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Pneumonia deaths in K-P
Ninety children died of the disease in January alone in the province
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Fate of SEZs
Apparently, the government is bringing economic zones with those coming up under CPEC and it is going to be complex
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OIC resolution
The organisation reiterated its support for Kashmiris’ well-being despite FM Qureshi’s absence
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Return of Rohingyas
The Myanmar government continues to adopt delaying tactics in a bid to keep the Rohingyas out of their country
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State of our orphanages
Even after the passage of 43 years, successive governments have failed to implement the law
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Cost of Wapda’s indiscretion
Those responsible for this reckless action at Wapda must be held to account
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Rape after rape
This is not the first nor is it likely to be the last case of such a heinous nature
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Depoliticising police
Corruption and mismanagement also are important issues that need the government’s attention
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Border turmoil
The release of Abhinandan could have been the start of changed attitudes
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Conditions in prisons
'More than 1,000 inmates from the Karachi Central Jail, Landhi and Malir jails are presented every day in courts'
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Overcoming housing shortfall
We hope that the plan will be executed without bureaucratic delays
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The FBR conundrum
Failure on this score should be embarrassing for the FBR considering that its primary job is to generate revenue
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Role of OIC
Pakistan to boycott the meeting if invitation extended to India not withdrawn
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Optimism about US-N Korea talks
Trump is pitching a vision of North Korea as a new Asian economic powerhouse
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Need for suicide prevention
Taboo associated with speaking about mental illnesses is pushing people towards the brink of existence
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Tensions and stock markets
There was already little direct cross-border trade between the two countries
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About another water front
Pakistan and India were helped by the World Bank to reach an understanding over water sharing
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Pakistan’s peace stance
Braying for war will be the death of us all, however, Modi is used to winning elections on the back of dead bodies
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Better child, maternal health
Much needs to be done in nutrition and adoption of family planning methods
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A welcome decision
Registered Afghan refugees should have their bank accounts opened long time ago
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Consequences of repealing Article 35A
Modi’s Kashmir policy has further alienated people of Kashmir
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Contaminated water
Pakistan ranks at number 80 among 122 nations on the quality of drinking water
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Trouble in paradise
The fault, though, once again appears to come directly from the top
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Bail plea rejection
There is often a pattern of behaviour and actions taken when a VIP or politician is sent to prison
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Trump weighs in on standoff
The words of the world’s most powerful leader are reassuring for the region
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Loss of an innocent life
To say that Nimrah was a collateral damage in the police encounter is to belittle the value of life
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Depoliticising languages
Even to this day, politics and social structures are deeply divided over conflicts surrounding language
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Levies control
K-P bill seeking to acquire 15,000 Federal Levies Force personnel seems logical
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Promoting soft image
Lahore Literature Festival helps in keeping the literary world in the country alive
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Politics and sports
Denying entry to Pakistani shooters into their country exposes Indian jingoism
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Food of death
After a joy trip to Karachi turned out to be a journey of death for a family from Quetta
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The real sin
As the government imposes a federal health levy on cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages
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Rain, rain, go away
At least 26 people are reported to have died during a three-day-long new spell of rains
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Kabul should help reduce tensions
Pakistan should expect tensions with India to persist till May when elections there are to conclude
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The ballooning budget deficit
Budget deficit persists as one of the biggest challenges for PTI-led government
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No end to police brutalities
Another 8-year-old boy subjected physical torture despite NCHR's demand
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Speaker in custody
The Sindh Assembly Speaker is the first high-profile PPP leader to be arrested in a while
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PM’s measured response
As Pakistan continues with efforts to defuse tensions with India after the Pulwama incident
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On the right path
Adversity brings the best out of some
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Abortion as birth control
Women’s reproductive rights have been heavily neglected, and it is time the matter was taken to the courts
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Modi back in the game?
One does not have to wrack one’s mind much to know who engineered the Pulwama incident
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Cancelled talks
Prioritising is in order on Pakistan’s part as well as some organisation on the US and Afghan Taliban’s part
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Time for restraint
Pakistan and Iran have hitherto acted wisely in their reaction to such terrorist activities
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A ban by any other name
The government is indeed showing considerable restraint by not opting for a knee-jerk reaction to India’s provocation
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Healthcare for all
Pakistan does not accord priority to and sets a minimum percentage of its budget to health and education
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Balloting circular debt
Illogical to believe that one can get rid of the circular debt by simply increasing the consumer tariff
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Unprecedented royal visit
Saudi crown prince's visit comes at a time when the region is witnessing a real churn in geo-politics
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Poliovirus persists
Much of the money donated to the cause comes from foreign entities
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Workplace harassment laws
Systemic overhaul is needed to favour women in the current climate
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Pakistan’s FATF challenge
If the game is played as per the laid-down rules, Pakistan can easily overcome the first hurdle in Paris