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Rain on the plain
Ninety-six people have been killed, 99 injured and nearly 90,000 affected according to official figures.
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Security scare
The police say Sikander may be linked to an extremist outfit; others hold he was simply deranged.
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Scare tactics
It is as such our duty as citizens to do all that we can to highlight the issue of the right to information for all.
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Old ways
The supporters of Mr Mursi had been camping at two locations in Cairo since before he was deposed on July 3.
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Pakistan and India need to get on the road to peace
The announcement that MFN status won't be granted to India is not only puzzling, it is baffling.
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A hospital without water
The circumstances at Jinnah Hospital are bleak at best and authorities should urgently act to improve them.
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Talking to the Taliban
The security complexities are many and our leaders must consider if it is wise to talk to such a force.
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Pardon Kaneezan Bibi
If Pakistan goes ahead with this execution, it will reflect poorly on the country in the global arena.
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Colours of the flag
Acts of hooliganism are not uncommon and most families prefer to stay indoors rather than face the mob madness.
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Dead fish
If the fish are sold directly in the market, they are an obvious hazard to those who will consume them.
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Teachers’ protest
PTU members claim that teachers have been tasked with duties out of their realm of work.
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Accelerating tensions
The situation between India and Pakistan shows how easily things can flare up as a result of a single incident.
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Blood-stained Eid
We, as people, need to make our outrage known over acts such as the recent Quetta blasts.
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Pyrrhic victories
"Lowering of the deficit numbers is simply the coincidence of having development spending suspended."
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Militants — one step ahead
Those who were attempting to seek justice for the 10 trekkers have themselves become victims to the attackers.
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Celebrating Eid
We should also remember that Eid in many ways does not unify; it separates and draws apart.
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Balochistan tragedy
The law and order situation in the province seems impossible to control.
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Bomb at a football ground
The situation in Lyari is tied in to the politics of Karachi and the rivalry between various parties.
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Tension on the LoC
Such incidents only reinforce the fact that the two countries must go ahead with talks.
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Winds of change in Iran
Pakistan would benefit if Iran can move out of its international isolation.
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Pakistan’s new energy policy
The absurd idea of shutting down commercial areas at night to conserve electricity appears to be making a comeback.
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On high alert
The US has stated that al Qaeda is behind a global plot of some kind.
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At the mercy of the floods
Many of the deaths reported from across the country have occurred as a result of roofs or walls caving in.
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Asylum for Snowden
The dilemma here is between national security interests and the people’s right to know what the government is up to.
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Rain, rain don’t come again
If indeed, this year, too, mistakes of the past are being seen repeated, serious inquiry must be made into the matter.
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First things first
The decision by the PML-N government to go ahead with the pipeline project, is wise.
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Pakistan and India: Improving ties
While scepticism remains on what will be achieved, with Indian elections next year, fact is any progress would help.
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What’s love got to do with it?
Incidents of karo-kari and ‘honour’ killings are on the rise in Karachi.
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John Kerry’s fruitful visit
Whether we like it or not, the fact is that the US is Pakistan’s most strategically crucial ally right now.
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Kicked out
The police, rather than taking a passive role, must be on alert and work to protect the Ahmadi community.
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Intelligence and action
The focus should be on identifying why there was so inadequate a response from forces during the jailbreak.
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CEC’s resignation
The resignation will add to debate over a presidential election which shouldn't have been the least bit controversial.
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Respecting women in the workplace
One of the primary issues is that many women do not have an executive body to report such issues in the workplace.
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Return to Dera Bugti
It is highly neglectful on the part of the government to have ignored its restoration.
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Rangers in Karachi
Rangers worsened Karachi's situation by creating among people a sense of fear rather than security.
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Remembering Muneer Hussain
It was because of the efforts of Mr Hussain that Urdu commentary was given an equal time slot on television.
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Where militants dare
The only way to thwart militant activity is to gain prior knowledge of their plans.
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Pakistan’s new president
Mr Hussain, born in Agra in 1940, has of course been rewarded for his long-standing loyalty to the PML-N.
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An impressive performance
The series win has enabled Pakistan to jump to second place in ICC Twenty20 rankings.
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Killing kin for ‘honour’
Stronger punishment is needed for those who attempt to take the law into their own hands.
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No ordinary man
Police officers must not be punished for having Jamshed Dasti's vehicle stopped for over-speeding.
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Turmoil in Egypt
Democracy is a long-standing issue in Pakistan, and backing for it in Egypt also acts to strengthen it at home.
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Energy: it’s game time
Fuel theft, electricity theft and an over-reliance on expensive fuels have caused electricity costs to skyrocket.
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Losing sight
We must call on the government to take stringent measures, investigate to learn who is responsible, why it occurred.
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Presidential election
In light of broader political good, not to take part is harmful, since final result is a predetermined reality anyway.
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Death revisits Parachinar
It is high time the government made a more concerted and decisive effort to catch those responsible for the violence.
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Crippled polio programme
Efforts need to be made to build trust between communities and the polio eradication campaign.
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Rehabilitating Fata
Rather than introducing countless new schemes, the priority of ADP is to revamp already existing schemes.
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Transparency on drone strikes
While the media reported on the high number of civilian casualties, authorities downplayed the incident.
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Ban-istan
The PTA's seeming ability to ban just about any website it so wishes, goes against the essence of democracy.