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  • Deformed generation

    Doctors in Gaza have reported women with health complications like acute hysteria, eclampsia, hemorrhage and anaemia

  • Karachi: rise in mugging

    Determination of law enforcement agencies remain essential to ensure that city remains safe for mobility and residence

  • Rightful retaliation

    Kabul, nonetheless, is repulsive and is making an issue out of it, claiming civilian casualties at its end

  • Unchanged policy rate

    Despite the high rate, economic activity has also been increasing, especially in the agriculture sector

  • HBL PSL victory

    Their lackluster performance needs a revisit to the drawing board

  • Thumbs-up for Putin

    It will be sheer miscalculation to expect that Putin will climb down the ladder and negotiate a deal over Ukraine

  • Trump’s violent cult

    In an odd tangent, Trump also began needlessly attacking Congolese migrants

  • Dwindling sparrows

    Fostering awareness about the importance of sparrows and other urban wildlife is crucial

  • Persistent polio threat

    The battle against polio demands unwavering dedication and vigilance from all stakeholders, particularly parents

  • UK’s anti-extremism rule

    The biggest recent examples of racial tensions was the Leicester riots, which were incited by Hindutva activists

  • Poor HDI score

    The only remarkable progress Pakistan made that raised its HDI index from 164 to 161 was during Covid-19

  • Climate-induced poverty

    Alarmingly, female-headed households bear a disproportionate burden of climate-induced poverty

  • Illegal construction

    Encroachments are rarely properly investigated, the connivance of local police officials is always in the findings

  • Another ambush

    TTP, and the likes, are an existential threat to Pakistan, and must be put down

  • An uphill task

    Sectors such as blue-marine economy, minerals, livestock, SMEs and IT-starters need to be put in the vanguard

  • Too poor to eat

    About 860,000 children under five are severely malnourished and another five million face “moderate acute malnutrition

  • Unsafe at home

    Domestic killings are taking a heavy toll on family security in Pakistan

  • Blow to PTI

    This decision will go a long way in upping the ante of volatility in politics

  • Food inflation: no respite

    Addressing the systemic issues underlying food inflation requires a multi-pronged approach

  • Online child harassment

    A local NGO dedicated to child protection in Pakistan reported a total of 2,227 cases of online child harassment

  • Trans-regional economics

    In an era of military alliances, it’s time to recreate some space for economies

  • Fasting and starving in Gaza

    Unfortunately, the Israeli Defence Force has repeatedly shown itself to be nothing more than a genocidal death squad

  • Compromised gas cylinders

    The collapse of the building stands as a stark testament to the devastating potential of gas cylinder accidents

  • Muscle-flexing on seas

    Increasing volume of trade activity between the troikas is cementing an economic alliance of sorts

  • BJP’s push to rig elections

    Sectarian violence broke out soon after the law was passed in 2019

  • Mental health and violence

    Mental health remains a taboo topic in many parts of Pakistani society

  • VAW: flawed approach

    The government and civil society need to take a long and harsh look at their policies to address violence issues

  • Curbing smog

    Punjab, particularly Lahore, has been plagued by hazardous levels of smog

  • New, but old

    PM to face insurmountable challenges as opposition is unrelenting and dark shadows of ballot tampering hovering over

  • Educational disparities

    Economic constraints, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources exacerbate the cycles of poverty and exclusion

  • The waste problem

    transitioning towards a circular economy and adopting zero waste approaches essential for a sustainable future, UNEP

  • Ramazan relief

    Logistical hurdles, distribution bottlenecks and bureaucratic inefficiencies pose significant obstacles

  • Combatting Katcha dacoits

    Menace poses a serious threat to people by luring them into certain traps

  • The Second Presidency

    Zardari has come at the helm at a difficult and divisive phase of Pakistan’s history

  • Modi in Kashmir

    Modi’s speech was a disappointment, heavy on unsubstantiated claims, with a bleak political message.

  • Gender parity in news media

    Equal pay, top-tier positions and career longevity still remain some of the major issues

  • Plight of athletes

    Pakistani athletes frequently grapple with insufficient resources and infrastructure

  • International Women’s Day

    As we honour the achievements of Pakistani women, let us also recognise the importance of amplifying their voices

  • Join hands against TTP

    The presence of more than 50,000 fighters in the landlocked state is a threat to world peace

  • ‘Inflated’ tax revenue

    Other factors include a steady increase in imports, which has led to a corresponding increase in import duties

  • Judicial-correct

    The nine-member larger bench of the top court has rightly made some great strides

  • Anyone but Trump

    But there are no ‘Never Haleys’

  • India’s rape record

    The victims have praised the police for “doing everything possible to catch” their alleged attackers

  • Sheer unconstitutional

    This institutional chaos is making room for some severe confrontation on the streets

  • Torrents of tragedy

    Strengthening infrastructure and enhancing early warning systems are critical steps in this endeavour

  • Infected with death

    This aggression over Gaza, which has claimed more than 30,000 lives

  • Reducing poverty

    Between 2011 and 2019, the percentage of BISP beneficiaries below the poverty line fell from 90% to 72%

  • Protect our children

    Addressing child abuse requires a holistic approach that punishes perpetrators and provides comprehensive support

  • Slipping away

    Pakistan must prioritise job creation, invest in education and skills development

  • The return of Shehbaz

    The February 8 elections have changed the politics in the country for all times to come