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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
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Dip in inflation
Outlook for May 2024 continues to show a downward trajectory for inflation
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Taliban’s Moscow card
Russia has taken cue from China which was first to accept a full-time ambassador appointed by Taliban regime
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Ummah’s apathy
Now it is a foregone conclusion on the liberation and statehood of a Palestinian state
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Congo virus threat
The virus spreads through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood and tissues
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Gender inequality
Equal access to quality education must be ensured for women and girls
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Sharif’s task
Nawaz will have to look at broader picture of reconciliation and reach out to political adversaries
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Heightened polio threat
TAG for polio eradication expresses deep concerns about alarming resurgence of polio in Pakistan
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Drug testing
Forcing people to undergo regular tests will be expensive and potentially intrusive
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Bisham perpetrators
Pakistan has demanded either Afghanistan apprehend and try culprit on its own, or hand them over to it for prosecution
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Journalists’ safety
The lack of accountability only emboldens those who seek to silence the media through fear and violence
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Developing Ziarat
Initiative aims to address existing deficiencies and elevate Ziarat to the standards of renowned tourist spots
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KP’s smart surplus budget
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had been visibly active with provincial autonomy, and this budget is a case in point
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Tech-based solutions for women
Government must prioritise women’s rights by ensuring NCSW is fully operational and capable of fulfilling its mandate
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No room for intolerance
Religious bigotry, often rooted in ignorance and misconceptions, poses a significant challenge to societal harmony
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UAE’s largesse
Commitment of $10 billion to Pakistan from the UAE comes at critical juncture
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The final 15
PCB announces 15-member Pakistan squad for the ICC T20 World Cup
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Regulating AI
AI Act is poised to set global benchmark for regulation of technology that is rapidly becoming integral daily life
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ICJ’s Rafah edict
More than two millions Gazans are on the verge of extermination
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Precarious medical students
Diplomatic channels can also be utilised in Kyrgyzstan to retrieve official educational progress
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Sunak’s big gamble
He even made the ludicrous and cruel ‘Rwanda policy’ — deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing
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Dipping investments
Investment ratio dipped to an all-time low during to mere 13.1% of the size of the economy
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Unbearable heat
Exacerbation caused by climate change has increased heat frequency and intensity, leading to tragic loss of life
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Seeking a ‘Karachi Package’
Despite being Pakistan’s economic hub, Karachi is grappling with infrastructural challenges
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Palestinian recognition
The bloodshed in Gaza for the last seven months has impacted public opinion
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Circular debt spiral
The burden of the circular debt cannot be solely attributed to the caretaker government
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Extremist electioneering
The lack of enthusiasm among once-loyal BJP voters is not just a political trend, but a reflection of deeper concerns
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Preventable disease
The anti-rabies vaccine remains unavailable even in some of the major government hospitals
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Net or gross-metering
It cannot be ignored that net metering has been a game-changer for Pakistan’s energy sector
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Contested legislation
The manner in which the Defamation Bill, 2024 was bulldozed on the floor is highly disturbing
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Civic malfeasance
Responsibility for ensuring safety of public infrastructure lies with relevant authorities and utility companies
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Margalla Hills wildfire
Natural factors like heat and wind are significant, but the broader issue of climate change cannot be ignored
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Exit Raisi
The air crash needs to be probed to ascertain what went wrong
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Vanishing crocodiles
According to WWF-Pakistan, crocodile population has seen a significant drop of 30% to 35% over the past two decades
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Fighting for our children
Past endeavours have shown, good intentions alone are not enough to effect real change
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Problematic frontiers
No amount of diplomacy and muscle-flexing on the military front is bearing out an understanding
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New dengue vaccine
New dengue vaccine
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Climate anomalies
Climate anomalies
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Violence in Bishkek
Violence in Bishkek
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India citizenship law at work
Contentious law grants expedited citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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Debt-cum-disaster
Country’s debt has soared by around Rs12 billion to post a composite figure of Rs81 trillion in this fiscal year
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CPEC upgradation
CPEC upgradation
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Fuel price relief
Fuel price relief
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Recognition for degrees
Recognition for degrees
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Ireland series win
Pakistan, the only country that has yet to announce its squad for the World Cup
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Lurking predators
The erosion of trust and potential long-term psychological damage cannot be overstated