THIS is apropos of Rehman Malik’s protests over Afghan militant incursion. It is high time that Pakistan took up the issue of cross-border infiltration not only by Afghanistan but by India and some other countries as well as sponsoring the activity of miscreants in Quetta and Balochistan.

Some countries are deliberately trying to cause chaos in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan for their vested interests. Pakistani agencies with the cooperation of the people should be able to foil such plots causing severe crisis.

Pakistan has done more than enough in the war against terror and a number of soldiers and civilians alike have lost their lives. Yet some US officials are always telling us to ‘do more’. I would like to remind the US and its allies that when you point one finger towards someone four are pointed towards you. No one can vehemently deny the mistreatment of Dr Aafia Siddiqui. The US has concerns about restrictions on the movement of its diplomats but they should know that they are involved in spying like Raymond Davis.

In such a scenario, we are facing border violations and drone attacks which are killing innocent civilians. For the first time in Pakistan’s history the parliament has stepped forward and suggested to reassess relations with US. It is heart-warming to see our elected members pass the resolution with unanimity. Finally, sanity has prevailed regarding our foreign policy.

Pakistan does not want collision with any one, yet it cannot compromise on its national interests. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has time and again reiterated Pakistan’s stance which is the stance of every Pakistani.

ENGR ALI ABBASI Islamabad

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

IT appears that the PPP is in a comfortable position to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan after Sunday’s...
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...