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Sports monopoly
News Desk
Pakistanis of all social classes are waiting in excitement for the upcoming T20 world cup, which seems to pop-up almost every year instead of every four years, somewhat diluting the exclusivity of...
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Raid the evaders
News Desk
This refers to the news report ‘FBR mulling options to penalize unregistered traders’ . While the imposition of an extra tax of 10 to 15 per cent on unregistered traders appears feasible, it is...
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Buses trump bikes
News Desk
The Punjab chief minister's initiative to provide e-bikes to students seems like a very unnecessary proposal. Back in our times, the majority of students travelled in buses. The CM needs to upgrade...
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Population control
News Desk
Much has been said about overpopulation and the need for the country to control its rapidly growing population. I fervently hope that we, as a nation, are able to avoid the following news headlines...
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Economic revival
News Desk
Will Pakistan always require the heavy hand of the IMF to boost its economy? The conditions of the multilateral lender are tough for the middle and lower classes, but seemingly fruitful for the...
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Sensitive matters
News Desk
It is against the national interest to cast aspersions, which cannot be substantiated, about foreign countries with whom Pakistan has economic links and trade relations. Foreign policy issues should...
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Import addicts
News Desk
The substantial increase in used car imports witnessed in the first quarter of this year is alarming. This significant rise poses a threat to the automotive sector, consumers, and the environment....