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Domestic workers
The Employers Federation of Pakistan have noted ensuring safe working conditions for domestic workers
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PSL thrill continues
Excitement is, meanwhile, soaring with the competition progressing towards the play-offs stage
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Wages and working conditions
Currently, many workers in Pakistan are working long hours for meagre pay that barely covers their basic needs
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Bouazizi-2
The aftermath of the Sidi Bouzid incident was the Arab Spring that changed the history of the Middle East
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Sheer ignorance
The Arabic language on the dress, as it turns out, had nothing to do with the holy scripture
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Elevating women farmers
By broadening this definition, we can facilitate inclusion of women farmers in benefit schemes and service provisions
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Plane crash report
Criticises the CAA to a lesser degree for its failure to issue rules for pilots flying while fasting
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Maryam, Shah in the saddle
A plummeted economy and a deficit-ridden exchequer will come as a challenge to handle
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Reconnecting with Iran
Tehran and Islamabad are once again connecting the dots by browbeating the pressure of international sanctions
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Rise and rise in power tariff
Discos have sought over Rs85 billion in recovery from consumers as capacity charges
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Brute force
Most appalling part of the video shows a police official brutally slapping the woman
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Street crimes in Karachi
Committee shouldn't only discuss crime situation but also formulate, implement effective strategies to tackle it
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Necessary fire inspections
Fire at Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad serves as wake-up call for stricter building safety regulations
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Chaos and confusion
MPAs belonging to PTI were forcefully prevented from taking oaths, along with unending circus of abductions, arrests
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Honour or shame?
Kohistan, like many conservative and remote areas, has seen its fair share of honour killings
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Islamophobic terrorism
A government statement noted that “incidents of Islamophobia have been on the rise
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Hold Israel accountable
Israel must rescind from its position and the least it could do is to vacate the occupied lands
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Women voting
Unfortunately, just the fact that women showed up to vote is meaningless if their votes were not cast freely
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Cyber threat
Cyber threat poses not just financial risks but also threaten privacy, security of individuals, organisations
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Stop Israel, now
Gaza has been destroyed beyond recognition as apathy of international community continues
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Urea price hike
The only realistic option is to encourage more domestic output and help existing producers improve efficiency
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Default fears
The critical economic situation warrants a stable government at the Centre
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Enter PDM2
The power-sharing formula is, however, tantamount to an alliance of the unwilling
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The unloved metropolis
Mayor Murtaza Wahab recently tried to spin this as Karachi being a home for all orphans
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Public hanging bill
In Pakistan’s context, this debate intersects with religious and cultural norms where Shariah law plays a pivotal role
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Navalny’s death
Navalny’s allegations of foul play in her husband’s extermination have logically attracted wide constituency in Europe
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Costly food
It is essential to view the rise in food exports not just as an economic opportunity but also as a policy challenge
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Tightening trap of debt
Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities including domestic and external debt stand at Rs77.66 trillion
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Political networking
With PTI sitting pretty cool with 90-odd legislators in the NA, reserved members will come as a shot in the arm for it
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PSL-9
The inaugural edition of the league was played in the UAE
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Grace marks
Decision signals an attempt to address the widespread discontent sparked by the alleged shortcomings of the results
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Counting the dead
The moot convened by Russia is an opportunity in disaster to lead from the front and take on Israel and its abettors
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Addressing illegal construction
Every few months, we see unfortunate cases of fatalities in incidents that can be attributed to illegal construction
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Rising tariffs
The hike will further erode the purchasing power of the average Pakistani and squeezing household budgets
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No takers for the hot seat
The PTI-backed Independent candidates seem to be more convinced for a role in opposition
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India and political donations
The Reserve Bank of India, which had to issue the bonds, explicitly said they could “facilitate money laundering”
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Education laws
Pakistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, with over 20 million children out of school
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Democracy Index
It is worrisome for the world’s fifth largest democracy that it could not even compete with Angola
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Gender equality: our journey through the lens of SDGs
Navigating the path forward involves prioritising girls’ education
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India-UAE linkage
India has rightly struck the tangibles that it enjoys in its ties with the UAE
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Spending cuts
While we are hopeful that the new government will address the spending cuts, a significant turnaround is unlikely
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Striving for change
The Indus River Basin, one of Pakistan’s most critical water systems, has been facing extensive ecological challenges
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People’s election
People and the society remain inherently democratic and prefer democratic options
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Decline of migratory species
Migratory species play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems worldwide
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India’s media crackdown
India is now ranked 161 out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index
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Alliance of convenience
The PML-N has made a poor choice, and that too after having tasted the sourness of governance for 16 months
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Aussies’ sports supremacy
Pakistan’s domestic cricket system has long been criticised for its lack of competitiveness and professionalism
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Cylinder safety
Addressing the issue of LPG cylinder safety requires a coordinated approach from the relevant stakeholders
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Cobbling a coalition
The scenario is one of abject political instability, and does not bode well for the country
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Election and environment
Shockingly, this equated to the felling of approximately 49,600 trees