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The Mashkaf moment
The fact that the passengers were held as human shields went to benefit of the terror outfit.
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Kyiv's compliance
It is clear that Trump's 'America First' agenda has reshaped the rules of engagement
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Appalling air quality
The primary contributors to Pakistan's pollution crisis are industrial emissions.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Unchecked road rage
Dumper trucks continue to collide with speeding traffic in the daytime.
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Vanishing howls
The most immediate challenge is human-wildlife conflict.
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Costly imported cotton
The fallout from these declines extends beyond the agricultural sector.
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Karachi's killer streets
Making Karachi safe should be a national priority.
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March 8: beyond celebration
Pakistan has produced formidable women who have left an indelible mark on history.
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Utopian claim
The fact is that an unresolved Kashmir is a threat to regional peace and security.
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Water cooperation
Collaboration at the transboundary level also fosters goodwill and trust among nations
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Costly power burden
This not only stunts export growth but also discourages foreign investment.
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Terror index
It is highly unfortunate that Pakistan is ranked second on the Global Terrorism Index 2025
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Soaring sugar price
The sugar mafia has operated with impunity for far too long.
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Rebuilding Gaza
The Trump plan fits well into Netanyahu's expansionist designs and the concept of Greater Israel.
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Trump's praise
Trump's acknowledgment is the way to go as any anti-terror protocol would be incomplete in the region without Pakistan
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Abandoned daughters
Beyond policy measures, there must be a fundamental shift in how daughters are perceived in society.
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Rising tide of terrorism
In one such attack, seven people hailing from Punjab were shot dead in Barkhan district of Balochistan on February 18.
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Blackout bravado!
Pakistan was the third contender in pushing political activism to the wall
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Karachi vaccine refusals
The first nationwide polio campaign of 2025 ran from 3rd February till 9th February.
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Of cross-border infiltration
Pakistan has been a victim of terrorism for decades, and its neighbours on the east and west have a hand in it.
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Missed targets
The target for July-February was Rs7.95 trillion.
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Low wheat crop
The government's continuing unwillingness and inability to stabilise commodity prices keeps taking an unnecessary toll
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Space ambitions
The initiative reflects the deepening of bilateral ties and opens new avenues for collaboration in space exploration
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Trump-Zelensky duel
Zelensky was time and again coerced in a loud pitch.
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New unit, same cops
FIA's cybercrimes wing has done a reasonable job.
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Whither austerity
Bloated cabinet risks becoming unwieldy, with overlapping responsibilities and increased bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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Nowshera attack
The Nowshera attack also indicates undercurrents of realpolitik.
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Fear of democracy
This is because the work of government must continue no matter what, or society will grind to a halt.
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Healthcare on the brink
If Pakistan is to avert a complete collapse of its healthcare system, immediate steps must be taken.
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An amplified opposition
The opposition was able to bring together the who's who on a warpath with the order of the day
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Widespread drug use
Pakistan has also witnessed a disturbing rise in the use of designer drugs.
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Thirsting for relief
Promises of infrastructure development ring hollow when basic necessities like water are repeatedly sacrificed.
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Central Asia connect
Nothing could be materialised with revulsion in the West Asian state.
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Deadly strings
The problem is not the absence of laws but the absence of consistent enforcement.
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Ballot box representation
Without delving into any rigging allegations, the data not only reflects the deep political divisions in society
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The crypto way
The use of AI-driven systems such as Bitcoins and crypto encryption is getting universal
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Ramazan and price hike
This inflationary cycle plays out every year, yet authorities remain unprepared.
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Torkham trouble
The recent fissures in terms of the closure of Torkham border is a case in point.