Opinion

Learn to protect your happiness by keeping energy draining toxic people at an arm’s length.

For Pakistan, given the resources Washington could send Pakistan’s way, it made strategic sense to cultivate America.

World should wait and see whether the advent of democracy will deliver some relief to long persecuted Rohingya or not.

If self-accountability does not start with parliament, where else will we look for it?

The armed forces are for the country’s defence and the decision to use them rests with the elected government.

There is always that bizarre feeling that something bad is going to happen, that somewhere a revolt is fomenting.

More than the military commander’s resolve, I think it is time that our national resolve is put to test.

The Asian elephant male at Islamabad Zoo continues to be shackled in a worse way than Suzi.

When military gains control over territory, it starts enjoying power under unbridled authority &doesn’t want to let go

As of now, there is no other visible alternative — other, of course, than our protectors and friends in the barracks.

Sadly, the national internal security policy framework does nothing to dissipate ambiguity in this context.

This sporting rivalry goes beyond the playing arena: 2 warring nations, home to billions definitely have lot at stake.

Indian election is a mammoth exercise and it goes to credit of people and election commission that it works so well.

Egypt stands deeply divided on Islamist & secular lines, with military the principal political broker, decision-maker.

The cordial relations would play a huge role in determining how much international cricket a team plays in future.

While nationalisation of land failed almost everywhere, small, privatised units of land have been success stories.

Besides providing Afghan returnees meagre support, UNHCR failed to effectively reintegrate them back home.

What is expected from PTA is establishment, implementation of policies along with robust regulatory mechanism.

Pakistani Labradors now considered among the world’s finest, thanks to the many notable breeders in Pakistan.

The Hermes Birkin bag that Hina Rabbani carried to India is said to have cost Rs1,700,000.

Functioning institutions and established systems are imperatives for achieving sustainable development.

Punjab government announced that it was reversing decision to introduce English as medium of instruction from Grade-1.

Until the opposition in Syria can coalesce around a common goal, they will struggle to complete their own revolution.

The time has finally come for us to rise to the occasion and become the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

Should govt decide to privatise any national asset, it must find proper buyer, ensure completely transparent process.

For many, Pakistan’s volatile security situation and the relatively meek response of the government are mind-boggling.

The forest change for Pakistan is an eye-opener because the total tree cover loss between 2000 and 2013 is a lot.

Once again the forces of totalitarianism appear to be knocking at the doors of democracy with an excessive ferocity.

The current political leadership hardly meets our expectations, considering it returned to power with a heavy mandate.

Ensure that academic profession provides decent livelihood, freedom to research, continue to be a platform of impact.

Office of president is an institution, which should not be disfigured. Yet, political leaders go on to disrespect it.

Festivals cannot ‘change’ anything, nor do this is their aim, but success will be when people ‘takes away’ something.

Pakistan need to make a pragmatic evaluation of its long-term interest in the light of changing geopolitical scenario.

All major indicators of economy are pointing to the fact that it has begun to show signs of revival, move on track.

If the economy does not reward the poor, some of them are likely to vent their frustration by resorting to violence.

K-P government should immediately take stock of the morale of its police and take steps to improve their working.

The meeting in Vienna should be viewed as a positive step to establishing some guidelines for future discussion.

We need to work at improving the lives of the common people and leave this obsession with records.

Growing activism in Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations can be explained with reference to Pakistan’s dire economic needs.

Encounters take one of 3 forms, motorist denies, or asks “do you know who I am?” or contributes to policeman’s fund.

It's not state's responsibility to run businesses or offer jobs, rather it is to protect life, property of citizens.

Locals in coastal areas reveal that they are always vulnerable to cyclones, storms due to depleting mangrove forests.

The subcontinent needs statesmen who have vision, credentials & courage to go past the legacy of unnecessary conflict.

What Singh is demanding — perpetual imprisonment for murderers — suggests vengeance, not justice.

The model opens up possibility that its not just average anger that matters but also distribution of radical elements.

The growing water shortage can be dealt with by governments collaborating to improve water management systems.

It’s time we set this benchmark; that if we don’t militantly interfere in your affairs, you shouldn’t either.

Against all odds, Bhagat showed that in the face of a fast eroding resource base, practical solutions can be found.

Without granting greater rights to citizens, recognising Fata as a province, there can be little hope for peace.

PPO could be used in ethnic/minority persecution therefore, it is essential that this black law be seen for what it is