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  • The grain deal

    UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ SOS is worth considering

  • Action against loan apps

    FIA has launched a probe into the case, resulting in the arrest of nine suspects and the booking of 19 individuals

  • Military Reconnect

    Iran and Pakistan's decision to collaborate in efforts to eradicate terrorism from border areas is a welcome change

  • AIDS: glimmer of hope

    UNAIDS agency’s roadmap outlines a clear path towards achieving an end to the world’s deadliest pandemics

  • Rising sugar Prices

    Govt fails to effectively stop sugar mills from holding back stocks to benefit from future price hikes

  • Protect our children

    Coordination among various stakeholders, including the police, parents, and relevant agencies, is essential

  • Power price shock

    This is why it remains unlikely that prices will go down anytime soon

  • Debt-trap, no surprise!

    No effective austerity measures were taken to cut down on non-productive expenses

  • Gangrene in Afghanistan

    Taliban, of course, have their own set of problems to deal with but checking terror groups must top their priority

  • Multidimensional poverty

    While road ahead may seem challenging, Pakistan has the potential to make substantial progress in reducing poverty

  • Police violence

    These incidents have raised mistrust between the citizens and the police

  • Election time?

    Last 15 months had been an era of trial, tribulation since the PTI govt was ousted through a vote of no confidence

  • Cultural tourism

    Pakistan boasts a diverse range of attractions that captivate the imaginations of travellers from across the world

  • India’s naval upgrade

    It is no surprise that India has plans to add to its arsenal of Rafale fighter jets

  • Standby injection

    Pakistan literally is in for another programme with the Fund

  • Countering religious hatred

    It is worth noting that several EU member states have spoken out against religious hatred

  • Loan sharks

    FIA can lend a helping hand in tightening policies and authenticating the platforms

  • Perplexing Parachinar

    The tribal belt also is a hotbed of foreign meddling

  • Israel on human rights!

    Foreign Office also questioned the need and timing of the Israeli comments

  • Maternal deaths

    This crisis reflects a range of underlying issues that need to be addressed promptly

  • Reviewing Aug 5 acts

    Constitution had barred it, overruling it through a berserk act of parliament is unqualified under all canons of law

  • Unsafe LPG cylinders

    Unsafe cylinders are still a step up on the reckless trend in parts of the country to use plastic bags for gas storage

  • Compensate the displaced

    They are human beings with rights who deserve compassion, respect, and support from the authorities

  • Sudan on the brink

    Attack on civilian residential area threatens regional peace as fears of civil war mount

  • Declining polio hesitancy

    Significant decrease in resistant to polio drives reported in K-P

  • Wooing investors

    With a rich resource base, competitive labour Pakistan can emerge as a world-class production theatre

  • To tour India or not

    This is unbecoming of a good neighbourhood and hints at vendetta in body-politick

  • Sustainable partnership

    This partnership holds immense promise for both countries’ economies

  • El Nino onslaught

    For those unaware, El Nino is a natural climate pattern associated with higher global temperatures

  • Deadly rains

    Provincial and national disaster management authorities have failed to take timely measures per usual

  • Secretive loan?

    Even in-camera hearings are unacceptable under the circumstances

  • Boosting agri-sector

    Enhancing growth and developing agriculture-cum-industrial avenues are a must

  • Water arbitration

    It is worth observing that the UN has categorically stated that both Pakistan and India are facing acute water crisis

  • Gastroenteritis outbreak

    Several patients reported consuming uncooked or contaminated meat and unboiled water

  • Impunity against sexual abuse

    Two private security guards who witnessed the incident have also been questioned by the police

  • Lahore deluge

    A well-designed and efficient drainage system is vital to prevent waterlogging and minimises the impact of flooding

  • Curbing social media?

    France apparently is running out of patience with its vibrant society as Macron hinted at slapping curbs on it

  • Circular debt burden

    Debt figure will invariably rise further in the coming months

  • Defeat terrorism

    SCO has a responsibility to deliver in the state-premise avenues

  • Fake degree fallout

    It seems Khurshid may have lost the support of many in his own party even before the verdict

  • Killing babies

    Reasons behind these gruesome acts may be multifaceted

  • Economic balancing act

    High interest rates will keep investment and consumption low, limiting any real GDP growth

  • Curbs on Afghan women

    Growing restrictions on women since Taliban 2.0 returned to power in August 2021 are self-defeating

  • Unemployment rate

    One major concern is the prevalence of a massive informal sector in Pakistan

  • Street crimes during Eid

    Multiple deaths, injuries reported across Karachi as police scramble to get a grip on crime rate

  • Cricket’s mightiest fall

    West Indies' decline for several years expedited by the nature of T20 cricket leagues

  • Stockholm sacrilege

    Silence against Islamophobic acts stands in stark contradiction to basic principle of respect for religious sentiments

  • Security lapse

    Firstly, it is essential to address the issue of reduced security during significant events like Eid celebrations

  • New assault on Kyiv

    The world is passing through new alignments

  • The deal — at last

    Plan will serve as a streamlined interface for investors and remove impediments to investments