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Into thin air
We must quickly & methodically act to save Balochistan before it disintegrates into further disarray before our eyes.
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Sorting out the police
For the police to be effective in Karachi, hiring needs to not only be increased but done on merit alone.
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Expensive embassies
It makes no economic sense to maintain lavish diplomatic presence, especially when we have little to show for it.
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Into the abyss
Virtually all major parties are willing to talk to a force, which openly says it does not believe in the Constitution.
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Proof of the pudding
Military will have learned from Musharraf era that it can still do as much as it used to working behind the scenes.
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Another journalist falls
The reason behind killing journalists is almost certainly to prevent accurate information from reaching the people.
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Life support for PIA
It makes no sense to keep pumping in money without first ensuring PIA goes through a process of economic cleansing.
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Climate change policy
Too often we come up with policy proposals, which die an undignified death because the will to enforce is missing.
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Targeting polio workers
For now, the government has to ensure that each team of vaccination workers has better security
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Rare admission
Islamabad has every reason to fear New Delhi’s influence in Kabul, even more so after the 2014 US pull-out.
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Overwhelmed by poverty
Effective policies at federal level need to be formulated but the Baloch leadership also needs to raise its game.
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Targeting shrines
The influence of the groups involved in attacks on shrines dates back to the Ziaul Haq era.
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Quick draw
Manzar Imam picture fiasco points to the need for greater media responsibility.
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Debacle in South Africa
The most disappointing was performance of senior batsmen, including captain Misbahul Haq, his deputy Mohammad Hafeez.
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Blackout
The blackout incident serves as a microcosm of our crumbling infrastructure.
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School’s safety
School staff in general are not trained to look out for hazards or deal with them.
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The right energy mix
In the short term, shifting to imported coal or gas might be one solution.
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Protecting minorities
Politicians and clerics should get out in front of the blasphemy issue and try to change minds.
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Meeting energy needs
Pakistan has to bear the brunt of US pressure on this if it wishes to import gas from Iran.
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Stalled talks
Pakistan is thwarting the possibility of even creating an anti-Taliban alliance.
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Action against the LeJ
The action against the LeJ leader has come late; but the fact that it has happened is possibly a good omen.
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Expressing regret
Certainly, a connection exists between Britain and its former colonies but it is a connection steeped in inequality.
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Local doings
PPP, its electoral candidates will hope that wiping away the law will benefit in some way, help get support in Sindh.
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Military voice
The fact that military found it necessary to issue the comment is important, signalling where ‘real’ authority lies.
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Watery resolution
Views from the Hague will help clarify the situation, make it easier for Pakistan to justify its acute grievance.
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Promoting education
A failure to implement laws has always been Pakistan’s failing.
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Ensuring transparency
The ECP should not hesitate to disqualify candidates whose nomination papers have inaccurate information.
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Changing of the guard
There is always a scapegoat, and some feel, this time, it was Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
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Opening games
Latest defections show politicians on ground are aware of where wind blows from & are attempting to ride the current.
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The capture of Maulvi Faqir
Hopefully, Faqir’s capture is sign of growing cooperation between the two countries.
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After the KLF
One does hope the KLF organisers will reconsider the fee for the future.
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Handing over Gwadar
Giving a port to a foreign power is inadvisable, and we may also harm relations with China’s Indian, American rivals.
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Violence in the wind
Notably, in Karachi and Quetta, but also elsewhere, we see a complete breakdown in the writ of the state.
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A disappointing loss
The team clearly lacks the mental toughness to combat top-class bowling and the ability to ram in on any advantage.
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Relations with Palestine
Expression of support for Palestinians is appropriate but we should avoid getting entangled in Israel-Palestine issue.
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Shifting alliances
In Karachi, some other cities, elections are now seen as tussle between 2 forces hanging onto traditional strongholds.
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ADB funding: boon or bane?
About-turn in this case is by the Asian Development Bank. We will be more environmentally friendly, but at what cost?
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How many more deaths?
Until the gravity of the situation is recognised, Shias will continue to be slaughtered.
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Tensions along the LoC
Given the current situation, further peace overtures may be impossible, but we should not throw away previous gains.
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Talking to the Taliban
For the Taliban, negotiations are not simply an end in themselves; they are merely a way to take a breather, regroup.
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Ghostly horrors
Beyond issue of ‘ghost’ schools, issue of standards at functioning government schools also needs to be addressed.
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US troop withdrawal
After US pullout it's an open question whether Taliban will redouble efforts to dislodge Karzai regime or not.
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Stranded Pakistanis
Workers are justified in demanding they not be deported as they committed no wrong; in fact, they have been cheated.
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Diverting funds
Development funds should be utilised where most needed, process for doing so should be free of partisan concerns.
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The Supreme Court and Tahirul Qadri
Possibly, for the first time in our history, all opposition parties are ready to fight their battle at the ballot.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day
February 14th needs to be accepted, as a day which offers opportunities for plain, simple enjoyment.
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Not out of the woods yet
Depreciation in rupee is much worse than 20-year average decline and IMF says it should be devalued further.
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Mortgaging Karachi airport
It is unwise to use vital installations, like the biggest airport in the country, as the security for bonds.
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Defending drones
Beyond legal implications for US, the memo unwittingly provides rationale to countries for targeting citizens.
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Becoming a fiscal pariah
As external funding drys up, forex reserves are under threat and last quarter of current fiscal year will be critical.