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An agenda for making parliament effective
Two hours of uninterrupted discussion daily, for nine working days, on nine adjournment motions.
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Government allows imports of five-year-old vehicles
Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gilani approves decision to allow import of 5-year-old cars.
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Marriage: A call for moderation
Snobbishness and extravagance very often find expression in marriage ceremonies, especially of those who are affluent.
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Pakistan slams US plan for India to join export control regimes
Pakistan's ambassador to UN warns that the deal would destabilise South Asia.
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Eye candy: Capturing the core of loss
Inspired by Jackson Pollock, Chundrigar’s collection is thought-provoking and beautiful.
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Poor policing: Lack of performance rewards blamed
Police’s dismal performance can be improved with simple steps,
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Mainstreaming, empowering: Rehabilitating militants’ families
Army-run organisation, FEAST, aims to empower them economically and bring them back to the mainstream of society.
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Security woes: Chilas blasts termed a plot against Diamer dam
PML-N threatens to launch protest campaign across the region if the hidden hands behind the blast aren't exposed.
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Islam and state: Scholars discuss modern dilemmas, challenges
Local and foreign scholars share views on issues demanding immediate attention in the Muslim world.
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Keeping tabs on government officials
Punjab govt initiates special monitoring system targeting govt servants to stop corruption.
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Inauguration: PMDC launches state-of-the-art registration section
Centre inaugurated by Minister for Health Makhdoom Shahabuddin.
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Short on cure: Life-saving drugs out of market
As essential medicines suddenly disappear, officials offer different explanations.
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Ghost houses: Where books were once read
Public and private libraries in Rawalpindi are at the verge of collapse due to lack of attention.
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Knowledge Festival: Hit show goes out with a bang
Five-day Islamabad Knowledge City Festival concludes.
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E-banking to spread services to remote areas
State Bank official says mitigation of risks is imperative.
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Violence continues: Shootouts in Pindi
Two die, one critically injured in third incident of firing in the locality.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Tightrope walk for new governor
Opposition parties hope Pir Karam Ali Shah won’t turn out to be another ‘Jiyala’.
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Approved: Food Authority soon to monitor quality
Authority to provide hygienic food items to people.
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New scam: US visa-seekers duped by spam emails
US embassy issues warning to Pakistani visa applicants to be wary of spam emails into paying for false visas.
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Multiple targets: Both Shias and Sufis jolted by suicide blast
The suicide blast occurred midway between the Data Darbar shrine and the location of the chehlum procession.
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PCO judges case: Surrendering, PCO judge tenders apology
Judges were pressurised to take oath, claims the defendants’ counsel.
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Under development: Corruption fatal to the Pakistani economy, says EU envoy
EU envoy says unchecked corruption is bigger threat than terrorism to Pakistan's deteriorating economy.
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Military rescues when politicians lose: Musharraf
Former president says Pakistan should always be prepared for an Indian offensive.
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Year in focus: 2010 characterised by rights abuses
Suicide bombings, Taliban attacks targeted nearly every sector of the society.
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NA session: PML-N, MQM lash out at each other
Altaf Hussain’s statement seeking imposition of martial law in Punjab at the heart of latest verbal altercation.
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The death of Colonel Imam
Considering his support for the Taliban, what may have been the reasons for Col Imam's treatment and eventual death?
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Deadly alliance: ‘Banned outfits plan to hit high-value targets’
Banned outfits unite; top-flight Shia leaders and Iranian diplomats in particular danger, say spy agencies
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LNG project: Fresh tender despite pressure
After the SC stopped the deal, the law and petroleum ministries had been at odds.
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NICL land scam: SC orders action against FIA chief
Court orders arrest of Waseem Ahmed for mismanaging NICL scam case, protecting influential people involved in case.
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Fighting against militancy: Gunships grounded over high costs
Military campaigns in tribal areas hamstrung by resource constraints.
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Chehlum attacks: Karachi, Lahore hit again
17 killed, dozens injured in attacks targeting mourning processions' over 50 wounded.
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Slackistan banned in Pakistan
The indie film will not play in Pakistani cinemas due to Censor Board citing objectionable content.
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Both Taliban, India a threat to Pakistan: Musharraf
Former president says that although the Taliban pose a current threat, Pakistan should always be wary of India.
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FIA security guards replaced
Entire security plan of FIA revamped after security in-charge found to be operative of banned outfit.
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Agriculture: Research and innovation, the way forward
Arid varsity to set up facility for studying farms and livestock.
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Knowledge festival: Puppet show, qawwali enthrall audience
Knowledge Festival staging a puppet show, lecture and qawwali attracts many young students.
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Caucus conclusion: ‘Forum on food sovereignty need of the hour’
South Asian left-wing leaders resolve to fight poverty and unemployment in the region.
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Sexual harassment: Print media ‘slowest’ in adopting code of conduct
NIWC to send notifications to non-complying organisations this week.
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Qabool hai... : 45 couples tie the knot
Where heavy expenditure in marriages has become a social bane, an NGO works to celebrate ceremonies of many couples.
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Embezzlement inquiry: Lack of progress in steel mills corruption case angers court
SC reprimands FIA on ongoing investigation into the Rs22 billion embezzlement in PSM.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Pir Karam Ali Shah picked to be governor
The post was lying vacant for more than four months after the death of the first G-B Governor Dr Shama Khalid.
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Civic sense: Keeping the city clean, or at least trying
Students come together for a week-long campaign to clean their city Peshawar.
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An unhealthy amendment?: ‘Bringing the pharma industry down’
Speakers criticise the proposed devolution of the health ministry under the 18th Amendment.
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Pakistan prisoners despair in Afghan jails
US official admits there are 25 Pakistanis detained in Afghanistan, BBC report estimates 265.
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Ignoring history: Down memory lane in Peshawar Museum
Museum reflecting the rich culture and civilization of Pashtun people is rarely visited by locals.
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18th Amendment: Education ministry’s plea to stop its devolution denied
Implementation Commission says the move would be unconstitutional.
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Pursuing demands: Pressing for recovery of abducted advocates
Lawyers to observe one-day weekly boycott of courts across K-P.
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Land scam: No compromise in graft cases, SC insists
Apex court gives Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) 72 hours to arrest the accused in the NICL land scam.
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PCO judges’ case: ‘Armed forces destroyed the constitution’
SC should ensure the Constitution is never abrogated.
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Tremors: Moderate quake jolts northern parts of country
Areas jolted by the earthquake include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Chitral and adjacent areas.