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No to draconian laws
The bill to extend detention powers raises concerns over potential misuse against dissent and political opponents.
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Mastung blast
Terrorist attack in Mastung killed eight, including five schoolchildren, rising fear and hindering foreign investment.
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Poor state of education
University of Sindh cancels MPhil and PhD programs after 98% of candidates fail entrance exams.
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Troubling diagnosis
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 spotlighted Pakistan's high rates, calling for action against late diagnoses.
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Free' press
Freedom Network's 2024 report reveals dire threats to press freedom in Pakistan, highlighting six journalist killings.
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Setback to sell-off policy
PIA's privatization attempt failed, with one bidder offering just 12% of the asking price.
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MDCAT scrutiny
FIA probe has stirred debate over how effectively the current system upholds merit
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Smog 'calamity'
Provincial govt has enforced a "green lockdown", announced targeting smog hotspots across Lahore
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Indian transgression
Amit Shah behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada
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Growing regional trade deficit
Pakistan needs to diversify its trading partners but its dwarfed by India due to raw size and growing middle class
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Weaponising the law
Rule of law should protect individuals but in Pakistan, legal system is being manipulated to stifle voices of dissent
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China's concern
Chinese interests are constantly under fire from non-state actors despite contingency plans
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TNA boycott
TNA test designed to identify areas where teachers benefit from additional training.but quality of teachers poor
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SC's new decorum
Yahya Afridi wants to heal the debilitating divisions in the superior judiciary bequeathed by Qazi Faez Isa
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Vaccine refusals
Parents' refusal to administer the poliovirus vaccine to their children remains a major challenge
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Lahore's toxic air
Lahore's AQI hit 707, making it the world's most polluted city as crop burning and emissions fuel the smog crisis.
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Gaza and world's silence
Israel halts services at Gaza's last hospital post-raid, showcasing blatant human rights violation and global inaction
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Furthering instability
Political instability deepens in Pakistan as Speaker Ayaz Sadiq defies Supreme Court orders, escalating tensions.
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Hollow climate promise
Global emissions hit a record high, risking 3.1°C warming and jeopardizing climate stability, as nations falter.
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Europe's racism problem
Racism against Muslims and Jews in Europe surges amid rising xenophobia linked to geopolitical tensions.
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No law, no order
Pakistan ranks third-worst in law and order, highlighting a critical need for judicial and security reforms.
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After a long drought
Shan Masood leads Team Pakistan to a historic Test series win against England, ending a long drought since 2021.
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Declining livability
Pakistan's cities are in a livability crisis, grappling with congestion, pollution, and inadequate services.
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Escalation on cards
Recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran mark a dangerous escalation, risking broader conflict and urging diplomatic issues.
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Combatting breast cancer
Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 women in Pakistan; awareness and early detection are urgently needed to save lives.
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Unstoppable bull run
Pakistan Stock Exchange surpasses 90,000, marking a record surge but caution remains essential for investors.
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Exit Justice Isa
Qazi Faez Isa's tenure as Chief Justice highlights controversy and a divided judiciary in Pakistan.
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Falling leopard population
Pakistan's leopards face extinction due to poaching, habitat loss, and insufficient conservation efforts and penalties
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Ghost employees
Sindh halts salaries of 1,400 ghost teachers, revealing ongoing issues in education and urgent need for reform.
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Time to release political prisoners
US lawmakers urge Pakistan to shift from repression to dialogue and reconciliation.
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Truncated Games
The Commonwealth Games may face extinction as host cities withdraw due to rising costs and dwindling interest.
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Chaotic roads
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah's task force aims to tackle Karachi's encroachments and traffic congestion challenges.
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New CJP
Justice Yahya Afridi's appointment raises concerns over judicial independence amid political instability in Pakistan.
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White Ferns' victory
New Zealand wins Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting Pakistan's gap in women's cricket and need for investment.
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Raast milestone
Digital payments in Pakistan surge, with Raast hitting Rs1 trillion; cybersecurity is crucial.
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26th Amendment, why?
The 26th Amendment undermines judicial power, eroding democracy and fairness in Pakistan's judiciary and governance.
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Privatising varsities
Government plans to turn public universities into corporate entities may prioritize profit over quality education.
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Merit must prevail
Supreme Court strikes down job quota for civil servants' families, affirming merit-based hiring in public employment.
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Lopsided taxation
Pakistan's tax system unfairly burdens salaried individuals, highlighting major disparities in taxation policies.
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Poverty paradigm
UNDP reveals 1.1 billion in poverty, with 455 million in conflict zones, highlighting urgent economic inequalities.
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Gaza's 'ecocide'
Gaza's invasion leads to genocide recognition, but environmental crisis poses an urgent threat to residents’ health