Editorial

If indeed, this year, too, mistakes of the past are being seen repeated, serious inquiry must be made into the matter.

The decision by the PML-N government to go ahead with the pipeline project, is wise.

While scepticism remains on what will be achieved, with Indian elections next year, fact is any progress would help.

Incidents of karo-kari and ‘honour’ killings are on the rise in Karachi.

Whether we like it or not, the fact is that the US is Pakistan’s most strategically crucial ally right now.

The police, rather than taking a passive role, must be on alert and work to protect the Ahmadi community.

The focus should be on identifying why there was so inadequate a response from forces during the jailbreak.

The resignation will add to debate over a presidential election which shouldn't have been the least bit controversial.

One of the primary issues is that many women do not have an executive body to report such issues in the workplace.

It is highly neglectful on the part of the government to have ignored its restoration.

Rangers worsened Karachi's situation by creating among people a sense of fear rather than security.

It was because of the efforts of Mr Hussain that Urdu commentary was given an equal time slot on television.

The only way to thwart militant activity is to gain prior knowledge of their plans.

Mr Hussain, born in Agra in 1940, has of course been rewarded for his long-standing loyalty to the PML-N.

The series win has enabled Pakistan to jump to second place in ICC Twenty20 rankings.

Stronger punishment is needed for those who attempt to take the law into their own hands.

Police officers must not be punished for having Jamshed Dasti's vehicle stopped for over-speeding.

Democracy is a long-standing issue in Pakistan, and backing for it in Egypt also acts to strengthen it at home.

Fuel theft, electricity theft and an over-reliance on expensive fuels have caused electricity costs to skyrocket.

We must call on the government to take stringent measures, investigate to learn who is responsible, why it occurred.

In light of broader political good, not to take part is harmful, since final result is a predetermined reality anyway.

It is high time the government made a more concerted and decisive effort to catch those responsible for the violence.

Efforts need to be made to build trust between communities and the polio eradication campaign.

Rather than introducing countless new schemes, the priority of ADP is to revamp already existing schemes.

While the media reported on the high number of civilian casualties, authorities downplayed the incident.

The PTA's seeming ability to ban just about any website it so wishes, goes against the essence of democracy.

The win over the West Indies gives Pakistan hope after the Champions Trophy debacle.

A situation in which top agencies cannot protect themselves demonstrates just how powerful the militants are.

As aggravated Kashmiris clashed with the police, the scenes were a grim reminder of scarier times.

It would appear that Mamnoon Hussain is almost certain to be our next president.

Since Karachi is our commercial hubt, it is vital that we regain control over it and contain the chaos.

Roohi Bano must be rescued and enabled to build a dignified life for herself.

To clamp down on terrorist activities, law-enforcement agencies need to enhance coordination and intelligence sharing.

Militancy has been the reason for the Kabul government’s wrath directed towards Pakistan.

Taxes that are not paid because of corrupt SROs are costing the national exchequer Rs200 billion.

We need to take measures to empower women and take them away from the target area set up by clerics.

The finance minister should leave in place institutional mechanisms to ensure that the govt lives up to commitments.

Last year, in 2012, Pakistan lost 300 peacocks to the deadly Newcastle virus.

With the recent transfer of power, appalling instances of graft in the previous PPP administration are surfacing.

This disturbing phenomenon of gangs kidnapping children and forcing them to beg is not new to Pakistan.

We applaud KESC’s efforts to get both individuals, as well as large institutions like PSM, to pay their bills.

We need to keep in mind that it is still too early to say what Billah’s fate will be.

If Ishaq Dar is going to turn down bailout pleas from one company, he has to turn them down from all of them.

The SC had set July 17 as the deadline for the provinces.

Hague said that British Council library would open soon in Pakistan.

The question of Malala return is unthinkable till Taliban continue to remain active on the ground.

If the privatization is carried out with transparency, it might be the solution to Pakistan's financial problems.

Law enforcers need to be held accountable for their acts and penalised under the law.

President Zardari's mantra of "trade, not aid" should be adopted as government policy.

In a democracy, we need openness, accountability and transparency.