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  • Blow to PTI

    This decision will go a long way in upping the ante of volatility in politics

  • Compromised gas cylinders

    The collapse of the building stands as a stark testament to the devastating potential of gas cylinder accidents

  • Fasting and starving in Gaza

    Unfortunately, the Israeli Defence Force has repeatedly shown itself to be nothing more than a genocidal death squad

  • Trans-regional economics

    In an era of military alliances, it’s time to recreate some space for economies

  • BJP’s push to rig elections

    Sectarian violence broke out soon after the law was passed in 2019

  • Mental health and violence

    Mental health remains a taboo topic in many parts of Pakistani society

  • Muscle-flexing on seas

    Increasing volume of trade activity between the troikas is cementing an economic alliance of sorts

  • New, but old

    PM to face insurmountable challenges as opposition is unrelenting and dark shadows of ballot tampering hovering over

  • Curbing smog

    Punjab, particularly Lahore, has been plagued by hazardous levels of smog

  • VAW: flawed approach

    The government and civil society need to take a long and harsh look at their policies to address violence issues

  • Ramazan relief

    Logistical hurdles, distribution bottlenecks and bureaucratic inefficiencies pose significant obstacles

  • The waste problem

    transitioning towards a circular economy and adopting zero waste approaches essential for a sustainable future, UNEP

  • Educational disparities

    Economic constraints, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources exacerbate the cycles of poverty and exclusion

  • The Second Presidency

    Zardari has come at the helm at a difficult and divisive phase of Pakistan’s history

  • Combatting Katcha dacoits

    Menace poses a serious threat to people by luring them into certain traps

  • Gender parity in news media

    Equal pay, top-tier positions and career longevity still remain some of the major issues

  • Plight of athletes

    Pakistani athletes frequently grapple with insufficient resources and infrastructure

  • Modi in Kashmir

    Modi’s speech was a disappointment, heavy on unsubstantiated claims, with a bleak political message.

  • ‘Inflated’ tax revenue

    Other factors include a steady increase in imports, which has led to a corresponding increase in import duties

  • Join hands against TTP

    The presence of more than 50,000 fighters in the landlocked state is a threat to world peace

  • International Women’s Day

    As we honour the achievements of Pakistani women, let us also recognise the importance of amplifying their voices

  • Judicial-correct

    The nine-member larger bench of the top court has rightly made some great strides

  • Anyone but Trump

    But there are no ‘Never Haleys’

  • Torrents of tragedy

    Strengthening infrastructure and enhancing early warning systems are critical steps in this endeavour

  • Sheer unconstitutional

    This institutional chaos is making room for some severe confrontation on the streets

  • India’s rape record

    The victims have praised the police for “doing everything possible to catch” their alleged attackers

  • Protect our children

    Addressing child abuse requires a holistic approach that punishes perpetrators and provides comprehensive support

  • Reducing poverty

    Between 2011 and 2019, the percentage of BISP beneficiaries below the poverty line fell from 90% to 72%

  • Infected with death

    This aggression over Gaza, which has claimed more than 30,000 lives

  • The return of Shehbaz

    The February 8 elections have changed the politics in the country for all times to come

  • Slipping away

    Pakistan must prioritise job creation, invest in education and skills development

  • Curb price spiral

    The new political dispensation must take it on a priority to crack down on the upward trend of prices

  • Stampede deaths?

    The recent attack by Israeli soldiers killed over 100 hungry Palestinians trying to get food from a relief truck

  • Persistent street crimes

    Focus must be made on identifying potential hotspots for street crime

  • Run over to death

    Even bulletproof cases can collapse when economic and power imbalances exist between crime suspects and victims

  • Combatting human trafficking

    Addressing underlying causes needs a holistic approach including law enforcement, poverty alleviation, and education

  • Nuking Europe?

    Amid warmongering, only solace was Putin’s assurance that Russia does not intend to walk over other European states

  • Higher education in peril

    The absence of regular vice-chancellors in so many universities is deeply troubling

  • Turkish model for DISCOs

    The hope is that our DISCOs can recreate the turnaround of their Turkish counterparts

  • Swearing in

    The newly-convened house exhibited some maturity as the Speaker allowed PTI legislators to speak

  • Floods and havoc

    IT demands foolproof master plan of drainage, water channels, irrigation and quality road and bridges infrastructure

  • Domestic workers

    The Employers Federation of Pakistan have noted ensuring safe working conditions for domestic workers

  • PSL thrill continues

    Excitement is, meanwhile, soaring with the competition progressing towards the play-offs stage

  • Wages and working conditions

    Currently, many workers in Pakistan are working long hours for meagre pay that barely covers their basic needs

  • Bouazizi-2

    The aftermath of the Sidi Bouzid incident was the Arab Spring that changed the history of the Middle East

  • Sheer ignorance

    The Arabic language on the dress, as it turns out, had nothing to do with the holy scripture

  • Elevating women farmers

    By broadening this definition, we can facilitate inclusion of women farmers in benefit schemes and service provisions

  • Plane crash report

    Criticises the CAA to a lesser degree for its failure to issue rules for pilots flying while fasting

  • Maryam, Shah in the saddle

    A plummeted economy and a deficit-ridden exchequer will come as a challenge to handle

  • Reconnecting with Iran

    Tehran and Islamabad are once again connecting the dots by browbeating the pressure of international sanctions