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  • Russo-Pak reset

    On the diplomatic front, a lot of patch-work is required

  • Justice delayed

    Longer it takes to apprehend and prosecute those responsible, more difficult it becomes to gather evidence

  • Education in border areas

    Local activists finally got the provincial government to follow up on providing children with access to education

  • AJK projects in limbo

    18 years on, devastation from earthquake continues to add to affectees' woes with over 1,730 pending projects

  • Taliban’s terror ties

    'Strong and symbiotic' ties between Afghan Taliban, al-Qaeda and TTP: UN report

  • Russian crude

    With two shipments of 50,000 metric tonnes at Karachi Port, Russian crude oil is officially part of Pak economy

  • KWSC bill

    The bill reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to addressing water management challenges

  • Challenges to higher education

    HECs plans to up HEIs budget by 5.5% falls short of crucial steps needed for improving education standards

  • Medical negligence

    Transparency, accountability and continuous improvement pivotal to healthcare sector development

  • Dar’s gamble

    Bleak times are ahead if reliance on informal sectors in budget is dictated by shortsighted political gains

  • TAPI pipeline deal

    The TAPI pipeline could significantly increase energy security in India and Pakistan

  • A deficit-laden budget

    The new GDP target seems to be a mirage as the Economic Survey says that the economy has grown by a mere 0.3%

  • Retribution

    Let the culprits be exposed and justice done

  • Early shutter down

    Balancing energy conservation with economic viability is crucial

  • Tech-driven growth

    While IT is among the industries that have turned economies, the level of support being demanded is astounding

  • Airport ordeals

    We cannot encourage tourism by presenting to tourists as a police state where the cops will also rob them

  • Heatwaves

    The government must acknowledge the need to implement comprehensive heat action plans

  • Marriage of convenience

    If camp politics is any criterion, this neo-roadmap makes it obvious that India is in the American bloc

  • Iran-Saudi thaw

    The improvement in ties has been a source of relief for almost every country in the region

  • National action plan for plastic

    The role of the general public and contributing industries is equally vital

  • Iris recognition

    The adoption of state-of-the-art recognition technology showcases Pakistan’s commitment to technological advancement

  • Trade with Turkiye

    Concrete offers or even inquiries have not been identified by government officials, any companies, or the media

  • Message from Beijing

    It is high time US, China cobble together a broader understanding and work for the collective good of their allies

  • Iran’s naval initiative

    Commander Shahram Irani’s initiative must find appropriate response from proposed member states

  • Illegal forex inflows

    There is also the need to do away with some banking irritants to entice expats to rely more on legal channels

  • Acute food insecurity

    This can help mitigate the impact of future disasters and enhance preparedness

  • Uniting for justice

    This piece of solidarity is in need of being extended in the courtrooms, too

  • Bring Aafia home

    Meeting between Aafia Siddiqui and Fowzia Siddiqui holds immense emotional and symbolic value

  • Local agri innovation

    This is because oranges — the most popular citrus fruit — only ripen on the branch

  • Of hegemony

    This Akhand perception, these days, is an outcome of a rigid and divisive political ideology called Hindutva

  • Rising terror after Kabul fall

    It has become increasingly clear that the Afghans are willing to let the relationship with Pakistan deteriorate

  • End dog culling

    Killing stray dogs is both cruel and ineffective

  • Shangri-La puzzle

    Singapore moot is also a non-starter as Russia is not participating in it

  • Fuel price cut

    Dollar rate — at least the official rate — has been consistent at around Rs285

  • School transport safety

    While govt's actions are praiseworthy, it is essential to ensure a smooth transition in implementing these measures

  • On a slippery path

    The point is where we will go from here

  • Security negligence

    Inspector General of Police took notice of the event and sought action against the responsible officers

  • Naegleria fowleri

    Chlorine tablets or chemicals containing chlorine can be used to disinfect the water and kill all harmful bacteria

  • The way ahead

    IMF spokesperson Nathan Porter’s concerns must solicit some detailing from the powers-that-be

  • Private lending collapse

    This is why many experts have already begun predicting an economic contraction this year

  • Dwindling bird migration

    Water scarcity and pollution,uncontrolled hunting in wetlands, have emerged as key contributors to this decline

  • Talks is the way out

    Instant response, nonetheless, from government that it is not interested in talks needs some serious reconsideration

  • Falling incomes

    Expensive petroleum products and high power and gas tariffs have hugely added to the cost of doing business

  • Corporal punishment

    In schools and madrassas, corporal punishment has historically been employed as a disciplinary measure

  • India’s hypocrisy

    Malik is a test case for people who propagate emancipation

  • ‘No fake pilots’

    Rebuilding trust and confidence in aviation industry requires a collective effort

  • Eliminating polythene bags

    Plastic bags choke storm and sewerage drains resulting in urban flooding during the monsoon season

  • Digital hate speech

    Platforms, however, failed to take prompt and prudent action and the harmful content remains on the platforms

  • Textile tailspin

    Exports have been declining all year

  • No to bloc politics

    Pakistan’s geostrategic location makes it indispensable to have a special relationship with the economic power house