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  • Back to losing ways

    The visitors were in total disarray in the first and last T20Is

  • Canal controversy

    Sindh - and Pakistan - have water problems that go far beyond half-a-dozen canals

  • Terror fulcrum

    Pakistan and China are on the same page when it comes to the adverse impact of dreaded elements

  • Independent Palestinian state: myth or reality

    The dream of a Palestinian state faces daunting challenges from internal divisions and global geopolitics.

  • Millionaire beggars

    Gujarawala beggars spending millions highlights state failure; crackdown needed on professional begging.

  • VPN fatwa

    The CII's fatwa against VPNs threatens digital freedom, raising fears of increased government control.

  • Slow-moving tribunals

    Nine months after the February 2024 elections, 83% of petitions remain undecided, deepening political instability.

  • Developing 'necessary' skills

    The debate over vocational vs university education highlights elitism, access issues, and job market realities.

  • Protecting our children

    Violence against children remains widespread in Pakistan, despite legal protections and government promises.

  • Inclusive education

    Sindh introduces Pakistan's first Transgender Education Policy, ensuring inclusion and support for students.

  • Suffocating Punjab

    Punjab’s toxic smog has reached crisis levels, with hospitals overwhelmed and air quality dangerously poor.

  • Baseball breakthrough

    Pakistan's baseball team shocks the world, winning the inaugural Baseball United Arab Classic undefeated.

  • Privatising schools

    Punjab's education privatization plan raises concerns over access, equity, and quality in public schooling.

  • Punjab farm tax

    Punjab’s new agriculture tax aims to raise revenue but faces challenges in implementation and fairness.

  • Paving a digital future

    Top government officials have recently been highlighting the critical role AI plays in safeguarding cyberspace

  • Escaping Pakistan

    Economic hardship is perhaps the most significant factor fueling this exodus.

  • Trump nominees

    Trump lists out his nominees for foreign policy, economy, environment, immigration and national security

  • Criminal negligence

    A kidney failure patient died while 30 others contracted HIV/AIDS at Multan's Nishtar Hospital

  • PSM revival plan

    Sindh's plan to revive Pakistan Steel Mills faces criticism for being politically motivated and unfeasible.

  • 'The final call'

    Rising political instability in Pakistan calls for dialogue and a political solution, with Imran Khan's protest rally.

  • Nadra data leak

    2.7 million Pakistanis' data stolen from NADRA servers, raising concerns over cybersecurity and privacy.

  • Pakistan's case at COP

    Pakistan calls for a $6.8 trillion global climate fund, urging wealthy nations to support vulnerable countries.

  • Beijing's firmness

    China reaffirms support for CPEC despite Pakistan's security challenges, emphasizing continued partnership.

  • Internet access

    Freelancers in Pakistan are among the most affected by VPN restrictions.

  • And now scrabble

    The refusal to grant visas to the scrabble team is a significant blow to players

  • Unanimous resolve

    The post-October-2023 Mideast is one of regression and revulsion.

  • After 22 years

    Under Rizwan's captaincy, Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1 in a historic ODI series on Australian soil.

  • Gaza genocide

    UN report: 70% of Gaza victims are women and children; Israel's actions violate humanitarian law.

  • Dealing with Trump

    Pakistan seeks early engagement with Trump’s administration to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

  • Sex offenders register

    Pakistan's National Sex Offenders Register is a vital step in fighting sexual violence, needing strong safeguards.

  • Circular debt crisis

    Circular debt to exceed Rs2.4 trillion by 2025, highlighting inefficiencies and failure in Pakistan's power sector.

  • Shifting climate priorities

    US absence at COP29 signals retreat from climate action, jeopardizing global emission-cutting goals.

  • Power 'relief' package

    Bijli Sahulat Package pressures citizens to consume more electricity, offering temporary relief, no lasting solution.

  • Politicising cricket

    Naqvi rejects hybrid model for Champions Trophy; calls India’s refusal to visit Pakistan a political decision.

  • Another bloodshed

    Quetta bombing highlights Pakistan's security failure, with over 1,600 terror incidents and rising insecurity.

  • Snooker laurels

    .Mohammad Asif enters record books winning third title at International Billiards & Snooker Federation Championship

  • Trump's supremacy

    .For Ukraine, a second Trump term has rung alarm bells in Kiev.

  • Tax tilt

    With a proposed tax generation target of Rs.12 trillion, the receipts to this day are dismal

  • Suffocating smog

    Punjab’s work-from-home policy addresses Lahore's air pollution, but long-term solutions remain crucial.

  • IIOJK's special status

    IIOJK assembly demands restoration of Article 370, challenging Modi’s claims, but faces New Delhi's indifference.

  • Pinching pensions

    Govt pension and pay reforms aim to cut financial burden, but need modernization and adjustment for efficiency.

  • Looming Iran strike

    Iran's FM visit Pakistan amid tensions with Israel, signaling potential retaliation and regional political realignment

  • Trump's return

    Donald Trump secures a second term, reshaping US politics with a bold foreign policy and domestic shifts.

  • Ballooning population

    Unchecked population growth in Pakistan fuels poverty and strains resources; urgent family planning is essential.

  • Protesting teachers

    Teachers protest privatisation and job security issues, calling for reforms to address Pakistan’s education crisis.

  • Quick-fix legislation

    Pakistan's rushed laws reshape judiciary, boost executive power, and fuel political instability amid vendetta politics

  • Crime in the capital

    Islamabad faces rising crime rates, prompting concerns from the IHC chief justice about law and order challenges.

  • Further cut in policy rate

    The central bank cuts the benchmark policy rate by 250 bps to stimulate a struggling economy amid rising energy prices

  • America decides

    Americans vote for representatives and judges, but the tight race between Harris and Trump draws the most attention.

  • Vector-borne diseases

    Karachi's rise in vector-borne diseases reflects government failures in sanitation, not just climate change concerns.