A test case for justice The horrifying case of the killing and burning of a young Christian couple, Shama and Sajjad, by a mob in a village in Kasur could become a test case for the government to demonstrate — for once — its commitment to the rule of law in incidents where the vulnerable […]
Who’ll save the justice system? In Pakistan we take personal affront to criticism. The content of cries of despair becomes irrelevant. What provokes ire is how someone dare ask thorny questions. The tribal honour code that our institutions have imbibed directs that we must never wash dirty laundry in public. Loyalty demands that we stand […]
India-Pakistan border flare-up a zero-sum game At places along the Line of Control (LoC), barely a wire separates the Indian soldier and his Pakistani counterpart. The genesis of the recent flare-up was the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Indian side of the LoC. The media blitz in Delhi found more fodder with a […]
Strengthen your argument with analogies Nothing disarms your opponents better than cultural, social or political analogies. For instance, if you are writing about a controversial issue like secret surveillance, look for similar instances in other countries and how they tackled the problem. You can use such an analogy to your benefit by highlighting both the […]
Build your argument A good editorial expresses your point of view while a great one manages to persuade others to join your camp. In order to persuade people, you need to have a sound argument based on facts and analogies, not vitriol and diatribe. Once you have stated your thesis, acknowledge contradictory opinions and […]
Declare your agenda outright An editorial without an unequivocal opinion is bound to fall flat on its face. Right at the very beginning, define your agenda in clear terms. Make sure that you state your opinion or thesis coherently. Remember those research papers and thesis statements you wrote in college. It’s time to refresh your […]
Choose your topic wisely For maximum impact, choose an issue that has been making the headlines recently. For instance, if the Presidential elections are around the corner, focus on a particular political topic. Additionally, be very specific about the issue you wish to focus on. You might have a lot to say about a dozen […]
How to Write an Editorial: Follow These 5 Steps If you have been asked to write an editorial piece for a major newspaper or magazine, it’s a definite sign that your career is looking up. For any journalist or writer, being asked to write an editorial is a matter of great privilege and honor. As […]
Law and order situation has improved in Karachi: PM Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited Rangers Headquarters here on Friday and headed a meeting regarding law and order situation in the city. Governor Sindh‚ Chief Minister Sindh Federal Interior Minister, Rangers and and other law enforcement authorities also attended the meeting. The PM was briefed by […]
Army to maintain Islamabad law and order for three months: Nisar ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday announced the government’s decision to call in the military to take control of Islamabad from August 1 for a period of three months. Speaking to media representatives, Nisar said that the Interior Ministry under […]
