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Withering state of business
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) industries underwent contraction for the fourth successive month
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Hold the line and hold steady
The question of whether India carried out ‘surgical strikes’ as a response somewhat hangs in the air
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The Raiwind march
Lahore High Court on Thursday allowed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf to hold its march on the PM residence at Raiwind
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A clear and present danger
Let us be clear and unequivocal — Pakistan does not seek or desire armed conflict with India
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Record crushing victory
Pakistan have all to play for as the T20 series should spur the ODI squad to greater things
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A new economic down low
The local business community will keep reiterating that Pakistan is suffering from competitiveness issues to no avail
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The water conflict
Both India and Pakistan share a common need regarding water and it is a diminishing resource
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Prevalent food insecurity
Pakistan is in a state of emergency with respect to nutrition
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The police — an excoriating report
Poor people and marginalised groups are most at risk of being abused by the police, but it can be anybody
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Clinton: a slim points win
Neither candidate lost their equilibrium, though Mr Trump looked decidedly flaccid towards the end
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Soaring cases of brain drain
A recent report on emigration trends points towards the level of despair in this country
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Another borrowing spree for the better?
The government’s plan to add more debt to its stockpile seems to be never-ending
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HEC closure of PhD and MPhil programmes
The ultimate goal should be to collaboratively help varsities raise their standards
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Uncertainty prevails at stock market
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index finished 363.89 points higher to end at 40,135.31
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Pak-Russia joint military exercise
Show of cooperation with Russia is likely to be noticed both at home and abroad
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As Kashmir issue lingers, do we have hope?
Civilian and military leadership should form a common front against Indian belligerence
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Express Media Group runs first-ever front-page editorial
The editorial calls for the government to categorically declare the Line of Control a “red line”
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Failing to conserve rainwater
Pakistan’s geography bestows upon it an entire ocean’s worth of water supply
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Provinces discard PM’s development package
Pakistan continues to suffer from division and lack of consensus
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Barriers to women’s economic input
In Pakistan, women’s primary role is still considered to be that of a caregiver
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PM’s discourse with the UN
PM fulfilled his promise to highlight the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly during his speech on September 21
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Will polio ever be history?
After many years when there is finally hope that polio can be eradicated from Pakistan this year
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Falling FDI
China continues to be a major contributor of Pakistan’s FDI with other countries pulling out their investments
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The gathering storm
Indian authorities continue to take an aggressive stance which has become even more evident in wake of the Uri attack
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PCB retains Azhar Ali as captain
Pakistan maintains Azhar Ali as captain of the ODI team for the upcoming series against the West Indies
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Flashpoint Kashmir and UN efforts
PM rightly pointed out that non-resolution of Kashmir dispute is a source of tension and instability in the region
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En route to facilitating NGOs
The UN has approved several project proposals related to health, sanitation and water supply for the Fata area
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Division between tax filers, non-filers
Those who file taxes are those who go by the book; they want to pay Pakistan its due share
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Violence in Kashmir continues
Life in the India-held Kashmir region has ground to a halt due to military imposed curfew
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Confronting child malnutrition
Pakistan struggles with starvation and malnutrition
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Post-Brexit trade reforms
The point of concern is that Britain is the third-largest importer of Pakistani goods, behind the US and China
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Property valuations redefined
The real estate sector is the latest to be affected by the government’s tax reform measures
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Yet another attack on a mosque
At least 28 people were killed in a suicide blast that took place during Friday prayers in Mohmand agency
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Hekmatyar’s last fling?
Peace deal between Hekmatyar & Afghan govt is unlikely to bring about any change in fortunes of Afghanistan
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The delay in anti-honour bills
Women in Pakistan continue to be maimed and marooned at the hands of their male counterparts
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Towards taming tax troubles
Pakistan has become signatory to the OECD's Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matter
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Rebuilding goodwill with the US
On at least one front, Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with an important international ally are beginning to improve
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Technological grandstanding
The government has recently announced that it plans to enter the 5G technology market soon
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Low grade petrol in Pakistan
Apparently, the fuel being imported in Pakistan and also being produced by oil refineries is of the lowest grade
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Free trade agreement wins Iran’s support
Pakistan and Iran have taken a step towards streamlining commerce-rated matters between the two countries
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Fight against polio
Dr Zakaullah’s death is a tragedy for all health workers across the country who continue to carry out inoculations
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Syria ceasefire
Two principal players in the Syrian war theatre have at long last cut a temporary ceasefire deal
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Health sector reforms compromised
Pakistan lacks in providing access to quality healthcare and education to a huge chunk of its population
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Stagnation
Pakistan is ranked 119th out of 128 countries Global Innovation Index
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Afghan transit trade
Pakistan cannot afford to lose trading routes any more than Afghanistan
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Another loan for the energy sector
Pakistan recently requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to double its loan for energy sector reforms
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The evolving nature of IS
Terrorism is ever-evolving, sometimes quickly, and the Islamic State (IS) is evolving faster than most
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NFC Award
The 7th NFC Award was announced in time to be incorporated in the 2010-11 budgets
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The Rangers are called
Punjab government has called for a Rangers operation against terrorist groups and banned organisations
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Bad water
Universal provision of potable water is a development essential, poisoning the populace via careless neglect is not