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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Editorial- Page 17

Imran Khan’s real test to begin now

Transition of power in Pakistan in a peaceful way is an important development and it is a huge step towards strengthening of democracy. In the country’s 70-year history it is only second
Apr. 22, 2020

India, the new lynchdom

On 17 July the supreme court of India condemned the epidemic of mob lynching in India, and asked the Indian parliament to draft legislation that would stop people from taking the law
Apr. 22, 2020

Dismiss it, deferring no solution

By deferring the hearing of the petitions against Article 35-A of Indian constitution till August 27 by the Supreme Court, the anger and resentment in Jammu and Kashmir has not only deepened
Apr. 22, 2020

A dangerous move

It is matter of grave concern that 40 lakh Muslims in Assam have been de-registered, mostly Bengali Muslims, who have become foreigners in their own land. This is a well-thought and deliberate
Apr. 22, 2020

The Importance of Zikr

The remembrance and utterance of the name of the Creator of the Universe is prescribed in all the religions of the world. The Psalms, the Torah, the Bible and the oldest scriptures
Apr. 22, 2020

Grab the opportunity

It is quite premature to say what way the Indo-Pak relations would go in the days to come. But there are definitely some positive indications. Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan deserves all
Apr. 22, 2020

Srinagar: a dying city

Streets of Srinagar have turned ugly and dangerous: Broken footpaths, dislocated curbstones, missing signage, and potholes affecting traffic and pedestrian movement is a common scene in Srinagar. In Srinagar’s heart, Lal Chowk,
Apr. 22, 2020

Don’t tinker with 35-A

Kashmir is on the edge again. Apprehensions of abrogation of Article 35-A of Indian constitution which defines Kashmir’s ‘permanent residents’ besides detailing their special rights and privileges, are making rounds across the
Apr. 22, 2020