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Book festival concludes: Need to inculcate reading habit in youth highlighted
Festival, titled 'books lead to peace' was attended by large number of students, writers, intellectuals, celebrities.
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Robotics: Experts discuss vitality of technology
Researchers showcase their work and expertise at a 3-day international conference.
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Air University convocation: Knowledge is basic currency of economy, says PM
Says government working on a plan to develop an education system to cater to the needs of knowledge-based economy.
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NHMP-issued drivers licences: Three strikes and you’re suspended
Police say force will start issuing driving licences for which criteria will be based on international standards.
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Art exhibition: Deconstructing identity through artists’ perspectives
Modern spin on traditional miniature paintings on display.
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The rights’ front: State fails people, yet again
HRCP annual report urges the government to resolve human rights crises.
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Economic growth: Experts for improving research quality in universities
Conference discusses partnerships with govt, industry, foreign universities.
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Improving agricultural practices for food security
Establishment of new facility at NARC furthers Dr Borlaug’s vision.
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Training starts: YMPs urged to work for a progressive, tolerant society
EU is funding the programme.
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Geo asked to tone down broadcast
Hamid Mir said he never held the ISI chief responsible for any possible attack against him.
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A lifetime of courage: ‘The lion’ finally falls on the eighth attempt on his life
Shafiq Tanoli’s brother was killed to avenge the arrest of Wali Babar’s murderers in 2011.
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Suicide attack: Karachi cop dies in eighth attempt on life
This was the same spot where Tanoli was targeted four months ago.
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Renewed commitment: Govt, army on same page, says PM Nawaz
Road and rail links, security, hospital and airport in Gwadar discussed.
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Diving into the wreck: Singing the blues for the Karachi sea
How scuba diving has moved over the decades.
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From Karachi to Gorakh: The men of resilience want only a hospital and a school
The Express Tribune discovers the people of Gorakh living in mud-houses with solar power.
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Islamic bonds: Engro Corp plans Rs4b sukuk
The sukuk would be secured and offered in two tenors.
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Wind power: Sindh govt gets over $1b investment
The power project will have the capacity to generate 650 megawatts of electricity.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 97.90/97.95 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 97.80/97.85.
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Violence against minorities rose alarmingly in 2013: HRCP
HRCP says 687 people were killed in more than 200 sectarian attacks last year, a rise of 22 per cent on 2012
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An evening of comedy: Of fussy dadis and Hispanic maids
Stand-up comedian Beo Zafar’s quips were a welcome change from the humdrum routine of everyday life.
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From Sunehray Din to a new beginning
Saleem Sheikh talks about the comeback to cinema and his journey of making a mark on the silver screen.
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I had threats from state and non-state actors: Hamid Mir
The ISI was upset with me for my coverage of Mama Qadir's Long March, says Mir in his statement.
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Asian Development Bank approves $400m loan
The World Bank also expected to give $600 million to the energy sector.
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Govt, military on same page for development, progress, security of Pakistan: Nawaz
Rs162 billion have been allocated for development projects in the province of Balochistan.
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World Immunisation Week: Drive kicks off today
Measles campaign will soon be launched to vaccinate 62m children: health minister.
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Fighting back: Katchi abadi residents take stand against ‘anti-poor’ regime
City management threatened with massive protests, road blockades till demands met.
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Reviving relations: Afghan envoy calls for understanding Iqbal’s philosophy
He says Iqbal’s poetry was true reflection of love and affection he had for Afghanistan and its people.
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Prioritising education: Religious scholars ask govt to act swiftly
Call for streamlining policy, hike in education budget, accountability.
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National flag carrier: PM gives nod of approval to 5 Boeing 777 aircraft
PM was told that the national flag carrier is in the process of acquiring 11 A320 aircraft on lease.
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Much-needed development: COAS opens college, medical institute at Saidu Sharif
Raheel Sharif reiterates army’s pledge to aid economic uplift in area.
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Name on ECL: Govt view on Musharraf’s travel ban sought
SHC asks attorney general of Pakistan to submit the reply on May 7.
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Clearing backlog: NAB decides 200 high-profile cases out of pending 300
NAB chairperson directs officers of the bureau to work diligently.
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A new solution: Subcommittee to resolve concerns of govt, TTP
Maulana Sami hopes Taliban will extend ceasefire.
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Censorship: Setting the record straight
At Express we do not have censorship as stated by Mr. Alam.
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Treason case: Musharraf's lawyer requests court to order govt to provide FIA report
Farogh Nasim had requested the FIA report earlier as well but was denied access.
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Art exhibition: Creating an aesthetic allure with abstract and cubist forms
Horses figure prominently in Raza’s work.
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Further delay: Computerisation of rural land records not in sight
Rs84 million project for Islamabad was launched in 2009.
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Land for hospital expansion: Lawmakers forcing civic officials to break the law
Senate panel asks CDA to decide on matter in 15 days and submit a move to PM.
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Deadly dispute: Two killed, five injured in clash over property
Sources say they were allegedly shot by rival group after things went sour during negotiations over property dispute.
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UN body accused of promoting heroin substitute
Documents reveal use of buprenorphine in therapy of heroin addicts.
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No progress: Police yet to arrest nephews’ killer
Children’s father alleges police were deliberately delaying killer’s arrest, who was roaming freely in the area.
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Estate Office fire: Ministry to seek FIA’s help in finding arsonists
Gang involved in fake allotments may have attacked record room: interim report.
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Outstanding dues: Govt depts owe Rs28b to HESCO, says Sher Ali
Minister directs officials to disconnect connections of all government departments which have failed to clear dues.
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Electricity woes: PM orders action against power theft
Says duration of power outages should be curtailed; line losses must be controlled.
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Pistols in purses: Muzzles puzzle the house
K-P lawmakers surprised that women MPAs enter assembly building with guns.
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Polio: Peshawar reports fourth case
Country’s reported total jumps to 50, officials concerned over effectiveness of Sehat ka Insaf.
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Posting: CDA gets new environment member
Mustafain Kazmi returns to the CDA and its board at new post.
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Fourth no-show: Police fail to produce ‘missing’ girls involved in Kohistan video scandal
Parents say presenting women in court against traditions.
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Inspector Shafiq Tanoli killed in Karachi suicide blast
3 others dead, 15 people injured in the explosion.
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Aerial bombing in Khyber Agency kills 23 militants, injures 15
Operation carried out on tip-off that militants involved in blasts in Islamabad, Charsadda were present.

















































