Editorial

Statistics show our mainstream parties have limited assets, wonder how they manage to run campaigns or conduct events.

The government must recognise that the TTP is in violation of the law of the land and needs to be taken to task.

All our politicians need to move towards greater responsibility and maturity.

Every well-wisher of democracy should hope that Qadri’s Long March in Islamabad turns out to be a non-event.

Fact it was mentioned & reassurances had to be given that elections will be held, shows uncertainty about democracy.

For years, agencies have ignored laws. Parliamentary oversight in this situation would be highly welcome.

All the various military, paramilitary, police forces fighting against militancy need to be treated the same.

Let us hope no stone is left unturned to ensure every household is checked and every voter is re-verified.

He will be remembered as a politician who believed that Pakistan's woes could be solved by Islamic democracy.

Installing meters at ‘free-lunch’ companies and government departments should help power companies recover costs.

Both Islamabad, New Delhi must work to smooth things over, take measures to prevent tensions from erupting again.

This year, there have been fewer protest against winter gas cuts, perhaps people have run out of energy for these.

Hagel is far from the perfect nominee but his defeat would move political landscape in US even further to the right.

What happened in Shahzeb Khan's murder demonstrates how warped our system is; manner in which might overcomes right.

It is unfortunate that these are our own fellow citizens brainwashing and spreading hate amongst the masses.

No matter how much progress Pakistan, India make in improving relations, spectre of 26/11 will hang over the countries

One of the biggest threats to wildlife comes from man.

Control over Pakistan seems to be slipping into the hands of the Taliban — with no apparent ability to prevent this.

One way of telling that elections are around the corner is by the sudden scurry to carry out development work.

Although a medico-legal report confirmed rape and offenders were identified, there hasn't been a single arrest.

As a gift to a girl who began her campaign when she was just 11 years old, we need to ensure her dream comes true.

Kohistan shooting is a reminder of breakdown of law enforcement in a part of Pakistan where vigilante justice prevails

FBR is going to face massive political pressure to suppress its findings and turn a blind eye to criminality of many.

Pakistan are finally coming together and that is what we should be celebrating at this time.

Though the death of Mullah Nazir will be hailed as a success by the US, it may not go down quite so well in Pakistan.

Though many schools already employ guards at gates, sadly, we might need army bomb disposal specialists too.

Despite realising that our biggest problem originate from within, army shouldn't be spared criticism on other...

One obvious thing that girls married young miss out on is education.

The greatest threat is to local workers who are usually not provided even a fraction of security given to foreigners.

The Taliban seem bent on creating an environment which makes it hard for people to be in contact with leaders.

A fundamental way to keep children off the streets and out of trouble is to implement Article 25(A) of Constitution.

What should be an integrated anti-measles programme has been neglected and now, we see the results of this negligence.

Qadri's proposal is to have a caretaker, technocratic govt, but this would be in clear violation of the Constitution.

We ban YouTube, cell phones and pillion riding, but allow ostensibly banned militant organisations to thrive.

Pakistan must look at 2013 with trepidation. It anticipates punishment for wrong decisions taken in past three years.

Winter, with its brisk chill and bracing breezes, was once a season long awaited in Lahore.

Pakistan does not have a credible policy on the Taliban. Its approach is riddled with contradictions.

The question for us, as for India, is how to make our cities and indeed our villages and towns safe for women.

Pakistan can be called a dominant force in Asia once again — they are the Asian Games gold-medallists.

Fighting the Taliban can make you target but it is better to die an honourable death than to live a life of surrender.

Future terrorists might come from various religions, which is not surprising for Pakistan.

We need to move towards a situation where it is possible to conduct elections without military help.

Taking care of our youth should be a concerted effort between parents, community, education system and state.

Mobilising women voters could be the chief engine to democratic progress.

The vast reserve of natural resources in the province should make it a haven for locals.

Pakistan has reason to like Kerry. He knows a lot about US foreign policy in general and about Pakistan in particular.

Most outrage expressed in Pakistan over injustice is either false or mischievous measuring brutal nature of society.

Tahirul Qadri's sudden arrival on the scene is somewhat puzzling, especially in context of overall national scenario.

If foreign dramas are antithetical to our values, then they will be rejected by viewers.

The art form of puppets is unique and Faizaan made it possible for people in country to gain an appreciation for it.