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  • Into thin air

    We must quickly & methodically act to save Balochistan before it disintegrates into further disarray before our eyes.

  • Sorting out the police

    For the police to be effective in Karachi, hiring needs to not only be increased but done on merit alone.

  • Expensive embassies

    It makes no economic sense to maintain lavish diplomatic presence, especially when we have little to show for it.

  • Into the abyss

    Virtually all major parties are willing to talk to a force, which openly says it does not believe in the Constitution.

  • Proof of the pudding

    Military will have learned from Musharraf era that it can still do as much as it used to working behind the scenes.

  • Another journalist falls

    The reason behind killing journalists is almost certainly to prevent accurate information from reaching the people.

  • Life support for PIA

    It makes no sense to keep pumping in money without first ensuring PIA goes through a process of economic cleansing.

  • Climate change policy

    Too often we come up with policy proposals, which die an undignified death because the will to enforce is missing.

  • Targeting polio workers

    For now, the government has to ensure that each team of vaccination workers has better security

  • Rare admission

    Islamabad has every reason to fear New Delhi’s influence in Kabul, even more so after the 2014 US pull-out.

  • Overwhelmed by poverty

    Effective policies at federal level need to be formulated but the Baloch leadership also needs to raise its game.

  • Targeting shrines

    The influence of the groups involved in attacks on shrines dates back to the Ziaul Haq era.

  • Quick draw

    Manzar Imam picture fiasco points to the need for greater media responsibility.

  • Debacle in South Africa

    The most disappointing was performance of senior batsmen, including captain Misbahul Haq, his deputy Mohammad Hafeez.

  • Blackout

    The blackout incident serves as a microcosm of our crumbling infrastructure.

  • School’s safety

    School staff in general are not trained to look out for hazards or deal with them.

  • The right energy mix

    In the short term, shifting to imported coal or gas might be one solution.

  • Protecting minorities

    Politicians and clerics should get out in front of the blasphemy issue and try to change minds.

  • Meeting energy needs

    Pakistan has to bear the brunt of US pressure on this if it wishes to import gas from Iran.

  • Stalled talks

    Pakistan is thwarting the possibility of even creating an anti-Taliban alliance.

  • Action against the LeJ

    The action against the LeJ leader has come late; but the fact that it has happened is possibly a good omen.

  • Expressing regret

    Certainly, a connection exists between Britain and its former colonies but it is a connection steeped in inequality.

  • Local doings

    PPP, its electoral candidates will hope that wiping away the law will benefit in some way, help get support in Sindh.

  • Military voice

    The fact that military found it necessary to issue the comment is important, signalling where ‘real’ authority lies.

  • Watery resolution

    Views from the Hague will help clarify the situation, make it easier for Pakistan to justify its acute grievance.

  • Promoting education

    A failure to implement laws has always been Pakistan’s failing.

  • Ensuring transparency

    The ECP should not hesitate to disqualify candidates whose nomination papers have inaccurate information.

  • Changing of the guard

    There is always a scapegoat, and some feel, this time, it was Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.

  • Opening games

    Latest defections show politicians on ground are aware of where wind blows from & are attempting to ride the current.

  • The capture of Maulvi Faqir

    Hopefully, Faqir’s capture is sign of growing cooperation between the two countries.

  • After the KLF

    One does hope the KLF organisers will reconsider the fee for the future.

  • Handing over Gwadar

    Giving a port to a foreign power is inadvisable, and we may also harm relations with China’s Indian, American rivals.

  • Violence in the wind

    Notably, in Karachi and Quetta, but also elsewhere, we see a complete breakdown in the writ of the state.

  • A disappointing loss

    The team clearly lacks the mental toughness to combat top-class bowling and the ability to ram in on any advantage.

  • Relations with Palestine

    Expression of support for Palestinians is appropriate but we should avoid getting entangled in Israel-Palestine issue.

  • Shifting alliances

    In Karachi, some other cities, elections are now seen as tussle between 2 forces hanging onto traditional strongholds.

  • ADB funding: boon or bane?

    About-turn in this case is by the Asian Development Bank. We will be more environmentally friendly, but at what cost?

  • How many more deaths?

    Until the gravity of the situation is recognised, Shias will continue to be slaughtered.

  • Tensions along the LoC

    Given the current situation, further peace overtures may be impossible, but we should not throw away previous gains.

  • Talking to the Taliban

    For the Taliban, negotiations are not simply an end in themselves; they are merely a way to take a breather, regroup.

  • Ghostly horrors

    Beyond issue of ‘ghost’ schools, issue of standards at functioning government schools also needs to be addressed.

  • US troop withdrawal

    After US pullout it's an open question whether Taliban will redouble efforts to dislodge Karzai regime or not.

  • Stranded Pakistanis

    Workers are justified in demanding they not be deported as they committed no wrong; in fact, they have been cheated.

  • Diverting funds

    Development funds should be utilised where most needed, process for doing so should be free of partisan concerns.

  • The Supreme Court and Tahirul Qadri

    Possibly, for the first time in our history, all opposition parties are ready to fight their battle at the ballot.

  • Celebrating Valentine’s Day

    February 14th needs to be accepted, as a day which offers opportunities for plain, simple enjoyment.

  • Not out of the woods yet

    Depreciation in rupee is much worse than 20-year average decline and IMF says it should be devalued further.

  • Mortgaging Karachi airport

    It is unwise to use vital installations, like the biggest airport in the country, as the security for bonds.

  • Defending drones

    Beyond legal implications for US, the memo unwittingly provides rationale to countries for targeting citizens.

  • Becoming a fiscal pariah

    As external funding drys up, forex reserves are under threat and last quarter of current fiscal year will be critical.