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  • Saudi investment

    Pakistan desperately needs foreign investment to boost its economy

  • 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

  • Harassment via AI

    These actions hinder progress toward gender equality and societal inclusion

  • Pension predicament

    Military pensions are expected to cost about Rs563 billion this year

  • US-China standoff

    China’s desire to push its surplus production into five continents through BRI

  • Missing Priya Kumari

    Abduction of seven-year-old Kumari some two years back has shaken the regional Hindu community of her hometown Sukkur

  • Transgender education

    It engenders a culture of acceptance and respect for differences

  • Sky-high circular debt

    The government must also come up with a more effective power theft and ‘line-loss’ policy

  • Registering children

    Importance of this initiative is emphasised by Pakistan’s birth registration rates being lower than global standards

  • Street crime epidemic

    Equally troubling is the erosion of public trust in law enforcement agencies

  • India’s shadow jingoism

    Pakistan has already been on receiving end in wake of the Pulwama misadventure by India over an alleged pretext

  • Gender parity on the bench

    The lack of women in the judiciary is a reflection of the deep-rooted discrimination in society

  • Water woes

    The country has been grappling with the profound impacts of shifting and unpredictable weather patterns

  • 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

  • Islamophobic violence in US

    Turbulence backed by the Biden administration’s rhetoric that has changed sharply since rise of Palestine genocide

  • 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

  • Zero-plastic commitment

    This unmanaged waste poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems

  • WB’s growth forecast

    On the ground, investor hesitancy is also making it difficult for millions of Pakistanis to find gainful employment

  • Over to a full court?

    This submission has probably laid the groundwork for forming a high-powered commission

  • Double whammy

    The overall impact on consumers, particularly amidst the economic challenges remains considerable

  • Modi’s electoral manipulations

    One of the biggest flaws in the Kejriwal case is the presumption of guilt built into the law

  • Grabbing the Senate

    The PTI is adamant that it will not allow the “illegal people” to take oath

  • Welcome back, Babar!

    Some experts believe Babar lacks the knack to lead the team; is quite bossy; is not open to suggestions from teammates

  • Change in Turkiye

    The vote has, however, put Erdogan in the spot and his leadership is now up for a test

  • SC’s suo motu action

    The judges’ allegations of coercion and intimidation is a serious matter warranting a serious probe

  • Stifled learning

    There has also been significant psychological toll of natural disasters on mental well-being

  • Economic realities

    Pulling Pakistan out of its current predicament is undoubtedly a herculean task

  • WHO’s SOS on Gaza

    The WHO estimates that more than 9,000 patients in the Gaza Strip are in need of evacuation

  • Law and obedience

    Punjab CM took prompt notice of the MPA threatening the police officer, marking one of the first such moves

  • Toba Tek Singh Tradegy

    Government ought to enact meaningful reforms that could reshape the country’s social fabric for generations to come

  • Another commission!

    one-member commission to probe into IHC judges prima facie looks as a cover-up move

  • Obscenity in theatre

    At the bare minimum, government assets should not be involved in any such productions

  • ICJ and Gaza famine

    At least 31 deaths were reported due to malnutrition

  • US-Pakistan reset

    There is a mounting pressure on both sides to address real issues such as human rights and socio-economic development

  • Polio eradication

    Lack of resources, logistical hurdles have made it difficult to provide every child with lifesaving immunisations

  • Closer to sell-off

    Reports and recent history suggest PIA's buyer will probably be one of the large Middle Eastern airlines

  • US aversion to gas pipeline

    Washington's dictate disallowing gas transmission initiative between Pak-Iran to go ahead in contravention of waivers

  • Sanitation workers’ plight

    Discriminatory hiring practices, low wages and a lack of legal protections are a few of many obstacles they encounter

  • Data hack report

    The number of victims calculated by the report is significantly lower than earlier independent estimates

  • Undercutting Aitchison

    Cheema says the new policy would not be newsworthy if he were not involved

  • Ceasefire possibility

    We must stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza and strive for a future where peace and dignity prevail

  • It’s Bisham now

    It is no rocket-science to identify as to who could be the beneficiaries of such plots

  • New selection committee

    PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has ceded his role in selection matters

  • Madrassa ban in UP

    The government halted this funding, forcing some 21,000 teachers out of work

  • Whither the merit?

    Old faces or their kith and kin, unfortunately, are an indispensable reality in politics

  • Rising glacial outbursts

    The situation calls for us to be more strategic and vigilant about establishing a model of climate-resilient policy

  • Prioritising Karachi’s safety

    Comprehensive reforms within the Sindh Police are urgently needed to ensure that Karachi’s law enforcement is equipped

  • CPEC-2

    The initial master-plan of CPEC had listed out nine Special Economic Zones, and kick-starting work on five of them

  • Bandit rule

    The recent murder of a primary schoolteacher offers a glimpse of the reign of crime and terror in the unruly town

  • Digital banking growth

    Digital transactions now make up 82% of all retail transactions