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Ending slavery the world over
There is a need to update and implement existing laws
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Figuring it out so far
There are many national emergencies — but contraception is the one nobody is talking about
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Indian disturbances
Gurus play an important part in the lives of many Indians
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Startling disclosures
One must take into account the instances where Pakistan went out of its way to accommodate US interests
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They just don’t get it
New technologies enable both the collation and transmission of supply and demand in real time
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A hungry police force
In total, the capital police spent Rs695.4 million in the course of PTI-PAT dharna
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Precursor of violence
Although violence might be caused by many factors, low levels of infrastructure seem to increase the risks of conflict
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The human rights struggle
A senior official of the human rights ministry now reports that progress is slow on virtually every front
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Money matters and climate action
Global average temperatures will still go up to about three degrees above pre-industrial levels
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Contaminated groundwater
A quarter of the country’s population is at risk, according to a fresh study on contaminated water in the Indus Valley
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A crumbling relationship
America under Trump has made a clear statement as to where it is aligned; India is seen as a regional partner
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No reward
His protest is a glaring reminder of a country brimming with talent
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Provincial pilferage
NAB, other agencies must act dutifully, move against all corrupt elements
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Creating transparency
Transparency does not happen at the flick of a switch
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Threats to cotton crop
The effect of losses and subsequent low cotton prices have transformed buying interest
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How to lose less quickly
The broad-brush proposals of President Trump are not going to win the war in Afghanistan for the Americans
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Enticing the voter
Greater transparency about where funds go is required
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Leaky jails, vanishing inmates
It appears that post to their escape they stayed in several parts of Pakistan but may now be in Afghanistan
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From caretaker to change-agent
The accidental prime minister transitioning from being a short-term safe pair of hands to something of more substance
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Challenge and response
Australia devised a national strategy to protect crowded places after a militant drove a truck into crowds in Nice
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Countering tax malpractices
In Pakistan, when people are endowed with power, they are likely to abuse it
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Not by a long shot
And yet Karachi remains Pakistan’s largest and possibly most livable city
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Corrosive confrontation
Sharif family collectively is seeking to challenge the verdict
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Straightening out the NHS
Big pharma has profited plenty
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Karachi — plan the umpteenth
The city is to be transformed
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The craft that’s not art
In fact, to many people art or music is immoral or downright blasphemous
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Regularising stay of refugees
Some 200,000 unregistered Afghans had returned to their country in 2016 to avoid deportation
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True aim of development
Despite intermittent periods of growth, our country remains low on human development indicators
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Protecting the whistleblowers
There are several mountains to climb when it comes to fighting corruption
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Despicable behaviour
The leader of the government in the Senate told Hanson that the ruling coalition had no intention of banning the burqa
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Bright spot in the shadows
The highest inflow in July was from Malaysia, which invested $91.6m
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Driven by expediency alone
Ironically, it was Mr Sharif who opposed any changes to Articles 62 and 63
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Unfair pricing practices
I bought three Rs30 stamp papers for Rs50 from this vendor, which cost me Rs150 in total
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For this relief much thanks
The latest move also means that New Delhi has scrapped its previous precondition for a medical visa
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Barring civilian ownership of arms
Civilian ownership of weaponry in Pakistan is being considered a point of contention in the federal cabinet
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Shifting sands for expat labour
For decades, Pakistan has exported manpower to the region, but that flow has been suddenly interrupted
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South Asia flooding
The biggest challenge for officials in Nepal is to send food and relief materials to people in flood-hit areas
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Endangered and impoverished
There is little incentive for members of the lower socioeconomic Hindu community to remain in Sindh
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A black hole for assistance?
The government also expects a significant increase in foreign direct investment and other inflows
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A welcome move
A more professional approach must be adopted by Islamabad with possibly help from the armed forces to ensure security
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Ruckus on roads
14th August marks the day that the people of this land were able to regain the helm from colonial powers
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Deconstructing the McCain plan
McCain strategy threatens ‘graduated diplomatic, military, and economic costs’ on Pakistan
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United against terrorism
We need to encourage more segments of society to work for the cause through a series of initiatives
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Social inclusion only panacea
Only when these facilities are given to them will we be able to bring about a qualitative change in their lives
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NTN tax filers
Until penalties are dealt ubiquitously, it will continue to be a slow process
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Badly managed optics
This is no victory parade
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A new trade regime
Such policy would attract foreign direct investment in avenues
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Stolen Gandharan artefacts
Actions by alleged groups have caused deep embarrassment in the run-up to 70th independence day celebrations
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A selfless devotion
The government must ensure provision of necessary resources and assistance to the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Center
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Rohingya plight
Myanmar as a whole is uninterested in protecting their fellow citizens from harm