Opinion

Corruption reduces as democratic institutions are strengthened; increases manifold with dictators or military in power

Problem is not Imran Khan and his sit-ins or public gatherings; the problem is perhaps, Mian Sahib himself

Instead of creating public awareness, increasing support for women doctors, PMDC has decided to embrace discrimination

Paedophilia is a real crime and is pervasive in our society and needs to be controlled immediately

Can establishment rethink the role of the political class as a stabilising force, democracy as the only game in town

The world’s recognition of Malala means the world’s recognition of Pakistan as a place where little girls get shot

If we want the best for our children, we have to stand firm — not just for their sakes but for our own too

US should look at developing situations in Afghanistan & Pakistan to draw some important policy & operational lessons

In a country where some call Aafia Siddiqui, the “Qaum Ki Beti”, there is no place for the likes of Malala Yousafzai

Until the anti-polio campaigns are not audited and officials not held accountable, how can we expect results

Operation 021 is a fast-paced action thriller, which gave audiences glimpse of the sordid world of espionage, intrigue

When the losses of Maharashtra and Haryana come, the prime minister will be two steps further along on his mission

Social media has the tendency to be both helpful and harmful to the world

The way for Malala is the same way for all of us: to stand against brutality anywhere and everywhere

After Noon, we will continue to suffer the high noon of an unrepenting system built to last external shocks

Sharif’s third comeback is far from glorious; how it will end is anyone’s guess. How it is, is a disaster

‘War on terror’ seems to have hampered prospects of social integration of Muslims living in West, especially the youth

If economic and social disparity starts being viewed as VIP-ism, there will be chaos without order

Blood moon or none, the eclipse of common sense in India started when it decided to elect Mr Modi as prime minister

Nawaz should have stayed home to provide leadership, seriousness of purpose in resolving current political logjam

Recent numbers clearly suggest that Pakistan’s economy is further slowing down with serious consequences

Never underestimate power of slogans; they are known to jolt nerves, senses, shaky coalitions, unpopular governments

A resumption of the death penalty would be a serious step backwards for human rights in Pakistan

No one in South Asia pulls political rug from beneath their opponent’s feet where development projects are concerned

We need to break social taboo around seeking professional help for mental health challenges, especially between men

Chinese leadership will be expected to show the same farsightedness and sagacity as was shown by Deng Xiaoping

If we are moving from US to Chinese patronage, it's important for Islamabad to know its patron, negotiate interests

The large Pakistani diaspora in US made no attempt to project their country by suitably greeting the Pakistani leader

The columnist has crossed the Rubicon verdict of history, reprehensibly at the cost of denigrating the Quaid-e-Azam

Recruitment of women in LEAs is essential for transforming these agencies into effective and modern institutions

Kashmiris have shown exemplary courage, are standing against the furious waters and helping one another

If US pursues a hands-off policy on India-Pakistan issues, both will continue to compete for influence in Afghanistan

What will happen to Eurozone if Germany decided to pull out of this artificial association of countries

Modi has the easy way of someone who doesn’t feel obliged to always speak formally. It makes him a great...

Despite years of this building narrative on Pakistan, have we really attempted to address it? Answer is in negative

Status quo has to change. This perception has been shaped by the narrative Imran has been booming from his container

To set the record straight, here is the response to major allegations on Chinese investment circling in the media

Musharraf’s ashrafia is a parochial, selfish & extremely noisy class which continues to destabilise the system

Scottish referendum underlines one distinct fact: there are peaceful ways to resolve sensitive, inflammatory issues

Imran’s own capacity — severely limited — and resilience of middle class — highly doubtful — make it a suspect venture

Change will come, if the dharna leaders provide unequivocal answers to some important questions

The American nuclear trade dilemma with India is that it let the cow in to feed, but others are milking it

Elected tyrants seem to be the unfortunate outcome of popular vote, teaching us that democracy isn’t enough

To overcome the Karachi crisis, people need to come together on a one-point agenda for establishing local govt system

Ecological cooperation has potential for building trust to resolve long-standing territorial disputes

This is not a revolution Dear Reader, but it may prove to be political evolution on fast-forwards

Are those in power willing to ‘detox’ themselves and give up their perks for a classless Pakistan?

Judges are frequently rendered powerless by wording of the “Law of Evidence”, as it frustrates the spirit of justice

It remains to be seen how situation will unfold, and what actions SC takes to contribute to the solution

Three obvious factors of change are: urban migration, remittances, and use of technologies for agricultural production