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Saudi investment
Pakistan desperately needs foreign investment to boost its economy
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The bounties of blessings
The day of Eid-ul-Fitr at the same time is a reminder that the month-long pious deeds were not time-barred
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Harassment via AI
These actions hinder progress toward gender equality and societal inclusion
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Pension predicament
Military pensions are expected to cost about Rs563 billion this year
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US-China standoff
China’s desire to push its surplus production into five continents through BRI
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Missing Priya Kumari
Abduction of seven-year-old Kumari some two years back has shaken the regional Hindu community of her hometown Sukkur
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Transgender education
It engenders a culture of acceptance and respect for differences
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Sky-high circular debt
The government must also come up with a more effective power theft and ‘line-loss’ policy
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Registering children
Importance of this initiative is emphasised by Pakistan’s birth registration rates being lower than global standards
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Street crime epidemic
Equally troubling is the erosion of public trust in law enforcement agencies
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India’s shadow jingoism
Pakistan has already been on receiving end in wake of the Pulwama misadventure by India over an alleged pretext
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Gender parity on the bench
The lack of women in the judiciary is a reflection of the deep-rooted discrimination in society
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Water woes
The country has been grappling with the profound impacts of shifting and unpredictable weather patterns
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JI election: an example to follow
Naeem’s rise should be a lesson and a test case for other political parties who talk of democracy
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Islamophobic violence in US
Turbulence backed by the Biden administration’s rhetoric that has changed sharply since rise of Palestine genocide
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India’s arms build-up
Time for India to realise the implications of its actions and works towards building a peaceful and stable South Asia
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Zero-plastic commitment
This unmanaged waste poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems
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WB’s growth forecast
On the ground, investor hesitancy is also making it difficult for millions of Pakistanis to find gainful employment
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Over to a full court?
This submission has probably laid the groundwork for forming a high-powered commission
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Double whammy
The overall impact on consumers, particularly amidst the economic challenges remains considerable
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Modi’s electoral manipulations
One of the biggest flaws in the Kejriwal case is the presumption of guilt built into the law
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Grabbing the Senate
The PTI is adamant that it will not allow the “illegal people” to take oath
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Welcome back, Babar!
Some experts believe Babar lacks the knack to lead the team; is quite bossy; is not open to suggestions from teammates
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Change in Turkiye
The vote has, however, put Erdogan in the spot and his leadership is now up for a test
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SC’s suo motu action
The judges’ allegations of coercion and intimidation is a serious matter warranting a serious probe
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Stifled learning
There has also been significant psychological toll of natural disasters on mental well-being
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Economic realities
Pulling Pakistan out of its current predicament is undoubtedly a herculean task
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WHO’s SOS on Gaza
The WHO estimates that more than 9,000 patients in the Gaza Strip are in need of evacuation
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Law and obedience
Punjab CM took prompt notice of the MPA threatening the police officer, marking one of the first such moves
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Toba Tek Singh Tradegy
Government ought to enact meaningful reforms that could reshape the country’s social fabric for generations to come
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Another commission!
one-member commission to probe into IHC judges prima facie looks as a cover-up move
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Obscenity in theatre
At the bare minimum, government assets should not be involved in any such productions
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ICJ and Gaza famine
At least 31 deaths were reported due to malnutrition
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US-Pakistan reset
There is a mounting pressure on both sides to address real issues such as human rights and socio-economic development
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Polio eradication
Lack of resources, logistical hurdles have made it difficult to provide every child with lifesaving immunisations
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Closer to sell-off
Reports and recent history suggest PIA's buyer will probably be one of the large Middle Eastern airlines
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US aversion to gas pipeline
Washington's dictate disallowing gas transmission initiative between Pak-Iran to go ahead in contravention of waivers
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Sanitation workers’ plight
Discriminatory hiring practices, low wages and a lack of legal protections are a few of many obstacles they encounter
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Data hack report
The number of victims calculated by the report is significantly lower than earlier independent estimates
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Undercutting Aitchison
Cheema says the new policy would not be newsworthy if he were not involved
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Ceasefire possibility
We must stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza and strive for a future where peace and dignity prevail
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It’s Bisham now
It is no rocket-science to identify as to who could be the beneficiaries of such plots
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New selection committee
PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has ceded his role in selection matters
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Madrassa ban in UP
The government halted this funding, forcing some 21,000 teachers out of work
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Whither the merit?
Old faces or their kith and kin, unfortunately, are an indispensable reality in politics
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Rising glacial outbursts
The situation calls for us to be more strategic and vigilant about establishing a model of climate-resilient policy
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Prioritising Karachi’s safety
Comprehensive reforms within the Sindh Police are urgently needed to ensure that Karachi’s law enforcement is equipped
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CPEC-2
The initial master-plan of CPEC had listed out nine Special Economic Zones, and kick-starting work on five of them
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Bandit rule
The recent murder of a primary schoolteacher offers a glimpse of the reign of crime and terror in the unruly town
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Digital banking growth
Digital transactions now make up 82% of all retail transactions