Opinion

Unfortunately for us, India is a difficult neighbour, this is a predicament we share with all its smaller neighbours.

From the public's point of view PTI is becoming a bit of habitual late-comer, or simply never arrives when it should.

In its bid to survive the establishment’s onslaught the party has become very centralised over the past few decades.

The Muslim is guilty of the original sin, by voting for Pakistan in the 1945-46 elections.

Relations between Pakistan, India have never been free of mutual doubts and misgivings, even in the best of times.

We need a people-centric coalition of civil society movements which mobilises masses & boycotts corrupt politicians.

Despite creaking, groaning & eventually collapsing under the weight, Qadri managed to get wheels of change in motion.

We never hesitate to cast the first stone, even if the ‘sinner’ has done nothing other than what we do on daily basis.

Empirical data does not support the theory that trade promotes peace nor assumption that vulnerability will snap ties.

PPP strategists thought the creation and promotion of Seraiki identity would have a lasting effect on the region.

What most residents and tourists miss is Swat’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity which adds to its natural beauty.

Public accountability and transparency are needed urgently if the democratic experience is to survive.

Failure in Kohistan video case will strengthen local tradition, give communities licence to kill people for tradition.

In Jaipur they refused to register us, saying Delhi was mentioned first in visa so we must register in Delhi first.

In the case of Pakistan, a combination of political, economic and social factors has created such a critical juncture.

The political jugglery has commenced. It’s election time.

Although women working from their homes make significant contribution to national economy, their work is undervalued.

Election will provide answers to the questions being raised about evolving political, economic orders in the country.

We are way off from transforming women from a disenfranchised mass into the equal citizens they deserve to be.

Islamic world has seen many monarchies & military dictators utilising device of elitist political Islamism for ruling.

Indian hostile actions on the LoC will only help the Pakistan Army to reimpose its control over civilian authorities.

Unless BJP gets 200 of the 272 seats needed, Narendra Modi will not want PM's job of being kicked around by allies.

Till govt reintroduces Rule of Law, protects minorities, changes public mindset, we'll continue on unchartered ocean.

It's patronising, insulting when people make inaccurate, generalised observations about us. Yet, we do the same.

Qadri game will come in full play when pressures are applied to extend this period further by influential quarters.

Change will only take place when we start seeing domestic workers as human beings deserving respect, dignity.

It is time for Pakistan to benefit from large number of excellent online courses that are available internationally.

The problem is not with the polio vaccine, but with low vaccination coverage and repeatedly missed children.

The US is saying that it cannot come up with a single justification for the legality of drone strikes in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s inability to make progress on Mumbai trials is a failure of government in taking on its own terrorists.

Qadri's was a media show. The media gave him the stage to do the show. D-Chowk was the studio with 50 cameras rolling.

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President Obama’s legacy may well be known for institutionalising kill lists.

If Pakistan really wants to be polio-free, it's more important to spend much more on clean water supply, sanitation.

The present shortage of wood fibre at the global level has contributed considerably to ignite interest in hemp.

If there is any silver lining in all that's wrong with Pakistan, it is fact that peoples’ patience is wearing thin.

Following the long march, Zardari got everything, Nawaz got something but Imran got nothing.

Pakistan, India are cosying up expanding trade and economy while on the other hand we are friendless.

India must realise full normalisation is a function of dispute resolution and engagement is not spelled...

Let me posit a rather obvious, but seldom discussed theory: why not look at ourselves and change ourselves first?

Our lawmakers must make laws that affect well-being of large group of young groups who will soon be their voters.

Had PTI been a part of the march, it may have found itself in position of being arm-in-arm with leaders it criticises.

Religious leaders like Qadri are perpetually high on opium of self-righteousness, project the self-image of an angel.

Right approach to Reko Diq would require SC to check whether foreign investors were aware of rules not being followed.

In almost every section of Pakistani society, what we are seeing is that things are going from bad to worse.

Reducing level of food wastage and problems, such as malnutrition, obesity, require rethinking societal economic norms

The numbers of people turning out in support of cleaner government, fairer system demonstrates desperation for saviour

Qadri tapped into the growing resentment in his fiery rhetoric: deprivation of masses in contrast to elite luxury.

Two poorer provinces have rich endowments that could relieve them of backwardness, but it requires good governance.

The Normative Vs Technical debate is grounded in the disconnect between the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.