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Perils Of Appeasement

Perils of appeasement

Is there anything such as a `moderate terrorist`? That is how the slain leader of the Tehreek-iTaliban Pakistan (TTP) is being depicted by some analysts. In fact, the most recent…

Perils Of Appeasement

Perils of appeasement

IS there anything such as a `moderate terrorist`? That is how the slain leader of the Tehreek-iTaliban Pakistan (TTP) is being depicted by some analysts. In fact, the most recent…

The Art Of Directing Souls

The art of directing souls

Because Islam offers a unifying code of conduct we believe it can overcome civilisational differences, ethnic and social divisions, and the cultural divide that separates Muslims. However, there exists a…

Syria: Proxy War

Syria: proxy war

Between them, the Western countries and the Gulf kingdoms have turned the Syrian people's pro-democracy movement into an unrelenting unwinnable civil/sectarian war. As Syria continues to soak in the blood…

Beyond The Drones

Beyond the drones

The renewed debate on drone attacks in Fata and the response from the Pakistan authorities deserve due attention. The latest flurry of drone-related statements began with a report that drones…

New Policy On Drones

New policy on drones

President Obama’s speech at the American National Defense University last Thursday attracted a great deal of attention and analysis. It is particularly important for us in Pakistan to understand exactly…

Night Watchmen

Night watchmen

As the caretaker governments, federal and provincial, approach completion of their terms by end-May 2013, it becomes relevant to reflect on options for possible improvements to the appointment, functions and…

Diplomacy And Force

Diplomacy and force

THE United States is just beginning to realise some ageold truths on the exercise of diplomacy and the use of force. While diplomacy without the sanction of force is impotent,…

The Talk Of Talks

The talk of talks

Can there be anything more tragic than a Muslim killing a Muslim in the name of Islam? Can there be anything more abominable than a citizen killing a fellow citizen…

Viewpoint: Bringing An End To Drone Strikes

Viewpoint: Bringing an end to drone strikes

Imran Khan has been the strongest critic of US drone operations in our tribal areas, telling the people if elected prime minister he would order shooting down of any drone…