The state should understand what engenders identity politics along ethnic and other lines and take corrective measures
Through Azadi March, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has effectively impressed upon the-powers-that be that he must never be taken lightly
Protest marches and sit-ins aimed at toppling governments may be democratic moves but they are hardly a good sign for democracy
If Islamabad wants influence in Kabul it should focus on increasing trade and student exchanges
Policymakers in Pakistan need to do some introspection about their foreign policy goals in Afghanistan
Will Pakistan be able to attract American intervention on Kashmir after Trump suspends talks with Taliban?
Kashmir may be the game-changer for securing the American exit from Afghanistan. The question now is whether Trump is ready to play ball
Democratic traditions need time to take roots. Tolerance is one such stradition. We need some continuity
There is a long way to go before we can be assured of democratic elections that are free, fair and inclusive
The ongoing peace talks in Qatar and Islamabad’s engagement with Kabul offer a prospect of gains for all stakeholders
If universities don’t provide for intellectual space, students are vulnerable to exploitation in the name of religion, sects and other ideas for...
Politically aware citizens from tribal districts have strong reservations regarding the presence of Taliban and their potential revival in the...
A heavy handed response by the state is not in the national interest
While Taliban speak with one voice, at least up to now, their interlocutors are a divided house
Kabul, in cahoots with Delhi, would definitely want to use any movement which may increase troubles for Pakistan
Implementing the National Action Plan in letter and spirit will serve as a good starting point to end sectarian violence
Any peace measures are doomed to failure in the absence of Afghan government leaders whom Taliban have outrightly refused to talk to and,...
Despite the excitement that both US negotiators and Taliban have generated about the progress in talks, there are a number of hurdles that plague...
The US should condition its complete withdrawal with Taliban discarding their militia character and contesting elections as a political party
The US should show Taliban that there would be no withdrawal until they discard their militia status and become a political party. Afghanistan under...
