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First Hindu police officer
Rajender Meghwar becomes Pakistan's first Hindu officer in the Police Service, a milestone for inclusivity.
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Rape and low conviction
Pakistan’s low conviction rates for sexual assault highlight urgent need for legal reform and victim protection.
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Genocide recognised
Amnesty labels Israeli actions in Gaza as genocidal, urging global intervention amid mounting evidence.
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Call for a full court
Puisne judge urges full court hearing on 26th constitutional amendment, citing judicial independence concerns.
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Marching rebels
Syrian rebels' resurgence has taken key cities from Assad, while Russia's focus on Ukraine leaves Assad vulnerable.
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Cause of death
NCDs now account for 60% of deaths in Pakistan
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Amidst debt-trap
Pakistan's economy faces a severe debt crisis, with over $131 billion owed, and mounting debt-servicing challenges
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Short-lived 'coup'
South Koreans united to overturn President Yoon’s martial law attempt, upholding democracy against authoritarianism.
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Futile exercise
PTI's absence from the All-Party Conference on Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's security crisis.
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Profiling Muslim sites
The trend of religious profiling in India, sparked by a petition targeting Jamia Masjid.
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Water for all
Water scarcity is an existential crisis; global cooperation and modern technology are key to addressing it.
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Train to nowhere
Pakistan Railways faces financial crisis due to outdated infrastructure, mismanagement, and mounting debts.
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Trump's tariff war
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, risking US economic stability and global confidence.
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IMF loan conditionalities
Touching the well-entrenched bureaucracy has been a dilemma in Pakistan.
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A more draconian Peca?
Such wide-ranging measures will further restrict freedom of speech in online spaces.
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Pakistan's win
Pakistan blind team is already a force to reckon with in the world of blind cricket.
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Plastic treaty stalemate
UN treaty talks fail to address plastic pollution; global leaders must confront the crisis with urgency.
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Bloody month
Pakistan faces resurgence in terrorism; despite past sacrifices, civilian leadership fails to implement reforms.
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Slowdown enigma
Internet slowdowns in Pakistan impact economy, IT exports, and global business, raising concerns.
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Tax shortfall
With a massive Rs356 billion shortfall in tax collection, a mini-budget seems inevitable to meet IMF demands.
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No fact-checking
Content creators have largely contributed to disinformation, with many failing to fact-check, unlike reputable media.
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A corrupt force
Karachi's police force needs reform to tackle corruption, ensure accountability, and restore public trust.
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Unpaid water bills
Karachi faces a severe water shortage, with over Rs20 billion owed by federal institutions to KWSC.
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PIA's return to Europe
After 3 years, PIA regains European routes, but aircraft shortage and challenges remain for recovery.
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Ban no solution
PTI ban debate resurfaces as political tensions rise; calls for lasting political solutions in Pakistan.
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New cobia species
Two new species of cobia fish discovered off Pakistan's Makran coast.
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Karachi's missing children
Karachi police have no leads in 230 missing children cases since January 2023, raising urgent concerns.
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Firewall has to go
Pakistan's ambitious $1 trillion economy plan faces hurdles due to social media firewall and internet restrictions.
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The Minsk leaf
Pakistan and Belarus strengthen ties with 15 MoUs, aiming for growth in trade, technology, and regional cooperation.
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UP mosque survey violence
Violence erupts in Sambhal, UP, as Hindutva extremists claim mosque stands on Hindu temple site.
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Fragile truce
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds promise, but underlying tensions and violence threaten its longevity.
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Failure of politics
PTI's sit-in ends in violence as government uses force, arrests 450; political issues remain unresolved.
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PTI at D-Chowk
Baton-charge, tear-gassing and clashes with the security forces are now fine-print catalogs of the movement
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Fall of Adani
The depth of Adani's pockets has coincided with Indian PM Narendra Modi's rise to power
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At a standstill
The voices raised for this young victim echo the cries of countless families of missing persons
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Non-solar power 'penalty'
Non-solar consumers bear a Rs200 billion burden due to rapid solar adoption, with costs projected to rise.
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Thaw in Parachinar
A week-long ceasefire in Kurram district provides relief after deadly sectarian violence.
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Pioneering carbon credit trade
Sindh enters the global carbon credit market, earning $40 million from its Delta Blue Carbon-1 project.
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Reform the police
Pakistan's new sentences in a murder case highlight the need for deeper police reform to combat street crime.
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Barred beggars
Pakistan adds 4,300 names to the ECL to curb beggar exploitation, but tackling the root causes remains essential.
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PSDP slash
Financial constraints and delays in disbursements are hindering public spending and PSDP progress.
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COP betrayal
COP29 exposes the Global North's duplicity on climate finance, with the Global South rejecting a paltry $250B offer.
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Rafa retires
Rafael Nadal retires after 23 years, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slams, a fighting spirit, and personal touch
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Looming showdown
Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI protest; political tensions mount. Time for both sides to negotiate and de-escalate.
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Vaccine refusals
Polio vaccine refusals in Sindh rise sharply, worsening the province's polio crisis and threatening eradication effort
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Breaking the cycle of impunity
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant over war crimes in Gaza, challenging impunity.
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Parachinar carnage
Massacre in Kurram highlights unresolved land disputes and security issues in volatile tribal regions.
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Circular debt enigma
Circular debt in Pakistan is soaring, with power consumers burdened by high tariffs, inefficiencies, and corruption.
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Fourth US veto
US vetoed Gaza ceasefire resolution, deepening isolation while war crimes continue under Biden and Trump.