Editorial

The last thing we need right now is the stirring up of more controversy in what is already a shaky scenario.

Was it necessary to abruptly stop play and award the tie to the visitors?

Minorities should be given more say in the selection of candidates for reserved seats.

We must hope the ECP can sort out matters, ensure a level playing field.

Independent commission needs to be set up to conduct an audit of the company in order to eliminate corruption.

Chief Justice at the last minute has separated himself from the bench hearing pleas against Musharraf.

The HRCP report is necessary reading for those who are in denial about the state of the country today.

Why should a foreign country pay for improving the lot in Pakistan when its wealthier citizens do not pay taxes?

Parties that claim to represent people of Karachi need to understand that if they don't unite, they will fall apart.

The leaders of the next government have a duty to protect the future generation who have a lot on their mind.

The end does not appear to be in sight and we are reminded of the horrors in Syria every time we watch the news.

The clauses should have no role in electoral process & ECP has directed its officials not to ask irrelevant questions.

We have long known that the only solution to this problem is a comprehensive military defeat of the TTP.

The situation that has come to light recently in Larkana underscores the gravity of the situation.

Our political classshould actually be done by purging crooks and liars from office.

Thousands of Pakistani jobseekers were allegedly cheated after being falsely promised jobs in Libya.

Effective witness protection programmes are now of utmost necessity in Pakistan.

This might be the year when Pakistan can record its name among the winners of a Grand Slam trophy.

It is the unfortunate children who have been caught in the crosshairs of battles they are far too young to comprehend.

We can now start hoping that women will soon be able to take part in the polling process in Fata.

Families should be aware of the economic benefits of education as this can increase female participation in education.

ECP will likely have to take many more such decisions, so it is important that precedent for its powers be set now.

Tax evaders are the wealthiest and most politically-connected people so, taking action against them is not that easy.

The truth is that in Pakistan, life of an Ahmadi simply does not hold same weight as that of majority population.

As the Peshawar attack shows, law-enforcement officials are also going to be in the crosshairs.

All progressive elements of society must welcome this move and provide full support to the transgender community.

Controlling how players use internet is not an ideal way to avoid controversies, a better approach is to educate them.

The people of Adezai need the protection of law enforcement agencies immediately.

Without Baloch nationalist parties, the results of 2008 elections had to be taken with a large spoonful of salt.

Hopefully, security improves before youngsters like Malala & teachers like Ms Ishtiaq are forced out of country.

All government employees should have verified CNICs and a smart card should then be issued to them.

Pakistan and Afghanistan desperately need to cooperate against militancy, the enemy of the people in both lands.

Increasing penalty is positive step for Sindh’s traffic system but the laws are not without loopholes.

A competent caretaker set-up here is vital and we must certainly hope that Mr Sethi can meet this challenge.

The Pakistan team are too weak to afford to carry passengers who can’t pull their weight.

To avoid such tragic events from occurring in the future, it is important to launch an investigation into his death.

Rather than simply handing military more money, government should have rigorous oversight to ensure it is well spent.

Pervez Musharraf should be made to face trial for the murder of Akbar Bugti and shredding the Constitution.

Political realities may soon force the PTI to decide if it is willing to compromise to stay relevant.

Justice (r) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has to ensure an orderly and non-controversial polls.

A government is allowed to make mistakes but it should also learn to admit to them.

The outgoing government seems oblivious to the fact that Pakistan is a poor country, it refuses to reduce its expense.

Politicians should accept Khoso with good grace and cooperate with him at every stage.

We must work to eliminate the stigma around mental health as it might one day become a matter of life and death.

If we are signing this treaty, in hope that Aafia Siddiqi will return to Pakistan, then we are in for rude awakening.

One can only hope there will come a time when situation is conducive enough for Malala to return to her homeland.

The question that we should be asking is how we should tap into Pakistan's immense potential.

Such killings threaten to lead Pakistan into a deep, dark abyss from which it cannot return.

Pakistanis are being denied their basic right to have a passport by these inordinate delays.

In some cases at least, these killings seem to be deliberate.