Opinion

Level of trust generated in the wake of agreement should not be allowed to fade. Doha process must be reinvigorated.

Solutions abound. The problem is where to start. Because in a land like this, even honour can mean an enduring shame.

Pakistan & US represent typical dilemma of interaction between a superpower and a developing state.

The capitalism promised by Nawaz and Modi have an inherent tendency in to take countries towards extreme inequality.

A cursory look at the language textbooks makes it clear that they instruct students in everything but languages.

Pakistani men are possibly one of the most violent in the world today – towards their womenfolk.

The vision for a peaceful neighbourhood must be pursued without compromising national sovereignty.

In the present circumstances, Afghans believe that ‘those who have invested will decide to leave, fearing instability’

First glance looks as if it will be different from Modi in Gujarat. But closer look reveals same instincts at work.

Two incidents in Lahore and Katra are unrelated. But they point to an obvious genetic disorder in both nations.

PTI’s current strategy gives an impression that it is not interested in working within the current system.

Criminal offences are not ‘personal’; they are by definition ‘public’. There is nothing ‘private’ about abuse, murder.

Depressing part is that despite CTBT's technical issues, Pakistan’s efforts to denuclearise the region have failed.

It remains to be seen how the sum and substance of a complex relationship like this pans out over the months.

Farzana’s case represents all that is wrong with us: from misuse of a faith-based legal system, to embedded...

Nawaz, Modi were out to make history. Why did it all fall flat? Was it defeatism that once again bridled enterprise?

Entities like TI need to adopt a wider framework concerning underlying reasons for corruption in developing countries.

PM should call an APC and lay down conditions, failure on the TTP’s part to accept condition should lead to inevitable

Far greater political tensions in South Asia leave regional international court advocates little political capital.

We are a country with an inability to focus on our most important issues, and everyone is guilty as charged.

Nawaz's trip was an excellent visit, with India saying all matters were discussed in ‘cordial & friendly’ atmosphere.

UN peacekeeping brings unique, universal legitimacy unmatched by any other international peace, security instrument.

Despite all-too-obvious perils, Pope, Nawaz-Modi have made an effort to at least envision a bridge's superstructure.

I have come to believe in these last 48 hours that Modi and Nawaz Sharif need each other.

Today, the think tank business will not be conducted without providing some help to the ‘deep state’.

The fate of the peace process with India will depend on how the Sharif government handles the issue at home.

A contrade,‘Selva’, has a rhinoceros of the same species that went extinct in geographical territories of Pakistan.

Construction of bases in environmentally sensitive and fragile zones, may endanger food, water security of the valley.

Without a vision for a Good Society, the fiscal, economic, political, democratic and societal crises cannot be tackled

They have valid income generating ideas and the required skills and experience, but nobody is willing to fund them.

Anti-microbial drug resistance is threatening our public health system in a very real way.

The two leaders, fired by deep longing for quick economic strides, have an agenda cut out for them by destiny.

Sindh, Punjab govts have, under new laws, armed themselves with new weapon to interfere with private school systems.

Brussel's weakness reinvigorates the possibility of partnerships between Asia’s emerging economies and Russia.

We have to move beyond the stage where a man’s honour depends upon whether his life partner works or not.

As a young country of 190 million people and strategic geographic surroundings, Pakistan has a lot to offer the world.

The invitation to the swearing-in ceremony, suggests that Modi intends adopting a more constructive approach.

If we are to compete against Indian hegemony, we will have to become like the Indians.

The people are angry with the government but at the same time terrified by the militants. They are caught in between.

There is a lurking fear that as he acquires power, Modi might act more like a dictator than a democrat.

Stripped of it and of much of their aura, they must show they can do politics in the way it needs to be done in India.

In the past, weak revolutions were led by the Left; this time, leadership was provided by the Right.

Assumption of office by a liberal, pro-business, honest leader would ignite interest of Western countries in India.

This ‘land of the pureed’ digs deeper into morass of destruction, resurrecting the dead, worship sacrifice, martyrdom.

Radio is, perhaps, the most visual medium and yet, we have squandered this resource heartlessly.

For banks to expand loan book in Eurozone, should consider rationalisation of risk-weightings in Basel capital rules.

The searching electorate could only see Modi wherever it looked, and except for 3 states, shifted allegiance to BJP.

Irrespective of past, democracy places Modi on same pinnacle of history, giving him chance to ‘purify’ his own self.

With tax collection and tax policy mixed up, the outcome is a tax-to-GDP ratio frozen in time.

The success of the CFM demonstrates that technology can play a central role in helping us reform government.