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• Are Pakistan and India gradually heading towards solution of issues?

• How will the LoC opening affect India, Pakistan relations?

• What impact US President’s victory will cause on the world scenario?

• Should the direct consent of the Iraqi people be obtained while deciding about the future of Saddam Hussain?
  

• Mahathir Mohammed says Jews rule the world by proxy but Muslims can defeat them through the use of brains and brawn. What do you think?
  

• In view of India’s constant refusal to resumption of dialogue, What Policy Pakistan should adopt?
  

• President Musharraf says building of new dams is essential, what do you think?
  

• President Pervez Musharraf has refused to declare date for removing his military uniform. Do you think this decision is in favour of national interests?
  

• Do you think the exchange of Indo-Pakistan delegations at different levels can pave the way for restoration of friendly relations?
  

• Discussion over Israel's recognition has begun across Pakistan. What is your opinion?
  
  

• President Pervez Musharraf held a summit with his US counterpart George W. Bush at Camp David. Are you satisfied with the outcome of the summit?
  
  

• The opposition still continues with its anti-LFO protest in the Parliament. What is your opinion?
  
  

• Federal budget 2003-04 has now been presented. The government has termed it a people-oriented budget.
   What is your opinion?
  
  

• President General Pervez Musharraf has said that the LFO will remain part of the Constitution, and he will stay in uniform. What is your opinion?
  
  

• What impact will the unilateral US action on Iraq have on the credibility and future of the UN?
  
  

• US President George W. Bush has given Saddam Hussain 48 hours ultimatum to leave the country or face military conflict. What is your opinion? 
  
  

• In his recent address to the nation, Prime Minister Mir Zaffarullah Jamli said it would be rather difficult to support US-led war on Iraq. What is your opinion?
  
  

• What policy should Pakistan adopt regarding imminent US attacks on Iraq?
  
  

• What suggestions will you give to Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on his upcoming visit to the United States of America?
  
  

• What steps were taken by the pervious government for overseas Pakistanis, and what measures do you suggest for the present regime in this regard? 
  
  

• Several steps under the US immigration laws have been taken against Pakistanis living in USA, e.g. scanning of fingerprints. How do you view the legal steps?
  
  

• The Pakistan Muslim League (QA) has succeeded to form the federal government. What are you expecting from the new regime?
  
  

• The UN Security Council has approved the new US-drafted resolution on disarming Iraq and asking it to  allow inspection team to inspect the weapons sites in Iraq or face severe consequences. What is your opinion?
  
  

• To what extent could the next government play a role in stabilizing democracy in the country?

• Why do I cast vote? Why don't I cast vote?  What is your opinion? 
  Note: Elections held in the country over last two decades have exhibited the lowering trend of  vote casting amongst the people.
  
  

• In your opinion what were the major effects of 9/11 terror attacks on the world, especially on Pakistan, and what lessons we Pakistanis should learn from the horrendous event?

• President Pervez Musharraf has legalized the presidential power to dissolve the National Assembly. What is your viewpoint?  

• How do you see the ongoing electoral politics following the election of Shahbaz Sharif as PML (N) president and the formation the PPP Parliamentarians group?

• Do you think the National Security Council proposed by the President Musharraf will improve Pakistan’s political system?  

• The government has introduced a package of constitutional amendments including the restoration of sacking powers of the President. What are your views about this?

• How will the Budget 2002-2003 affect the common man?

• The US government has announced that Muslim visitors to the USA will be fingerprinted, photographed and registered for security purposes. What are your views about this discriminatory law?

• The Almaty Declaration not only pledges to eliminate terrorism but also prevents member countries from supporting separatist movements. What is your opinion?

• India has deployed a large number of its troops along the Line of Control (LoC) and its border with Pakistan besides fencing thousands of kilometers to forestall alleged infiltration of militants into Held Kashmir. Do you think infiltration can take place despite this preparedness?  

• CE Gen. Musharraf has offered a no-war pact to India and a mutual reduction in armed forces. How do you view this offer and how should India
  respond to it? 

• What should be the agenda of President Pervez Musharraf's visit to America?

• Federal Home Secretary, Kamal Pande said, “ The Jharkhand police raided a terrorist hideout in Hazaribagh at the daybreak today (Monday) and in the resulting shooting, two terrorists-both Pakistani nationals-were seriously injured and died later.” Whereas, Indian Home Minister, L. K. Advani said, “ Both the accused were injured while they attempted to flee and have been hospitalised.” What does the visible contradiction in the statements of the two top representatives of the Indian government reflect?

• Due to the recently conducted Agni II missile test by India, there are chances of further escalation in Indo-Pak tension. What strategy, in your opinion, should Pakistan adopt in this regard?

• The government has announced that elections would be held on joint electorate basis. The number of seats in the National Assembly has been increased from 237 to 350, including 60 seats for the women and has also created 25 seats for the technocrats. What is your opinion regarding these steps?

• In his speech, President Pervez Musharraf has announced a ban on a few religious  extremist groups. What is your opinion?
  
• Pakistan has extended the hand of friendship to India whereas Prime Minister Atal Behari while welcoming this offer has urged President Musharraf to convert his gesture into concrete action quickly. Do you think this will bring peace in the region?  
  
• How can the SAARC summit contribute towards de-escalation of the present India-Pakistan tension?
  
• India has decided to recall its High Commissioner to Pakistan as well as suspend train and bus services between the two countries from January 1. Is this step a prelude to war? What is your opinion?
  
• Afghan groups at the Bonn Conference have agreed to a power-sharing accord. Do you think this accord will usher in a durable peace for Afghanistan? 
  
• Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto has said that some non-Kashmiri groups have hijacked Kashmir’s struggle for self-determination. Do you subscribe to this view?
  
• Former President Azad Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayoom has said in a statement that the Taliban have become terrorists and the Jihadi outfits have maligned the Kashmir cause by perpetrating sectarianism. What is your opinion?
  
• America and its allies have launched attacks on Afghanistan. How do you view the situation?
  
• The recent UN Security Council resolution on terrorism, envisages the
  closing down of offices and freezing of assets of such organisations
  allegedly involved in terrorist activities. Here the question arises as how to differentiate between freedom movement organisations and terrorist ones. What are your views on this pertinent issue?
  
• Do you think lifting of sanctions against Pakistan and India by the US indicates a significant change in US policy from the South Asian perspective or is just a temporary step towards the present situation?  
  
• What do you think about the backlash of the attacks in the US, faced by overseas Pakistanis especially residing in America, and Pakistan’s support to combat terrorism at global level?
  
• Due to the present job crisis in the market, do you think education in IT is the only solution to the problem?
  
• What are your views regarding India’s decision not to participate in the four-nation Asian Championship?
  
• Musharraf has banned two sectarian groups, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Mohammad. Do you have a comment on the step taken by the government?
  
• Former Pakistani Captain, Wasim Akram, has been excluded from the team for the Asian Championship and the home series against New Zealand. What are your comments?
  
• What is your perspective on the recent Pakistan-India summit?
• What, in your opinion, would be the probable outcome of the Pakistan-India Summit?
  
• Now, that Gen. Pervez Musharraf has taken over presidency, what effect do you foresee on the forthcoming Indo-Pak talks?
  
• What are your views on the Budget 2001-02?
  
• Now that Pakistan's CE, General Pervez Musharraf has accepted the invitation of the Indian PM, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, what do you think should be the agenda of the meeting to ensure lasting peace in the region?
  
• Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has decided to invite Pakistan’s Chief Executive, General Pervez Musharraf, to India for talks at the latter’s earliest convenience; a step that the Pakistani leader has since long been stressing upon, with the blessings of the international community. On the other hand, India has ended its unilateral ceasefire in Occupied Kashmir. How do you visualise the outcome of these developments?
  
• What in your opinion is the future of Pakistan's youth, given the present of Pakistan's economy, education and politics?
  
• What, in your view, are the implications on Pakistan’s politics of the Supreme Court’s judgement in the SGS scam case involving former premier Benazir Bhutto and her husband, Asif Ali Zardari?
  
• Was India justified in pulling out of the Sharjah cricket tournament thus setting off a dark future for the game of cricket in the subcontinent?
  
• Pakistanis are invited to give their opinion on whether or not the country should sign the CTBT.
  
• What are your views on Chief Executive General Musharraf's economic revival plan as unfolded by him in his address to the nation on Dec.15? (Jan2000)
  
• What do you say about Pakistan's cricket whitewash in Australia?(Dec99)
  
• Would the seven-point agenda presented by General Pervez Musharraf pave the way for true democracy in the future? (seven-point agenda)(Nov99)
  
• What in your opinion should be the new system of governance in Pakistan?
  (Oct99)
  
• What are the root causes of sectarian violence?
  (Oct99)
  
• Are there any grounds for the opposition parties to agitate through strikes?
  (Sep99)
  
• India shoots down a Pakistani naval aircraft with 16 personnel on board.
  (Aug99)
  
• What is your opinion about the Budget 1999-2000?
  (July99)
  
• How do you view the recent development in the Kashmir issue-Nawaz-Clinton-talks?(July99)
  
• Pakistan-India Kargil conflict
  (June 99)
  
• Missile tests (Ghauri-II / Agni-II )
  (Apr 99)
  
• Pakistan-India summit
  (Mar 99)
  
• Quota System
  (Jan 99)
  
• Establishment of Military Courts.
  (Dec 98)
  
• Governor's rule in Sindh.
  (Nov 98)
  
• Views on the diluted 15th Amendment, the Shariat Bill
  (Oct 98)
  
• Should Pakistan sign the CTBT?
  (Sep 98)
  
• US missile strikes on alleged terrorist bases in Afghanistan and Sudan?
  (Aug 98)
  
• Prolonged lawlessness in Karachi?
  (July 98)
  
• How do you view the 1998-99 Federal Budget?
  (June 98)
  
• What Is Your Opinion On Pakistan Going Nuclear?
  (May 98)
  
• The Pakhtoonkhwa issue
  (Mar 98)
  
• Suspension of Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah followed by the resignation of President Farooq Leghari.
  (Dec 97)
  
• Mr. Aimal Kansi
  (Nov 97)
  

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