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Food supply: Punjab can’t ban wheat supply like this, states SC
Top court asks provincial govt to submit reply, take permissible steps.
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Legislation: CII examines minorities’ marriage bills
Will deliberate today on the content that appeared in Geo TV’s morning show.
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Legal wrangling: Government challenges Ashraf’s reinstatement
Requests the Supreme Court to restore Sethi as PCB chief.
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Counter terrorism efforts: Khawaja Asif salutes servicemen for their role
Says armed forces have lost more lives battling extremism than in wars.
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History of corruption: ‘Abandoned’ inquiry of 62 FIA officials resumes
The interior ministry last year asked the FIA headquarters to ensure internal accountability.
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Karachi violence: Targeted killings claim eleven lives
Separately, 3 children died when fireworks exploded at a farm.
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Against privatisation policy: Opposition stages walkout from Senate
Govt grilled in senate on continued power outages across the country.
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Out of jurisdiction: Federal govt defends travel ban on Musharraf
The bench adjourned the hearing till Wednesday.
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Suo motu trumps petitions: SC refuses to entertain petitions
The SC has termed the petition “not entertainable”.
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Violent crime: Woman, cop injured by robbers
The injured police official was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
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Judge’s murder case: Guard’s bail plea adjourned
Babar Hussain has been on judicial remand since March 11.
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Confucian values in Chinese society
China Study Centre Director Tanveer Abbas Jafery conducted the proceedings.
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Graft cases: NAB court reserves judgment in five references against Zardari
The references were filed 17 years ago during Nawaz Sharif’s second term as PM.
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Dark arts: Sorcerers promise the world, for a price
Use of black magic is condemned by most schools of religious thought, but practice remains rampant.
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Metro bus project: CDA to place conditional clearance before Senate panel
Pak-EPA’s approval hinges on fulfilling 26 conditions.
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Roadwork scare: Sticks and stones protect their homes
Afghan basti residents rush out to confront CDA bulldozers, back down after being convinced they were for roadwork.
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Visual balance: Art connoisseurs throng exhibition
The show, featuring miniatures, will continue till June 2.
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Poor performance: Aabpara SHO suspended
The SSP said officers showing negligence in investigation and nonprofessional attitudes will face strict action.
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Improving education: Ministry forms advisory body
It will also go for implementation, identify bottlenecks and propose remedial measures.
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Foreign assets: PM, top politicians summoned by LHC
Respondents served notices via newspaper proclamation.
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The axe falls: Govt steps in to rescue Geo
Private members vote to suspend Geo licences till May 28; government members abstain from meeting and call it illegal
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Internal, external challenges: Civil-military huddle reviews security situation
Army chief briefs PM on his recent interactions in Kabul.
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Awarded: Bond team wins at PAS Awards
Bond Advertising won ‘Best Original Local Campaign’ and ‘Best Banking and Financial Services Campaign’ award.
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Revival: ‘Govt committed to increase tourism’
Tourism plays an important role in the economy, said minister.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.72/98.77 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 98.70/98.72.
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Know your rights: Rights of neighbours
Since people approach political activists to resolve a neighbourhood crisis, the law has become outdated.
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Creating bridges: UoP, Chinese varsity start joint PhDs
A Chinese language and cultural centre will also be established in Peshawar.
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On the go: Police get mobile forensic unit
The unit is equipped with specialised forensic equipment comprising fingerprint ID system, metal detectors.
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Deadly rain: Two children drown in flood
The deceased boy was the son of Amjad Ali, an Abbottabad resident.
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Lawless land: Two killed, one injured in NWA
Two people were killed and another injured in separate incidents in Miranshah Bazaar.
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Whereabouts unknown: Militants kidnap trader from Jamrud
Following this, the political administration set up checkpoints in the area and conducted several raids.
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Successful heist: Bank robbed in Nowshera Cantt
The official said they have set up check posts at entrance and exit routes of the cantonment to arrest the culprits.
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Suspension of Geo TV: People lament 'darkest day' for press freedom
Reactions from social media regarding Geo channels' suspension
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Beygairat Brigade: Ali Aftab’s ode to the Nigerian girls
The singer sets music to Kishwar Naheed’s poetry in his solo track.
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Geo’s licenses suspended till May 28: PEMRA
Statement from PEMRA "disowns" decision to cancel Geo TV's licence, terms Tuesday's meeting as illegal.
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Government censured for non-inclusive budget strategy
Opposition criticises chief economic czar for bypassing Parliament in the budget-making process
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ECP to verify Imran's rigging allegations
ECP demands a record of voters' list from NA-68, asks presiding officer to investigate Imran's allegations
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Pirs in Pakistan promise the world, for a price
Centuries-old practice is rooted in mystic Sufi lore and has traditionally been domain of pirs and aamils.
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Unidentified men open fire in Islamabad killing a police constable
Suspects were trying to flee after allegedly murdering a women in Rawalpindi.
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Assets abroad: LHC summons 26 politicians including PM Nawaz
Zardari, Imran Khan, Shahbaz Sharif and Bilawal also summoned in a multi-billion dollar case.
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White House vows CIA will not use vaccine programs for covert ops
Promise made following complaint that CIA used such a campaign, conducted by Shakil Afridi, in its hunt for bin Laden.
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Gunshots and mattresses
Selling products is a tough job.
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Undermining equity: Govt reluctant to withdraw tax exemptions for VIPs
Unlike other salaried class, VIPs get exemption on significant portions of their salary.
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Free to go: Court dismisses case against FBI agent
District judge in Malir quashes case by noting that police had invoked the wrong section of the law.
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Senate session: PPP smells conspiracy against democracy
Senators say govt has failed to deliver justice and address key issues.
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Room for more: Ministry aide says defence budget too ‘meagre’
Says defence budget only covers salaries, maintenance, transport costs.
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Masood Janjua case: SC seeks Punjab govt’s reply over witness account
Punjab police ‘omitted’ a paragraph in their report on Munir’s willingness to record his statement.
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Country in crisIs: Avoid politics of confrontation, says Asfandyar
ANP leader Asfandyar Wali Khan expresses concern over the widening gulf between the state institutions.
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Food supply: K-P govt moves top court against Punjab wheat ‘ban’
Punjab imposed restrictions on movement of wheat to K-P.
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Legal action against Geo: Court orders criminal case against Mir Shakil
Dozens of petitions are filed across the country against Geo TV for airing objectionable content.

















































