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  • The rupee slide

    While analysts attribute the rupee’s slide to political instability, we must remember a broader view of the economy

  • An ultra vires surprise!

    It goes without saying that the spirit of democracy wasn’t played well

  • Living in violence

    Discriminatory colonial mindset, which aims to restrict the idea of gender, continued till the independence and beyond

  • E-passports

    Pakistani travellers will also benefit from the e-gate facility at airports around the world

  • Prologue of peace

    The resolute posture of Gen Bajwa meant a lot, as he desisted from taking a cue on ensuing disharmony

  • Healthcare in shambles

    The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the dilapidated condition of healthcare in Pakistan

  • New security dialogue

    Pakistan has had enough initiatives, and inadvertently taken flak, in trying to woo its allies and adversaries

  • Protecting cultural heritage

    Sindh govt has promulgated the Sindh Cultural Heritage Act under which sites and buildings are protected

  • Retraction under duress?

    Shireen Jokhio’s submission will not stand the litmus test of veracity under the law

  • In the line of duty

    The recent upsurge in terrorist activity continues taking its toll

  • Taliban beard rule

    Taliban 2.0 is turning out to be identical to the original version

  • Political nail-biting

    The govt is hopeful it will manage to mend fences with estranged party members as well as allies who have abandoned it

  • Caught in between

    Tussle between India and Pakistan has taken a heavy toll on common citizens living in both countries

  • Debt-servicing pressure

    War in Ukraine has caused global food and energy insecurity and inflation, with developing countries the worst hit

  • Loud-mouthing

    The institution of judiciary must be spared from speculation, and scandalising it to serve petty personal interests

  • Afghan women travel restrictions

    The Taliban began refusing women to travel abroad without male guardians, sometimes under confounding circumstances

  • Politics of crest and trough

    In his over 100-minutes speech, Prime Minister Imran Khan has played the perfect roulette of his political career

  • Speed reading feat

    Emma Alam has made the country proud by winning the 13th World Speed Reading Championship

  • Salaried class tax burden

    Such a high tax rate would be a massive increase in the tax burden on the middle income groups

  • Justice is done

    The life sentencing of Usman Mirza, and partners is a triumph of women’s empowerment and the State deserves due credit

  • Australian tour takeaways

    The skeptical decision taken by the Australian captain to declare early proved to be successful in the end

  • First female Sardar

    Soho’s feat will show women in tribal and rural areas a different path and encourage their families to educate them

  • Economic ‘achievements’

    Pakistan has underperformed even on the government’s own measures

  • Death of humanity

    Murder of a rice cracker seller during a wedding in Pattoki signifies the murder of humanity

  • Shattered Afghan girls

    Hopeful step taken by the Taliban has now been backtracked after it was announced that girls’ schools will be closed

  • They came; they dispersed

    The opposition seemed concerned and restless as the Speaker adjourned the sitting without tabling the resolution

  • Aitekaf resumption

    Saudi authorities had reportedly been battling over removing restrictions since soon after they were imposed

  • OIC’s Pakistan flavour

    Categorical admission by PM Imran that the Muslim world had failed Palestine, Kashmir was a thought-provoking syllabus

  • Memorable win

    The PCB needs to chart out a plan for developing and enhancing women’s cricket in Pakistan

  • Moussavi’s flip-flopping

    Moussavi appeared to pin the blame for his flip-flopping on NAB, accusing it of 'fraudulent misrepresentation'

  • Moscow’s mindset

    Policy states 'if faced with a threat, the nuclear arsenal can be used in accordance with security doctrine'

  • Costly security

    Perhaps the PM can look to restructure the security demands and protocols because Rs1 billion is a lot

  • Senate role

    We must also remind that many senators do not show up for every session

  • Meritocracy is a must

    The pyramid upside down needs to be redone, and the way to go is evolutionary reforms

  • Reko Diq deal

    The entire saga is also a reminder of the damage caused by reckless judicial activism

  • A task for OIC

    The Muslim world is busy in chartering an independent line of action while dealing with issues of power politics

  • Karachi slum fire

    KMC remains ill-equipped to deal with increasing instances of fires

  • IMF’s concern

    Tarin says he will convince the IMF, reports say the plan is to cut the dev. budget to create space for PM’s package

  • Smiles for Afghan girls

    Taliban’s decision to allow girls to return to classes, as high schools open next week, is most welcome

  • Private matriculation

    Private students across the country will be allowed to matriculate in science subjects just like the Cambridge system

  • The new KCR

    Over Rs200 billion approved, with expectations that it will be operational in three years

  • Climate change impact on women

    Women face significantly high health risks from the impacts of climate change compared to men

  • India hijab ban verdict

    India’s current rulers are willing to focus on divisive religious politics rather than governance and social welfare

  • Political pulls and push

    What is of importance at this time is to maintain law and order, and let constitutionalism triumph

  • Broadband expansion

    With the increase in internet access, the rural-urban divide will significantly decrease

  • Covid curbs no more

    The dangers of declaring a premature win over the pandemic are very real and can prove detrimental in the long run

  • BrahMos aftermath

    The recent missile incident has opened a Pandora’s box

  • Acquitted, but…

    Though the case had been lingering on for almost eight years, the twist came with the change of prosecution team

  • Anti-Islamophobia day

    PM Imran describes it as 'a recognition of the grave challenge confronting the world'

  • A crass act!

    Use of crass language to hurl insults and allegations is a common denominator in case of our political class