Editorial

It seems that a battle is unfolding between Sindhi nationalists and the PPP.

The first ingredient required is complete commitment to vanquish the militants, which has so far been absent.

One thing we should have learnt is that no law on accountability will be effective until supported by all parties.

This incident should ram home the reality that the enemy is still alive and remains as brutal as ever.

It is hoped that delivering justice in a timely manner will help reduce future occurrences of such practices.

The very idea of an organism that eats away at the brain to cause death is a horrifying one.

We do not want a recreation anywhere else, least of all in Sindh, which suffers its own potential for political chaos.

The drone war will continue unabated and there is nothing that Imran Khan can do about it.

Peace has to come first, then trade and then resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

We are reaching a point where it is important that the issue is resolved as soon as possible.

Getting large crowds from Islamabad to DI Khan & then to Kotkai is feat of logistics but with no security surety.

The police in Islamabad tortured a man to death during interrogation, only to later declare him innocent.

Pakistan-Russia developments will be watched closely in India, US as both hold significance to regional occurrences.

Beating superior teams consistently and exceeding expectations have been Pakistan’s traits in last few years.

Immunisation coverage in Mansehra stands at 100%. This figure needs to be replicated elsewhere so every child is safe.

Nawaz Sharif’s impassioned calls for restoration of harmony in Balochistan are welcome.

Local Government Ordinance can succeed only in an environment of harmony and cooperation between all political forces.

When a branch of government gets involved in proselytising, it can set a dangerous precedent.

Putin most likely postponed his visit because of mismatch of thinking with GHQ, which runs Pakistan’s foreign policy.

The report, demonstrates that there are other ways in which democracy is being undermined.

The win not only highlighted team’s willingness to put in effort far beyond its capabilities, but repaid PCBs'...

Given our antics, perhaps, compassion has run out and this hardly augurs well for the people

Military’s actions in the name of national security should become a matter of public record.

If the world is in disagreement with our stance, we should assess our capacity to withstand international disapproval.

PM's Rs2 billion package is welcome, larger picture is gloomy because of Pakistan’s isolationist foreign policy.

Pakistan should ensure that the postponement of Putin’s visit is not converted into a cancellation.

The best way to ensure public health is by having checks over food suppliers.

ECP's decision to ensure that atleast 10 per cent of women voters ballot is hugely welcome.

Mengal's words indicate just how deep the idea of Baloch autonomy has sunk into the Baloch psyche.

For all intents and purposes, Bilour's bounty call has essentially placed himself in the militant camp.

The offence demonstrated by a video made in California was not an ‘act of civilisation’, but September 21 was.

Fact remains that drones would not be needed if Pakistan did its job and cleared the tribal belt of militants.

Pakistanis need to shed their biases against transgenders, who often end up getting abandoned by their own families.

Zardari's arguments against the anti-Islam film at UNGA need to be considered, but the issue remains more complex.

Cinema owners have been in dire need of government assistance even before their cinemas were destroyed.

Sense of insecurity among Hindus has clearly reached a peak. Question is whether it is too late to turn things around.

It is important to communicate the Muslim viewpoint to the people in the West at an intellectual level.

Politicians, police, courts need to treat false accusers of blasphemy with same toughness reserved for minorities.

Cosmetic steps to shut hydrants will not affect mafias, but residents will suffer significant drop in water pressure.

Bilour deserves to be penalised, though danger following this would be that he will be upheld as a hero by extremists.

The owners of the cinemas in both Peshawar and Karachi had nothing to do with the making of this short video.

A culture of truth needs to be created, especially expectant of those holding public office.

By allowing the publication of the cartoons, France has shown that it is home to a glaring double standard.

Pakistan and India appear to be going about the task of building relations stone by stone and brick by brick.

September 21 manifested the alienation of Muslims of Pakistan from the state they live in.

Decision to observe holiday seems to have galvanised elements who express love for Prophet (pbuh) via destruction.

Refusal of senior officials to meet UN team gives impression that some sections of govt are working at cross-purposes.

It should partially be government’s responsibility to help poorer families obtain education for their children.

Solution to target killing can be found with participation of political parties that wield influence in Karachi.

It is an open secret that there are some in the lower ranks of the military who may be sympathetic to the militant.