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  • Driving change

    Pink buses should expand their routes throughout city to maximise accessibility of these services

  • JN.1 in Karachi

    Governments and health authorities must remain adaptable to evolving nature of virus

  • Disinformation in AI era

    Disinformation spreads like wildfire, and fact-checkers face an uphill task of setting record straight

  • No more appeasement

    Pakistan is not interested in dialogue with TTP confirms its resolve to shun dreaded elements

  • Finding a buyer for PIA

    Government’s claim that it will protect jobs of PIA employees is also problematic

  • Pneumonia outbreak

    Punjab govt has declared state of emergency as at least 36 children have died in last 10 days

  • Axle load management

    Throughout country, major roads and highways are marred by potholes and cracks

  • Global burning

    Persistent shattering of climate records throughout year paints stark picture of Earth’s escalating temperature crisis

  • Posthumous verdict

    SC's decision to hold former dictator in high treason, uphold his death sentence, posthumously, has set ball rolling

  • Shooting triumph

    Kishmala’s qualification as first female shooter is beacon of hope for aspiring female athletes across country

  • Unopposed election

    Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has won her fifth term in power in election marred by allegations of pre-poll rigging

  • Security scare

    Pakistan’s unaddressed concerns with Afghanistan matter a lot in stemming terror activities

  • Polio challenge

    Pakistan must rally its resources and expertise to overcome this setback

  • Securing Arabian Sea

    Piracy in has also risen as American warships securing region have moved to Red Sea in attempt to thwart Houthi attack

  • Disqualification riddle

    Political intelligentsia and jurists will have to hold their brief

  • Academia-industry gap

    Pakistan encounters challenges in aligning with international copyright standards

  • Child amputees of Gaza

    Haunting reality of conflict taking a toll on innocent lives is vividly illustrated in heartbreaking stories

  • Overburdened courts

    Speedy and timely dispensation of justice remains far cry in Pakistan

  • Kangarooed

    Since 1972 till date, Team Pakistan has suffered a 3-0 rout at hands of Aussies for six times

  • Behind the bars

    Under trial prisoner named Sabeel allegedly suffered sexual abuse at the hands of four fellow inmates

  • Dismal statistics

    While almost all developing economies are under pressure, Pakistan stands out with vulnerable statistics card

  • Poor prosecution

    Supreme Court has criticised investigation quality in cases, whether at local level or of highest profile

  • Covid-19 resurgence

    Surge in respiratory infections during winter season has also sparked concerns among global health experts

  • Irrational resolution

    Mysterious move in upper house to seek a resolution calling for postponement of elections is irritating

  • Kerman tragedy

    Terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran, has upped ante of conflagration in region

  • Teaching licence

    Govt has taken bold step towards revolutionising education landscape by introducing first-ever teaching licence test

  • Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

    With war dragging into second year, perhaps success of these negotiations will provide some impetus for peace talks

  • Obstetric violence

    Unsanitary environments and lack of privacy within gynaecology wards leave patients distressed, traumatised

  • Ethnic terror

    Brutal murders of six barbers in North Waziristan expose extent of lawlessness in border region

  • PTI’s delicate moment

    Judicial ruling to once again take away ‘cricket bat’ election symbol from PTI is contentious

  • LPG price hike

    Emphasises the need for more comprehensive LPG policy

  • Kashmir party ban

    Although stated aims of banned parties and APHC faction are independence, they are considered to be more pro-Pakistan

  • Madness on Peninsula

    Sole factor that could deescalate crisis is China’s involvement, and its irresistible influence

  • Surge in assault cases

    Statistics are stark and disheartening, and urgency to act is palpable

  • Public sector money drains

    Power distribution companies, however, do not necessarily get same leeway

  • Threat alarm

    Caretaker government is seized with indispensable responsibility of ensuring tranquility at polls

  • Climate-resilient housing

    UN lauches 'GHAR', or Green Housing Affordable Resilient Initiative, in collaboration with provincial governments

  • Need to fix responsibility

    Later, it emerged that less than 10% of a total of 860 pilots in country had problems with their credentials

  • Controversial scrutiny

    Let people of Pakistan decide over eligibility, or otherwise, of candidates through a free, fair ballot

  • Crime and business

    Targeted killings coupled with resurgence of ‘bhatta mafia’, extortion threats, have created an atmosphere of fear

  • Rosy economic projection

    It is also worth noting that reduction in inflation is contingent on a stable rupee

  • Israel in the dock

    All praise to South Africa for standing tall, fast at moment when civility is at threat in international arena

  • No surprise

    Pakistan’s batting is mainly to be blamed for loss

  • Silent pandemic

    Recent study highlights alarming emergence of domestic violence as silent pandemic in Pak

  • Dialogue with India

    Bringing India, Pakistan on table is earnest desire of peace-loving constituents

  • Ban celebratory gunfire

    Deeply ingrained cultural practice has dire consequences

  • Regulating pharmacies

    Healthcare system faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from insufficient infrastructure to regulatory gaps

  • Banks not lending

    Bank lending trends show little to suggest investment is about to increase anytime soon

  • Political gender disparity

    ECP has reported a record number of 3,139 women filing nomination papers

  • Debt crisis concerns

    International agencies continue to worry about Pakistan’s economic prospects