Opinion

Somewhere along hysteria in public discourse, real issue of writing to Swiss courts, President's immunity was lost.

US has lifted son of slaves to the most powerful position on earth. Do you think this is possible in India, Pakistan?

While no transparent or due process is followed in selecting WB chief, this time there were departures from routine.

To keep itself afloat, Pakistan needed, from the outset, support, assistance of what is now the sole superpower, USA.

According to minority judgment of Supreme Court, Mukhtaran Mai was gang raped for her brother’s caste crime.

Court’s now on a byway, I have sneaking suspicion that the man sitting with Cheshire cat smile resides in Presidency!

Rising power of media as well as usual tendency of judiciary to not hold itself accountable is still not understood.

Naming BISP after Benazir makes it viewed with suspicion by opposition, could jeaopordise it once PPP loses power.

For the PPP, it’s as if all their prayers have been answered. They now have a 'martyr' to bag sympathy votes.

Effective reporting, emergency response should be set with trained investigative, law enforcing to tackle acid attack.

A compromise is likely, resulting in a declaration of remorse by the US that falls short of a formal apology.

The PPP has made up its mind that it will take the battle with the judiciary to the next level.

Absence of topic exploring bench & bar relationship suggests judiciary either takes it for granted or ignores it.

Pakistan aims to avoid war with India by making it cost-prohibitive. Agni testing lays waste to any pretension.

The CAA is a choice posting, especially for three-star PAF officers after they retire.

Real reason India, Pakistan do not withdraw is that they are afraid of losing face, appearing to seem weak, appeasing.

Jamaat-i-Islami has rooted out the main cause of Pakist­an’s recent disast­ers, problems: Vulgar­ity.

Civil-military imbalance has resulted in strengthening Turkey, while leading to radicalisation of state in Pakistan.

First to arrive on the scene, metaphorically, were Twitter experts. Next were moronic TV reporters.

In more recent times, Turkish diplomacy appears to have become more forceful and occasionally rigid.

Pakistan is not a hostile country but constant US bashing of Pakistan Army, ISI have antagonised its people.

Thank you for pointing out mistakes, we will do away with them, but will our friends, killed in line of duty, return?

A new elected administration can improve accountability, restore investor confidence, leading to economic development.

Demilitarise the Siachen Glacier and thereby save lives, economic resources and the ecology of that region.

At 85, Queen Elizabeth II works long hours, attends numerous engagements, out of a sense of duty, devotion to country.

Majority of the population outside of Kabul want the Taliban back in the driving seat.

Superior courts don't hesitate to remind government officials that power has responsibility; applies equally to judges

Basic aim must remain to strengthen the integrity, balance, quality and freedom of media.

It is time for US to get real & know that countries will pursue their goals rather than those preferred by Washington.

It is a 'privilege' to go to the tribal areas if you are an ‘outsider’ and come back alive.

The only way out of this morass is to demilitarise the zone with the UN acting as the guarantor.

The job of keeping our editorial freedom intact and our integrity beyond reproach has just begun in all earnest.

After withdrawal, a Talibanised Afghanistan will survive only if Pakistan, fulfils its promise of becoming a khilafat.

Diversity, even some polarisation are not to be feared & are even necessary if we are to evolve a shared identity.

What I mean is how India, Pakistan are one nation in all the negati­ve aspect­s.

The continual lack of the media’s understanding of covering a tragedy is a tragedy in itself.

Those who suspect minorities loyalty towards state, Cecil was an officer of PAF first & last, sympathetic to state.

Any news originating in Karachi trumps news originating in other parts of country because it is centre of journalism.

Without US support where stands Pakistan military? Without US how would co-chairman of the ruling party, fare?

Throughout ‘Muslim’ rule the masses who had converted were never considered a part of the Muslim community.

What would 140 overs of Pakistan-Bangladesh cricket in Lahore have achieved? Absolutely nothing.

To me, with stars in my eyes, he seemed to be the tallest man on earth.

Slowly but steadily, democracy in South Africa will lead to fullest realisation of potential of its people, resources.

A criminally irresponsible State would spends monies for equipping, keeping soldiers at the glacier than uplift poor.

Someone has to take the initiative and encourage the practice of women riding bicycles in Pakistan.

Here’s a scary thought — the internet is a system of control designed to present a myopic view of the world.

The steps they would take are dependent on the consensus they are able to build in their respective countries.

Lately Taliban ability to use large numbers was assumed to have been weakened — Bannu has proved that wrong.

I paid frequent visits with my mother to a neat brick house in the northern part of Berlin near Wittenau tram lines.

Despite rigorous internal reporting, power sector does not make any data publicly available to allow accountability.