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  • PSDP slash

    Financial constraints and delays in disbursements are hindering public spending and PSDP progress.

  • COP betrayal

    COP29 exposes the Global North's duplicity on climate finance, with the Global South rejecting a paltry $250B offer.

  • Rafa retires

    Rafael Nadal retires after 23 years, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slams, a fighting spirit, and personal touch

  • Looming showdown

    Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI protest; political tensions mount. Time for both sides to negotiate and de-escalate.

  • Vaccine refusals

    Polio vaccine refusals in Sindh rise sharply, worsening the province's polio crisis and threatening eradication effort

  • Breaking the cycle of impunity

    ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant over war crimes in Gaza, challenging impunity.

  • Parachinar carnage

    Massacre in Kurram highlights unresolved land disputes and security issues in volatile tribal regions.

  • Circular debt enigma

    Circular debt in Pakistan is soaring, with power consumers burdened by high tariffs, inefficiencies, and corruption.

  • Fourth US veto

    US vetoed Gaza ceasefire resolution, deepening isolation while war crimes continue under Biden and Trump.

  • Ambitious EV policy

    Pakistan’s NEV policy aims for 30% EV transition by 2030 but faces challenges in execution and feasibility.

  • Military option!

    Pakistan targets terrorism in Balochistan and K-P, but military action alone may not resolve deep-rooted issues.

  • Dangerous escalation

    Biden's ATACMS missile authorization escalates Ukraine-Russia conflict, risking global consequences.

  • Afghan refugee crisis

    Pakistan faces growing strain from hosting Afghan refugees; international action and resettlement needed.

  • 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.

  • Developing 'necessary' skills

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

  • 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.

  • Suffocating Punjab

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

  • Inclusive education

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

  • Protecting our children

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

  • Punjab farm tax

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

  • Privatising schools

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

  • Baseball breakthrough

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

  • Criminal negligence

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

  • Trump nominees

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

  • Escaping Pakistan

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

  • Paving a digital future

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Internet access

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

  • 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.

  • Tax tilt

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

  • Trump's supremacy

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