Editorial

Reintroducing the rule of law in Balochistan will require compromises from both sides, agencies and separatists.

The bottom line is that when appears before the Supreme Court, the prime minister will have to be flexible.

An organised attempt is being made to target the Shia community and political parties must unite to prevent it.

Gilani deserves appreciation for his vigorous defence of democracy, paramountcy of parliament, elected civilian govts.

In death, Arfa can continue to be a guiding light for millions of ambitious children.

Lahore's Al-Fatah store was sealed by the LDA on January 13 on charges of violating various building laws.

What is needed is a comprehensive policy to increase agricultural production by better managing our resources.

If the armies of political difference are fighting in the dark, outside too the govt has abdicated to the military.

It is now up to the prime minister, and the journalist community as a whole, to shun this farce of a report.

We will have to prepare ourselves for more and more crimes involving computer hacking and other modern technology.

Actors who should be working to protect the democratic system may well end up undermining it.

The new scheme to set up better safety standards is badly needed.

There is no point in sitting back and twiddling our thumbs. The water crisis is an acute one.

What is depressing is how there isn’t any outrage in society against such attacks by the militants.

Pagara was a relic of a bygone era, whose influence is undeniable.

After ISPR’s statement, many Pakistanis began to wonder whether a coup was imminent.

By failing its mandate, the judicial commission has also failed in its task to help out vulnerable journalists.

NRO: Indeed, the next few weeks, or even days, could prove to be very eventful.

Deaths of 3 young girls at Atif Aslam’s concert should lead to legislation mandating certain safety laws at events.

No matter how much Musharraf might think otherwise, his political party is devoid of both ideas and supporters.

It is diffic­ult to get a consen­sus whether Zardar­i’s interv­iew, aired over the weeken­d, was a good one.

The music of our times reflects the kind of lives we lead.

According to Edhi Foundation, the extent of infanticide in Pakistan has grown by some 100 percent over the last decade

Even though Erdogan seems to be going too far, there is no doubt Turkish military needed to be brought down a little.

The politics of ‘more provinces’ is based on sound principles, but apparently dishonest intentions.

Nawaz Sharif’s words should be welcomed, but with caution.

For all his flaws, Mitt Romney is ultimately a political pragmatist.

There can be no doubt that Dr Diale's kidnapping makes foreign aid agencies feel less secure to operate in Pakistan.

Early elections benefits PPP in Senate elections & deprives Imran Khan, PTI of time to capitalise on new momentum.

The government must realise that talks will fail since the Taliban have shown no inclination to put down their swords.

There is nothing wrong in asking the judges and the generals to go through the process of accountability.

Nawaz Sharif’s vow to bring military courts to Karachi, if he comes into power, is doubly disappointing.

The National Polio Emergency, declared early this year, seems to have had very little impact in stopping the spread.

Even if their word is to be trusted, this means that fighting will continue, peace deal or not.

Instead of making Taseer emblem of our righteous objection to a controversial law, we allowed murder to go by default.

The reality is that now we have little choice but to look abroad to meet our energy needs.

At the Sialkot rescue centre, up to 5,000 calls are received. However, more than 90 per cent are false.

Pakistan may have laws regulating organ trade, the government has not been entirely successful in enforcing them.

At least four doctors have been killed in the year that has just passed.

Violence has become pervasive in our society and the easy availability of illegal weapons has compounded the problem.

By resorting to such barbaric tactics, BLA will end up hurting the legitimacy of the Baloch struggle.

Gilani 's remarks on OBL, in the mind of Chaudhry Nisar, was tantamount to a “charge sheet” against the military.

Shah’s brutal murder is a very grim reminder of the dangers one faces in Pakistan for speaking the truth.

The year 2011 must rank as one of the worst years in the nation’s life.

Today, the perception index of corruption is, in fact, an index of how well the state is holding up.

Many will now consider authority and sovereignty of parliament is limited by the apex court, acting on a petition.

The Budgeting for Rights report compiled by the HRCP seems to indicate that in Pakistan, there is a tilt towards guns.

It looks like the much-talked about Jan Lokpal bill may fail at the final hurdle.

We must think about creating greater awareness about laws protecting women's rights.

President Zardari’s speech itself was less combative than the addresses given by Gilani in recent days.