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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee ended almost steady at 98.4/ 98.6 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.40/98.60.
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Trade potential : Indonesia looks to strengthen ties
The Indonesian ambassador said that frequent interactions between SME sectors of the two countries need to be held
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Sharing Expertise: Chinese firm inks agreement
The plant will be first of its kind in Pakistan.
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No decision on Nawaz visit to India taken: FO
Shakil Afridi's detention is Pakistan’s business and Pakistan will decide how to handle it, said spokesperson.
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Did you know?: Adnan Siddiqui to be seen in Pakistani film Yalgaar
The movie is the most expensive Pakistani film that is being made.
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Exuding regality of the Mughal era
With unique creative sensibilities, Umbereen and Sharmeen’s designs are a real work of art.
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Forex reserves swell to $13.132 billion
IMF Pakistan's official Twitter account points towards the rise in forex reserves as 'healthy' sign for the...
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ECB to charge former first-class player Arif over fixing
Former Sussex cricketer, teammate Vincent accused of corruption in county match
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Five years after attacks, PCB to invite Sri Lanka play cricket series in Pakistan
The PCB came Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse promised Mamnoon Hussain to send his cricket team.
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Corruption rampant in Pakistan: Transparency International report
The report recommends the government should avoid manipulating with the scope and jurisdiction of NAB
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AIG Karachi removed on SC orders
Senior officer and Traffic DIG Ghulam Kadir Thebo has been appointed as Hayat's replacement.
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French author becomes an Urdu novelist after coming to Pakistan
Julien Columeau came to Pakistan as a humanitarian worker and went on to became an innovative Urdu novelist.
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Warning to govt: PTI to protest against power tariff hike
PTI leader Asad Umar says govt has planned to increase the electricity tariff by mid of July and PTI would oppose it.
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Domestic dispute: Husband kills lady health worker in Karachi
Lady health workers boycott anti-measles drive for a day in protest.
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3G, 4G service: Rs260b tax will be collected in treasury every year, says Nawaz
Premier also says appreciation of rupee against US dollar is the biggest achievement of his govt.
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No air strikes carried out today in North Waziristan: ISPR
Pakistani-made surveillance drones used for the first time in a combat theater.
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'As soon as I found out about Mehran airbase attack, I knew my son was gone'
Lieutenant Yasir stalled attackers for about 12 min to save the lives of others but lost his own in the line of duty.
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Treason trial: Shaukat moved summary for emergency, reveals Musharraf
Musharraf files 2 applications, stating that documents provided by interior ministry upon request were incomplete.
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No dress codes for Pakistani women
I did not realise the immense freedom that women have here until I visited a country in the Middle East.
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Travel restrictions: 327,000 polio cards sent to provinces, federal hospitals
Govt issues strict directions that certificates be issued to travellers free of cost, places orders for 1m more.
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Game of power: Sethi reinstated as PCB chief, once again
SC suspends operation of IHC’s May 17 verdict on a petition filed by govt.
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Upper house proceedings: Senators hit out at govt over inaction
Say the govt should resolve current political crisis.
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Budget proposal: TIP says can help plug revenue loss
'Tax evasion in the country has been reported at over Rs1,800b annually,' it says in a letter written to Ishaq Dar.
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Anti-corruption culture: ‘NAB, judiciary took action, but more is needed’
Transparency’s report on corruption highlights political interference in anti-graft bodies.
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Council meeting: Agreed age for puberty is 15, says CII
Maulana Muhammad Khan Shirani observes that a girl reaches puberty at the age of 9 while boys reach puberty at 12.
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Legal battle: Six criminal cases registered against Geo
The cases were registered in Karachi and some cities of Punjab.
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Balochistan killings: Six of a family shot dead near Turbat
A schoolteacher is among the deceased.
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Trouble in NA-68: RO’s ‘typo’ created fuss in PM’s constituency
Poll body says the error was made while compiling data.
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Timekeeping and transport: The Minute Men of Karachi
Bus drivers, conductors have a reputation of being rotten lot but their beautiful token system defies this stereotype.
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Arif Abbasi appointed chief consultant
Zaka Ashraf hopes to benefit from former official’s experience.
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Shireen Mazari questions: Why PCB did not blacklist Geo over payment default?
Expresses surprise at how the media group has distorted Mani’s statement .
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Building ties: President calls for ‘Asian Harmony’
President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan wants to establish political discourse in South Asia.
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Treason trial: Shaukat moved summary, reveals Musharraf
The former president Musharraf filed two applications on Wednesday.
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Academia: MUET offers MS in English Linguistics
The programme will teach applied linguistics.
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Appointment scam: Four arrested for impersonation
Three men, woman were held for promising early appointments in exchange for money.
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Travel restriction: Polio counters at PIMS, Polyclinic to cater to greater number of people
Requirement that adults also take vaccine confuses visitors.
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Bail flee: IHC seeks reply on extraditing rape accused
FIA deputy director summoned today to explain what has been done to repatriate the man.
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Testing times: Exam postponed after students get wrong paper
Geography-I students get question papers for part-II; QAU VC says committees addressing shortcomings.
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Contempt petition: Proceedings against PAF Kamra management sought
Court had ordered induction of selected candidates into AMF, base management has not complied yet.
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Technical headaches: Faculty shortage taking toll on medical laboratory students
Only one full time teacher at College for Medical and Laboratory Technology.
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Gangbusters: 20 arrested in crackdown
Police recovered six stolen motorcycles, eight pistols, gold ornaments, a car, mobiles phone and 354 bottles wine
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Academic woes: Absent - too few teachers in MC schools
Severe staff shortage due to departmental inaction.
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Unexplained: Man attempts suicide; car lifted
The police registered separate cases.
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Road accident: Biker killed, another injured
Both motorcyclists suffered serious injuries.
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Armed robbers: Cash, gold stolen from house
SHO Syed Ijaz Hussain Shah confirmed the incident.
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Valuable change: Customs seize antique coins at airport
The archeology department verified that most of the coins were antiques.
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Convocation: IMCG — Post Graduate students celebrate their achievements
The Hameed Alvi Gold Medal was conferred to Nighat Shaheen, for standing first in the Punjab University exams in 2012.
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Intangible heritage: Bharatnatyam - carrying the tradition forward
The two-day performances that attracted over 350 people, was the beginning.
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Metro bus project question hour: Quick exit best way out for CDA chief
Senate panel asks environmental activists to come up with recommendations.
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Parliamentary support: Second batch of YPAs get certificates
The programme grooms youngsters to provide research, operational support to parliament.