Opinion

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

The surfacing of the name of Islamic State Movement in Pakistan does not appear to have created a new terrorist threat

In some cultures, in a joke or witticism aggression is activated, carefully disguised so we don't feel guilty about it

On his first day as PM, Modi set up the SIT to go after black money. But after this, things seem to have slipped back

MUN participants take pride in breaking barriers and building bridges. So, let a conference be a conference

Damn these concrete monsters on Constitution Avenue if they can't legislate, implement steel web of individual rights

Whether it’s Nawaz, Shahbaz duo or Imran, Zardari or Asfandyar — there does not seem to be much difference on this

We need patience for the democratic process. But it doesn’t say we can’t have reform at the same time

In some Pakistani quarters, Malala and her father, are CIA agents at worst and American stooges at best

Pakistan will need to create a fine balance to ensure that the economy grows, while the poorest are not left behind

With an authorised capital of $100 billion AIIB is set to become operational at the end of next year

The World Bank’s self-evaluation of its Country Partnership Strategy is moderately unsuccessful

Religio-political parties using religion in politics is like employing a highly conservative interpretation of faith

Relationship between Imran Khan and his young political constituency has repeatedly been compared to the Pied Piper

Time to develop transboundary water cooperation commission under IWT to make futuristic, viable plan for water use

Dr Q always had Plan B. If it all went to worms, there was Canada to fall back on, but for IK, there is nowhere to go

Politicians must put their act together contingency evolves itself and sends Pakistan reeling back to square one

Stuck between rock and a hard place, burnt his boats, there is no other choice for Imran but to achieve his objectice

India is trying to turn the tide in its favour using the deterrence umbrella for gains at the sub-conventional level

For over a decade Pakistan was seen as an exporter of jihadists. Now, it's evoking fears worldwide for exporting polio

Revival of Indian economy that Modi promised will not materialise by becoming a gun-toting loyal deputy marshal to US

Any form of violence, whether a gun attack or a politically inspired attack, should be considered an act of terror

We don’t need to become China’s sweatshop, but there shouldn't be hesitation in becoming a partner for mutual progress

Modi’s ambition of putting India into big league can only happen if it's at peace with neighbours, internally stable

Given the ubiquitous-ness of containers, we now run the risk of soon being known as the Republic of Containeristan!

Our society does not need a free laptop scheme, it needs access to quality education

Worst thing about the 2 alternating parties, their titular chiefs is their smugness, inability to relate to reality

PSC requires dynamic, proactive leadership, with high degree of seniority, knowledge, experience of the system

Danger lies in politicising everything within reach; some things even beyond. This is not fear, but an ugly reality

What we are seeing in the Muslim world is political ferment that will go back and forth between the old & new systems

Only when one makes a conscious lifestyle change does one find themselves happier and in a better frame of mind

A change in paradigm, where food insecurity is considered a security threat is required to address food insecurity

Only time will tell whether the new chairman is the last hope for the national carrier or the final nail in its coffin