Aversion to secularism emanates from our incorrect understanding of the concept and the fear that it endangers Islamic identity
Every Valentine’s Day reminds us that love is the final nail in the coffin of hatred
There are comparatively more signals of optimism than pessimism after the end of ISAF’s combat mission in Afghanistan
Defusing the deeply-entrenched violence from society necessitates recourse to Bacha Khan’s reformist agenda
Until we win over the militant narrative, just boasting victories on the ground only speaks of a battle half lost
The five factors which gave rise to ISIL in Iraq and its spread to Syria are present here
With a Baloch nationalist party leading a coalition government in Balochistan, it is a historic opportunity to address the Baloch grievances
Deradicalisation necessitates the gradual depoliticisation of religious identities for a peaceful society
Until we reform our education system, conservatism and religious extremism will keep haunting the society
Thousands of people have fallen prey in the race for possessing the exclusively true version of Islam. Flexibility in thoughts with rational...
Lack of social integration remains a major reason for the Hazara alienation
The Gandhi-Bacha combine is a role model for all of us to emulate for achieving a more tolerant and peaceful society
Instead of compulsory uniformity, nurturing toleration and diversity at homes and educational institutes is imperative to end religious strife
The making of Taliban and the contours of conflicts around tribal area
Pakistan-US relationship is an unequal partnership owing to the unequal power positions occupied by the two unmatched partners
Both tribal and religious in essence, the Taliban militancy mainly emanates from infamous FATA’s special status
