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Endangered and impoverished
There is little incentive for members of the lower socioeconomic Hindu community to remain in Sindh
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A black hole for assistance?
The government also expects a significant increase in foreign direct investment and other inflows
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A welcome move
A more professional approach must be adopted by Islamabad with possibly help from the armed forces to ensure security
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Ruckus on roads
14th August marks the day that the people of this land were able to regain the helm from colonial powers
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Deconstructing the McCain plan
McCain strategy threatens ‘graduated diplomatic, military, and economic costs’ on Pakistan
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United against terrorism
We need to encourage more segments of society to work for the cause through a series of initiatives
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Social inclusion only panacea
Only when these facilities are given to them will we be able to bring about a qualitative change in their lives
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NTN tax filers
Until penalties are dealt ubiquitously, it will continue to be a slow process
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Badly managed optics
This is no victory parade
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A new trade regime
Such policy would attract foreign direct investment in avenues
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Stolen Gandharan artefacts
Actions by alleged groups have caused deep embarrassment in the run-up to 70th independence day celebrations
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A selfless devotion
The government must ensure provision of necessary resources and assistance to the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Center
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Rohingya plight
Myanmar as a whole is uninterested in protecting their fellow citizens from harm
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Children and unhealthy drinks
There is a looming obesity problem among children in Pakistan which has now been appropriately recognised
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Cabinet at the limit
It is now apparent that his appointment is not an interim measure and it will extend to the next general election
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Hurdles all the way
Life for women in Pakistan is rife with obstacles towards justice, safety, and equality
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Irrelevant to its members?
As a country we are plagued by ghost schools, phony businesses and now invisible parliamentarians
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The death of a true great
She came to Pakistan in 1960 as a member of the Society of Daughters of the Heart of Mary
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Engineering University for Dera Ismail Khan
We earnestly request PTI chief Imran Khan to establish an engineering school at Gomal University D I Khan
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Turning a corner
His swift and deft handling of a minor spot-fixing scandal during the tournament earned him plaudits
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Autism centre in Sindh
It is a significant step for those who suffer from autism or have hearing disabilities
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Constitutional primacy
In the case of the finance minister, his assets increased 91-fold to Rs831 million between 2003 and 2008
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Unclogging traffic
Some ingenuous solutions will also have to be found to rid Karachi of the perpetual threat of gridlock
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A sluggish reform
If successful the removal of Nawaz as party leader will have a profound change on the national political dynamic
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Born to fail
Parliamentarians have never been noted for their willingness to come in support of issues related to women’s rights
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Distant drums
There is not a shred of evidence that sanctions have done anything to alter the prevailing mindset in Pyongyang
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A pipe dream sans a policy
Poultry alone can be a major source of foreign exchange
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An unending tragedy
Never a day passes without reports of women being killed by their spouses or other members of their family
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Effects of climate change
Weather conditions of not only Pakistan but also South Asia have become extremely volatile
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Limiting the Doklam dispute
When over a third of the world’s population begins preparing for war, the other two thirds must scramble to stop it
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Winning battle of narratives
Almost seven months into his office, Trump seems to be following the same old and familiar template on Pakistan
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Proficient treatment
Pakistan is plagued with many dangerous diseases that take lives more than the numbers that one sees in reports
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A fraught partnership
GCC states are committed to liberalising and promoting bilateral trade are expected to be developed in Pakistan
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At last a foreign minister
Now, it is Khawaja Asif that is to take up the reins and his appointment raises a number of interesting questions
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Effectiveness of jirgas?
The women’s wing of the PTI has asked Gulalai to seek forgiveness or else a jirga would be sent to her home
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A disgraceful waste
The winding up of the Pakistan Textile City (PTC) is an expensive example of how not to do business
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Still no freedom
If the Kashmiris want secession, let there be dialogue
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The state of PIMS hospital mortuary
It is unfortunate, that despite promising to make amends, the government fails to provide proper basic facilities
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Reconvening dialogue
Modi used the conflict as a diplomatic weapon, issued a statement, ‘water belonging to India cannot go to Pakistan’
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No foregone conclusions
The transition from the prime ministership of Nawaz Sharif to Shahid Khaqan has proceeded without undue disturbance
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Prison as a soft option
Prisoners currently under trial have been referred to hospitals where they live lives of considerable luxury
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Young doctors’ strike
Authorities know that having medical services available through doctors, is a vital part of the wellbeing of a society
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No sweet deals
Sugar production has seen an increase over the years, but demand has been unable to keep pace
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Carrot and stick approach
Apportioning blame on Pakistan for US' failure in Afghanistan is an attempt to simplify the complex ground situation
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Another ignored casualty
Muhammad Shakir, 20, was killed as a heavy metal sheet fell on him during dismantling of a decommissioned vessel
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The Trumpton follies
By contrast to Trump, there is nothing by way of unseemly language in the public banter of our own politicians
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A new prime minister
The transition from Nawaz to Abbasi has been seamless and at least on the surface relatively painless
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Selling children for settlements
Nor an FIR has been lodged neither any arrests have been made until the time of writing
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Hunting the terrorists
Terrorists are good at what they do; highly trained and motivated they have no recruitment problems
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How little has changed
It is becoming clear that very little has changed in the political landscape notwithstanding the ouster of Nawaz