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  • Out of the run

    Pakistan's Women's T20 World Cup campaign faltered after a strong start, ending in an early exit due to key weaknesses

  • State of higher education

    One Pakistani university ranked in the top 500 globally, highlighting serious concerns about higher education quality.

  • Ties with India

    Nawaz Sharif advocates restoring ties with India, urging dialogue to address issues like Kashmir in SCO Summit talks.

  • SCO in Islamabad

    Islamabad hosts SCO meeting, fostering regional cooperation and economic connectivity.

  • Repayment concerns

    Pakistan's $30 billion debt repayment underscores the urgent need for economic reforms and political will.

  • Innocence lost

    29 kidnapped children rescued in Pakistan's Kotli district highlight the urgent need for anti-trafficking measures.

  • Plunging wildlife population

    WWF reports a 70% global wildlife decline, urging Pakistan to adopt stricter conservation and sustainable practices.

  • Diphtheria threat

    Karachi faces a diphtheria outbreak, with 28 child deaths in 2023, exposing gaps in vaccination and critical care.

  • PTM Jirga

    PTM's peaceful Jirga marks a positive step, as government engagement eases tensions and promotes political dialogue.

  • Inefficient tribunals

    11% of petitions filed post-February elections resolved, eroding public trust and threatening Pakistan's democracy.

  • Mosquito alert

    Karachi faces rising dengue cases amid poor sanitation and delayed fumigation, risking a severe public health crisis.

  • Tax leakage

    Sales tax evasion causes Rs7 trillion in tax leakage, undermining services and burdening honest taxpayers.

  • String of defeats

    Pakistan cricket faces scrutiny after a loss to England in Multan, raising concerns over leadership and performance.

  • Duki massacre

    At least 20 coal miners were killed in Balochistan's Duki area as militant attacks surge, threatening workers' safety.

  • The Saudi magnanimity

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  • Anybody's game

    US presidential race tightens as Kamala Harris leads in polls, but Trump's support surges, hinting at a close election

  • MDCAT madness

    SHC suspends MDCAT results amid paper leak allegations, raising concerns for students' futures in medical fields.

  • Climate diplomacy

    Pakistan and India must cooperate on climate change to tackle air pollution and improve health in smog-affected region

  • Deadly constructions

    Karachi court sentenced a building owner and family for manslaughter after a collapse killed 27, exposing lax safety.

  • Private electricity

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  • Kashmir: sham election

    Elections in Occupied Kashmir show local parties' resurgence, undermining BJP's efforts to change the region's status.

  • Violence against children

    WHO report reveals that violence affects half of the world's children, risking their mental health and future.

  • Livestock export potential

    Lifting the sheep and goat export ban may boost profits but raises concerns about domestic price stability.

  • Russia's Taliban tilt

    Russia's move to delist Taliban as terrorists marks a shift, fostering cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.

  • A fiscal orphan

    Karachi's funding crisis worsens as Sindh leadership fails to address longstanding infrastructure and resource issues.

  • A year of inhumanity

    One year on, Gaza's suffering endures amid global indifference as the Palestinian plight remains unresolved.

  • Terror in Karachi

    Attack on Chinese engineers in Karachi underscores security failures as militants target key foreign investments again

  • Question of captaincy

    Babar Azam steps down as white-ball captain, with Muhammad Rizwan as top contender for the role.

  • High abortion rate

    A study reveals high abortion rates in Pakistan, driven by poor contraception access and unmet family planning needs

  • Doors of opportunity

    Malaysia and Pakistan strengthen ties through trade, tech collaboration, and shared regional interests.

  • Wasting food, wasting lives

    Global food waste costs $1 trillion annually; Pakistan wastes 36 million tonnes yearly while millions go hungry.

  • Subpar schooling

    Delhi Government Boys School, Karimabad, tops Karachi's Matric exams after 28 years, ongoing education issues.

  • Paralysed twin-cities

    Islamabad is paralyzed as PTI protests clash with police, impacting security before the Shanghai Cooperation Summit.

  • Encouraging start

    Pakistan Women's team starts strong in T20 World Cup with a 31-run win over Sri Lanka.

  • Polio resurgence

    Polio cases surge in Pakistan, reaching 28 in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for renewed vaccination efforts.

  • Welcome decision

    Indian Minister Dr Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad for the SCO Summit.

  • Protecting our children

    Lahore police rescue six boys in child abuse case, suspect linked to larger ring; child abuse persists nationwide.

  • Karachi's green gap

    Sindh High Court bans tree cutting, highlighting need for green spaces to tackle Karachi’s climate crisis.

  • Defection clause: reinterpretation

    SC ruling on defection clause under Article 63-A sparks concerns over floor-crossing and political instability

  • Peaceful Karachi!

    Karachi's "peaceful" claim stirs debate as crime persists, highlighting the need to tackle deeper causes of insecurity

  • Falling inflation

    Pakistan's inflation falls to 6.9%, offering relief to households and businesses, aiding economic growth and stability

  • Iran's response

    Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel, testing defenses and heightening Middle East tensions toward a potential war

  • Cricket and politics

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  • Invasion of Lebanon

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  • Another political party

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  • Reminder to Kabul

    Pakistan's stance on terrorism from its western borders vindicated as regional powers call out Afghanistan at the UN.

  • Sugar export concerns

    Concerns rise over sugar stock accuracy as Pakistan approves large exports, raising risks of shortages and price hikes

  • Population bomb

    Pakistan's population surge to 241.49 million demands urgent action on education, healthcare, and family planning.

  • Substandard schooling

    Pakistan's education crisis deepens with 25 million children out of school and a struggling public system.

  • Panjgur killing

    Another tragic incident in Balochistan as seven labourers from Punjab are brutally killed in Panjgur.