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  • 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.

  • Snooker laurels

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

  • 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.

  • Mounting US pressure on India

    US sanctions on Indian firms signal Washington's impatience, urging India to choose a side amid rising tensions.

  • Flight of talent

    Pakistan's brain drain worsens as instability drives skilled workers to seek better opportunities abroad.

  • No to draconian laws

    The bill to extend detention powers raises concerns over potential misuse against dissent and political opponents.

  • Mastung blast

    Terrorist attack in Mastung killed eight, including five schoolchildren, rising fear and hindering foreign investment.

  • Poor state of education

    University of Sindh cancels MPhil and PhD programs after 98% of candidates fail entrance exams.

  • Troubling diagnosis

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 spotlighted Pakistan's high rates, calling for action against late diagnoses.

  • Free' press

    Freedom Network's 2024 report reveals dire threats to press freedom in Pakistan, highlighting six journalist killings.

  • Setback to sell-off policy

    PIA's privatization attempt failed, with one bidder offering just 12% of the asking price.

  • MDCAT scrutiny

    FIA probe has stirred debate over how effectively the current system upholds merit

  • Smog 'calamity'

    Provincial govt has enforced a "green lockdown", announced targeting smog hotspots across Lahore

  • Indian transgression

    Amit Shah behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada

  • Growing regional trade deficit

    Pakistan needs to diversify its trading partners but its dwarfed by India due to raw size and growing middle class

  • Weaponising the law

    Rule of law should protect individuals but in Pakistan, legal system is being manipulated to stifle voices of dissent

  • China's concern

    Chinese interests are constantly under fire from non-state actors despite contingency plans

  • TNA boycott

    TNA test designed to identify areas where teachers benefit from additional training.but quality of teachers poor