Editorial

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Most of the failures of state of Pakistan since its inception can be traced to its outdated civil service structure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

Despite a large-scale military operation, terrorist forces are able to carry explosive material through large cities

Regardless of the religion of migrants, Europe has to realise it is world’s faith in humanity that has to come first

It is vital that fire safety measures are followed in public buildings to prevent major hazards

Traders have sought restrictions on Indian imports for Pakistani products to maintain stranglehold on domestic market

Crane tragedy is a reminder of what can go wrong despite all precautions being taken when so many people come together

Streamlining administrative system in Fata will not only be beneficial for tribal areas, but for whole of Pakistan

The importance of regional languages must not be ignored and these must be given their due status as well

It is now important that this is followed by other important steps aimed at building goodwill, normalcy in relations

Provincial, federal govts now need to go beyond issuing statements and drawing up plans to undertake these initiatives

Intent to reduce wasteful spending to cut costs is welcome, but is the will to ensure policy’s implementation there?

The need is to integrate people and bring them together rather than to create further divisions and pull them apart

Justice Khawaja’s suggestion should be given consideration in order to find a way around this problem

We need urgent action to stop such jirgas from functioning, penalise those involved

Improvement of Pakistan’s prisons requires not only physical maintenance, but also focus on rehabilitation of inmates

It is obvious we need a robust witness protection programme

No one should be forced to live like the millions who inhabit shanty towns located across our cities

With plans for Pakistan’s 3 exchanges to be integrated into one, regulators may now look to toughen their stance

We must move beyond issuing statements, our state policy reflects a genuine desire and will to eradicate this menace

Rather than citing problems, it should be engaged in an effort to make it possible for them to take part in elections