Opinion

Doubtful any Pakistani shed a tear on news of Bal Thackeray's death, as he was seen as a rabid, chronic Muslim hater.

I dislike them not for their penchant for “collective punishment”; but for their collective ignorance, lack of...

We have an opportunity to show ourselves as mature democratic nation, capable of institutionalising peaceful handover.

Brazilian experts on food security, poverty alleviation will visit Pakistan in December, share successful experiences.

In 2012, due to great effort by all departments of Punjab government, there were just 263 dengue cases with no deaths.

War-mongering only serves to perpetuate view that liberalism is imperialist propaganda of Washingtonian variety.

Political class has gradually turned into virtual caste, most privileged & only challenged by their siblings, near kin

Robust innovation policies are vital to ensure competitiveness, industrial development and growth of exports.

‘Security theatre’ exists only to make us feel that the government is doing something to protect us.

It seems no one in Tel Aviv understands just how deeply its neighbourhood has changed. But will Israel change as well?

Spread of a different culture weakens the solidarity of a tribe and in so doing, creates a kind of moral confusion.

We need to grow on our own now and this will happen when institutions are put to its real test.

Most of the cities developed randomly with no proper planning of infrastructure growth to make it an urban centre.

Pakistanis have become disconnected from that which keeps us connected to one another and to divinity.

Thackeray became a man held hostage to an image — an image that burned with xenophobic hatred.

New leadership will have to determine early how to respond to demands for political reforms & deal with foreign ties.

Most plays on TV centre around the position that any woman not following a domestic role should be punished, cautioned

We believe that Holy Quran, talking of non-Muslim favourably, gave us permission to admire all men who are just, wise.

Afghans, Pakistanis find it difficult to keep border that separates their countries from being obliterated by Taliban.

Those who questioned military belonged to what in Pakistan is called ‘liberalists club’, engineered hype against...

Iqbal Haider worked tirelessly for the rights of the unprivileged and supremacy of law in Pakistan.

War on Terror is a dialectic of ideas, beliefs, convictions, perceptions which can be countered by negotiation, talks.

Best way to prevent society from criminal harm is to separate them, not kill them, as we often think in frustration.

As custodians of public safety turn to attack those entrusted to them for protection, state fails to defend its values

Foreign aid is not a solution to poverty, dealing with issues, such as tax evasion, corruption, money laundering can.

Violence occurs when the rules don't take account of organisations that specialise in it.

JuD head may not be electable but he could still help in steering public opinion, especially amongst radical element.

Women are already bearing the dual burden of household management and ensuring household survival.

Over the past decade, we have renamed our airports but done little else to improve them.

Once women achieve their full potential, they will be able to lend a helping hand to rescue Pakistan economically.

If judges are honest, fair, God-fearing & have judicious approach toward lis, judiciary is bound to be independent.

We stretch words of scripture to make Zulqarnain fit into Alexander’s shoes, because he defeated a Hindu Punjab king.

By blaming the foreign hand and accepting our neighbours have more sovereignty than we do over our areas is ridiculous

“Extrajudicial” killing is wrong, everyone knows that.

The General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani firecracker of Guy Fawkes Day and national reaction — still continuing — tells all.

It's time to celebrate the best for who they are: shining beacons of hope, starting with Nobel nomination for Malala.

The Secret Service viewed Republican presidents as moral, while the Democrats were mostly regarded as philanderers.

Fanatics running wild in Mali feel centuries old shrines that dot Timbuktu are sign of apostasy & should be destroyed.

Civil society resistance on the heritage park bill, and push for re-naming of Shadman Chowk have shown their power.

For Petraeus, there is no hiding behind sacredness of the uniform; behind false and fake narratives of ‘Ghairat’.

In the tribal areas, poverty is the largest factor leading to distress and other difficulties are enhanced by it.

Celebrated only a decade ago as India’s city of the future, Bangalore is now sinking under heaps of garbage.

It is not enough to simply say that political parties should no longer use religious identity to achieve their goals.

Will the state of Pakistan be able to absorb the consequences of the currently 'extremely active' judicial activism?

It is a dismal time to be the US and President Obama is not likely to invigorate the country the morning after.

Pakistan’s inner turmoil comes at a time when the country finds itself in a tight corner, globally and regionally.

If Obama wishes for legacy, he will have to regress from his Left philosophical base to a more centrist political one.

He is not a victim. Distinguished military generals are not virtuous nor are they eminently good people.

US president Clinton had trashed a file which made a case for terrorism-related sanctions against Pakistan.

Rule of Law, if it were to be implemented in earnest, would limit the powers of each of the three state actors.