Instead of addressing the root causes, we often tend to raise the bogey of a ‘foreign hand’. Published Apr 25, 2018 07:09am

Punitive actions against the press will only sharpen polarisation and encourage non-professionalism. Updated Apr 18, 2018 09:18am

It is the Pakhtun age of enlightenment; an age of rejection of obscurantism and oppression. Published Apr 11, 2018 06:48am

Many observers warn that things could implode if the Saudi crown prince moves too fast on his reform agenda. Updated Apr 04, 2018 10:44am

A serious crisis is waiting to happen on the eve of the general elections the outcome of which is hard to predict. Updated Mar 28, 2018 10:59am

The truth is that the general was reflecting the thinking of his institution. Updated Mar 21, 2018 01:33pm

The security establishment and the courts have asserted themselves to distort the balance of power. Updated Mar 14, 2018 09:30am

While crying foul, political leaders are still not willing to reform the system. Updated Mar 07, 2018 11:08am

It will still be Nawaz Sharif calling the shots. This dichotomy of power within the party may have its own perils. Updated Feb 28, 2018 12:52pm

There are many hurdles in the way for Nawaz Sharif to cross. His legal battle is far from over. Published Feb 21, 2018 02:55am

Asma’s courage has been recognised here and abroad, notwithstanding the vitriol spewed by regressive forces. Published Feb 14, 2018 07:12am

Whenever the apex court has tried to assert itself, it has faced a backlash from the executive. Published Feb 07, 2018 06:59am

It seems that the Afghan Taliban and IS are in a race to massacre the most people. Published Jan 31, 2018 03:44am

It is not just about Rao Anwar. He is a product of a system that sanctions extra-legal actions. Published Jan 24, 2018 07:12am

There is an opportunity for unelected elements to further weaken Nawaz Sharif’s position. Updated Jan 17, 2018 07:42am

The Trump administration now seeks to extend the Afghan war well inside Pakistan. Published Jan 10, 2018 07:33am

It appears that the Saudi rulers have put their weight behind Shahbaz Sharif. Published Jan 03, 2018 07:18am

Despite claims to the contrary, the backs of terrorist outfits were not completely broken in the year gone by Published Jan 01, 2018 03:37pm

Benazir Bhutto’s loss was more than that of a political leader. Updated Dec 27, 2017 07:54am

It is hard to find anyone in the Afghan capital willing to speak in favour of Pakistan. Published Dec 20, 2017 07:03am