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Gilani summons meeting of CCI to discuss loadshedding
The meeting will discuss the 15 point agenda which includes the Diamir Bhasha Dam, power crises, the 2011 gas policy.
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PML-N lodges protest in NA against drone strikes, loadshedding
PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafiq demanded the government to take steps to stop drone attacks.
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Media persons taken hostage, attacked by ZBTL staff: Reports
Samaa Tv and DawnNews report that ZBTL employees took their teams hostage during coverage of a raid.
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Sambrial police discloses names of eight who threatened Zulqarnain
Earlier, these names were being kept under secret.
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Marvi disappoints admirers
Marvi Memon came into politics under the patriarchal wings of Musharraf, but his fall has not aborted her growth.
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Ban Ki-moon lauds Pakistan's contribution in UN peacekeeping
UN secretary general appreciates Pakistan in playing a crucial role in helping people around the world from war.
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Pervaiz Elahi did not order Lal Masjid operation: PML-Q
Zaheeruddin said that the central government is responsible for maintaining law and order in the federal capital.
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Pakistan denies reports of efforts to split US, Afghanistan
Kabul told to forget about a long-term US presence, US officials consider China role "fanciful".
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Nicl scam: Maalick’s bail petition adjourned
The prosecutor suggested that the court wait for Elahi to file a plea.
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Child maid killing : SPARC urges govt to take action
(SPARC) recorded its protest through a press statement on Tuesday over a six-year-old maid’s alleged killing.
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Meera marriage suit: Court dismisses virginity test plea
A family court on Tuesday dismissed two applications filed by a man claiming to be the husband of film actor Meera.
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Water works: 50 water plants for Faisalabad
Fifty water filtration plants are to be installed in Faisalabad at an estimated cost of Rs300 million by May 31.
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Electrocution : Woman shocked while drying clothes
A woman was electrocuted to death while putting clothes out to dry on her roof.
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Kidnapping: Case filed against 35 men
Police have registered a case against 35 people including a police Sub Inspector Jaffar Ali.
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Open sewer: 6-year-old in critical condition
A six-year-old minor Muhammad Naveed was seriously injured after he fell into an open manhole.
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Advertising: PAS Awards enter second phase
Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) is now entering the second phase of its award programme.
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Power outages: Traders take to streets in protest
Hundreds of industrialists, traders and workers on Tuesday staged a protest against power outages in Sialkot.
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Recycling: Cartons used to make roofing sheets
A local recycling company has initiated production of Poly-Al (polyethylene and aluminium) fabrication sheets.
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Pakistan-bangladesh: Local investors urged to invest
Pakistan should invest in various sectors of Bangladesh–primarily trade and tourism.
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Power shortage: Government asked to identify causes
Government asked to form a high-powered commission.
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Gold : Prices decline by Rs214 per 10 grams
Gold slipped by Rs214 to Rs40,800 per 10 grams in the local bullion market on Tuesday.
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2008 Mumbai Attacks: Four Pakistani co-conspirators charged
Four Pakistanis have been charged as co-conspirators in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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Prize Distribution Ceremony: Inter-regional girls’ sports conclude
Students from Peshawar secured the first position in volleyball.
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Nuclear Security Fund: ‘Pakistan is 10th largest contributor’
Contribution termed an example of strong leadership and commitment towards nuclear security.
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Landmine Blast: Balochistan Constabulary man killed
A member of the Balochistan Constabulary was killed while three others were injured in a landmine blast in Chattar.
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Sakhi Sarwar Blast: ATC extends co-accused’s remand
Fidai was brought to court on an ambulance amid tight security.
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Sexual Harassment: ‘Students’ allegations to be probed’
Government has initiated an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment in the University of Peshawar.
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India, Pakistan open trade talks
Two-day session designed to boost business between the two countries.
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Weapons-laden truck seized in Rawalpindi
Truck was heading towards an area where sensitive installations are located.
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World earth day: Speakers call for collective efforts to save environment
Speakers at a seminar called for making collective efforts and mobilising resources to deal with degradation.
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‘The greatest success of terrorists is if a country gives up rule of law’
Indian lawyer Ram Jethmalani on terrorism and constitution.
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Darul Qaza to begin functioning from May
Swatis will finally realise their dream of a Qazi court with the Darul Qaza.
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Commission to probe PQA appointments rejected
SC shoots down AGP's proposal to form a commission on investigating illegal appointments to Port Qasim Authority.
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Most media persons are untrained
Need to learn ethical reporting on elections, other issues, highlighted.
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National Assembly: Women MPs rally behind acid crimes bill
MQM legislators introduced deweaponisation bill, which has been forwarded for further consideration.
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ECC meeting: Import of used buses and tractors allowed
Buses manufactured at least five years earlier to be allowed.
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Exploiting legal lacunae: Tainted official eyes top NAB post
An accountability case is pending against Munir Qureshi since 2006.
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Protest over wages: And now pharmacists take to roads
Members of Pakistan Pharmacist Association gathered outside NPC to press for higher salaries and better perks.
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2005 earthquake: K-P assembly for inquiry into demolished schools
K-P assembly seeks independent inquiry on 800 government schools that are said to have been demolished in the region.
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Asma questions make-up of Judicial Commission
SCBA president alleges judges are being elevated on political grounds.
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‘Education in warzones not impossible’
UNICEF official gives lecture on emergencies at Khaldunia.
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YDA threatens to resume strike
Doctors say ministry has not disclosed proposed draft that it formulated to fulfil their demands.
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Mother child week: Saving women from maternal mortality
Bi-annual event reviews issues in the country, especially in rural areas.
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Bahria Town drag race: Two weeks given to bring culprits to justice
Supreme Court gives deadline to extradite the main accused from Dubai to Pakistan.
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Sham worth billions: Building houses illegally
Senate body recommends investigation into the works of Pakistan Housing Authority.
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Ex-friends’ disloyalty disappointed me: Musharraf
Former president says Shaukat Aziz should have defended policies, Gen Qayyum is a sycophant .
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President approves extension for six judges
Extensions had become a cause of friction between judiciary, legislature.
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House Count: Nationalists announce strike for April 30
Parties say that Sindh house count should have been conducted by the army.
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Bunder Wall Case: Occupants refuse to move out
Illegal occupants at the Bunder wall held a rally to demand alternative land from the government.
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Sindh University: Vice chancellor to form student union
The university will form a student.