Editorial

Reading will be promoted only when the average citizen takes to the habit.

Resort to piped import of gas has been delayed because of global politics and uncertain pipeline transitions.

Kite flying is a tradition and a part of Lahore’s heritage that needs to be saved.

Leveson Inquiry, set up in response to tabloid phone-hacking scandal in UK, may have found an agreeable middle ground.

What these results show is that anyone incautious enough to predict PML-N’s demise in Punjab was wildly premature.

Successful hosting of peace festival in one of the most volatile regions proves people still crave traditional sports.

It seems that the motive of the terrorists is to spread their ideology that children should not attend school.

In Lahore, as winter has ridden in, the supply of natural gas and power has begun to dwindle from households.

Our authorities need to be more proactive and have better rules in place to stifle the consequences of violence.

Judiciary may want to look at its role in the affair, how it released everyone who challenged state from Lal Masji

Pakistan control neither the Afghan nor Pakistani Taliban and needs foreign assistance to fight them.

Government must take action against those who desecrated the memories of the community’s deceased loved ones.

A ruling body can run its country however it likes but placing trackers on female members of society is laughable.

In the latest case of minority rights, not even a court order was enough to save the temples or the homes.

More responsible way of promoting sports would be to use money to train sportspeople, ensure they can earn a living.

Pakistan’s sisters and daughters continue to face injustice in the form of rape, violence without due process of...

By designating Mullah Nazir as ‘friendly’, Pakistan has indirectly designated the Americans as an enemy.

The latest batch of Taliban leaders being released is due to a much-weakened Foreign Office on its own.

‘National interest’ is often used on such matters, but we need to think if the internal strain is good for our nation.

PTA should be asked to explain under what legal provision it went ahead to monitor private conversations.

The vote clearly demonstrates the number of nations supporting Palestine, contrary to Israeli opinion.

There need to be laws to safeguard against rape & greater awareness must be spread on rights for both men and women.

Mere fact that the issue is being discussed with calls made for ‘direct dialogue’ marks an important step forward.

While we need some linkages with US for now, we must think of moving towards greater freedom from US leash in future.

Government should issue consumer rights bill to which companies must adhere & ensure safety of OTC, prescription drug.

Media is a watchdog & monitor on all institutions of state, should be allowed to play that role in responsible manner.

Basic problem lies in felling of forests, resulting in disappearance of natural habitats and prey for wild animals.

Our democracy needs regularity, order and end to perpetual instability. But challenges will need to be overcome.

CNG vehicles should be regularly inspected with some record so authorities, fuel providers can verify kit conditions.

Incident in Shahdra occurred days after new law intended to check sale of spurious medications came into effect.

It is curious big-seller Iran & big-buyer India are both worried about Pakistan to build pipeline & protect it.

He was a valiant defender of rationality, of fair play, of the environment and of the heritage of Karachi.

The moratorium was de facto, but the EU is not willing to take the execution of an army soldier as an exception.

We need to rediscover sense of togetherness, learn from examples set years ago, avoid replicating cruelty of Karbala.

18th Amendment delegates education to province, but PM can be reminded he is stakeholder in providing education to all

Pakistan is losing the battle in the mind. This includes minds of ministers, political figures who.

The government has not yet paid enough attention to the matter of enforcing regulations on capturing marine life.

We must hope the meeting with key leaders can bear fruit as intended by the objectives of the Summit.

The various militant sectarian groups operating in the country have more or less declared war on the Shia community.

Given the recent events at Karachi Zoo, one is suspicious at the staff’s treatment toward the animals held at the zoo.

PTA’s mandate is forcing companies to adopt its strange sense of morality.

We must show the world that as a country, we are genuinely committed to fighting terrorism.

Mianwali hanging has put under a cloud EU's trade concessions which were conditioned on foregoing the death penalty.

This is not first time attempt has been made to stifle free expression in India. We can only hope it will be the last.

It is a sad reflection on our country that a person as obviously innocent as Rimsha should still fear for her life.

Would the military, which has said that the ex-colonel is unstable, really act so openly and with so little subtlety?

Thackeray may be dead but the violent Shiv Sena lives on, ready to strike all who dare cross its bigoted path.

A gradual easing of state authority may end up serving China best in the long run.

Intelligence practices need to improve and a genuine bid needs to be made at home to combat terrorism.

If anything, the petition illustrates our growing ignorance and sheltered approach towards other religions.