Eye in the sky oversees traffic and huge boost for Pakistan, our editors comment on the top stories of October 22

EYE IN THE SKY OVERSEES TRAFFIC: While police in UAE are using drones to monitor traffic and spot violators, thereby making our roads safer, we must play our part by following driving rules. The Air Support Centre of Ajman Police, which uses drones, has revealed that lane indiscipline is one of the most prominent traffic violations. Simple practices such as signalling while turning and avoiding to cut in line at an exit can save us from accidents and annoyance. [COMMENT BY: Faizal Masudi, Assistant Editor]

HUGE BOOST FOR PAKISTAN: The much-awaited good news has come. After four years of broad legal and administrative reforms, streamlining systems and increased international cooperation, Pakistan’s efforts have borne fruit. The country was taken off a global money laundering watchlist on Friday. While removing Pakistan from its so-called “grey list”, the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force welcomed country’s significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies. Pakistan had been struggling to put its finances in order, with a cost-of-living crisis, a nose-diving rupee and dwindling foreign exchange reserves when catastrophic floods caused at least $40 billion in damage and losses and sent inflation and food prices soaring. The FATF decision is welcome news that will ease access to finance for the country, attract foreign investments and boost the beleaguered economy. [COMMENT BY: N.R. Stephen, Senior Associate Editor]

RONALDO TO FACE CONSEQUENCES AT MAN UTD: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says there must be consequences after Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham in the Premier League clash during mid-week. The 37-year-old left Old Trafford while the match was still being played and has subsequently been dropped from the squad for today’s match against Chelsea. Ten Hag warned the Portugal international about his conduct in the summer when he left the stadium early after being substituted at half-time in a friendly with Rayo Vallecano. “I am the manager, I am responsible for the culture here,” said Ten Hag. “After Rayo Vallecano, I said it was unacceptable. The second time there has to be consequences.” Ronaldo has achieved almost everything in his amazing career however he has to be aware that you are judged by how you act today. [COMMENT BY: Imran Malik, Assistant Sports Editor]