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Lowest snow levels

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, which directly feeds Pakistan's mighty Indus River via its snow and glaciers, has recorded its lowest snow...

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Tech-facilitated GBV

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue that affects millions of people in Pakistan and around the world. Women and marginalised groups...

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Need to talk it out

Pakistan, as a civilised and peace-loving country, has reached out to India, expressing its willingness to become part of any "neutral and...

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TB's alarming surge

Pakistan's longstanding battle with tuberculosis (TB) has taken a dire turn, with the country now ranking fifth globally in the number of TB cases and...

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Keeping EOBI afloat

The decision to increase pensions for beneficiaries of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is a welcome move to ease life for private...

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Canal row

Politics of convenience prevailed as estranged allies in the coalition agreed to shelve the contentious canal issue. The proposed construction of six...

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Hunger at the doorstep

The spectre of food insecurity in Pakistan has taken on an alarming dimension. The World Bank's recent warning — that nearly 10 million Pakistanis...

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Persistent risk to vaccinators

The urgent need to eliminate polio in Pakistan has become more pressing than ever, especially in light of the recent tragic events that have seen...

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NSC responds

In a calculated rejoinder to India on its aggressive posturing in the wake of Pahalgam killings, Pakistan has hinted at exercising the right to hold...

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Cyber-criminals on the loose

The numbers speak for themselves. In just a year, the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has had to intervene in 27,753 cases of fraud and bank-related...

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Trump's tariffs: ripple effect

US President Donald Trump's nonsensical "reciprocal tariffs" and the ensuing trade war with China have devastated the global economy and threaten to...

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Pahalgam tragedy

The tragic killings in the scenic Pahalgam resort, near Srinagar, must drive some deep introspection for all. It is neither a moment to react with...

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Crop price controls

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation has inadvertently rubbished the claims of local agriculturists that support prices are critical for the...

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Pilgrims in limbo

There is a professional goof at work while dealing with the Haj operations. The fear that around 67,000 aspiring pilgrims will be denied their right...

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Opposition in tatters

Tehreek Tahaffuz Aayen-i-Pakistan is turning out to be a non-starter. The anti-government movement that was supposed to be spearheaded by the cornered...

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Another plastic ban

Plastic pollution is a global problem that significantly impacts humans, wildlife and ecosystems. To combat this mounting crisis, Sindh government has...

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Rs1 billion promise

The Punjab government has once again announced an initiative to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by launching a Rs1 billion programme that...

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Deal with Kabul

A leap forward has been attained as Pakistan and Afghan authorities have struck a deal to get going amid adversity and reservations. A one-on-one...

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Fixing Karachi

Fixing Karachi

Karachi is broken — and it cannot be rebuilt with mere buses and buzzwords. The Sindh government, in a recent meeting with the International...

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Lagging PSDP spending

Lagging PSDP spending

The declining level of development spending is a matter of grave concern, as not even 40% of the federal government's proposed PSDP from the budget...

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Loitering lethal

Loitering lethal

Abandoned weapons in Afghanistan are now threatening peace and security across the horizon. Credible reports and recent incidents, such as the Jaffar...

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Blazing through qualifiers

Blazing through qualifiers

Pakistan's women's cricket team has booked its place at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with authority and an unbroken winning streak. Playing...

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Gaza aid blockade

Gaza aid blockade

The world continues to bear silent witness to the genocide in Gaza. Even though the death toll has now passed 51,000, with over 100,000 injured and...

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A trending surplus

A trending surplus

Remittances are pouring in and an aura of confidence in the economy is building up. This is a good omen for attaining sustainability, as the country...

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Inept exam boards

Inept exam boards

The integrity of education boards across Sindh has come into question in light of recently uncovered irregularities and controversial decisions...

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No petrol relief

No petrol relief

Despite a steep fall in international oil prices, there has been no relief for the masses in the country from the unbearably high prices of petroleum...

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The Dhaka dimension

The Dhaka dimension

A reset with Bangladesh is most promising and has opened new vistas of regional cooperation. The foreign secretary-level talks held in Dhaka, after a...

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Revive organ hope

In Pakistan, 10 to 15 patients die every day waiting for an organ that never comes. These are preventable deaths. Lives could have been saved if...

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Opportunities abroad

Despite the claims of the government, the surging number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad is a poignant reflection of the country's economic...

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The expats way

The incentives announced by the government in an earnest endeavour to woo the overseas Pakistanis are worth appreciating. It had been long desired, as...

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A reset with the US!

Washington is cognisant of Pakistan's strategic utility and President Donald Trump had himself praised Islamabad's role in countering terrorism. This...

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Blasphemy backtrack

Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners. They know Pakistan as a...

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‘Petrol bomb’ and other unfair labels

Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners. They know Pakistan as a...

01.12.2024 3

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Lessons from Beijing’s Battle Against Smog: A Call for India and Pakistan

Delhi and Punjab face hazardous air pollution levels, with high PM2.5 and PM10 due to crop burning, vehicular emissions, and industrial activity....

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A New Chapter in Tech-Driven Politics: Elon Musk’s Role in Trump’s Win as the 47th President

In a society increasingly driven by digital engagement, Musk’s actions reveal both the promise and peril of this new frontier in politics. The post...

06.11.2024 4

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Mounting US pressure on India

US sanctions on 19 Indian companies and individuals accused of funneling dual-use components to Russia, purportedly keeping Moscow's military...

03.11.2024 2

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What is the 26th amendment of the Pakistan Constitution?

A simplified explanation of the 26th Constitutional Amendment to help everyone understand the changes it has introduced to Pakistan’s constitution....

21.10.2024 6

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Iran-Israel War: Consequences on Global and Regional Peace

The escalating Middle East conflict, ignited by Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023, worsened with Iran’s strike on October 2. Israel, backed...

02.10.2024 20

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The Renaissance of PTI!

After extended legal battles, PTI has been granted permission for public meetings in Lahore and Islamabad, despite state restrictions following the...

25.09.2024 2

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Shrinking farmland

Sindh's environment minister has raised alarm on the fast conversion of farmlands near urban centres into housing societies, posing a serious...

10.08.2024 3

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Shame on Israel

Not sure if shameless is the word to describe Israel's modus operandi. The killing of more than 100 civilians sheltered in a Gaza school is...

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