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Number of FIRs: Islamabad Police claim reduction in crime
Officials say interior minister behind improved police performance
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Tackling climate change: ‘Expand horizon by addressing energy, cost benefit issues’
Dr Banuri visits GCISC, interacts with scientists
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Performance in retrospect: NAB chief reiterates resolve to fight against corruption
Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry said NAB’s law was enforced cross the board last year which will continue in 2016
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Driving permits: Only residents to get capital licences
Applicants from adjoining districts have expressed resentment over the move
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Lack of policy: Maternal, neonatal deaths — a major issue in public hospitals
Key issues include a lack of equipment and shortage of staff
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Controversial project: Pak-EPA issues NOC for construction of grid station in F-9 Park
The move comes at a time when the authority is working under an acting head
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Under scrutiny: Massive irregularities in HEC payments, taxes
Auditor general’s report states misconduct in purchase of software licences services
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Non-conforming use: Civic agency seals five more housing units
Chairman CDA has directed the concerned formations of the authority to expedite the ongoing operation
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PNCA: Free puppet show for children today
The show will highlight various issues such as health, education and environment
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Great emphasis: Work initiated on upgrading schools
The official said around 21 schools out of 422 will be renovated under the project in different phases
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Jhelum Factory Burning: Key suspect arrested, remanded
An anti-terrorism court on Friday sent Muhammad Akram Siddiqi, the suspect, to Adia Jail on 14-day judicial remand
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Shots fired: Uncle kills nephew over suspicion in DI Khan
Kari Khaisur police station registered an FIR on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father
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Targeted: Schoolteachers shot, injured in Charsadda
The police have cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to hunt down the assailants
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Busted: Four members of banned outfit arrested
Police have shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation
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Motive Unknown: Man kills wife, daughter in Shangla
Police have registered an FIR and started investigation
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Close To Decade: Express News marks 8 years on air
UoP VC said the channel has always highlighted the problems of the people and will continue to do so
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Problem-Solving: HCCI constitutes media committee
According to the handout, the committee will comprise journalists from both print and electronic media
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Land Occupation: Locals protest against govt decision
They said the construction of stadium will render many residents homeless
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Immediate Effect: Secretaries assigned portfolios
Dina Naz has been allocated the portfolio of social welfare
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Curbing Nepotism: ‘Govt depts need to be revamped’
The chief minister awarded a fund of Rs0.5 million to the press club
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Tragic End: Victim of Mardan blast dies at LRH
Samiullah’s body was handed over to his family
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Behind Bars: Five arrested for abducting newborn
They have been identified as Shagufta, Shabnam, Ibraruddin and Shahid Gul
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Honour Killing: Court rejects bail plea
The judge observed that the rising frequency of murders in the name of honor was highly condemnable
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A Quick Buck: Case sought against policemen
The petitioner said he had cried for help when the men were forcibly making him sit in their car
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Model Town Killings: PAT seeks army chief’s help
Qadri accused government leaders of using the National Action Plan against terrorism as a “selection plan”
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Valuables missing: Woman seeks case against maid
etitioner Kausar Bibi told the court that she had hired the woman to help with household work
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Sorry state of affairs: ‘418 cases of underage marriages reported’
Alongside this, 83 killings, 160 sexual abuse and 380 cases of trafficking in 2015 were also reported
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Convicted: Extortionist jailed for five years
The judge found suspect Samiuddin to be associated with one of the several criminal gangs operating in Lyari
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Protest: SPSC candidates demand offer letters
The candidates protested outside Hyderabad Press Club on Friday
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Protest staged over Lyari store owner’s killing
General store owner Jahanzaib Zaman was killed allegedly by unidentified armed gangsters
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Fake guarantees: NATO fuel supplier granted bail
Azam Khan was remanded to judicial custody on October 14, 2015, following his arrest in connection with the inquiry
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MQM chief disbands London-based Rabita Comittee
Altaf Hussain directs party workers and leaders to contact Manzoor Ahmed for any further coordination
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45 times news from Pakistan was actually positive in 2015
It wasn't all bad for Pakistan in 2015
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Pakistan in Pictures 2015
We take a look at Pakistan in 2015 through a series of images
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Stories we were most proud of in 2015
Some of our best stories form 2015
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2015 in food: Crackdown, chai dhabbas and culinary delights
A look back at the year in food
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2016 to see end of terrorism: Army chief
General Raheel visits Talar, Turbat and Gwadar
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PM launches Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme
Nawaz says government has successfully addressed issue of withholding tax with mutual agreement of traders
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Blackberry says will continue operations in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority had demanded that the company give access to its BlackBerry Enterprise Services
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan deported on arrival from India's Hyderabad
The singer arrived in Hyderabad for a New Year's eve event when he was barred entry by immigration officials
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Army chief approves death sentence for nine terrorists
ISPR says terrorists were involved in committing heinous offences relating to terrorism
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Former PPP leader joins Chaudhry Iftikhar’s party
Hidayatullah Afridi vows to promote PJDCP in K-P, criticises PPP over leadership failures
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Seminar on sales tax: Tax evasion becomes a norm that eats billions
UAF VC says revenue receipts allow govt to work for society’s welfare
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Pakistan’s tricky foreign policy balancing act
Highs and lows provided plenty of drama in 2015, but what will we get more of in 2016?
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A year of ups and downs for Pakistan and Afghanistan
The neighbours began 2015 on the right track but fell back to the usual blame game and mistrust for much of the year
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Targeted killings drop in Balochistan
129 bullet riddled bodies found in the restive province in 2015
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Huge fire engulfs Dubai hotel
The emirate had promising a “spectacular” fireworks display that was set to kick-off at midnight
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Honour: Bestway group chief executive gets CBE
Choudrey was awarded his CBE as part of the Queen’s New Year 2016 Honours List
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Balochistan security: CM Zehri foresees durable peace
The CM called personnel of security forces and law enforcing agencies the heroes of society
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Senate question-hour: Govt cancelled over 2,000 passports
The passports were cancelled through a system under present government on the instructions of the interior ministry