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PSDP slash
Financial constraints and delays in disbursements are hindering public spending and PSDP progress.
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COP betrayal
COP29 exposes the Global North's duplicity on climate finance, with the Global South rejecting a paltry $250B offer.
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Rafa retires
Rafael Nadal retires after 23 years, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slams, a fighting spirit, and personal touch
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Looming showdown
Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI protest; political tensions mount. Time for both sides to negotiate and de-escalate.
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Vaccine refusals
Polio vaccine refusals in Sindh rise sharply, worsening the province's polio crisis and threatening eradication effort
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Breaking the cycle of impunity
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant over war crimes in Gaza, challenging impunity.
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Parachinar carnage
Massacre in Kurram highlights unresolved land disputes and security issues in volatile tribal regions.
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Circular debt enigma
Circular debt in Pakistan is soaring, with power consumers burdened by high tariffs, inefficiencies, and corruption.
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Fourth US veto
US vetoed Gaza ceasefire resolution, deepening isolation while war crimes continue under Biden and Trump.
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Ambitious EV policy
Pakistan’s NEV policy aims for 30% EV transition by 2030 but faces challenges in execution and feasibility.
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Military option!
Pakistan targets terrorism in Balochistan and K-P, but military action alone may not resolve deep-rooted issues.
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Dangerous escalation
Biden's ATACMS missile authorization escalates Ukraine-Russia conflict, risking global consequences.
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Afghan refugee crisis
Pakistan faces growing strain from hosting Afghan refugees; international action and resettlement needed.
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Back to losing ways
The visitors were in total disarray in the first and last T20Is
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Canal controversy
Sindh - and Pakistan - have water problems that go far beyond half-a-dozen canals
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Terror fulcrum
Pakistan and China are on the same page when it comes to the adverse impact of dreaded elements
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Independent Palestinian state: myth or reality
The dream of a Palestinian state faces daunting challenges from internal divisions and global geopolitics.
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Developing 'necessary' skills
The debate over vocational vs university education highlights elitism, access issues, and job market realities.
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Millionaire beggars
Gujarawala beggars spending millions highlights state failure; crackdown needed on professional begging.
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VPN fatwa
The CII's fatwa against VPNs threatens digital freedom, raising fears of increased government control.
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Slow-moving tribunals
Nine months after the February 2024 elections, 83% of petitions remain undecided, deepening political instability.
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Suffocating Punjab
Punjab’s toxic smog has reached crisis levels, with hospitals overwhelmed and air quality dangerously poor.
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Inclusive education
Sindh introduces Pakistan's first Transgender Education Policy, ensuring inclusion and support for students.
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Protecting our children
Violence against children remains widespread in Pakistan, despite legal protections and government promises.
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Punjab farm tax
Punjab’s new agriculture tax aims to raise revenue but faces challenges in implementation and fairness.
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Privatising schools
Punjab's education privatization plan raises concerns over access, equity, and quality in public schooling.
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Baseball breakthrough
Pakistan's baseball team shocks the world, winning the inaugural Baseball United Arab Classic undefeated.
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Criminal negligence
A kidney failure patient died while 30 others contracted HIV/AIDS at Multan's Nishtar Hospital
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Trump nominees
Trump lists out his nominees for foreign policy, economy, environment, immigration and national security
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Escaping Pakistan
Economic hardship is perhaps the most significant factor fueling this exodus.
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Paving a digital future
Top government officials have recently been highlighting the critical role AI plays in safeguarding cyberspace
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PSM revival plan
Sindh's plan to revive Pakistan Steel Mills faces criticism for being politically motivated and unfeasible.
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'The final call'
Rising political instability in Pakistan calls for dialogue and a political solution, with Imran Khan's protest rally.
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Nadra data leak
2.7 million Pakistanis' data stolen from NADRA servers, raising concerns over cybersecurity and privacy.
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Pakistan's case at COP
Pakistan calls for a $6.8 trillion global climate fund, urging wealthy nations to support vulnerable countries.
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Beijing's firmness
China reaffirms support for CPEC despite Pakistan's security challenges, emphasizing continued partnership.
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And now scrabble
The refusal to grant visas to the scrabble team is a significant blow to players
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Unanimous resolve
The post-October-2023 Mideast is one of regression and revulsion.
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Internet access
Freelancers in Pakistan are among the most affected by VPN restrictions.
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After 22 years
Under Rizwan's captaincy, Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1 in a historic ODI series on Australian soil.
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Gaza genocide
UN report: 70% of Gaza victims are women and children; Israel's actions violate humanitarian law.
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Dealing with Trump
Pakistan seeks early engagement with Trump’s administration to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
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Sex offenders register
Pakistan's National Sex Offenders Register is a vital step in fighting sexual violence, needing strong safeguards.
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Circular debt crisis
Circular debt to exceed Rs2.4 trillion by 2025, highlighting inefficiencies and failure in Pakistan's power sector.
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Shifting climate priorities
US absence at COP29 signals retreat from climate action, jeopardizing global emission-cutting goals.
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Power 'relief' package
Bijli Sahulat Package pressures citizens to consume more electricity, offering temporary relief, no lasting solution.
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Politicising cricket
Naqvi rejects hybrid model for Champions Trophy; calls India’s refusal to visit Pakistan a political decision.
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Another bloodshed
Quetta bombing highlights Pakistan's security failure, with over 1,600 terror incidents and rising insecurity.
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Tax tilt
With a proposed tax generation target of Rs.12 trillion, the receipts to this day are dismal
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Trump's supremacy
.For Ukraine, a second Trump term has rung alarm bells in Kiev.