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Less corrupt?
CPI reveals that Pakistan has ascended seven places from 140 in 2022 to 133 out of 180 countries in 2023
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Mess in Mach
Standoff in desolate horizons of Mach in Balochistan was grim reminder of precarious security situation
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Accountability and resilience
Political upheaval, frequent changes in government lead to officials finding it easier to misappropriate funds, aid
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Combatting counterfeiting
Some countries have introduced polymer banknotes, which are cheaper, can accommodate even more new safety features
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Another conviction (Edit-1)
PTI has termed conviction 'complete destruction of every existing law in Pakistan'
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Unchanged policy rate
SBP admits that inflation will be higher than it had previously projected, raising its annual estimate to almost 25%
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Violent election rallies
Clash erupted outside MQM-P office when PPP rally passed through area
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Cablegate conviction
One more former Prime Minister has been sentenced “for being anti-state”.
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Tourism glory
115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals, anticipating international receipts to reach $1.3 billion by tend of 2023
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Election promises
All three documents lacked details, others are downright unworkable within current economic, political circumstances
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Resetting ties with Iran
Fact that this reverting back to congeniality has taken place within the minimum timeframe is laudable
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Children at work
Survey for K-P in 2022-23 reveals that 922,314 children are engaged in work constituting 11.1% of population
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Absolute destruction
Consequences of Israel’s relentless systematic bombardment are not confined to human suffering alone
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Mishandling tourists
Recent incident of international tourists by police raises serious concerns about conduct of law enforcement
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Battling tuberculosis
Pakistan recently unveiled its National TB Strategic Plan 2024-26, marking pivotal moment in nation’s fight
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Countering child marriage
Despite presence of laws prohibiting the practice, child marriages continue at an alarming rate across country
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CPEC-2
CPEC has ushered in an era of development, and has pulled Pakistan out of abyss
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Crumbled education system
Recent announcement of Karachi's intermediate exam results shocks education system, highlighting concerns
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Indian state terrorism
Indian intelligence’s recent record of murders abroad has been both brazen and incompetent
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Israel guilty of genocide
ICJ with an overwhelming voice, 15-2, found State of Israel implicit in inciting violence, genocide
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Weather pattern disruptions
Kalam Valley magnet for winter tourism is witnessing significant decline in visitors due to delayed onset of snowfall
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Audacious diesel scam
Diesel scam in Karachi involved use of 53-metre tunnel to siphon fuel from PARCO pipeline for “a long time”
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Delhi’s compass
India’s thrust to reorient its foreign policy seems to have one constant of gravitating against China
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Education in peril
Report sheds light on multitude of challenges ranging from poor financial allocations to regional disparities
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Food exports
Global food prices actually fell 10% in 2023, according to UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Ensure credible polls
It is good omen that arrangements for February 8 ballot are in full swing
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Hat-trick of humiliation
There seems to be no rescue from abyss of humiliation our hockey has fallen into
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Dream of peaceful polls
Elections season is shaping up to be reminder of times long past, for all wrong reasons
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State of Palestine is ‘unavoidable’
Atrocities, mayhem underway against Gazans for more than 100 days is now toiling its very own existence
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Diversify power distribution
Nepra has granted KEL non-exclusive distribution licence, supplier-of-last-resort (SoLR) licence for next two decades
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Ethnic murders
Death toll among police officials in North Waziristan is already in double figures just few weeks into new year
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Hindutva triumph
This act of political brinkmanship was undesired, has come at a time when societal unrest is on rise and minorities
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The 4-1 drubbing
Even in a defeat, there are takeaways at times
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A silent war
The courage displayed by the cops as well as polio workers deserves admiration
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Deescalate, now!
'Axis of resistance’ with Syria, Iraq and Yemen, with the addition of muscles by Hamas is, indeed, a scary scenario
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University clashes
Recent clashes between IJT and ISO at University of Karachi have reignited concerns about campus violence
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Eye injection scam
Drug misuse and distribution of contaminated drugs are serious offences that endanger lives
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Farm policy overhaul
Most significant, speedily implementable of these reforms relate to agriculture sector
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IT boost
Pakistan’s IT exports surged by 17%, reaching $303 million in Dec 2023 as compared to $259 million in Nov
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Young voters
Pakistan’s burgeoning youth voter population, now standing at formidable 56.86 million
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Rupee’s resistance
One of biggest issues at hand to address is sky-rocketing inflation, which hovers around 40%
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Silent struggles
Numerous complaints had been made to KWSB helpline regarding blockage for past five days
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LSM stability
Some of factors that helped LSM recover also caused problems in other areas of economy
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Proportionate response
Islamabad’s retaliation was on cards as it took serious exception to transgression from neighbouring state
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Diabetic children
Underdiagnosis of diabetes chronic autoimmune condition stems from a lack of awareness among parents, physicians
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Ballooning circular debt
Energy sector’s circular debt has reached Rs5.73 trillion as of end November, or 26% more in barely two months
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Iranian stunt
FO warned Iran that responsibility for consequences would rest with Islamic Republic, its intelligence, IRGC
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Supporting rape victims
By implementing Anti-Rape Act, 2021, establishing anti-rape cells, there is commitment to systematic response
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Women on the ballot paper
Penalty for non-compliance of Section 206 of Elections Act, 2017 is ineligibility for allotment of election symbol
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Two-wheelers too expensive
Motorcycle industry is also in for shakeup in coming months as more locally-made electric bikes begin to hit market