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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.
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Demolition at Dubai
We stubbornly stick to the archaic playing style of the 90s.
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GBV and low conviction rate
However, recent convictions by the lower courts in Karachi and Rawalpindi indicate an encouraging shift.
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Ghost teachers
Calling them back will not fix the damage done.
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Leap forward to Dhaka
It is, likewise, going to be a momentous turn of history as a PNSC vessel will dock on a Bangladeshi port.
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'Educated' anti-vaxxers
The numbers from the survey are eye-catching.
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Reinforcing opposition
Among the key developments is the potential inclusion of JUI-F chief into the opposition coalition.
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Energy deals warning
The beleaguered and cash-starved dispensation.
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UK: growing Islamophobia
The impact of these hate crimes extends far beyond the immediate victims.
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Bold ambitions
For any export-driven strategy to succeed, the first and most immediate step must be reducing energy prices.
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A petition from judges!
Another letter from five senior most IHC judges has once again laid bare the arm-twisting by the executive.
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Sindh's HIV problem
With 150 children reportedly testing positive for HIV in just the first few months of 2024.
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Bleeding dry
The National Highway Authority alone reported a colossal loss of Rs295.5 billion.
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Parachinar fissures
The K-P Chief Minister has kicked the can down the road.
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Educational boards' audit
The planned audit is supposed to take four months and will cover the years 2022 to 2024.
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Unchecked bloodshed
This attack, however, is not an isolated incident.
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Russo-US thaw
Donald Trump's initiative to reach out to Vladimir Putin has literally led to the end of Russia's isolation.
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Need for RTI reforms
A strong RTI framework would serve as a bulwark against the tide of disinformation that fosters mistrust and division.
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Here we go!
But for Pakistan, this is much more than just cricket.
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Green Pakistan
It's time for Pakistan to leap forward and ensure that its farms are equipped with latest technology.
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Promoting vaping!
The first such death was reported in the United States as far back as August 2019.
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Blow to higher education
Education should never be compromised for political expediency.
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In the absence of talks
This new phase of politicking corresponds with some hectic lobbying in the US.
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Misuse of foreign SIMs
Online predators often take advantage of the anonymity afforded by foreign SIMs.
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Betrayal of merit
Allegations of a paper leak surfaced almost immediately after the MDCAT had been conducted.
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IBOs the way to go
These incidents have come to prove beyond any doubt that the nation is in a state of war.
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Manipur direct rule
The government refuses to recognise the actual source of the spark that lit the fire in the state.
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Miners tragedy
The Harnai attack is not an isolated incident but part of a broader cycle of violence that has persisted for decades.