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Future in peril
Govts inability to create jobs and stimulate economic growth reflects deep-seated neglect of pressing issues
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PM’s address
Promises of reform, austerity measures and investment have been heard countless times before, but without follow-up
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Community and equality
On this blessed occasion, let us keep those struggling to make ends meet in our thoughts and actions
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Deadly to breathe
The study says Pakistan is among the top 10 countries for premature deaths
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End of the road for Green Shirts
The Men in Green had a disastrous start in the 20-team contest
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Euphoric budgets
The NFC Award and the 18th Amendment are at the root of soaring revenues for the federating units
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Crimes against children
Children are our future; they need to be nurtured and provided an environment where they can thrive and grow up
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Taxing times
The ban on foreign travel may be one of the most effective measures if properly implemented
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G7’s prescription
The dispute at hand is a direct threat to world peace and security
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Sanitary workers who?
Made to climb down sewers filled without protection, Pakistan’s sanitary workers face life-threatening conditions
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Digitisation and taxes
Digitisation of economy will take place in rural areas and retailer level to create culture of digital payments
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Time to talk it out
The fact that the incarcerated PTI leader had climbed down from his erstwhile position to negotiate is a good omen
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Another deficit-laden budget
Reigning in inflation at less than 12% with central bank’s interest rates have been slashed by 1.5 percentage points
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Surrendering to sugar barons
Govt must carefully consider impact of allowing sugar exports on market stability and inflation rates
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Elusive targets
Finance minister, is pretty clear: there is no plan B; going to the IMF is the sole solution
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Modi’s opportunity
India must reorient its policy towards both the neighbours with which it has territorial disputes
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Ticking time bombs
Tragic incidents highlight a critical safety issue that demands immediate attention
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Plastic bags ban
The implementation process should ideally follow a phased-out approach to gradually achieve the stated goal
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Scourge of human trafficking
Estimates suggest that between 80,000 and 100,000 Pakistanis cross international borders illegally each year
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Triumph of bilateralism
The Chinese largesse to pitch in with cash tranches and rollover of loans has supplemented the desired breathing space
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Karachi’s crime crisis
Feeling safe and walking freely, without the fear of being mugged and/or killed, has become a luxury for Karachiites
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More polio cases
It is clear that there are gaps in the immunity of the population, which is allowing the virus to spread
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EFF to RSF
Pakistan is already laden with friendly cash deposits from the UAE, China and Saudi Arabia
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Monsoon preparedness
Measures cleaning up 586 drains, clearing 310 choke points, engaging KE to ensure electricity for water drainage
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Disastrous start
The Men in Green were not in their elements from the word go
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At UNSC
Pakistan plays decisive role in lessening discord in veto politics and big powers’ rivalry at UNSC
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Preventable tragedies
Preventable tragedies
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Law enforcement overhaul
Law enforcement overhaul
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Beyond genocide
Beyond genocide
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Capacity payments trap
Capacity payments trap
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BJP in, but out
BJP in, but out
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Growing digital trade
Growing digital trade
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World Environment Day
urgency of funding and support to shield populations from climate disasters cannot be overstated
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Normalising inflation
Bringing headline inflation to 30-month low is a positive development for the country’s economy
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G7’s peace gesture
G7 countries’ stress on Hamas accepting US-backed proposal is tantamount to Washington obtaining a consensual outcome
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Logical acquittal
Release of acquitted leaders will galvanise the missing trust in the edifice of governance.
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A cry for justice
Itteqa’s murder is not a isolated incident, it is part of a horrifying pattern of violence that has gripped Karachi
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Paretabad incident
Eight children, rushed to burns ward of Civil Hospital Karachi, succumbed to their injuries
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Dependence on foreign AI
It is imperative for Pakistan to develop its own AI capabilities in order to reduce dependence on foreign technologies
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Running from justice — in vain
Handling extradition cases swiftly and transparently is crucial
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Truce in Gaza, really!
The plan is not being read well by the Israeli establishment itself, as there are a lot of misgivings
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Kabul’s stance
Kabul’s stance that it has nothing to do with the March 26 incident is over-simplification of a dreaded issue
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T20 World Cup: here we go
Pakistan’s build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup has not given satisfactory signals
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Girls’ schools under attack
Unknown armed men attempted to set fire to girls’ middle school in Surab district of Kalat division of Balochistan
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Hamas’ peace overtures
Hamas should choreograph a viable diplomatic muscle, if it is really interested in giving up the military option
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Trump’s conviction
The latest conviction is unlikely to phase Trump’s base ahead of the election
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Escalating crime
City’s residents live in constant fear, knowing neither wealth nor status can shield them from violence lurking around