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Issues of mainstreaming
our correspondents
This refers to the letter, ‘The PTI responds’ by Naeemul Haq. I have been following the articles of Babar Sattar since long and have no reservations on the impartiality ,objectivity,...
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Opposing the dam
our correspondents
The LCCI wants an early construction of the Kalabagh dam as reported in the press. Please note that reservoir level at maximum storage will be 25 feet below Nowshera and not 150 feet as stated, it...
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The Swat Expressway
our correspondents
According to a media report, construction work of the Swat Expressway will commence soon. The 81 km long expressway is to be completed at a cost of Rs28.30 billion. The project will start from...
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Meritocracy
our correspondents
The appointment of teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s elementary and secondary education departments through NTS is one of the finest work of meritocracy ever have seen this country. A large...
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Clean streets
our correspondents
In the past, street sweeping was a well-settled social tradition in our cities, towns and villages. These days, though, it has been observed that those responsible for cleaning the streets merely...
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Highway disaster
our correspondents
The National Highway is supposed to be a main artery as it not only connects Karachi with other cities, but its strategic location also makes it the most significant route for hundreds of thousands...
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Abuse
our correspondents
Child abuse is reportedly increasing in our society. An NGO that works on empowering children against abuse estimates that between 15 and 20 percent of girls and boys from all socio-economic group...
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Olson’s insistence
our correspondents
Richard Olson’s insistence that drone strikes will continue is nothing but a rude and arrogant answer to strong protests by the army chief and others over the illegal act of violating...