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Tensions in the Gulf
Calls by states outside the GCC for a cooling of tensions are unlikely to cut much ice.
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Educated and corrupt
At least 9,500 fake teaching and non-teaching appointments were appointed during previous PPP government's tenure.
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Helping the youth of Balochistan
BISP is said to have crafted a plan to provide vocational training to thousands of Baloch youth.
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Powerless in Karachi
Wind, solar can help economy in the time it takes bigger projects, such as nuclear, coal, hydel power, to take shape.
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The tax problem
Once again development budget will be cut because finance minister did not admit govt had problem with tax collection.
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Sedition anyone?
The best course would be for India not to sully its reputation by being seen as lacking the spirit of sportsmanship.
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A long and bitter road for women in Pakistan
We must continue to work towards equal rights for this vulnerable section of society.
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Deadly incompetence
It is time that state take genuine responsibility to help Tharis and work to improve the situation in the area.
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Flashpoint Ukraine
EU is not in favour of the American push for tough sanctions against Russia, a position informed by pragmatism.
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Murdering babies
We live in a callous society which does not take heed of the hunger of children.
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The encroachment menace
K-P government must handle encroachers, who often use intimidatory tactics to seize land, with an iron hand.
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Jobs in Balochistan
Given how widespread unemployment problem in Balochistan is, federal government should do all it can to provide jobs.
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Building bricks
We as citizens need to show more conscience and join in the fight of the brick kiln workers.
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Drug (ab)use
According to a UNODC representative 40 per cent of the world’s opium supply moving through Pakistan.
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Burning records
There will be no let-up in building boom, care should be taken that regulations are followed in their construction.
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Trade ties, by any other name
We believe trade policy should be transferred to parliament, taxation issues be decided by elected representatives.
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The unsafe halls of justice
As keen as the government has been on the peace process, it needs a close re-examination of parameters, expectations.
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Victory so sweet
Pakistan still need to do much better than they have done so far to retain the Asian champions tag.
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Threat to the pen
The state has failed in providing security to journalists.
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Life-support systems
PIA has been used as a political ‘favour box’ and allowed to become an albatross rather than the eagle it once was.
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The poverty trap
We need to recognise that the continued deprivation of women would be a disaster for our nation.
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Timely reforms
Discretionary appointments can no longer be made, which was the privilege of the President and obviously open to abuse
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The China connection
China has interest in how Pakistan handles extremism because of linkage of extremist groups in Pakistan and Xinjiang.
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Wildlife at risk
The deaths of some ducks may seem a minor matter, but the incident highlights the precarious state of wildlife.
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Preparing for IDPs
It is important to involve international groups swiftly in the process of planning for a large-scale displacement.
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Symbolic measures on taxation
The recent measures announced by the government are far more symbolic than effective.
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Painful transition
The Egyptian is half-heartedly promoting a stumbling democracy that now appears to have been strangled at birth.
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Clarity in national security policy
For too long, Pakistan’s security agencies have been doing their own thing instead of complementing one another.
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Innocence lost
What is of greater concern than the failure in duty of care, is the actions of the boys who killed their class fellow.
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Police failure
Law enforcers need to shift focus towards improving evidence-gathering mechanisms so that criminals are deterred.
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Dealing with Afghan refugees
Issuance of PoR cards is a welcome move, as it removes uncertainty from the lives of almost two million people.
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Seeking future stability
For the sake of Afghanistan, and also Pakistan, we must hope issues over BSA can be sorted out as quickly as possible.
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Of slums and low-cost housing
If govt wants to deal with illegal settlement, associated concerns, it will have to do lot more than run bulldozers.
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Conflicting priorities
The ability of people to earn more money is directly dependent on the development of the infrastructure around them.
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Heart-warming win
One hopes that the senior team takes a cue from youngsters and gives creditable performances in the ongoing Asia Cup.
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Development with a bang
The projects being selected by the government are designed to serve the needs of the Pakistani people
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Local bodies and delays
The politicians should stop foot-dragging on the matter and hold LB polls in fulfillment of their campaign promises.
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Effective immunisation
The Sehat ka Insaf immunisation programme is by far the single biggest contribution of the PTI to the country.
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Freedoms not curbs
Heavyweight legislation to limit what most view as a minor irritant will bring a few hundred into prosecutorial net.
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Nabbing human traffickers
Approximately 8,000 people comprise the nexus of 141 human smugglers who have illegally sent 8,234 Pakistanis abroad.
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Fighting dengue
There is no vaccine to cure dengue, only way to control it is by eliminating habitat of the mosquito that carries it.
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Education targets
Pakistan is badly in need of national conformity when it comes to education standards, curricula and best practices.
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A national shame
Honour killings are done by family members in order to avenge supposed shame brought on by any number of incidents.
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Endangered heritage
Just as we have failed to promote these languages, we have allowed crafts to die.
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Stealing energy
Fuel taken away amounts to a large total and must be stopped through a crackdown on all those involved.
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Expectations from Beijing
Overly relying on China to carry most of the weight of the work needed is just the sort of attitude that is not needed
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Disability rights
It is easy to forget the disabled, but they are no less deserving of the protection of their rights than anybody else.
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Need for clarity
Expressing hope that talks would be back on track soon indicates reluctance on the part of the government to retaliate
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Kashmir conundrum
India can hardly be expected to hand over its occupied territory to Pakistan or vice versa.
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Football woes
Pakistani football has never had role models to inspire future generations of players.