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Military diplomacy
Pakistan enjoys multi-facet ties with China that have a bonafide mark in defence and economic horizons
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Protests in India
Oppression is not limited to physical protests- several people have been harassed or picked up for criticising the BJP
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Clean sweep
The home win has boosted the morale of an already confident looking Pakistan team
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PML-Q fissures
PTI dissidents who now do not see a political future, and are planning to jump in the PML-N ship
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January 6 and April 3
The Justice department is also carrying out criminal investigations into the January 6, 2021 assault
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Workplace Islamophobia
With extremism on the rise, Muslims all over the globe have been deemed as a terrorist cult
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Common man’s ordeal
A common impression is that the government is more inclined in striking a deal with the IMF
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Radical inclinations
Members of the Hindu community are constantly reminded of their fragile position in Pakistani society
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Unsung heroes
Pakistan has been poor at remembering our heroes, they serve as a reminder that society is not yet devoid of empathy
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A jacketed budget
The biggest charge on the ousted government was that it had overheated the economy by soaring growth up to 6%
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Smooth sailing for key bills
Bill to reform NAB was easily passed by a joint sitting of Parliament, and will now be signed into law.
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Deal with Iran
The West should revisit its monitoring programme to buoy confidence with Iran
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Energy austerity
Reduction in market hours seems unworkable for the government and unacceptable for traders and citizens alike
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Polio resurgence
The responsibility of parents and caregivers as well as the government is to put children first
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A Charter of Economy
The stability that such a policy would bring will be a welcome change from the usual governance
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Berlin’s Kabul concern
Berlin believes that Kabul under Taliban is heading in the ‘wrong direction’
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Radical calls
Khan himself had hinted at an alleged conspiracy to eliminate him, and the fear found ripples by security agencies too
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Trust vote against Johnson
After all, PM Shehbaz Sharif did not even bother to meet Johnson on his recent trip to London
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Revised projections
The raise in petrol prices, gas and electricity tariff have rendered domestic industry on the verge of collapse
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One Nation, One Policy
It’s high time politicians across the board united and chalked out a road map for survival
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Unacceptable remarks
Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are among the countries that have demanded an apology from India
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Persisting wildfires
Despite numerous climate-related disasters, the country still lacks strong and coherent disaster management
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Exemplary resistance
One of the most startling aspects of the war over Kiev is that it wasn’t a walkover for Moscow
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HEC budget
It would also worthwhile for the government to collaborate with universities and conduct economic research
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Water insecurity
Western countries, especially the US, have cunningly tried to control climate change narratives
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Safe railway travel
Without proper training of railway staffers, measures will achieve little in terms of ensuring security
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Rights of minorities
We must not forget that protection of minority rights is a significant human rights issue
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Indian delegation in Afghanistan
While the Taliban are considered more amiable to Pakistani establishment, there have been significant recent hiccups
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Shock and awe
As an immediate outcome of the fuel price hike, inflation is spontaneously on the rise
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Karachi store fire
Footage of the fire was alarming because it showed fire fighters trying to put out the flames without proper equipment
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Irresponsible remarks
Imran seemed to be calling for a coup and threatening civil war if fresh elections not called
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Eulogised bilateralism
Islamabad eager to attract Turkish investment, and eulogises the manner in which it has dealt with industrial synergy
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Mob lynching
Mob lynching has become a frightening norm and surging trends reveal the pent-up anger of the people
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Crippling foreign financing needs
Our intl bonds have lost a third of their value, while their yields have gone up, placing stress on the economy
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Truce with TTP
The talks provide a moment of realisation, and the prime target is to chalk out a roadmap for serenity
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Semblance of order in Punjab
The PML-N’s argument that the apex court verdict on Article 63-A has no retrospective effect is contestable
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Improving tourism index
It seems that PTI had made significant progress to ensure sustainability and resilience in the tourism sector
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On the moving train
A ticket checker and other staff on a Multan-Karachi train gang-raped a passenger
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LB canvas in Balochistan
It is a good omen that local government culture is well-respected in Balochistan
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Israel visit controversy
Unfortunately, some in Pakistan would rather malign the country by claiming the delegation was “official”
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Key amendments
Government was quick to note that it was not opposed to EVMs, but wanted to ensure that they were reliable
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Instability in Balochistan
The desolate province has for long been in the grip of lawlessness and its developmental mosaic has been uneven
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Targeted relief
This tailor-made package comes as a succor to 14 million households
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Honour killings
All this talk of women empowerment is futile until the law does not protect women
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Falling mango production
The situation brought about by climate change has rendered the cultivation of mangoes unprofitable
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The petrol punch
IMF termed the subsidy on fuel doled out by the previous govt as fiscally unviable, transgression to the accord
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Endowment fund for trans-persons
The fund will help trans people become economically independent by providing interest-free loans to set up business
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Asia Cup failure
Hopes faltered as Pakistan failed to reach the super four stage of the tournament of the Asia Hockey Cup
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Back from brink
The onus is on political parties to address soaring polarisation, economic downslide
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Yasin Malik’s sentencing
Malik’s arrest on fabricated charges was condemned by all and sundry in Pakistan