Opinion

It is surely high time that we cease to involve the word ‘honour’ in grotesque barbarism and refer as simple murder.

It is imperative for opposition space to be functioning, otherwise governments become autocratic even in a democracy.

TTP should stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistanis and allow polio workers to operate across country without fear.

Instead of pursuing an illusory peace with India, Nawaz should focus on domestic perils, including curse of terrorism.

"Funds are nothing compared to the enormity of the energy crisis and the criticality of its resolution"

"We call on the supreme legislative body, the Parliament, to adhere to international human rights obligations"

Solving conflict requires a stable and powerful government on both sides.

early 21 million men, women and children around the world are locked into forced labour

"you gave your friends and those who knew you: the gift of laughter, and that of laughing at yourself."

Barbarism that is the precursor to civilisation never goes away — in large part because not enough people want it to.

Growth is indeed returning to Pakistan, but the fruits of this growth will largely enter the coffers of the elite.

Preserving cultures at the expense of the right of each woman to live a dignified life free from abuse is intolerable.

Defence industries all over the world manufacture not simply for the love of country but to put money in pockets.

hockey has disappeared from the roster of educational institutes and lack of nurseries has affected the results.

Ruling elites in Pakistan loves to use discriminatory privileges — even if out of power — as status symbol.

Just because some of us acquire an education, do we really have the courage to defy the ‘khap panchayat’?

If India-Pakistan wants to implement their economic agendas, they better start fresh and get rid of hatred & animosity

Three million people in Pakistan earn more Rs400,000 annually, but only one-fourth actually file returns.

How long can Pakistan tolerate the presence of foreign militant groups that openly violate its sovereignty?

India-Pakistan should work together to create a programme that safeguards the lives of our mothers.

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.