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The bulge of court cases
One of the major challenges faced by our judicial system
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Balochistan’s CPEC share
Lawmakers put aside their differences to criticise what they consider a measly share in the humungous project
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Unicef concern over child abuse
The problem persists despite several child abusers punished
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NAB’s accountability
Death of a professor under the custody of NAB raises questions
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Dispelling gender disparities
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2018 has quantified just how wide this disparity stretches
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December the 24th
That day the courts will come up with rulings that would be vital in determining the fate of the two leaders
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Trump scares off ‘Mad Dog’
Like a run-of-the mill scammer, he is running for the hills because it might make him look good to his political base
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Affordable healthcare
SC takes suo-motu notice of overcharging by Lahore’s private hospitals
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Biting bills
Federal govt and Nepra notify a raise of Rs1.27 per unit in the power tariff
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Need to bring clarity
Government considers bringing a second mini-budget in a span of just four months
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Death penalty vote
FO spokesperson issues a clarification that Pakistan had not voted in favour of the UN resolution
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Return of the British Airways
Being interpreted as a reflection of the confidence of foreign investors in the improved security environment
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Access to justice for tribals
Extending the courts to an area which has been neglected for the past 70 years, however, is no easy task
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Cavalier attitude
The minister talks endlessly on TV on the issue but failed to turn up at the meeting where his input is needed
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FATA fight for education
79% of girls drop out at the primary level
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No more polio-free
The surveillance system indicates the presence of polio virus
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Kashmir and the slumbering world
This year has been the deadliest since 2009, with more than 500 people killed so far
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Recipe for frustration
one factor which has arguably gone amiss is the rapid population expansion and the government failing to catch up
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Price of dual citizenship
This bold decision should go a long way in silencing murmurings of discontent
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Ratings downgrade
The risks ahead cannot be glossed over
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Trilateral talks in Kabul
Pakistan too will soon inaugurate Jinnah and Logar hospitals in Kabul in what is billed as ‘a gift from Pakistan’
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Solace at last
Rises in tuition fees became a routine without much power given to parents or students to dispute the raise
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Handshake at Rimbo
Millions of Yemenis trapped in the crisis could not have afforded the firing to cease any later
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Power sector discrepancies
Reforms in the power sector could boost business profits by $8.4 billion a year
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Be Pakistani, buy Pakistani
The president should also consider this fact that the products manufactured in Pakistan are often of lower quality
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Afghan redevelopment
Building of new dams and opening up of new air and land trade routes are indicative of the era of redevelopment
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Another mauling, another commission
The recent past, although horrific to even recount, is still a proof that hockey needs a revamp
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Regional approach to Afghan peace
Kabul-New Delhi nexus is further complicating the Afghan imbroglio
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Freedom listing
A more active Ministry of Human Rights is taking steps to improve the situation
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Laws sans implementation
Proposed law binds all employers to refer to children hired as ‘domestic workers’ instead of servant
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Far shy of 50
Each passing day is adding to the troubles of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
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BJP goes bust
State elections, however, have not always been a reliable trend indicator for national elections
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Loadshedding of gas
The pattern of low gas pressure and increased demand during the winter is observed every year without respite
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Between the cup and the lip
Karachi is perhaps one of the few mega cities of the world which has witnessed progress in reverse
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Performance check
PM Imran introduces a ministerial performance review to be conducted every three months
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Whither priorities
Pakistan is at risk of default unless serious cash injection is secured says government
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Sabotaging Saarc
India’s actions to impede the Saarc process are part of its sinister bid to isolate Pakistan diplomatically
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CPEC and Balochistan
Leadership of Balochistan on either side of the political and ideological divide is unanimous on these grievances
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Taxing trash
Similar to the sin tax on cigarette sales and a sugar tax imposed in some cities and countries across the world
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Pollution tax
'Pakistan suffered an economic loss of $384 million due to extreme weather events last year'
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Real Tests await
It is to be seen how Pakistan will play in their upcoming tour of South Africa
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Tapering off to a trickle
At present, the city requires 1,100 million gallons of water per day
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Contractors aka hired guns
Islamabad will no longer plunge headlong into doing its bidding heedless of its own interest
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Exchange rate fiasco and after
Developing countries cannot afford to have a free-floating, market-based exchange rate hardly merits any debate
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Gender-based violence
The problem is not single-tiered
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Cost of climate change
Maximising profits and minimising costs has been the topmost priority of any business industry
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Missing futures
Hearing for 20 missing children in Karachi
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‘Voluntary’ resignation
Azam Khan Swati steps down as Federal Minister for Science and Technology
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INGO clampdown
HR Minister Shireen Mazari says the 18 groups asked to leave had spread disinformation
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Deficit — of trust and trade
Pakistan and India have barely scratched the surface of bilateral trade potential