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Imbibe culture of talks
This has been across the board, and with no exceptions
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Of writ and domains
A two-way track is in need of being surfed out under the constitutional parameters
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Auto market upheaval
Without a quick turnaround, the struggles of the auto sector may soon be the fate of all manufacturing
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Mental health helpline
This is a timely initiative to remove the taboo around mental health and provoke a national discourse
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Swap in Yemen
Mediators and the world body must ensure that Yemen is salvaged from the horrors of yesteryears
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Broken police system
Situation is generally worse in rural areas, such as the gang-riddled provincial border area
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Building safety regulations
Building safety should be a top priority for all stakeholders, especially building owners and construction companies
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G20’s India moment
Youth gala and romanticising of the valley of death by India must be questioned in all sincerity
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Contempt consequences
Imran, on the other hand, is accused of threatening a judge
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Historic win
As a nation, it is essential to celebrate and cherish this historic achievement
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Quetta blasts
Perhaps, dreaded elements want to test the waters of state’s resolve
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Karachi undercount?
MQM-P is now warning it will begin crippling strikes if the government continues to ignore its plea
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Street crimes and police
As economic woes worsen, the situation is rapidly deteriorating, leading to loss of innocent lives
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Vaccine breakthrough
Rigorous clinical trials and regulatory approvals are crucial before these vaccines can be made widely available
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Relive the Constitution
The legislature, judiciary and the executive five decades down the line must learn to coexist
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Al Aqsa raid
Reckless behaviour around the complex by Israeli extremists has been the flashpoint for several attacks on Israel
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Surge in breast cancer
Pakistan has high rates of breast cancer due to poor healthcare facilitation, low female literacy and conservativeness
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Sports and politics
India continues to mix sports and politics in ways that offend cricket fans around the world
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The Saudi largesse
Riyadh’s generosity to come up with a soft loan of $240 million to fund a water reservoir project is a welcome gesture
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Toxic emissions
Over a dozen people in Karachi’s Keamari area died due to toxic gas emissions
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Tribal feuds
Tribal feuds have long been a persistent problem in the rural areas of Pakistan
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High-value target
Founder of Baloch National Army was reportedly zeroed in after a carefully planned operation spread over months
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Thar’s toxic water
Fears are that coal mining and coal-based operations are harming drinking water
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Protection against violence
The state needs to do more than just pay lip service to ensure women’s safety and freedom
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Security challenges
Systematic and targeted attacks in major cities have been reignited since the outlawed TTP called off their ceasefire
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Braverman’s bluster
There is no evidence suggesting minority groups made up a disproportionately high number of sexual abusers
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The Khunjerab linkage
The formal reopening of Khunjerab pass after a hiatus of almost three years, due to pandemic concerns, is a good omen
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Need for strong conviction
The guarantors of public safety must protect the citizens and uphold law and order
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Inflationary peril
The latest interest rate increase by the State Bank is at least partially in response to the 35% inflation
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Helsinki’s gamble
Finland’s joining of NATO will soon prove to be an act of brinkmanship
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Improving transparency
Directives of the CPO and the IGP are a timely response to revive the police force’s image and restore public trust
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Cellphone manufacturing
The closure of cellphone manufacturing plants will significantly impact the socio-economic landscape of the country
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Unsustainable public debt
The government’s capability to sustain the total public debt is growing weaker and weaker
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Death traps
Uncovered manholes have become a death sentence for pedestrians and motorcyclists across the country
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Minimum wage increase
Lack of implementation of labour laws is a significant challenge that must be addressed
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1997 crisis: a replay
We have a court that is more visibly — or at least publicly — divided than any other in our history
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Neglected zoo animals
The appalling living conditions of the animals at Karachi Zoo are leading to their deteriorating health and well-being
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Rebel PTI
Tareen is reportedly working on creating a ‘new’ PTI to help break up the main Imran Khan-led party’s support base
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Amidst stampede
Over 12 people, majority older women, died in a stampede in their earnest hope and endeavour to collect alms
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Targeted attacks
The safety and security of citizens must be the top priority
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Trump’s sleazy dealings
Donald Trump has etched his name in the history books as the first former US president to be indicted
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Dissent and beyond
The dissent over suo motu by other judges, and their gradual disassociation from the bench, poses serious questions
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Brewing water shortage
Possible water shortages are one of the most significant concerns in the aftermath of the floods in Pakistan
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Misogynistic political rhetoric
Civil discourse, it seems, is beyond all of our political leadership
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Judicial review!
What is needed is to scale down the volatility of political activism, and see reason in the spirit of the constitution
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Green Alliance Framework
The framework aims to tackle climate change and promote environmental sustainability
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Us versus them
Democracy is all about co-existence, and not about muscling your rival out of existence
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Suo motu clipped
The legislation to take out the discretionary powers will surely be contested
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The legal tangle
Thus, the note of dissent rests in its case
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Scotland’s ‘Pakistani’ leader
It also shows how allowing immigrants to participate in the system helps grow the system