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Editorial
 
Editorial
Verdict against militancy
Let no one doubt our resolve to fight it
The conviction of former minister Barrister Aminul Haque and 24 others to a long prison sentence is clearly a historic judgment. There are quite a few reasons why this verdict stands out as a judicial landmark.
 
Editorial
Flood worsens across country
Let's roll up our sleeves to meet the challenge
We note with concern that the major rivers in the country continue to register a rise thereby threatening the adjacent lands with inundation.

Post Editorial
 
Post Breakfast
Nuclear energy and Bangladesh
Muhammad Zamir
It has recently been indicated by the present caretaker government that it is likely to invite international tenders for setting up three large independent power producer (IPP) plants each with 450 MW capacity.
 
Between The Lines
Pakistan's finest hour
Kuldip Nayar writes from New Delhi
After a long time the judiciary in Pakistan has something to be proud about. Its past is replete with unsavoury examples of endorsing the hanging of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and sanctifying military coups under the pernicious "doctrine of necessity" which the judges themselves invented to placate the army rulers.
 
Reflections on extortion, big business and reform
Kazi Alauddin Ahmed
Over the past few days an intriguing question has been spinning in my head: What particular purpose shall be served for the people making allegations of extortion against the political leaders belonging to different parties after having themselves enjoyed massive material benefits from those literal benefactors?
 

 
   
 
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