Editorial

It is long overdue that the legislative & executive branches of US implement better policies on who can possess a gun

World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2016 has ranked Pakistan 126th — 14th from the bottom

Men of Dr Iqbal’s stature and calibre are a rarity everywhere, and especially so in our country

The Russians have long had a close relationship with President Assad, who they view as a strategic asset

What is needed is a change in the mindsets of many who refuse to see non-Muslims as equal citizens of this country

The body has a lot to prove in the near future if it is not to become completely — rather than partially — discredited

By all means regulate, but take care not to throw the baby out with the bathwater

There is a perceptible rise in a range of intolerances in both India and Pakistan

Falling oil prices have shaved off import bill, helping reduce current account deficit, but also eroding tax revenue

Never a public speaker of renown, this was one of the prime minister’s more assured public performances

There seems to be some evidence of misuse with respect to the funds meant for assisting artists

As long as medical education had remained in the public sector, the PMDC had served fairly effectively

One of the reasons for granting stay order seems lack of preparation of PTI lawyer when it came to arguing the case

There is an urgent need for policymakers to focus on reforms, and not just numbers that look good only on paper

Peace remains eternally elusive, and for Taliban, currently on a roll, there is little incentive to come to the table

Cleaning up urban Pakistan after sacrifice of animals is a task carried out with a lack of uniformity across country

Criminal justice system is far from being child-friendly & there is paucity of empirical data relative to child abuse

Burdened with debt and driven to the doors of donors, Pakistan has not looked towards its own public to raise revenue

Two released journalists had spent almost two years behind bars for doing nothing more subversive than doing their job

The prime minister has displayed once again his inability to rise to ‘statesman’ standards

We can only wish that the words of the Grand Mufti would be heeded better in our own land and by our own clerics

Greece is the first port of call for the thousands of refugees fleeing the conflicts of the Levant

Individual officers must be taken to task and dismissed if they cannot treat suspects as human beings

It is unwise to rush to judgment as to the causes of the tragedy in the holy city of Makkah on September 24

Why did FBR need to cut out the check digit from the NTNs at a time when deadline to file tax returns is days away

Whatever hope there was of peace in Afghanistan is fast disappearing

There is no protocol attached to hanging a man who is in a wheelchair and cannot ascend the gallows himself

Aisamul Haq, the country’s most recognised player, led his team to a thrilling win in the tie against Chinese Taipei

Sindh is the latest province to experience a spike in prevalence, with 248 cases in the last week alone

The question currently being dodged on all sides concerns income taxes — as in how much has been paid and by whom

With a host of Pakistan superstars set to showcase their talent, there is no reason PSL can’t attract eye balls

Pakistan cannot rely on Afghanistan to sanitise its border regions, and is going to have to step up its own efficacy

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill has been approved by NA Standing Committee on IT for debate in parliament

Most of the failures of state of Pakistan since its inception can be traced to its outdated civil service structure

Many other children remain missing and police have expressed fears that these children may have borne the same fate

The tribal mentality that dominates the leadership of the PML-N needs to change

Women should not only have the basic right to vote, but also easy access to polling stations

It is hoped that NAB is able to act efficiently and bring forward the real facts in the cases it is investigating

War against terrorists is to be a long one & if we are to win it, all stakeholders must work at full capacity

Ahmed Mohamed was a victim of growing xenophobia directed against Muslims in the West, particularly in the US

It is quite transparently a short-term measure that appeals to the rural community since it offers them ‘cash’ grants

Quite clearly, India is in an aggressive mood and not ready to take the steps needed to restore calm

The question of whether private schools are acting as a cartel is now being looked into by relevant authorities

The ban has deprived millions of Pakistanis of access to information, educational material and entertainment

Ideally, corruption needs to be dealt with by the civilian set-up through working accountability bodies

The Punjab Food Authority has issued a new report card for restaurants and other eateries in Punjab

While cut in interest rates has helped the public obtain finance at a cheaper cost, it has not spurred economic growth

What both countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, need to do is to tame the Afghan Taliban

No entity or individual should be allowed to overrun places of worship due to commercial interests

We need to investigate why inferior spray containing dangerous toxins was provided to the schools