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Sharia-Compliant: PEW supports insurance expansion
Halal risk mitigation has been growing 15% annually on an average, says PEW President.
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A Step Closer: Industrial Estate nears completion
Sale of plots at the industrial estate was in progress despite the increase in their price, says Mian Asif.
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Poisonous Gas: Three more die of asphyxia in Quetta
As many as 20 people have died of suffocation in and around Quetta this winter.
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Ties With Pakistan: Rao talks of ‘difficult terrain’ ahead
Relations between India and Pakistan have been plagued by border and resource disputes.
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Explosive Education: Multiple bombs destroy school, take life
Boys primary school located at the Khalo Khan Kalay was targeted by militants in the early hours of the morning.
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Pakistan-India: Khar stresses continuation of dialogue
Khar underscored need for continuation of the dialogue process in a sustained, time-bound and decisive manner.
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Detained Across Border: Indian SC orders release of Pak prisoners
A list of 365 Pakistani prisoners was given by the Indian government to the apex court last year.
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Fireworks Blast: Three dead, dozens injured
Fireworks at a Chinese New Year celebration in Thailand caused a huge explosion and set fire to nearby homes.
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Adiala prisoner deaths: SC puts ISI, MI chiefs on notice
CJP questions if the four prisoners were killed and under what circumstances.
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The trouble with: Madrassas in Pakistan
Unlike Pakistan, in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, the state controls religious learning to prevent sectarian disharmony.
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Three Shia lawyers shot dead near Karachi City Court
SSP says four suspects on two motorcycles opened fire at lawyers, one critically injured.
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Benazir Bhutto Award for Democracy: Zardari honours Aung San Suu Kyi
Zardari awards the leader known for her 22-year long struggle for democracy.
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Gilani takes back words on DG ISI, army chief statements
Prime minister says the statement was given in a particular situation, but now the situation is clear.
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Fraud case: SC orders arrest of PM's former media coordinator
SC orders FIA to present Khurram Rasool Butt in court on January 27.
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'Objectionable' concerts: Opposition walks out of Punjab Assembly session
PPP submits resolution for promotion of cultural activities, objects to concert ban resolution.
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Senators demand transparency for 3G licence auction
PML-N senator demands that the auction process be reviewed to avoid embezzlement.
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Dream come true: Transgender community celebrates CNICs, voter registration
At least 21 votes were registered and 25 NICs were issued to members of the transgender community in Rawalpindi.
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PPP does not intend on 'sticking' to power: Khurshid Shah
Government to devise strategy to carry out fair and just elections, chief of ECP will be informed about every move.
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Pakistan air force jet crashes: Official
A woman trainee pilot and the instructor managed to escape.
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Arfa Karim: Remembering the twinkle in Pakistan’s eye
OPF Girls College held a reference in the memory of Arfa Karim.
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Probing the Memogate: Haqqani, Pasha submit replies to parliamentary panel
Bi-cameral, multi-party committee gives Ijaz till Thursday to submit reply.
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NPF Land Scam: Anjum Aqeel’s bail plea rejected
Aqeel was arrested on December 3 last year when his pre-arrest bail was rejected by the SJC.
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ISI’s political role must not be overlooked: Nisar
If SC can reopen 23-year-old case, why can’t it examine ISI’s current and Musharraf-era role, says Chaudhry Nisar.
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Lashari, ex-FIA bosses invite court’s ire
The Supreme Court orders the FIA to take action against two of its former director generals.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary lands coveted Oscar nomination
Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary is the story of victims of acid violence.
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JUI-F Strategy: ‘Fazl urges PML-N to demand elections by year’s end’
Insiders told The Express Tribune that Fazl is trying to convince the main opposition to agree with his proposal.
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Senate session: Shoot down US drones, urge lawmakers
Govt faces criticism from Upper House on power sector loans mark-up; 3G technology.
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38th NA session: 44% of agenda items remain unaddressed
Although lasting six days, the lower house remained in session for just 10 hours, according to Fafen study.
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Electoral rolls: Apex court reminds ECP of its constitutional role
The court drew upon three constitutional petitions filed in the past five years.
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Averting disasters: Japan to help shape 10-year plan to tackle calamities
The JICA team is in Pakistan to help NDMA shape the strategy.
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Supreme Court hearing: ‘Vote process for overseas Pakistanis too expensive’
CJP directs election commission to present detailed report on possible solutions on Feb 6.
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Incorporating best practices: Govt may amend anti-terrorism act
Global body gives plan to upgrade legislation on money laundering.
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No-go areas: Afaq told to take up plea with SHC
Afaq is unimpressed with govt’s ability to abolish prohibited areas.
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Lobbying: US lures Pakistan with cheaper gas than Iran
Embassy officials held a meeting with power and energy sector stakeholders.
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Azeri held after he fails to produce documents
His passport had expired in 2009.
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Netted: Gang of female swindlers sent on judicial remand
The suspects are wanted in multiple swindling cases in a number of police stations.
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Workshop: Civic education for youth stressed
Event was organised by the Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme sponsored by the British Council, Islamabad.
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Poetry recital: ‘Writers and literature - The agents of change’
Literature and the writing community can assist in harmonising the country.
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Road Rage: Man injured
Man was walking on roadside when a speeding motorcycle hit him and fled.
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Post-NATO Afghanistan: Call to address Pakistan’s concerns
Expert warns premature pullout could lead to further destabilisation.
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Inter-collegiate talent competition: Students show their mettle in Qirat, Naat
14 girls’ colleges from the twin cities are participating in the competition.
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Pak-Japan friendship: Calendars portray Japan’s social, cultural developments
The exhibition promotes Japanese culture.
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Art exhibit: Beneath the veneer of sunlight
Artist portrays the simple in complex strokes.
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‘Kidnapping drama’: Runaway students off the hook after withdrawal of FIR
Magistrate denies police request for remand, medical exams.
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Tourism demotion: Short on money, CDA ditches tourist bus service
Six buses would have been run on the Pir Sohawa route in the first phase.
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Pre-empting attacks: Two ‘terrorists’ planning to strike in twin cities held
Police conducted the raid on a tip-off and recovered arms from their possession.
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Antique guns: Smuggler sent on seven-day remand
Police have obtained seven-day physical remand from the court to investigate suspected weapons smuggler Amir Ali.
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Demand for better package: Paramedics’ strike enters fourth week
Non-medical and medical staff members of the federal hospitals continued their strike into the fourth week
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Crime: Seven arrested for beating man
Obaidur Rehman lodged a report with the police that the men had beaten his nephew up with sticks and rods.
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Investing in education: K-P govt rehabilitates schools
Government of K-P has rehabilitated seven government schools in Upper Dir.