Opinion

Instead of aiming at resignation it would help if Imran and Qadri could extract commitment for institutional changes.

Martial law can never be better than democracy, the clear and present danger is having no country at all!

Forget the high road, even asking for a middle ground has become too much to ask for.

Even the staunchest of Nawaz supporters in their hearts of hearts would find it impossible to disagree with demands.

Free media only operates in a democracy. In other ‘revolutionary’ models of governance, media freedoms is a casualty.

If a political solution was not found, the army in all likelihood would have to reluctantly step in!

It is appalling to see the custodians of the country and its resources feasting on a protected specie.

Till 1970s, the city could boast of having a pluralistic mosaic but now majoritarianism is sweeping across Lahore.

ECP, much like police and bureaucracy of Pakistan, has become completely dysfunctional and incapable of self-reform.

Hashim Khan was a great who never knew how great he was, stringing his own racquets by hand.

Democracy & constitutionalism will nurture only if all state institutions remain confine to their respective functions

The economy is neither growing at that rate nor is the government placing emphasis on developing the sectors.

The issue calls for greater sensitivity and right mindedness to ensure long lasting solution.

During the current political crisis we have not censored what one side said to the other and it should be appreciated.

If the PML-N overcomes the current crisis, it will have to totally review its governance and political management.

Occasional outbursts, while frightening entrenched leaders, reminds them that they are not sacrosanct.

Though most Indian newspapers supported Modi on pulling out of talks, I think it is a mistake.

One wrong move and things could topple over. And then it will not just be the baby that gets thrown out.

Survival perhaps will be granted, however on harsh terms, survival is rarely granted on anything less.

Don't understand why PTI, PML-N, biggest beneficiaries of poll rigging, are pushing country to abyss via...

The talks between India and Pakistan have just not been given a chance, being broken almost as soon as they start.

When maximal is costly, optimal can be the best take-away. Take it.

It’s disappointing to see that even after 67 years of independence, this country is still under economic...

Recognise that every one and every circumstance has value. And, more importantly, that you have value.

Dharnas are a feature of democracy, but turning them into vehicles against it is a worst political economy move.

Balochistan is in a political crisis and needs a well-sequenced road map and good will to undo the damage.

UN need to engage with other development aid agencies to channel aid to achieve human development goals like the MDGs.

It seems West will leave Afghanistan again in shambles just as it left Iraq which practically split along ethnic lines

If we don’t share stories about Pakistan, no one else will.

The very last thing that our leaders want is a vibrant and energetic people with ideas above their station.

The Nawaz regime is now only a few miles from midnight.

The current march would not do anything but push the country towards the ‘end of politics’.

Political salvation lies in political means alone

Imran Khan has matured intoa formidable political assets, a leader with ability to connect with the masses in a flash

Modi understands the geo-strategic importance of neighbouring countries and wants to secure there total alignment.

The infusion of a novel perspective may be very welcome indeed. Just add women.

I hope political masters remain in charge of preventing a military chief from implementing a ‘military extravaganza’

The solution, in the end, comes from not another long march. Instead the solutions will come from better planning.

Most pivotal issue requiring unified attention is the potential harm misogynistic groups can cause to generations.

There is no need to carry your issues with the outside world into your home.

The IS's grisly treatment of minorities and Shias will be a source of inspiration and financing for groups like LeJ

Sustained economic progress will not come about without political stability.

It is certainly a matter of serious concern for all Pakistanis if army is hauled into this trap of political showdown

If we need to change things, we should start with our mindset.

The inability to learn from our history — or the writing on the wall — drifts us further to the abyss.

Why media is referring to PTI carnival as the Azadi March. I always thought Pakistan had gotten her freedom in 1947.

What India needs is internal change and social reform, and most of that is not the work of government.

Pakistan's Ahmadis have come perilously close to bearing resemblance with situation faced by the Jews of Nazi...

All we can hope for is that the machinations of the monsters will ultimately lead to their devouring themselves.

In the past decade like it or not our bonds with our states that connect emotions with their narratives grew stronger.