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CJP convenes judicial commission on May 28 to deliberate on 3 new judges for IHC
Judicial commission to deliberate over names to appoint judges on Islamabad, K-P and Balochistan seats.
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Central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 10%
State Bank says rate has been impacting the economy but inflows increased and borrowing lessened.
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Lahore's Poor Rich Boy heads to the US
This is the first time Poor Rich Boy will be touring the US together as part of Center Stage.
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With love, from Lahore: Poor Rich Boy heads to the US
This is the first time Poor Rich Boy will be touring the US together as part of Center Stage.
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Pakistani student beaten up in Indian university arrives in Lahore
Speaking to the media at Allama Iqbal International Airport, he expresses delight at landing in Lahore by himself.
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MQM requests PM to take notice of party chief's ID card issue
Dissatisfied with interior ministry, MQM leader says party will continue to stage protests until matter is resolved.
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Leader of TTP splinter group Abid Muchar is still alive, say police
Police had earlier claimed that Abid Muchar was killed in an encounter with security officials.
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Facebook ties Indonesian fashion designer and Pakistani model into the bonds of marriage
'Everyone is saying like Facebook is a fake book but not for me,' says Pakistani model.
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Limited stock: EPI balks at govt plea for procuring more vaccines
Provinces asked to arrange vaccines on their own; traces of poliovirus found in Hyderabad.
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Libel campaign: ‘PTI to reveal who it will press charges against’
PTI chief accuses the ruling PML-N of coming to power through ‘match-fixing’.
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Police baton charge PTI workers in Islamabad
A scuffle ensued as PTI protesters tried to reach the ECP building.
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Targeted killing: Teenager shoots blasphemy accused in police lock-up
14-year-old was reportedly wearing police uniform in order to gain entry to police station in Sheikhupura district.
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Senate session: Fudged figures on polio sparked travel ban, says Tarar
Opposition stages walkout against privatisation.
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The academic tourist: Memoirs of the Japanese Ravian
He recites Iqbal and Faiz, has wandered in the lanes of Anarkali, and belongs to Japan.
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NAB’s plea: SHC rules in favour of Aqeel Dhedhi
Counsel for Dhedhi says he has nothing to do with Ogra nor has he ever been on a decision-making post in Ogra or SSGC.
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Geo’s morning show: Punjab Assembly passes resolution
Resolution condemns sacrilegious episode of Geo TV’s morning show, Utho Jago Pakistan.
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Outpouring of anger: Rallies swamped by calls for banning Geo TV
Protests staged in all major towns and cities by political and religious outfits, as well as civil society groups.
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Growing controversy: Lawmakers rail against Geo for content in morning show
Parliamentarians urge govt to take serious action against channel, TV show host.
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Relief: Curfew lifted in NWA after eight days
Curfew was imposed on May 8 after at least 8 security officials were killed when IED went off in Ghulam Khan tehsil.
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Honoured: Pakistani named Brisbane ambassador
A university student from Pakistan studying in Brisbane, Australia, has been named a student ambassador.
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Plight of expatriates: CAA chief summoned for flouting court orders
Top court says Civil Aviation Authority is just trying to satisfy it by submitting a bogus report.
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FIA officer receives a rap on the knuckles
A proclaimed offender wanted in a murder case was released on personal surety.
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Knower of Byzantine intrigues peddles strange logic
In no session of Committee on National Security the election scene of India was ever discussed somewhat seriously.
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Fatal firing: Alleged armed bandit killed
The suspects left the body and took the injured man with them.
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Killing: FIR of PPP activist’s murder registered
Saeed has been declared ‘karo’ by Jarwar, who was a police constable posted near Naundero Sugar Mills police picket.
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Tracing the origins: Guns and guards - the dreaded Gs of DHA
Older residents remember the neighbourhood without excessive security, weapons.
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Reunited: Police recover kidnapped boy, arrest kidnappers
Registers FIR for last night blast outside Savour Foods.
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Notification of controversial elections: Quashment of FIR against PMDC officials, judgment reserved
They were allegedly involved in issuing a notification of controversial elections in 2013.
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Humanitarian action: Photo exhibition on display
President Mamnoon Hussain inaugurated the exhibition.
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‘Polio War’: Pakistani journalist honoured
Siddiqui has worked for several local and international news organisations.
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Flying capital: Traders seek protection against extortionists
Say extortion has become a common practice in Rawalpindi.
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‘Intolerance tarnishing society’s image’
Intellectuals, writers urge promotion of interfaith harmony.
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Karachi turmoil: Call for depoliticisation of police, better coordination
Speakers say community engagement, local bodies’ elections also a must.
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Italian mission: Celebrating over five decades accomplishments
Italian archaeologists have been working in Pakistan since 1955.
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Three-day visit: Pak-Australia ties have potential to go further, says envoy
The Pakistani delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, according to Australian High Commission.
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Art exhibition: Depicting the ordinary in life
Usman Ahmed draws inspiration from current issues.
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Apt adoption: Three medical institutes affiliated with PIMS varsity
This was decided at the first syndicate meeting of the university held this week.
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Abject poverty: Man beats wife, loses eye in retaliation
Ahmad broke his wife's arms and legs for asking him to bring flour to make chapattis.
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Domestic help: Case sought against Junaid Jamshaid
The petitioner filed a compliance petition seeking directions for the police to act upon the court order.
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‘Unfair’ punishment : Aitschisonian allowed to take exams
The student, Mikail Rahim, told the court that his admission was revoked after he had a scuffle outside the campus.
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Travel comforts: Lahore-Pindi trains to have business class coaches’
Official said the business community had long been calling for proving a luxurious rail service on the route.
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Cable operators urge PEMRA to shut down Geo
Jang/Geo Group journalists vandalise COAP news conference at KPC.
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Govt moves to revive stalled TTP negotiations
Safe access to polio vaccinators in Waziristan will be on top of the agenda during the next round talks, says Nisar.
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In favour: JI leader says peace talks ‘mandatory’
Millions of people have become homeless because of unrest in the country, said Ibrahim.
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Relief: Curfew lifted in NWA after eight days
Many tribesmen complained they incurred huge losses as a result of the curfew.
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An inspiration to all: CM meets street children football team
CM announced a cash award of Rs1.5 million for the team
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Cable operators to protest against roughhousing by reporters
Cable operators association say they are getting threats, want government to provide them security.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 98.45/98.52 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 98.60/98.65.
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Inflation: Index gains 0.24% during the week
SPI for the combined groups also increased by 0.37%; up from 208.94 points in the previous week to 209.71 this week.
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Textile: Training programme to benefit industry
The youth would be trained for clean cotton picking to avoid crop pollution to boost exports, said an official.