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  • Slowdown enigma

    Internet slowdowns in Pakistan impact economy, IT exports, and global business, raising concerns.

  • Tax shortfall

    With a massive Rs356 billion shortfall in tax collection, a mini-budget seems inevitable to meet IMF demands.

  • No fact-checking

    Content creators have largely contributed to disinformation, with many failing to fact-check, unlike reputable media.

  • A corrupt force

    Karachi's police force needs reform to tackle corruption, ensure accountability, and restore public trust.

  • Unpaid water bills

    Karachi faces a severe water shortage, with over Rs20 billion owed by federal institutions to KWSC.

  • PIA's return to Europe

    After 3 years, PIA regains European routes, but aircraft shortage and challenges remain for recovery.

  • Ban no solution

    PTI ban debate resurfaces as political tensions rise; calls for lasting political solutions in Pakistan.

  • New cobia species

    Two new species of cobia fish discovered off Pakistan's Makran coast.

  • Karachi's missing children

    Karachi police have no leads in 230 missing children cases since January 2023, raising urgent concerns.

  • Firewall has to go

    Pakistan's ambitious $1 trillion economy plan faces hurdles due to social media firewall and internet restrictions.

  • The Minsk leaf

    Pakistan and Belarus strengthen ties with 15 MoUs, aiming for growth in trade, technology, and regional cooperation.

  • UP mosque survey violence

    Violence erupts in Sambhal, UP, as Hindutva extremists claim mosque stands on Hindu temple site.

  • Fragile truce

    Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds promise, but underlying tensions and violence threaten its longevity.

  • Failure of politics

    PTI's sit-in ends in violence as government uses force, arrests 450; political issues remain unresolved.

  • PTI at D-Chowk

    Baton-charge, tear-gassing and clashes with the security forces are now fine-print catalogs of the movement

  • Fall of Adani

    The depth of Adani's pockets has coincided with Indian PM Narendra Modi's rise to power

  • At a standstill

    The voices raised for this young victim echo the cries of countless families of missing persons

  • Non-solar power 'penalty'

    Non-solar consumers bear a Rs200 billion burden due to rapid solar adoption, with costs projected to rise.

  • Thaw in Parachinar

    A week-long ceasefire in Kurram district provides relief after deadly sectarian violence.

  • Pioneering carbon credit trade

    Sindh enters the global carbon credit market, earning $40 million from its Delta Blue Carbon-1 project.

  • Reform the police

    Pakistan's new sentences in a murder case highlight the need for deeper police reform to combat street crime.

  • Barred beggars

    Pakistan adds 4,300 names to the ECL to curb beggar exploitation, but tackling the root causes remains essential.

  • 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