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  • Overburdened courts

    Speedy and timely dispensation of justice remains far cry in Pakistan

  • Kangarooed

    Since 1972 till date, Team Pakistan has suffered a 3-0 rout at hands of Aussies for six times

  • Behind the bars

    Under trial prisoner named Sabeel allegedly suffered sexual abuse at the hands of four fellow inmates

  • Dismal statistics

    While almost all developing economies are under pressure, Pakistan stands out with vulnerable statistics card

  • Poor prosecution

    Supreme Court has criticised investigation quality in cases, whether at local level or of highest profile

  • Covid-19 resurgence

    Surge in respiratory infections during winter season has also sparked concerns among global health experts

  • Irrational resolution

    Mysterious move in upper house to seek a resolution calling for postponement of elections is irritating

  • Teaching licence

    Govt has taken bold step towards revolutionising education landscape by introducing first-ever teaching licence test

  • Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

    With war dragging into second year, perhaps success of these negotiations will provide some impetus for peace talks

  • Kerman tragedy

    Terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran, has upped ante of conflagration in region

  • Obstetric violence

    Unsanitary environments and lack of privacy within gynaecology wards leave patients distressed, traumatised

  • Ethnic terror

    Brutal murders of six barbers in North Waziristan expose extent of lawlessness in border region

  • PTI’s delicate moment

    Judicial ruling to once again take away ‘cricket bat’ election symbol from PTI is contentious

  • LPG price hike

    Emphasises the need for more comprehensive LPG policy

  • Kashmir party ban

    Although stated aims of banned parties and APHC faction are independence, they are considered to be more pro-Pakistan

  • Madness on Peninsula

    Sole factor that could deescalate crisis is China’s involvement, and its irresistible influence

  • Surge in assault cases

    Statistics are stark and disheartening, and urgency to act is palpable

  • Public sector money drains

    Power distribution companies, however, do not necessarily get same leeway

  • Threat alarm

    Caretaker government is seized with indispensable responsibility of ensuring tranquility at polls

  • Controversial scrutiny

    Let people of Pakistan decide over eligibility, or otherwise, of candidates through a free, fair ballot

  • Need to fix responsibility

    Later, it emerged that less than 10% of a total of 860 pilots in country had problems with their credentials

  • Climate-resilient housing

    UN lauches 'GHAR', or Green Housing Affordable Resilient Initiative, in collaboration with provincial governments

  • Israel in the dock

    All praise to South Africa for standing tall, fast at moment when civility is at threat in international arena

  • Rosy economic projection

    It is also worth noting that reduction in inflation is contingent on a stable rupee

  • Crime and business

    Targeted killings coupled with resurgence of ‘bhatta mafia’, extortion threats, have created an atmosphere of fear

  • No surprise

    Pakistan’s batting is mainly to be blamed for loss

  • Silent pandemic

    Recent study highlights alarming emergence of domestic violence as silent pandemic in Pak

  • Dialogue with India

    Bringing India, Pakistan on table is earnest desire of peace-loving constituents

  • Ban celebratory gunfire

    Deeply ingrained cultural practice has dire consequences

  • Regulating pharmacies

    Healthcare system faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from insufficient infrastructure to regulatory gaps

  • Banks not lending

    Bank lending trends show little to suggest investment is about to increase anytime soon

  • Political gender disparity

    ECP has reported a record number of 3,139 women filing nomination papers

  • Debt crisis concerns

    International agencies continue to worry about Pakistan’s economic prospects

  • Enrichment trail

    Iran has once again gone back to scale of enhanced uranium enrichment

  • Lapse in healthcare

    Concerted and multifaceted approach is essential to mitigate impact of malaria and dengue

  • Surge in suicide attacks

    We must take tough stand against terrorists before new all-out military operations are necessitated

  • Inflation woes

    It is an enigma that despite good agri produce, prices of vegetables and fruits are out of reach of common men

  • Cash-bleeding ‘assets’

    Privatisation decisions should not be based on what can be sold, for how much profit, but on taxpayers’ best interest

  • Christmas bloodbath

    The 11-week battle in Gaza has simply proved that Netanyahu's hell bent upon extending war beyond occupied territories

  • Breaking barriers

    As society, we must recognise need to welcome and accept everyone for societal prosperity and growth

  • Preserving biodiversity

    Battle is far from over, and sustained efforts are crucial to ensure success of such conservation initiatives

  • Foiled terror plot

    Collaboration between railway authorities and law enforcement agencies is must

  • Gender-based violence

    Report exposes alarming frequency of incidents of violence against women

  • Ensure fairness for all

    PTI is in for long legal battle as it plans to knock at doors of superior judiciary

  • Plight of the displaced

    Despite court orders, process of compensating these displaced families has been marred by delays

  • Unaffordable electricity

    There is also need to bring some semblance of stability to prices

  • Message to Kabul

    Pakistan has come up with a categorical stance on Afghanistan

  • Minimum wage violations

    Rawalpindi Division shows only about 10% of factories,businesses surveyed were in full compliance with wage laws

  • Flood aftermath

    OCHA recently reported that 83% of last year’s flood response plan in Pakistan has been funded

  • Ceasefire in spotlight

    129 Israelis are in custody with Palestinian militia, this is what is compelling Jewish state to opt for thaw.