Opinion

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.

GM Syed believed in the separation of religion and state, rekindled flame of political courage and political defiance.

Pakistan's regulatory systems are weak, legislation is passed but not implemented, public officials are generalists.

It could just be a coincidence on the timing. However, given our history there are very poor betting odds for that.

It’s difficult to understand what system of Pakistan’s govt is even for those who have been studying it for a while.

If those we now have in place & have elected since 1970 same as the electorate, then not even God can help us.

Better relations would force a cut in military budgets on both sides. New Delhi should take the initiative.

Empowering PM, parliament & reducing president's powers in 18th Amendment is testimony to PPP commitment to...

Pakistan's restless young are out on the streets demanding change, but they must not become pawns of fake messiahs.

In 1216, Ali bin Mohammad Kufi, wishing to learn about the history of Sindh sought out true sources & wrote the book.

Any future IMF assistance would require stronger ownership and broad political support for economic reform.

2013 elections won't unleash any substantial political tsunamis because PPP will likely win the ‘democratic’ election.

I was never really taken seriously by male journalists in Germany. If my work spoke, I was taken partially seriously.

Let the leaderships of India, Pakistan transform LoC into a more porous line so that people can travel back and forth.

Any democracy which can survive complete lack of governance for 5 years is a lot stronger than we give it credit for.

One cannot relegate his commitment to coexistence, democratic and secular values in politics and rights of nations.

Regardless of what happens next, this is the gravest challenge to Pakistan’s democratic process since 2007.

It remains to be seen how the army's realisation that militancy is our biggest threat turns into an implementable plan

Whether it is Qadri, Imran Khan or call for justice, nation is rallying around that cry for change that is democratic.

Army has evolved into a parent-guardian type with options to jump in directly, or bring change through partners.

While Kerry as Secretary of State will be welcome, Brennan & his drone policy will be of primary interest to Pakistan.

It is unfortunate that both India & Pakistan have large constituencies that insist on war at every opportunity.

The most wracking feeling to be had is to have to comprehend an en masse refusal to bury dead loved ones.

Army is not trained nor has capacity to govern even for short-term. Yet, it has tried doing both & failed miserably.

Raisani’s sacking is a necessary but not sufficient condition for addressing the problem of sectarian terrorism.

Our Constitution bars dual nationals from holding public offices, but it doesn't classify them as disloyal or traitor.

People stand up, raise voices after tragedies have become front page news but very few persevere with their efforts.

Further lending from the IMF cannot be secured without accepting harsh fiscal management conditions.

Importance of Alamdaar Road protests doesn’t lie in their effect on other Shias, but on larger national consciousness.

Let us not derail the democratic process in search of a utopia, which has been sought many times unsuccessfully.

Pakistan’s contemporary heroes are driven by love, desire for freedom and passion to build a more humane society.

The audacity of attacks on Hazaras in Balochistan indicate that militants are unconcerned about being apprehended.

Sindh needs to move forward and use coal resource in a responsible way.

A non-receptive state has raised standards of responsiveness to an extremely high level for particular cases.

First, Ahmadis were attacked, then members of other religious communities, now different Islamic sects. What next?

Indian government struggle to get their message out in Kashmir's hostile environment & often have to pay to get press.

An astonishing number of women get divorced in Pakistan — and not just in the upper middle class.

It is by limiting resources to militaries that democracies of Pakistan and India can prevent chances of confrontation.

Leaders like the lovely Imran Khan, Islamic televangelist Tahirul Qadiri must tell the nation who the real enemy is.

In our case, what ballot-box democracy does is legitimise and entrench the status quo.

Our goal is to bring about a fundamental change in the contract between individuals and state as currently practised.

The notion in army circles that Pakistan’s civil war is transient, is delusional — this war will be long and...

MbQ was instructed by Hujaj bin Yusuf to travel through Shiraz, Iran. Thus his route was south by east by way of Kech.

Progress made by Pakistan in higher education is documented in detailed reviews by respected organisations, academics.

Largest share of PSDP, 26% has gone to political programmes, like Peoples Works Programmes, discretionary funds.

We should see Qadri, not as a threat but as the establishment ineffectually lashing out at its own lack of influence.

Just when it seems relations between Pakistan, India were warming and both were coming closer, LoC incident happened.