Opinion

Main goal of extractive systems is to extract as much political power, wealth from the rest of the society as possible

With elections just months away, clearly a lot still needs to be done.

The operation is likely to decide the future course of US-Pakistan relations, domestic security situation of Pakistan.

The change in rural Sindh, over the course of 10 years, is enormous.

Who gets to define what is local and organic and what is foreign and intrusive?

In Pakistan, contradictions are at play within, between the ideological, political, institutional, economic spheres.

Opening a front with Taliban Inc. when Pakistan is at its weakest is perhaps, not a good way forward.

Indian cinema has come a long way from the days of the establishment of Bombay Talkies in 1934 in Malad.

I would say that it is not possible for the state to bring change over an unwilling population.

People want to be portrayed as 'real' liberals as if there is something inherently wrong with being ‘conservative’.

A series of decisions taken by him tilted the country into dangerous paranoia.

Islamabad has failed to win the sympathy of the courageous Baloch masses against its ruthless policies.

Not many blasphemy cases reported in India. The population has a generally high tolerance for the other’s faith.

Shaheen Sehbai, launching a crusade against financial corruption while sitting in the US is not appropriate.

The only way to pay homage to this defender of rights is to keep raising voices against injustices.

First step in war against extremism and violence is for the Republic of Pakistan to overcome its own ambivalence.

Blasphemy laws serve purpose of revenge, greed for property and mob bloodlust instigated by ‘holy’ irrational segment.

Military could take over in Pakistan if clash between judiciary and parliament persists.

Every incident of ill-treatment of minorities in India, Pakistan is a disgrace to the majority.

The political class has to see clear returns before it shows real commitment to economic reform.

India’s neighbourhood policy is being tamed and bent to suit local trade and commercial interests.

With due respect, I write for the second time in two weeks about a most horrific matter.

Whatever option is adopted, it is going to be a prolonged operation and various factors will affect the outcome.

If we are to keep democracy alive in Pakistan, we have to shift to a genuinely participatory democracy.

Patriarchy has dominated our lives but it has only given power and control to one half of society.

Opening up borders would deflate the power right wing parties often derive from nervous fears of persecuted peoples.

If an accused terrorist is likely to be out on the streets, why would prison personnel risk antagonising him?

If serious about honouring people, govt should quietly hand out funds rather than staging photos with them.

Pakistan’s aid dependence is rooted in the very structure of the economy.

Upcoming electoral competition between PPP, two Muslim Leagues, PTI will have significant economic consequences.

Inexplicably, the road to Aga Khan hospital's Clifton branch remains unattended. It can’t be that the Board is broke.

Pakistan’s political elites will have to work together to reverse the state patronage to extremists, their networks.

Approximately a fourth of the Pakistani population still defacates in the open.

Groundwater management is definitely a water issue between Pakistan and India.

The Quaid-e-Azam and Ziaul Haq were two leaders who knew what Muslims wanted and gave it to them.

Mr Khan and My Lords should remember that friends and sympathisers such as Sheikh Rasheed are ones that nobody needs.

Can the media in Pakistan criticise the terrorists and some weaponised religious organisations and survive?

Kamra attack raises two major questions: why the Minhas Air Force Base? And why attack air surveillance systems only?

Introducing across-the-board measures to reduce food wastage whilst boosting food production is the need of the hour.

Bilawal, a native of Thatta, was a bit of a nuisance which in our milieu is a sound recipe for anyone’s sanctification

Criticising politicians in no way indicates yearning for military rule, merely yearning for democracy as it should be

Righting of rolls, constituencies demarcation, voting in a peaceful atmosphere constitute a formidable challenge.

General Kayani has rightly said that nothing is more difficult for the army than to battle our own people.

Countries have dealt with hate by introducing laws that enhance penalties for crimes if they are motivated by hatred.

For subcontinent's English media, there are two monsoon seasons. For vernacular India, many rains with ancient names.

Till when will we live in denial, friends, till when will we call these murdering brutes our ‘assets’?

What happens when one actually expects to be bored by a speaker? Case in point: black tie fundraisers.

You can either have a true democracy or great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few because you can’t have both.

Army needs the support of the nation to fight war; political parties, media can play a major role in educating people.

Next year, civil-military relations will be greatly tested as there could be a new PM, president and army chief.