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Virus hotspots
We need to continue to be vigilant if we are to prevent a second wave of the deadly virus
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Babri Masjid verdict
In an affront to truth and decency, court went to say that the politicians were actually trying to stop the crowd
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Abdullah in Islamabad
Willingness to work with all parties will eventually benefit all stakeholders in the long run
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WHO tribute
We cannot afford to lower guard and must continue to follow the suggested SOPs so as to prevent a second wave
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Cleanliness: work in progress?
The government doesn’t build toilets or other sanitation facilities; it only mobilises the community to construct them
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Political chaos
There is a dire need to bring the political temperature down in the interest of the nation
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One million deaths
We know populist rhetoric can be dangerous. We now also know that populist leaders in a pandemic are fatal
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Fishing for opportunities
It is vital that authorities are aware of constant changes and synonymously restructure practices with it
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Plasma therapy suspension
Plasma of convalescent patients had saved 92% of critical coronavirus patients from being put on ventilators
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Shady Indian banks
Top Indian leaders were quiet when the FinCEN files became public
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For sugarcane farmers
It is no surprise that the new law has caused disquiet among mill owners as they say it has made business impossible
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Karachi blackouts
Tiff between the two companies has been a source of great agony to the citizens of Karachi
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Traitors in our midst
We as a nation and our leaders in particular should take some time to introspect
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PM at UNGA
As the discussion ranges from Kashmir, the pandemic, economic relief for developing world and growing Islamophobia
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Our rape problem
A problem that is affecting half of the country’s population
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Policing tribal districts
The government is taking steps to ensure a sense of participation among the people of the merged tribal districts
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Haven countries
UN report says that the world’s poor are being held back down by taxes, corruption and financial crime
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Public complaints
Rural population might not be getting the facility of online PCP because of the unavailability of internet services
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Jodhpur killing
The case itself is interesting for the secretive manner in which India has acted
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Encouraging young entrepreneurs
So far, the focus is only on CPEC, which will have knock-on benefits in other areas of the economy
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Medicine prices
The increase in prices of life-saving drugs is preferable to their non-availability
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Flames and fumes
The court decision proved that the Baldia factory fire was an act of terrorism rather than an accident
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Mentally ill prisoners
Those who sign death warrants should also have the alternative to sign pardon
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Recalling CoD
History bears testimony that ‘democratic’ forces out of power have never been patient with their political rivals
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K-E monopoly
KE is still dependent on national grid and seems to have little interest in becoming a self-sufficient supply company
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Promoting agroforestry
Agroforestry is a method under which trees and shrubs are grown along farmlands
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Iran sanctions
Iran has repeatedly said it is walking back on parts of the deal because the Trump administration violated it
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Democratic movement?
Gathering of all opposition parties was an achievement, given that they had had many failed attempt at joining forces
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Plastic bags
Pressure has been growing on retailers to reduce use of plastic bags, packaging to promote the sustainability effort
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Do as I say, not as I do
One wonders what our lawmakers really think about those who vote them to power
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Proceed with caution
The rest is up to fate
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Trans rights
It is encouraging that the voice of the unheard is being heard now
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Karachi calling
Karachi is desperately waiting for its saviours
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LG polls in Sindh
On the face of it, the provincial government’s stance on LG elections looks justified
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Reko Diq stay order
Populist judicial activism can deliver fatal blows
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Pilot licence probe
PIA's blighted reputation will require serious and broad efforts to overturn on the global stage
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Worrying estimates
ADB projections also throw cold water on govt’s claim that Pakistan’s economy is recovering at the fastest pace
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Going gets tough for BRT
Doubts are being raised as to the quality of the buses and the efficiency of their operators
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FATF bills
It is also interesting to note how govt got the three bills cleared despite not having a majority
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City on islands
Haphazard actions don’t bring results. Such actions could be cited as a bad example.
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Expat dollars
The government needs to be prepared
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SCO snub to India
To summarise, India appealed, lost, went home, and claimed victory
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Extrajudicial killing?
There is no crueller tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of enforcing the law
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Development in merged districts
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government is doing its best for rapid development in ex-Fata with its limited resources
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Power overbilling
Everyone wants money and power, but no one wants to do the work
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Surging attacks
There have been increased attacks in Afghanistan — a reminder that several parties also need to be dealt with
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Back to school
There is a big question mark on the capacity of the authorities to enforce the coronavirus SOPs
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Growth in car sales
Fragile though the recovery may be, it casts hope for a better future for the industry
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‘Unessential’ essentials
Mining, in all its forms, is among the hardest — if not the hardest — jobs in the world today
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Towards a united Pakistan
In the end, we all should aim and hope for more united and tolerant Pakistan