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                                                            Willful ignorance?As Margharzar Zoo suffers from deplorable conditions 
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                                                            Trump and racismFor too long Trump has fanned the flames of racial hatred in America 
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                                                            Resurgence of terrorA fresh spurt in violence in the country’s southwest and northwest frontiers 
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                                                            Risky businessDecision to rely on IMF may have been the only viable cure to Pakistan’s economic ailments 
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                                                            Positive signalsUS decision is a clear indicator of Trump administration’s desire to move fast on initiatives 
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                                                            ICC-accredited facility in LahoreDomestic cricketers can now know beforehand about where they go wrong 
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                                                            Taking engineers on boardThe PEC demands are reasonable especially considering the fact that many engineers are jobless in Pakistan 
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                                                            The 25th JulyThe war of narratives between the government and the opposition continues while one full year has passed 
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                                                            Dual loyaltiesAllowing dual nationals to contest elections would require a constitutional amendment 
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                                                            Urge for fameHyderabad circuit bench of SHC bans naming localities, roads, streets, buildings after influential people 
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                                                            Secret ballotOnly horse-trading can save Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani from de-seating 
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                                                            Unfair reactions from IndiaModi yet to deny or confirm what transpired between him and Trump 
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                                                            Flowers and thistlesSome imported plants are causing health issues for people and are harmful to local species 
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                                                            The Brexit bruntThe prevailing uncertainty underscores the perils of unchecked populism that brought about a ‘Leave’ vote 
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                                                            Sick state of healthcareHealth and education are important for any nation but in Pakistan, the situation in these sectors is dismal 
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                                                            Computerised economyA better approach may have been to invest further in the digitisation of the economy and transitioning away from cash 
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                                                            Regaining prestige and statusNothing could be more consoling for Pakistan than the US President offering to mediate over the Kashmir conflict 
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                                                            Food insecurityThere is also a dire need to expand the amount of land under agricultural production 
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                                                            Another terrorist attackTerrorism has become like a dormant volcano in Pakistan 
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                                                            Breaking the mythIt is encouraging to note that women in these areas are not as held back as had been the case in the past 
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                                                            Embrace of democracyEmbrace of democracy exemplifies an altogether new trend in the tribal belt 
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                                                            Britain’s futureUnited Kingdom is all set for its next prime minister 
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                                                            Nurses’ struggle for rightsThere are not many job opportunities available for trained nurses in Pakistan 
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                                                            The ICJ verdictIt is hoped that both sides proceed in the letter and spirit of the ICJ verdict 
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                                                            Historic electionsSaturday’s electoral exercise should be taken only as a first step in the direction to heal scars 
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                                                            Better early warning systemThanks to support from Japan, Pakistan will be getting modern C-band Doppler radars 
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                                                            Airspace reopeningGovt’s months-long airspace shutdown after post-Pulawama standoff cost the CAA around Rs8.5 billion 
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                                                            Accountability for all?There’s a strong perception that it is mainly opposition that is the target of accountability drive 
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                                                            Not out of the woods yetAs the central bank once again raised the interest rate to an eight-year high 
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                                                            Dream projectsSindh CM announces a Rs33.6 billion project during a meeting with World Bank representatives 
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                                                            Hafiz Saeed’s arrestCan be seen in the context of Pakistan’s efforts towards FATF compliance 
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                                                            Showing intent but not the willUnless playing to the galleries, it is ironical to see and understand who is asking whom to help resolve the issue 
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                                                            Winners and more winnersThe fact that the ICJ upheld the authority of Pakistan’s military court is enough for Islamabad to declare victory 
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                                                            Neglect of miners’ safetyDespite 45 documented accidents in the past eight years, authorities have not prosecuted anyone under the Mines Act 
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                                                            Curious case of expired medicinesFrom time to time, scams surface in the healthcare sector 
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                                                            Budget petardThe PTI leadership seems to be going out of its way to hoist itself by its own petard 
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                                                            The rise in ‘roti’ priceEnforcement of these measures should certainly be able to control roti prices in a country like ours 
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                                                            A finale fit for World CupWith the World Cup now over, it is the right time to chalk out a comprehensive plan for the future 
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                                                            Climate change and PakistanPakistan ranks 31st in terms of global emitters while it is the seventh most affected by climate change fallout 
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                                                            The six billion dollar damagesThe ruling by the ICSID is not just one instance where a verdict by former top judge has cost the country dear 
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                                                            Our role in Afghan peacePakistan’s role in the Afghan peace process has been the subject of intense debate for too long 
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                                                            Controversy of the yearAs Maryam Nawaz initiated a row against Judge Arshad Malik with a questionable video 
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                                                            SC verdict on acid attacksCJP says throwing acid on someone a crime worse than murder 
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                                                            Big test for governmentPast govts failed to properly assess tax liability of businessmen and traders 
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                                                            PM’s housing pledgeGovt must put proper regulations in place to ensure that safe and secure houses are provided to the people 
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                                                            Senate no-trust voteTo our politicians politics is like love and war where everything is fair 
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                                                            Structured povertyThe report shows that over one-third of children in Pakistan under the age of five were malnourished 
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                                                            Ease of doing businessWhether or not the merchants stand convinced is not yet known 
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                                                            A dangerous pathIt seems the government is treading a dangerously regressive path 
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                                                            Another train crashAll aspects of the issue should be kept in view to bring the railways back on track 
 
    



