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Trading in tradition
Successful hosting of peace festival in one of the most volatile regions proves people still crave traditional sports.
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Destroying education
It seems that the motive of the terrorists is to spread their ideology that children should not attend school.
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Civic suffering
In Lahore, as winter has ridden in, the supply of natural gas and power has begun to dwindle from households.
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Cycle of violence
Our authorities need to be more proactive and have better rules in place to stifle the consequences of violence.
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Commission on Lal Masjid
Judiciary may want to look at its role in the affair, how it released everyone who challenged state from Lal Masji
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Getting together in Brussels
Pakistan control neither the Afghan nor Pakistani Taliban and needs foreign assistance to fight them.
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Unsafe even in death
Government must take action against those who desecrated the memories of the community’s deceased loved ones.
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Keeping a check on women
A ruling body can run its country however it likes but placing trackers on female members of society is laughable.
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Razed respect
In the latest case of minority rights, not even a court order was enough to save the temples or the homes.
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Snooker victory
More responsible way of promoting sports would be to use money to train sportspeople, ensure they can earn a living.
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Incest and punishment
Pakistan’s sisters and daughters continue to face injustice in the form of rape, violence without due process of...
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The attack on Mullah Nazir
By designating Mullah Nazir as ‘friendly’, Pakistan has indirectly designated the Americans as an enemy.
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Pakistan softening its stance on Afghanistan?
The latest batch of Taliban leaders being released is due to a much-weakened Foreign Office on its own.
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The Kalabagh Dam resurrected
‘National interest’ is often used on such matters, but we need to think if the internal strain is good for our nation.
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The Good, the Bad and the PTA
PTA should be asked to explain under what legal provision it went ahead to monitor private conversations.
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Palestinian statehood
The vote clearly demonstrates the number of nations supporting Palestine, contrary to Israeli opinion.
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Raped for seeking justice
There need to be laws to safeguard against rape & greater awareness must be spread on rights for both men and women.
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Towards a stronger democracy
Mere fact that the issue is being discussed with calls made for ‘direct dialogue’ marks an important step forward.
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Pakistan-US ties
While we need some linkages with US for now, we must think of moving towards greater freedom from US leash in future.
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Upholding consumer rights
Government should issue consumer rights bill to which companies must adhere & ensure safety of OTC, prescription drug.
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Judiciary and media
Media is a watchdog & monitor on all institutions of state, should be allowed to play that role in responsible manner.
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Man and beast
Basic problem lies in felling of forests, resulting in disappearance of natural habitats and prey for wild animals.
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Timely polls
Our democracy needs regularity, order and end to perpetual instability. But challenges will need to be overcome.
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Cylinder blasts
CNG vehicles should be regularly inspected with some record so authorities, fuel providers can verify kit conditions.
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Bottled death
Incident in Shahdra occurred days after new law intended to check sale of spurious medications came into effect.
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Gas pipeline prospects
It is curious big-seller Iran & big-buyer India are both worried about Pakistan to build pipeline & protect it.
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A monumental man
He was a valiant defender of rationality, of fair play, of the environment and of the heritage of Karachi.
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Capital punishment and trade benefits
The moratorium was de facto, but the EU is not willing to take the execution of an army soldier as an exception.
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Lessons from Karbala
We need to rediscover sense of togetherness, learn from examples set years ago, avoid replicating cruelty of Karbala.
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Increasing the education budget
18th Amendment delegates education to province, but PM can be reminded he is stakeholder in providing education to all
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Pattern of terrorism and our response
Pakistan is losing the battle in the mind. This includes minds of ministers, political figures who.
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Protecting our marine life
The government has not yet paid enough attention to the matter of enforcing regulations on capturing marine life.
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D-8 Summit
We must hope the meeting with key leaders can bear fruit as intended by the objectives of the Summit.
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Violence and mayhem
The various militant sectarian groups operating in the country have more or less declared war on the Shia community.
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Our poor zoo animals
Given the recent events at Karachi Zoo, one is suspicious at the staff’s treatment toward the animals held at the zoo.
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Moral policing
PTA’s mandate is forcing companies to adopt its strange sense of morality.
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Ajmal Kasab
We must show the world that as a country, we are genuinely committed to fighting terrorism.
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Trading troubles
Mianwali hanging has put under a cloud EU's trade concessions which were conditioned on foregoing the death penalty.
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Thou shalt not post
This is not first time attempt has been made to stifle free expression in India. We can only hope it will be the last.
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Justice served
It is a sad reflection on our country that a person as obviously innocent as Rimsha should still fear for her life.
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Attack on lawyer
Would the military, which has said that the ex-colonel is unstable, really act so openly and with so little subtlety?
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Bal Thackeray
Thackeray may be dead but the violent Shiv Sena lives on, ready to strike all who dare cross its bigoted path.
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China’s power transition
A gradual easing of state authority may end up serving China best in the long run.
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Oblivious to Osama
Intelligence practices need to improve and a genuine bid needs to be made at home to combat terrorism.
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The Bhagat Singh battle
If anything, the petition illustrates our growing ignorance and sheltered approach towards other religions.
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America and the Petraeus affair
Petraeus' affair points to capacity of American system to deal with public office scandals to everyone’s satisfaction.
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Talks with the Taliban
After years of fighting, US & Afghan officials have reached the conclusion that a deal with Taliban is the only way.
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An absurd ban
Militants who were planning on detonating a motorcycle bomb could easily substitute it with a car bomb.
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President’s speech on Karachi
President Zardari and his team need to work out a strategy to achieve some modicum of peace in Karachi.
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On the death penalty
It is time for the government to abolish the death penalty. Not bring it back.