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The nightmare returns
The rise in street crimes in Karachi has once again tampered with the city’s peace. People are being robbed of their valuable items almost on a daily basis. No part of the city is safe from...
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No deductions
Income derived from property has always been categorised as taxable income. However, people were allowed few deductions in the pastfrom the income received in the form of rent revenue. These...
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Watch what you eat
Many food items that are sold in our country are laced with adulterants that pose serious health hazard to people. These impure ingredients are mainly responsible for serious stomach diseases. The...
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Substance abuse
The serious problem of drug addiction exists all over the world. The negative effects of this life-threatening addiction are widespread in our society. The easy access to drugs increases the risk of...
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Deadly bike race
While travelling on Rawal Road on Thursday night , I witnessed a tragic accident. Three boys were having a motorcycle race in the middle of the road. Flouting traffic rules, these boys kept looking...
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Let’s talk about cricket
That West Indies will be touring Pakistan this month demonstrates the improved security situation of the country due to concerted and determined efforts of the armed forces and law-enforcement...
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Out of water
The shortage of water in Karachi has concerned all citizens. Many of them have been left with the choice of either buying water on a daily basis at exorbitant prices from the tanker mafia or...
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Lethal dengue virus
The outbreak of dengue in Pakistan proved to be lethal when it became the cause of death of hundreds of people. While the healthcare authorities took relevant steps to counter it, a lot more is...
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Drowned in poverty
According to an survey conducted by the government, poverty in the country has increased from 30 percent to 40 percent during the past decade. We can only imagine what life is like for 40 percent of...