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  • Domestic workers

    The Employers Federation of Pakistan have noted ensuring safe working conditions for domestic workers

  • PSL thrill continues

    Excitement is, meanwhile, soaring with the competition progressing towards the play-offs stage

  • Wages and working conditions

    Currently, many workers in Pakistan are working long hours for meagre pay that barely covers their basic needs

  • Bouazizi-2

    The aftermath of the Sidi Bouzid incident was the Arab Spring that changed the history of the Middle East

  • Sheer ignorance

    The Arabic language on the dress, as it turns out, had nothing to do with the holy scripture

  • Elevating women farmers

    By broadening this definition, we can facilitate inclusion of women farmers in benefit schemes and service provisions

  • Plane crash report

    Criticises the CAA to a lesser degree for its failure to issue rules for pilots flying while fasting

  • Maryam, Shah in the saddle

    A plummeted economy and a deficit-ridden exchequer will come as a challenge to handle

  • Reconnecting with Iran

    Tehran and Islamabad are once again connecting the dots by browbeating the pressure of international sanctions

  • Rise and rise in power tariff

    Discos have sought over Rs85 billion in recovery from consumers as capacity charges

  • Brute force

    Most appalling part of the video shows a police official brutally slapping the woman

  • Street crimes in Karachi

    Committee shouldn't only discuss crime situation but also formulate, implement effective strategies to tackle it

  • Necessary fire inspections

    Fire at Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad serves as wake-up call for stricter building safety regulations

  • Chaos and confusion

    MPAs belonging to PTI were forcefully prevented from taking oaths, along with unending circus of abductions, arrests

  • Honour or shame?

    Kohistan, like many conservative and remote areas, has seen its fair share of honour killings

  • Islamophobic terrorism

    A government statement noted that “incidents of Islamophobia have been on the rise

  • Hold Israel accountable

    Israel must rescind from its position and the least it could do is to vacate the occupied lands

  • Women voting

    Unfortunately, just the fact that women showed up to vote is meaningless if their votes were not cast freely

  • Cyber threat

    Cyber threat poses not just financial risks but also threaten privacy, security of individuals, organisations

  • Stop Israel, now

    Gaza has been destroyed beyond recognition as apathy of international community continues

  • Urea price hike

    The only realistic option is to encourage more domestic output and help existing producers improve efficiency

  • Default fears

    The critical economic situation warrants a stable government at the Centre

  • Enter PDM2

    The power-sharing formula is, however, tantamount to an alliance of the unwilling

  • The unloved metropolis

    Mayor Murtaza Wahab recently tried to spin this as Karachi being a home for all orphans

  • Public hanging bill

    In Pakistan’s context, this debate intersects with religious and cultural norms where Shariah law plays a pivotal role

  • Navalny’s death

    Navalny’s allegations of foul play in her husband’s extermination have logically attracted wide constituency in Europe

  • Costly food

    It is essential to view the rise in food exports not just as an economic opportunity but also as a policy challenge

  • Tightening trap of debt

    Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities including domestic and external debt stand at Rs77.66 trillion

  • 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

  • PSL-9

    The inaugural edition of the league was played in the UAE

  • Grace marks

    Decision signals an attempt to address the widespread discontent sparked by the alleged shortcomings of the results

  • 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

  • Addressing illegal construction

    Every few months, we see unfortunate cases of fatalities in incidents that can be attributed to illegal construction

  • Rising tariffs

    The hike will further erode the purchasing power of the average Pakistani and squeezing household budgets

  • No takers for the hot seat

    The PTI-backed Independent candidates seem to be more convinced for a role in opposition

  • India and political donations

    The Reserve Bank of India, which had to issue the bonds, explicitly said they could “facilitate money laundering”

  • Education laws

    Pakistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, with over 20 million children out of school

  • Democracy Index

    It is worrisome for the world’s fifth largest democracy that it could not even compete with Angola

  • Gender equality: our journey through the lens of SDGs

    Navigating the path forward involves prioritising girls’ education

  • India-UAE linkage

    India has rightly struck the tangibles that it enjoys in its ties with the UAE

  • Spending cuts

    While we are hopeful that the new government will address the spending cuts, a significant turnaround is unlikely

  • Striving for change

    The Indus River Basin, one of Pakistan’s most critical water systems, has been facing extensive ecological challenges

  • People’s election

    People and the society remain inherently democratic and prefer democratic options

  • Decline of migratory species

    Migratory species play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems worldwide

  • India’s media crackdown

    India is now ranked 161 out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index

  • Alliance of convenience

    The PML-N has made a poor choice, and that too after having tasted the sourness of governance for 16 months

  • Aussies’ sports supremacy

    Pakistan’s domestic cricket system has long been criticised for its lack of competitiveness and professionalism

  • Cylinder safety

    Addressing the issue of LPG cylinder safety requires a coordinated approach from the relevant stakeholders

  • Cobbling a coalition

    The scenario is one of abject political instability, and does not bode well for the country

  • Election and environment

    Shockingly, this equated to the felling of approximately 49,600 trees