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The war in Ukraine
Though US has backed off from sending arms to Ukraine;but it seems that a war between Russia & West is now conceivable
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Strongholds of terror
If Sindh gets Talibanised, it is feared the whole of Pakistan will be Talibanised
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Trucks, trade, buses and India
A 10-kg package of narcotics ought not to be the spark that ignites a diplomatic incident between India and Pakistan
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The daily massacre
Traffic-wise, Karachi is something of a war-zone with an average of one person a day being killed and 83 injured daily
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The depths of depravity
Barbarism knows no limits and the brutality of the IS brutalises all of us
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Kidnapped babies
A more terrifying thought than children being stolen is who they are being sold to &how they could possibly be treated
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Quit the foot-dragging
K-P is ready for elections in May. And if K-P can do it, so can Sindh and Punjab, so quit the foot-dragging
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The question of Afghan refugees
While implementing repatriation policy, the emphasis must always be on voluntary, gradual and a dignified return home
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The right economic corridor
National interest is served by ensuring that 2 provinces don’t feel like being ignored, get infrastructure they need
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IMF’s pat on the back
Govt now needs to look at its own weaknesses as well as the FBR’s role before seeking another waiver from the IMF
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Colours revealed
The detentions civil society member illustrate just where the government and forces of law and order stand
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Kashmir concern
Kashmir Day this year sadly brought us no closer to a solution of the issue of Kashmir and its future
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Act of depravity
The fact that most perpetrators of child sexual abuse are not apprehended only makes things worse
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Bad news for bustards again
Pakistan is the only country to allow the killing of Houbara Bustard
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Crossing the debt ceiling
While this is not a desirable situation, it is nonetheless a useful policy option that is rendered illegal by the law
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Bilour’s bounty announcement
By offering bounty for Charlie Hedbo's owner, Mr Bilour has attempted to make extrajudicial killings acceptable
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The purpose of terror
Parents will have to consider whether they will put their children in harm’s way just by sending them to school
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Delayed justice
We badly need greater transparency within our system, especially when it comes to elections
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World Cup ‘preparations’
Pakistan dearly need a fresh approach to galvanise themselves in time for their first World Cup match against India
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No easy solutions
It is nearly impossible to eradicate something that is underpinned by an extremist mindset grown over generations
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Illegal water hydrants
Unless there is resolve to carry out a complete sweep, these hydrants will continue to function
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Discouraging contraception
Balochistan government must explain why it feels that increasing the province’s population is important
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Making wiggle-room
Obama during his visit to India had “privately encouraged and pushed” Mr Modi to re-examine his approach to Pakistan
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A lack of economic liberty
2015 Index of Economic Freedom ranks Pakistan 121st among 178 countries of the world when it comes to economic freedom
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No place to call home
No govt since Partition has gone out of its way to pay anything other than lip service to the rights of minorities
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Mohammad Amir’s return
The depth of merit of PCB's decision would only be ascertained when Amir represents Pakistan again
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Droning the truth
It is necessary to protest every time a drone attack is carried out, especially focusing on the collateral damage
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A crisis no less
While other factors may have been at play too, the main responsibility for petrol crisis lies with petroleum minister
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Exit Mr Sarwar
PML-N is unlikely to retain him within its ranks, but it is also unlikely that Pakistan has seen the last of Mr Sarwar
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Another bloody Friday
It has to be wondered just how hard the govt is trying when it comes to tackling the issue of sectarian armed groups
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Funding seminaries
In the year 2013-14, some 80 seminaries received Rs300 million to help support them.
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Karachi’s electricity supply
Reducing K-Electric’s purchases of power from NTDC will do not improve the situation in other parts of the country
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A welcome change in Balochistan
LB polls in Blaochistan demonstrate that democracy, even against the odds, can be seen to work for the good of all
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Let women live
As a society, it is crucial to publicly discuss the importance women’s right to have ownership of their life choice
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Threading the Labyrinth
CDA claims that 216 roads, streets and footpaths were closed for general public in Islamabad without its permission
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No special pleadings
Granting India exemption regarding membership of NSG at this point may compromise the fragile regional stability
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Logging and consequences
Tussle between commercial imperatives of loggers and preservation concerns of the environmentalists is long and bitter
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Teachers, guns and money
By all means let us improve education, but not with a Kalashnikov in the corner of the classroom
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Changing dynamics
There were no surprises but a sense of methodical adjustment to existing relations to take account of evolving world
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Obama in India
President Obama not visiting Pakistan whilst in the neighbourhood is no less symbolic
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In the dark again
Given the security situation in Balochistan, one wonder why there is not better security for power transmission system
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Mistreatment of Afghan refugees
Police authorities in K-P are accused of raiding houses, hotels and businesses of refugees
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Pushing hate to the margins
hate-based ideas could be marginalised by propagating superior ideologies that promote tolerance, peace and patience
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King Abdullah (1924-2015)
King Abdullah, had reigned since 2005 and may be regarded as a cautious reformer of the country
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Stop the blame game on petrol
Perhaps, the govt is unaware of this fact, but longer it waits to make tough decisions, more expensive they will get
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Educating everybody
There are about 25 million children between the ages of five and 16 years, who are out of school
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Police brutality again
Punjab police needs to repair its reputation, and by some other means than giving out sweets and saying ‘sorry’
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Freezing terror funds
We will take the government at its word, and warmly welcome a move that might at last begin to turn a dreadful tide
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Bhoja air crash report
The crash of Bhoja Air flight BHO-213 should never have happened, and was entirely preventable
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Emerging shadow of the Islamic State
The IS may not be operationalised in Pakistan but it is only a matter of time before it is
 
    
















































