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Fallen hero
The suicide attack in Peshawar proves that militants remain active and able to strike at will.
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President’s address
There is some hope that perhaps, finally, democracy may be taking root in Pakistan.
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Strengthening democracy
4.5 million citizens have used SMS service to verify voter registration details, with the number due to increase.
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Taking on the agencies
Much disturbance to our democratic system has been caused over the past decades by actions planned by the agencies.
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Hostage no more
The kidnapping strategy adopted by the Taliban has been an enormous success, giving them money and publicity.
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Too many parties
Pakistan has 82 political parties registered. Handful of parties have any kind of representation in any assembly.
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Politics of dirty tricks
Mehrangate: In Pakistan, financial accountability is undermined by delay of audit, not by secret funds.
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Making use of radio
The plan of using radio to win over the populace, could have succeeded but it has not because of sheer incompetence.
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White elephants
CJ observes that institutions including Pakistan Steel Mills, Pakistan Railways and PIA have all been ruined.
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Iran gas pipeline
The Iran-Pakistan pipeline is so vital to the country’s energy needs that the extra cost can be overlooked.









