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The other shoe drops
All too often, sloppy procedurals end up thwarting the the cause of justice. Not this time, we trust
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Mob violence in Mangalore
The people of the subcontinent need to calm down, keep their communal and violent tendencies at bay
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A hub for drugs
Bringing ANF up to speed is very least that can be done to counter this menace, and sooner govt wakes up, the better
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Pakistan’s creaking tax structure
Only a systematic reform agenda pursued with sincerity and transparency can increase tax collection
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Getting rid of guns
For any de-weaponisation plan to be effective, it will have to start at the top with complete stop to issuing licences
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Yet another committee
Whether this is going to be enough to persuade the MQM members to assume their seats once more remains to be seen
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Black Monday
Market fundamentals in Pakistan have not changed and this upheaval should only be temporary
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Iran-UK rapprochement
London and Tehran will never be bosom friends — but they are now able to at least be in the same room together
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Another dead end
The talks did not happen and both sides are losers and the regional security environment just got darker
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Protecting children
More effective complaint lines, promise of anonymity to those reporting and other measures widely used would help
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Regulating vehicle quality
The initiative is an excellent one, but requires meticulous investigation, planning and implementation
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LG polls — another delay
Punjab and Sindh simply do not want power to devolve down to the people
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NA-122 verdict — the pendulum swings
We now hope that the PTI does not once again go down the Dharna Road as is being trailed by Imran Khan
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A job half done
Conditions that allowed extremism to grow, spread are all still in place — not just in mountains of North Waziristan
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Dos and don’ts for the broadcast media
The code is so exhaustive as to seemingly leave the professional editors little or no room to use their judgment
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The return of the trio
In strictly legal sense, there is nothing stopping the three from wearing Pakistan’s jerseys again come September 2
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Cleaning Karachi
The battle to clean Karachi is going to be long and hard, but it has to be seen to have been fought fairly
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India-Pakistan talks — need for maturity
Given importance and sensitivity of these talks, it may be wise on this occasion to revisit our stance on the matter
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Heritage preserved
Cultural tourism is enjoying a global boom and Pakistan has much that could be showcased were it restored
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Scepticism over Thar coal
Authorities need to take into account consequences of underground gasification contaminating nearby water reserves
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Protecting the Houbara bustard
It remains to be seen whether the orders will be complied with, but we wish the Houbara bustard a longer, safer life.
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Bonded humans of Pakistan
What is needed is a crackdown on bonded labour in the country, and an implementation of relevant labour laws
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State Bank autonomy
We believe that this bill will largely benefit the economy, though the lack of debate was very disappointing
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Attack on Rashid Godil
The attack, in all likelihood, was carried out by those who had no investment in bringing peace to Karachi
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Investigating the 2008 crash
SECP should be looking to halt unethical practices, but it seems that it prefers to repress memory of the 2008 crash
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Keep talking
Beneath the khaki layer, the business of peacemaking finds its wiggle-room, a stratum that we hope expands
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The eternal conspiracy
Mushahidullah should have known better than to air a story that was going to be immediately denied by all concerned
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Digging out the mess
Both parents and children need to be educated on precautions to take to keep children away from harm
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The death of an ideologue
He will remain a controversial figure, his legacy differently interpreted by all sides, nationally and internationally
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Headless chickens
Sindh is badly governed at every level, across every department that has responsibility for delivering public services
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No safe ground
If there are successful actions against terrorist or extremist groups, they can and will retaliate
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Allaying Afghan concerns
Pakistan does need to play a part in establishing peace in Afghanistan & it must do everything possible in that regard
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Chaos on wheels
The blocking of roads, instead of controlling the motorcyclists, only inconvenienced the public
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The need for transparency
There is a need for credibility to be attached to the way military courts conduct themselves
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Partners with Iran
Uncomfortable as it may be at times, the Age of the Frenemy is upon us, and Pakistan and Iran are beneficiaries
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Protecting consumer rights
The time is overdue when doctors, who are blindly revered by many in our society, are held accountable
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Declining exports
Exports should ideally be the area where the country makes its money. That doesn’t seem to be happening
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Never forget
The most important step to be taken is to ensure there can never be a repetition of such an incident
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Back to your seats, please
The MQM has made its point. Now back to your seats ladies and gentlemen. Thank you
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A glass half-full
It is all too easy to point out Pakistan’s failures. But perceptions both within & outside the country need to...
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Toothless resolutions
Yes, parliament must recognise and realise that we must create a Pakistan where everyone is free and protected
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Treatment of rape survivors
As a society, we need to embrace rape sufferers, be sensitive to their needs. LHC’s order is a welcome step for that
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The eternal deadlock
For any negotiation to succeed, there has to be give and take. There is no point in going to the table empty-handed
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The persistence of polio
Nigeria has shown what is possible and it is now for Pakistan to follow suit
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Pak-Afghan relations — a critical juncture
It is no understatement to say that the future peace of the region is going to be dependent on how both countries...
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The white elephant that is the PSM
The real reason for the PSM’s plight is its management’s incompetence, and this is what the government should be...
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Crackdown on eateries
Welcome is the fact that both the PFA and the Peshawar district administration are providing details of their respective crackdowns
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The human tragedy in Kasur
The sheer size of the Kasur incident probably puts it far beyond the capacity of existing child protection services
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Dereliction of duty
Listing the faults in the system objectively is just the start of the process of fixing them
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Railways — back from the dead
There is a lot of scope for the PR to improve, but some difficult steps need to be taken