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Priority banking: Standard Chartered offers new service
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has launched a new enhanced priority banking.
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Human trafficking: FIA arrests two, recovers 23 passports
FIA arrests two human trafficking suspects.
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POLIO campaign: Vaccination drive from April 7
As many as 1.36 million children up to five years of age will be vaccinated in an anti-polio drive.
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Muslims of poland: Polish Mufti visits Islamic University
Mufti of Poland visits the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) on Tuesday.
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Nuclear issues: Pakistan slams discriminatory approach
Pakistan has called for transparent and uniform application of policies towards goals of non-proliferation.
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Financial crunch: Recruitments banned in G-B
Federal finance division directed G-B AGPR to stop recruitments with immediate effect.
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War on terror: Iranian consul general commends police
IGP commends the role of K-P police during the ongoing war on terror.
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Polio eradication campaign launched
Nargis Sethi launches a two-day special polio campaign.
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Extortionist mafia: MQM gives govt two-day deadline
MQM says it will unveil its new strategy if action is not taken against the culprits within two days.
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Skiers return: Flying through a Taliban dream
Former militant stronghold a skier’s paradise again.
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Conference: ‘Trade, travel, key to grassroots resolution of Kashmir issue’
Kashmiri social activists living close to LoC demand opening of more travel and trade routes between Kashmir and G-B.
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43% of legislators’ time spent non-productively
Quorum was regularly far below the constitutional requirement.
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Moving officials in devolving ministry
The new posting is a move to replace the employees of the devolving Ministry of Education.
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Pak-China Friendship: ‘Neutral foreign policy key to development’
If Pakistan follows a neutral foreign policy like China, it should be able to join the developed nations.
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Price Hike: ‘Petrol bomb’ challenged in court
IHC issues notice to Secretary Petroleum asking for response to petition against price hike.
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Church protection: Govt asked to explain its stance
A petition had been filed seeking police protection for constructing a church.
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18th Amendment: Saving the Ministry of Women Development
The ministry is neither on the concurrent nor the federal list.
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‘Untimely termination’: Terminated teacher urges students to break the silence
University says the lecturer was sacked for creating unrest amongst the students.
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Teachers’ strike: Labour Party slams AKES management’s handling of strike
Labour Party (LP) Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chapter speaks in favour of teachers.
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Hajj scam: IHC dismisses Aftabul Islam’s bail plea
The defendant has been in police custody for past three months.
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Divided strike: Young doctors from PIMS call off strike, Polyclinic persist
Young Doctors Association Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences call of their strike.
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Absence of ministers mars Senate proceedings again
Senate chairman postpones debate on president’s address to parliament.
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Times square bombing: Court dismisses acquittal plea of accused
ATC dismisses acquittal plea of three men for their alleged links with Faisal Shahzad.
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IDP repatriation: Refugees reluctant to go home
Many still fear the security situation, lack of schools for their children.
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2011 policy: Hajj on first come, first served basis
No balloting this year; pilgrims divided into ‘Green’ and ‘White’ categories.
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Reko Diq: BHC ruling impedes transparent deal says CJP
CJP ruling can be struck down if parties agree.
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NICL fraud: Chaudhrys and Warraichs strike deal for Moonis’ release
Mohsin to take the fall, pay back the entire amount plus interest to the govt.
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Forex scam: FIA to file appeal against acquittal of Khanani and Kalia
FIA has forwarded the letter to the ministry of interior for legal advice and approval from the law ministry.
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Flood recovery: EU contributes $21.2 million
The aid will help repair thousands of govt offices.
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Bagh seeks Taliban help in fight for Khyber
Five people killed in blast as Taliban try to sneak into the agency.
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Cameron advocates ‘fresh start’ in fraught ties
British PM promises £650m for education, trade volume up to £2.5b.
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Ex-police officers granted bail in Benazir murder case
Lahore High Court admits bail petitions of Saud Aziz and Khurram Shehzad.
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Dar hails the use of technology
Pakistani umpire wary of its use on subcontinent pitches.
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Cannibal confesses to eating own children
Accused in Kohar Kalan cannibal case confesses to killing and eating two of own children.
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Court :Ajmal Pahari remanded till Apr 11
Ajmal Pahari, an alleged target killer with more than 100 victims to his name.
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Target killings: Religious leaders demand arrests
Leaders of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen organised a protest against target killers.
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Conference: Moot to celebrate health day
The event is being organised by Hamdard Public School and Hamdard Foundation to celebrate World Health Day.
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Dykes’ Protection: Bandar wall repairs begin April 10
The Sindh government has announced that repair work of Sukkur’s Bandar wall will begin from April 10.
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Tribal dispute: One man killed, one injured
The injured was taken to Civil hospital.
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Shah Abdul Latif University: Seminar on education opportunities
The foundation’s objective behind the visit is to brief students about the Fulbright scholarship programme.
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Evolution of poetry: First PhD seminar at SALU
The seminar was presented by research scholar under the guidance of Prof Dr Adal Soomro.
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Campus Violence: Three students held for firing at SU
Three students were arrested after students opened fire on campus at Sindh University.
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Federal minister for minorities : Christians put forward Michael Javed’s name
Says they will feel insecure till they are represented in the National Assembly.
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Comeback: Akshay returns to comparing
Akshay Kumar will return as the host of adventure reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi 4” on Colors channel.
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Ahan: Reviving rural artistic traditions
Inspired by the ‘one village, one product programme’ the project aims to protect and promote local craft.
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MQM sets 2 day deadline for action against extortionists
Interior Minister says 30 extortionists held, traders clash during Karachi strike.
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Cameron, Gilani discuss trade, security and education
Cameron urges India, Pakistan to go beyond cricket diplomacy.
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YouTube video of the day: Awaiting Gol Chakkar
"Gol Chakkar", the sequel of the famous short film Sole Search, is all set to be released this summer.
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Federal government devolves five ministries to provinces
Notification issued by government. Students, employees of the HEC protest against the devolution of the body.
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Pakistan orders safety review of nuke plants
The authority says the nuclear power plants in Pakistan 'do not pose any unwarranted radiation hazard'.