Pakistan, March 21 -- In a landmark and extremely moving speech before the parliament, New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, came across as self-less, clear-headed and a resolute visionary.

Never before had a head of government articulated a better framework to counter terrorism and extremism.

In fact, the prime minister delivered several strong messages to politicians, media and people at large.

The first message: Concede it was an act of terrorism. Disown, ignore the perpetrator and deny him the identity in public life.

When talking about the tragedy that rocked her country on March 15 with 50 deaths, PM Ardern said, "He sought many things from his act of terror, but one is notoriety. And that is why you will never hear me m...