Editorial

The ban on kite-flying is symptomatic of a government that prefers quick, superficial fixes.

Genocide is what we are now facing in our own country, and the Shias are the victims

It is important that the team does not get carried away with this victory.

The law should be repealed because no one, including parents, should be allowed to hit their children

As support base of republicans shrunk, they resorted to thinly-veiled attacks on Obama’s race and “Muslim” heritage.

Although President Karzai is widely seen as a US puppet, he has often had strained relations with the Americans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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