When a ‘democracy’ has been reduced to a criminal farce, legal niceties will be seen as insensitive & irrelevant. Published Jun 24, 2017 02:05am

Our diplomats will continue to gallantly shoulder the inevitable blame. Published Jun 03, 2017 02:42am

Sacred cows are no part of patriotism. Published May 15, 2017 02:30am

The clock today shows two-and-a-half minutes to midnight. And the countdown continues. Updated May 01, 2017 06:59am

Can Erdogan now become the leader who implements a reconciliatory strategy? Published Apr 18, 2017 01:42am

Our leaders are focusing on the person of Haqqani rather than the real tragedy of Abbottabad itself. Updated Mar 17, 2017 07:53am

Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Pakistan have all been disasters for Obama. Published Jan 21, 2017 07:00am

It appears the release of the Abbottabad Commission report has become victim of political games. Published Jan 02, 2017 07:04am

Pakistan cannot control and contain the longer-term consequences of hostile ties with India. Updated Dec 06, 2016 08:35pm

Fidel Castro has left an indelible impression on the imagination of the youth all over the world. Published Nov 29, 2016 02:15am

Guterres has demonstrated those rare qualities of heart and mind that he will need as he takes up his new challenge. Published Oct 17, 2016 07:03am

A bold policy statement by the PM might signal a departure from our pathetic leadership norms. Updated Sep 14, 2016 10:28am

Unfortunately, Pakistan has never cared to develop a longer-term policy or strategy towards Kashmir. Updated Sep 02, 2016 01:05pm

Turkey, unlike Pakistan, has a leader who can in a crisis summon the people, including his political opponents. Updated Jul 23, 2016 10:12am

The truth is Muslims do not hate America or its people. What they do hate are its policies. Published Jul 16, 2016 05:53am

As Donald Trump is more hot air than substance he may be the less menacing prospect. Updated Jun 14, 2016 09:48am

It cannot be that our Constitution cannot provide remedies to its subversion by crooked leaders. Published May 14, 2016 06:22am

The prime minister appears to have overlooked the fact that the burden of proof does not lie on his critics. Published Apr 25, 2016 06:48am

The Panama outcome will be of national consequence for the people of Pakistan. Updated Apr 12, 2016 09:46am

If we set our ties with India in the context of people’s interests and dreams, our policy options will multiply. Updated Jan 12, 2016 11:06pm