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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…