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At top art school, debate on imitation versus inspiration rages after teachers exhibit work
Six of 21 chairs at an Indus Valley school exhibition were said to be ‘exact copies’ of previous designs.
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Crumbling heritage: The Talpur tombs hold quiet histories long forgotten
Culture minister says it will take time to cater to all the heritage sites.
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HEC: OGRA chairman’s degree unrecognised
Tauqeer Sadiq obtained his LLM degree from the American University in London.
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Canada-based poet dedicates poem to Bhatti
In a tribute, Antao-Xavier called the slain minister a ‘freedom warrior’.
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Territory violation: 22 Indians arrested from Pakistani waters
The arrest comes two days after 89 Indian fishermen were released as a goodwill gesture.
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Lone girls’ school struggling to survive
Mangalwar’s only higher secondary school is in need of basic necessities.
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America Diary: A question of identity
Soon after 9/11, men from the FBI and other agencies started visiting homes of Pakistani families.
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Political Reshuffle: Qureshi booted from NICL probe
Qureshi has been directed to report to the FIA headquarters, in violation of Supreme Court orders.
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Upper house: Asim elected to Senate
Former petroleum adviser replaces Babar Awan, likely to get cabinet slot.
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False blasphemy charges: Gojra-like carnage narrowly averted in Gujranwala
Several hundred families flee their homes; two Christian men taken into protective custody following mob attack.
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National Judicial Commission: Law minister turns up without taking oath
NJC was to confer on the extension of 21 judges of the Balochistan and LHC.
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Three Pakistanis on death row: Senate panel asks Saudi Arabia to stay execution
Prisoners being held despite paying Rs4 million in diyat.
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Three cups of tea: ‘US author fabricated charity work in Pakistan’
Greg Mortenson’s account of building schools alleged to be inaccurate.
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Army interventions have harmed institutions: CJ
CJ lays out constitutional duties of armed forces to visiting officers.
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Bridging trust deficit: Afghanistan, Pakistan upgrade peace commission
Military, intelligence officials to join the two-tier commission; the move has US backing.
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Dubai with Strings attached!
An exhilarating evening jamming to Strings tunes.
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Across the LoC
There seems to be little hope of finding a lasting solution to the Kashmir dispute.
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YouTube video of the day: Target shooting survivor tells his tale
The third series of Seerat, a documentary by Ali Kapadia, pictures the account of a target killings survivor.
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Army intervention weakening democratic institutions: CJP
Chief Justice says the constitutional role of military is to protect the nation's borders.
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Drowning Victim: Body found after eight hours
The boy drowned while swimming in Karachi canal.
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Currency: Rupee firms, overnight rates rise
Dealers say the local unit could come under pressure next week amid an increase in import payments.
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Furnace oil: Prices rise by up to Rs3,100 per ton
Prices increased in line with the rising international crude market: officials.
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Tax returns: FBR extends deadline
Federal Board of Revenue extends the date for payment of taxes for the tax period March, 2011.
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Asset management companies: Regulators approve merger
MCB said the merger is subject to compliance of applicable laws and other regulatory approvals.
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Besos: HBL to allocate shares to employees
HBL says it will be the first among other bankers of Pakistan to allocate 12 per cent share to its employees.
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Gemstones: Government urged to facilitate sector
Chairman Pakistan Gemstone and Minerals Association urges government to pay more attention to the gemstone business.
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Overseas Pakistanis Division: Raja appointed as new chief
BS-19 officer of Secretariat Group promoted to Joint Secretary (BS-20) with immediate effect.
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Besakhian: 300-year-old farmer’s festival starts
The Besakhian festival is organised each year before the wheat cultivation begins.
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Police Torture: Case registered against 3 cops
Sandal Bar Police registers case against local CIA police on charges of torturing a labourer to death.
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Equality Now: Pakhtuns demand equal treatment
Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party protests against discriminatory treatment of Pakhtuns.
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Police Operation: Police wraps up search for criminals
Police officials capture 215 robbers during the operation in Katcha area.
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Transfers: Four SPs get new assignments
Inspector General of Punjab Police transfers and posts four SPs in the city.
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High Court Mosque: Chief justice lays foundation stone
The mosque is being constructed at a cost of Rs16 million.
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Animal Sciences: 3rd convocation on 20th
Convocation to be held at the university's Ravi Campus, Pattoki.
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Medical Education: Responsibility now a taught course
Chapter on social responsibility to be added to mandatory behavioral sciences for MBBS students.
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Literary Gala: GCU win inter-collegiate competition
Saad Farooq Zia of the GCU stood first in the Arifana Kalam contest.
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Pakistan Consul General in Texas visits Dr Aafia
Pakistan Embassy in Washington coordinating for consular access to Dr Aafia.
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FATA development: Promises termed ‘hollow’ at workshop
Although successive governments have claimed to bring development to Fata, they have merely been hollow promises.
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Ghizer By-Election: 51 polling stations set up
This is an increase of 11 polling stations compared to the 2009 election.
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Opening: A vibe of Dubai in Islamabad
Terrace Café opens amid a pop of flashbulbs and paparazzi.
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Tariff Concessions: EU parliament thanked for trade deal
Dartmouth had called on the Pakistani ambassador at the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: PM backs G-B’s empowerment
Gilani says G-B's empowerment in line with government series of initiatives for overall wellbeing and development.
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USAID Project: Munter’s wife meets health workers
US government is proud to be improving the lives of women by supporting the lady health workers.
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Mandatory Advance Payments: Hajj application submissions commence
The collection of Hajj applications commenced from Friday on a first come, first servedbasis.
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Zab Case Update: Babar Awan briefs President Zardari
Babar Awan briefed President Zardari on the case’s progress.
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Davis Verdict: Judge’s brother transferred
Police inspector Muhammad Ojia who gave the verdict on Davis case has been transferred from Sialkot to Gujranwala.
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Development: Roots introduces ACCA
Roots College announces ACCA programme at a seminar.
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Pakistan mission seeks blasphemy case details
Query was made after a US national called for probing a Faisalabad case.
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Illegal occupation: Law enforcers succeed in finding legal loophole
Islamabad High Court allows cops to continue residing in illegally occupied flats.
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Cultural event: Diplomats’ wives for women’s welfare and childcare activities
The cultural event was hosted by Ghousoun Joumas Muhra, wife of Dr Ali Muhra, the Syrian Ambassador, at her residence.