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Occupational safety of the blue-collared
Labour laws must be separately categorised for those working in industrial and production units or construction sites
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Defeating Indian subterfuge
The global body must address Islamabad’s genuine concerns before these two crucial sessions
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The death of whistle-blower
Afzal Kohistani's long fight for justice ended in his death
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Uniforms before reforms
Nothing has been done to improve the law and order situation in Pakistan’s largest populated province
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Inflated gas bills
Surprising consumers with ridiculously high bills 100% over what they are used to paying is unfair
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Signs of thaw
Apparent easing of Indo-Pak tension is result of behind-the-scene efforts by major international players
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Cancer meds denied
5,000 registered cancer patients at five major Punjab teaching hospitals are unable to secure medication
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Times will change for women
One feels hopeful that times will change for women across the country
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Nawaz Sharif’s health
Nawaz — is adamant that he will not move from the jail
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National Tariff Policy
Tariff policy aims to improve competitiveness, attract investment and create jobs
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Kashmir in world focus
More and more countries are now willing to mediate or play a role in the resolution of the dispute
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PSL: bound for home
Just like people of Pakistan, PSL seems to persevere through everything to form a legacy
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In reverse gear
Govt must quickly come to grips with the enormity of running the country’s finances
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Police Service sans exam
Tariq Khosa criticises PAS for not accepting police as part of policy delivery mechanism
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NAP in action
20-point National Action Plan provides a comprehensive strategy to deal with the long-haunting menace
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Counting Afghans
Sindh CM reported to have said his govt has no idea of number of Afghans and other refugees in Karachi
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Journey towards truth
Justice Khosa has been expressing his concerns about the shortcomings in the justice delivery system of the country
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Revival of discretionary funds
This nexus allows siphoning off taxpayers’ money that PM Khan had promised to protect
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War is easy, peace not so much
Islamabad has been patient and vigilant in the face of naked Indian aggression
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Pneumonia deaths in K-P
Ninety children died of the disease in January alone in the province
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Fate of SEZs
Apparently, the government is bringing economic zones with those coming up under CPEC and it is going to be complex
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OIC resolution
The organisation reiterated its support for Kashmiris’ well-being despite FM Qureshi’s absence
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Return of Rohingyas
The Myanmar government continues to adopt delaying tactics in a bid to keep the Rohingyas out of their country
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State of our orphanages
Even after the passage of 43 years, successive governments have failed to implement the law
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Cost of Wapda’s indiscretion
Those responsible for this reckless action at Wapda must be held to account
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Rape after rape
This is not the first nor is it likely to be the last case of such a heinous nature
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Depoliticising police
Corruption and mismanagement also are important issues that need the government’s attention
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Border turmoil
The release of Abhinandan could have been the start of changed attitudes
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Conditions in prisons
'More than 1,000 inmates from the Karachi Central Jail, Landhi and Malir jails are presented every day in courts'
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Overcoming housing shortfall
We hope that the plan will be executed without bureaucratic delays
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The FBR conundrum
Failure on this score should be embarrassing for the FBR considering that its primary job is to generate revenue
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Role of OIC
Pakistan to boycott the meeting if invitation extended to India not withdrawn
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Optimism about US-N Korea talks
Trump is pitching a vision of North Korea as a new Asian economic powerhouse
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Need for suicide prevention
Taboo associated with speaking about mental illnesses is pushing people towards the brink of existence
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Tensions and stock markets
There was already little direct cross-border trade between the two countries
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About another water front
Pakistan and India were helped by the World Bank to reach an understanding over water sharing
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Pakistan’s peace stance
Braying for war will be the death of us all, however, Modi is used to winning elections on the back of dead bodies
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Better child, maternal health
Much needs to be done in nutrition and adoption of family planning methods
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A welcome decision
Registered Afghan refugees should have their bank accounts opened long time ago
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Consequences of repealing Article 35A
Modi’s Kashmir policy has further alienated people of Kashmir
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Contaminated water
Pakistan ranks at number 80 among 122 nations on the quality of drinking water
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Trouble in paradise
The fault, though, once again appears to come directly from the top
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Bail plea rejection
There is often a pattern of behaviour and actions taken when a VIP or politician is sent to prison
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Trump weighs in on standoff
The words of the world’s most powerful leader are reassuring for the region
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Loss of an innocent life
To say that Nimrah was a collateral damage in the police encounter is to belittle the value of life
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Depoliticising languages
Even to this day, politics and social structures are deeply divided over conflicts surrounding language
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Levies control
K-P bill seeking to acquire 15,000 Federal Levies Force personnel seems logical
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Promoting soft image
Lahore Literature Festival helps in keeping the literary world in the country alive
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Politics and sports
Denying entry to Pakistani shooters into their country exposes Indian jingoism
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Food of death
After a joy trip to Karachi turned out to be a journey of death for a family from Quetta