Opinion

Pakistan will reach its full potential when imperfect women and men in parliament rise to their better selves.

Investment in BRT be made in conjunction with new policies, zoning regulations for transit oriented development.

In commonwealth countries, it is clear that work of parliament is ‘political’ & does not reflect will or work of God.

No change in policy direction can succeed without support of army. For any change to occur, army has to change itself.

Having observed elections in Pakistan, abroad, I can confidently say the by-election was worst since 2008 elections.

India's 'Nonalignment 2.0' report should help Pakistan formulate its own long-term policies vis-a-vis India.

Under President Zardari, the PPP-led govt does things, not for obvious reasons but to seek maximum political mileage.

Behind the scene conflicts show US never appreciated New Delhi then & does not do so even now, when they are partners.

‘Neoliberal security state’ manifests through army’s involvement in fertiliser, ministers in corporate farming.

A stable Afghanistan brings into play Pakistan’s strength; a warring Afghanistan renders this contiguity.

Making it compulsory prior to elections is critical for Pakistan for a smoother, meaningful democratic transition.

What distinguishes journalists from someone on Facebook or on Twitter is that they have ethics.

Given Pakistan’s chaotic situation, would be presumptuous to suggest the country could bind different parts of Asia.

One can be certain about the PPP and its allies in the next elections, but not so sure about the PTI and the PML-N.

The world has “a potent new weapon” and now it needs to adapt it to international law: The Economist.

ISI’s interface with the terrorists fills the world with doubts, results in a negative fallout for Pakistan’s...

The Punjab Assembly discusses matters that are irrelevant, can in no way be passed as matters of government interest

The real danger is government’s collapse will not so much end civil war, but begin fresh, potentially bloodier phase.

It is peculiar to claim by the media to be objective and yet wear being ‘pro-judiciary’ as a badge of honour.

We need to broaden our imagination and look at ways for sustainable giving.

Flexible and pragmatic, he’s the sort of leader Pakistan should have.

Mr Katju seems to have forgot that it takes special kind of judicial creature to handle the political situation here.

Can there be a swift metamorphosis of the national mindset so that mobs and individuals see and bring change?

Crisis in Singh government is not about Manmohan Singh but about the leadership struggle within the Congress party.

Of total land allotted for new colonies, 80 per cent went to Muslims, mostly from Multan, Lahore & Amritsar Districts.

Damage to the ancient monasteries was not caused by nature but by vicious hand of modern day treasure hunting Abdali.

The USC has been on the privatisation list approved by Council of Common Interests since 1997 during the PML-N regime.

If the Pakistani political class wants to engage with their counterparts in India, what could be better?

Contempt of Court Act grants an exemption for Prime Minister from the constitutional law that governs the country.

Let every institution understand ‘United we Stand, Divided we Fall’ against extremism whirlwind reaped by sowing wind.

Bureaucracy's ascendancy over police by proposed changes will make IG ineffective, constrain governance space for CM.

BRT is an ambitious, costly project if not properly executed, could end public transport initiatives in other cities.

Pakistani prosecutors should be enabled unfettered access to the prime witnesses & without accompanying minders.

There is no crisis in Islamabad and Riyadh, but something serious is apparently going on between the two governments.

Ali is extremely well-versed in global politics, not everyone will agree with his interpretations, predictions.

The great error by Pakistan Supreme Court was in disqualifying, removing Gilani by contending he defamed judiciary.

Hobson-Jobson is a 1,000 page dictionary listing colloquial Anglo-Indian words, phrases collected by British in India.

HPI ranks Pakistan 16th among 151 countries, score derived from life length, satisfaction, environmental use levels.

Anonymous ISPR denial to Nergis Sethi's comment reported in press shows disconnect, willing to exploit for a sizzler.

Pak-US continuing differences are not only impacting their bilateral ties but also prospects of peace in Afghanistan.

It is imperative that the political parties sit together, deliberate on these issues and try to find solutions.

Unless idea of justice is upheld by all, this saga might show contempt that institutions have for the people.

What we are witnessing is struggle between visions — between those who want rule of law & those who want rule of man.

Pakistan, US can minimise policy differences if they show greater understanding of each others’ points of view.

Prominent US think tanks continue to further demonise the countries with which cooperation is being sought.

Pakistan needs a break from the dynamics created by the NRO, can come only from a new election; earlier the better.

Indian version of democracy is determined overwhelmingly by divisive identity politics. The biggest divider is caste.

Is there a danger to democracy today? Yes, from the institutional clash that may generate social and political choas.

Let’s not doubt each other’s loyalty but deliver for the masses that have so little.

Imran should heed President Kennedy’s tiger analogy instead of politicking like a cornered one.