Opinion

End of Congress may not be good for India as it provides an ideological platform with pronounced secular credentials

The liberal view of the problem is that a quintet has exerted a stranglehold on the masses by the power it generates

This is a sign of a primitive society and we must accept that even educated Indians are not exempt from the feeling

Malala, Satyarthi cann't put their fame, potential to better use than to commit to a campaign for long-lasting peace

Pakistan is screaming for reform. A reshuffle is not reform. Shuffling rubble will still keep us in state of ruin

We must honour the dignity of all human beings, no matter his or her religion or lack of faith

Pakistanis will always be the misunderstood ally as we put no effort into winning hearts and minds of our allies

If your'e among the growing number of citizens willing to throw the dice, beware: if you lose, devil cannot be cheated

Need for drastic change in our present anachronistic set-up is urgent to get rid of elitist-led status quo in Pakistan

Adopting an agro-ecological approach, in practice, implies empowering poor farmers rather than relying on rich farmers

Liberal arts education will eventually help our youth develop the skills mandatory to fare well in global job economy

Writing is so pleasurable when it’s effortless. It is so frustrating when you are trying too hard.

A hierarchical schooling system has turned education from a common good, to a commodity available to only a select few

It is surprising that World Bank's report shows no awareness of the devastating floods which hit Pakistan in September

How can our bright youngsters come up with earth-shattering ideas, businesses when they can’t find affordable offices?

What Pakistani children may lack were developed hand-to-eye skills, dexterity, ability to relate a 2D plan to a 3D kit

Eventually, a prolonged period of self-doubt can lead to a feeling of emptiness

Pakistan urgently needs to review its budget-making process, make it participatory, transparent, accountable

Bilawal’s speech had a robust aftertaste of many ingredients lying around the PPP kitchen for long

Shared prosperity is part of our two goals for one simple reason: it is required to end poverty

One reason why we see no excellence in politics, governance, media, other spheres of life, these days, is fear

Circumstances under which Bilawal has been launched by his party are totally different from those faced by ZAB, BB

Health officials should be placed at airports to ensure that every person coming into country is screened for Ebola

If Bilawal and the future leadership fail to reinvent the PPP, they will continue on the downslide

The operation’s success would lie in the consistency of use of force and retention of strength in the area

Lesson for Pakistan is not just in preparing for Ebloa in knee-jerk fashion, but thinking about strengthening systems

Qasim Bagh incident has raised many questions that require answers from both district administration and PTI stalwarts

The campaign against extremism must include simultaneous action on a number of fronts, not just the use of force

Change will come when average graduates from our local universities start aspiring to a career in politics & enter it

The worst message we can give to Pakistani women is one of callous disregard for the epidemic of online harassment

Barring a few city hospitals, almost no medical facility has the capacity to deal with Ebola or to try and contain it

Pakistan’s diplomacy must also expose India’s new aggressive agenda towards it

The ISIS is just another phase in the history of violence, though these rebels are not preaching the religion of peace

With Modis' rise, BJP has finally discarded the Sena and today’s result will likely mark beginning of Sena's decline

Floods were triggered by climate-induced cloud-bursts but the destruction multiplied due to poor government planning

The PPP has Sindh. The PPP has sinned. Now it must atone for both, or pay the ultimate price

I hope that she changes her mind again, and decides to stick to the cause of acquiring and promoting education

If they knew the PM would listen, babus would have told him what went wrong

Dr Abbas presented history of Pashtuns, Pakistan's political developments, Talibanisation's political economy

Messiah is in an augmentative, collective effort of the 200 million who must toil for years to make the miracle happen

Decline of Pakistan Railways was a result of a number of factors, but the coincidence with the rise of NLC is telling

In the coming months, the conflicts, it seems, will be on the borders, but their effects more pervasive

Problems in Afghanistan are regional in nature and require collective efforts of regional and international community

Before the next game starts, you are keen to get tickets. It really is a case of once whipped, twice expectant!

Whilst Western powers are today bombing IS, why did they not react when IS were killing 1,700, Iraqi cadets

Increased political activity suggests a hint of elections; they may be only 6 to 9 months away. But can they be fair?

Our accusations against Malala are not about her, but about our own sick, colonial mindset

Incompetence, official apathy and brute commercialism continue to drive the private and public health sector

Democratic politics is not and must not be a zero-sum game, it is positive and must be inclusive

Inequality gap would continue to widen unless land reforms are introduced, all incomes are brought under tax net