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International Women’s Day
As we honour the achievements of Pakistani women, let us also recognise the importance of amplifying their voices
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Judicial-correct
The nine-member larger bench of the top court has rightly made some great strides
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Anyone but Trump
But there are no ‘Never Haleys’
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Torrents of tragedy
Strengthening infrastructure and enhancing early warning systems are critical steps in this endeavour
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Sheer unconstitutional
This institutional chaos is making room for some severe confrontation on the streets
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India’s rape record
The victims have praised the police for “doing everything possible to catch” their alleged attackers
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Protect our children
Addressing child abuse requires a holistic approach that punishes perpetrators and provides comprehensive support
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Reducing poverty
Between 2011 and 2019, the percentage of BISP beneficiaries below the poverty line fell from 90% to 72%
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Infected with death
This aggression over Gaza, which has claimed more than 30,000 lives
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The return of Shehbaz
The February 8 elections have changed the politics in the country for all times to come
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Slipping away
Pakistan must prioritise job creation, invest in education and skills development
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Curb price spiral
The new political dispensation must take it on a priority to crack down on the upward trend of prices
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Stampede deaths?
The recent attack by Israeli soldiers killed over 100 hungry Palestinians trying to get food from a relief truck
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Persistent street crimes
Focus must be made on identifying potential hotspots for street crime
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Run over to death
Even bulletproof cases can collapse when economic and power imbalances exist between crime suspects and victims
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Combatting human trafficking
Addressing underlying causes needs a holistic approach including law enforcement, poverty alleviation, and education
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Nuking Europe?
Amid warmongering, only solace was Putin’s assurance that Russia does not intend to walk over other European states
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Higher education in peril
The absence of regular vice-chancellors in so many universities is deeply troubling
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Turkish model for DISCOs
The hope is that our DISCOs can recreate the turnaround of their Turkish counterparts
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Swearing in
The newly-convened house exhibited some maturity as the Speaker allowed PTI legislators to speak
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Floods and havoc
IT demands foolproof master plan of drainage, water channels, irrigation and quality road and bridges infrastructure
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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