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Leather industry in Pakistan continues to decline
Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association says the growth rate in Pakistan is declining by 3.94 percent
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Fiancée of key suspect in Malala shooting arrested along with others, says Malik
Interior minister says shooting cannot be used as justification for demanding North Waziristan military offensive.
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Poet Samina Raja passes away
Raja was a renowned Urdu poet, prolific writer, translator, educationist and broadcaster.
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Federal cabinet ratifies Pakistan-India visa agreement
The agreement was signed between SM Krishna and Rehman Malik last month.
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Celebratory gunfire at Saudi wedding cuts cable, 23 electrocuted
30 others injured in the incident near Abqaiq.
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SC seeks report on how Balochistan govt still operating after interim order
Chief justice says federal government has also failed in implementing Article 148 (3) of the Constitution.
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‘PTI members who are eligible to vote number 350,000’
Around 7 million members were expected to participate in intra-party elections.
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Cashing in: Stage set for SCBA polls today
Up to 2,592 voters to exercise their right at 9 polling stations across the country.
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US judge mulls travel request in terror case
Prosecutors said they objected to such travel “under any circumstances” before the trial begins.
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PM Ashraf seeks 0.4m new gas connections
Officials say the move will put an additional burden on already depleting resources.
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In Quetta, doctors are stuck between a rock and a hard place
Patients suffer as doctors protest abduction of colleagues, insecure working environment.
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Asghar Khan case: In 1990, Benazir was labelled a security risk by army, says former MI official
Then head of MI Sindh chapter explains why military toppled Bhutto-led govt.
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UN Periodic Review: Islamabad reaffirms pledge to human rights
Khar says Pakistan’s resolve to combat terrorism remains unwavering.
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Wassan confident of fair polls in April 2013
President brushes aside apprehensions about local govt law at Bilawal House meeting.
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Karachi violence: Memon stresses on dialogue to resolve unrest
Memon says his party has great respect for all political parties; assures Pir Pagara's reservations will be addressed.
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Movie screenings: Celebrating Halloween – Islamabad style
Horror flicks flying off the shelves at movie shops.
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Crime: Man killed over petty issue
Police sources said that unknown assailants opened fire at Tanvir Shah in Dhoke Ali Akbar.
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Recognition: Special allowance for sanitation workers
CDA chairman appreciated people’s cooperation in this regard.
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National Language Authority renamed
The board will work for three years.
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Passage to human oneness and depictions of self discovery
Local artist showcases her work at Nomad Gallery.
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Safe passage: For pedestrians, going to courts is risky business
Proposal for an underpass has been forwarded to the Punjab government for approval.
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Reports awaited: Suspected Congo patient dies in Abbottabad
Victim was symptomatic; blood tests will confirm infection.
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Interview: Facelift for civic agency’s image, new chairman’s goal
Says he wishes to change perceptions of CDA through better administration.
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Workshop on dengue: To fight virus, mosquitoes to be made infertile
Irradiated male mosquitoes will be unable to breed successfully, causing populations to fall.
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Tribal jirga: Four houses of accused murderer destroyed
Suspected murderer Irshad Ali allegedly killed tribesman Sabir Ali on Friday night after an argument between the two.
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Protesting drones: PTI holds public gathering in Mohmand
"Tribesmen must be taken on board before making amendments to the Frontier Crimes Regulations", says Dr Basheer.
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Mardan explosion: CNG cylinder blast injures four
The injured were rushed to Mardan Medical Complex where doctors said their condition was stable.
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Road collision: Two dozen lives lost in Bahawalpur crash
Passenger van crashes into truck near bypass.
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‘Overseas Pakistanis should get right to vote’
Says transparent mechanism in this regard should be finalised by ECP.
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Court ruling: Decisions on CNG prices, fuel price adjustment hailed
The FCCI chief also commended the Supreme Court’s verdict directing the government to slash CNG prices by nearly 30%.
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RIP Asad Rehman: ‘Chakar Khan’ buried in Lahore, remembered in Balochistan
Rights activist known for joining Baloch resistance during the 1970s passes away.
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Kalabagh Dam: LHC seeks petitioner’s input on what order to give
Petitioners urge court to issue order directly to PM to build dam.
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‘Fesco developing a load management plan’
Fesco CEO stresses the need for consumer help to save power.
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Energy sector: USAID helps DISCOs improve delivery
The project aims to modernise the P&E department of DISCOs, improving energy distribution across Pakistan.
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Indo-pak cooperation: SAARC demands flexible visa regime
Intraregional trade is merely 5% of the region's total trade.
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Gas outages: Gas pressure, billing issues resolved
Khalil also visited other government organisations and issued strict directives for resolution of the problems.
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Meet the press: ‘SC should reveal full Younas Habib statement’
Sanaullah says FIA investigation of politicians ‘cannot be considered credible’.
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Custody Dispute: SHO served notice for baby’s recovery
Petitioner says her husband forcefully took their daughter
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Free-Will Marriage: SHO served notice for harassment
Petitioner Shahina Bibi said she married Mohammad Riaz of her free will on October 18.
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Pic Conference: International moot starts on 2nd
The conference is being organised under the auspices of the Pakistan Heart Rhythm Society
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Oil Price Plea: LHC issues notices to OGRA, Centre
The petitioner says the increase was unfair and unjustifiable
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Cash-starved KU puts self-finance seats up for sale
Most public sector universities are suffering financially due to cut in Higher Education Commission budget.
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Slaughter Challenge: Son beats father in a bet
The bet was to see who would slaughter more animals on Eid
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Dangerous Driving: One-wheeling claims two lives
The driver lost control and banged the bike into an electric pole
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Fighting for seats: Two die in scuffle outside shuttle stop
Kalhora clansmen reportedly wanted to board the bus for Karachi and quarreled with the van service’s Ghafoor Mangrio.
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Arrests: Four TTP men detained
The names of the suspects are Hameedullah, Ameerullah, Iranullah and Yasin.
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Lawyers and votes: Bar association elections on Nov 17
The individuals who wish to participate must clear all outstanding dues by November 10.
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Minority interests: Hindus seek govt protection
A 15-member committee had been formed to assist the government in resolving the problems of the Hindu community.
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Suspect in Malala shooting placed on ECL
Atta Ullah Khan had allegedly crossed over from Afghanistan into Pakistan to shoot Malala, and fled after the deed.
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Fish Farming: Three-day course at Fisheries Institute
The seminar aims to familiarise farmers with modern techniques