implemented, illegal practices have to become socially unacceptable too.

Loyal to a T he was/is a lovely man, but Rangar down to his toenails, still speaking the old language with me.

Aman is run as a private sector entity with accountability, transparency and clear performance indicators.

The million IDPs, reduced to little more than homeless beggars are there as consequence of failure to impede extremism

Language was not the only issue leading to separation of East Pakistan. It was imperialist thesis of Pakistani leaders

Pursuing expansion of investment and trade (and not aid), resolving the energy crisis must be a priority.

In the tragedy of the dying children of Gaza, lies the inner tragedy of our divided and disempowered societies.

Most legal practitioners have acted as the vested interest that keep reaping dividends off a system which has failed.

In view of the adverse IB report, the judge should not even have been continued as an additional judge.

Notwithstanding need to improve laws, it’s not legislation that's failing; implementation is the focal challenge.

Shooting of MH17 has re-emphasised volatility of situation that emerged after the violent change of regime in Ukraine.

Official surveillance activities need revisiting to ensure safeguarding personal privacy of individual citizens.

Emphasising access to education may give IDPs a reason to trust those who have disappointed them for a long time.

Considering security agencies are fighting a very difficult war, we must sustain national consensus against militants.

Categorisation of Islamic religious law as part of the legal system seems to be an invention of the colonial courts.

We are fortunate that after more than 50 years, space holds the same fascination today and continues to do so.

History suggests that an important part of the IDP rehabilitation initiative should focus on Karachi.

To care is a wonderful thing. But don’t love others to a point where you lose yourself in the process.

To eliminate terrorists, reliance on the effective employment and use of American drones is a great military advantage

Businessmen complain that they have to pay taxes & bribe to over 22 agencies to simply engage in production and export

The present stalemated talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority should be resumed.

I’m delighted that BJP is facing heat on this silly issue. They raised similar things all the time in opposition.