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Mining projects: Chinese firm threatens to withdraw investment
Claims minerals minister illegally delaying issuance of licences.
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Constable injured in firing on police van
A large cache of weapons were also recovered in the operation.
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Indian elections: Red panda eats shoots, and asks you to vote
Poll officials in the Darjeeling have adopted red panda as the mascot to create awareness on voting responsibilities.
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Peace talks will not be successful without ceasefire: Prof Ibrahim
On Apr 16, TTP announced not to extend ceasefire but said that peace talks with govt will continue.
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Tragic loss: Woman killed over grazing dispute
35-year-old Zaitoon Bibi allegedly let her cattle graze on fields belonging to her brother-in-law Anwar Khan.
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Hssc exams: Supervisors told to facilitate candidates
Superintendents, deputy superintendents engaged for examination participated in workshop.
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Cleansing: Action against tainted cops assured
Police officials should take every possible step to root out crime from society, SSP Hamyoun Bashir Tarar says.
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Delay in mining licence: Chinese firm threatens to move out
Qiufeng says Chinese investors have made huge investments in various mine and mineral projects in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
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Fished out: Body found in lake
Deceased appeared to be in his 50s and was wearing a shalwar kameez.
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No take-off: Four arrested for fake documents
FIA says 4 people were trying to fly abroad on forged documents.
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Service structure: Contempt petition disposed of
Health Secretary Ijaz Munir presents notification about regularisation of petitioner nurses in court.
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Abetting murder: Proclamation withdrawal plea denied
MNA Sohail Shaukat Butt is accused of abetment in three murder cases.
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Issues of justice: Two-day judicial moot this week
Judicial Conference held annually to discuss improving administration of justice in country, say spokesperson.
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Illegal hiring in Balochistan: Govt sacks 50 health dept employees
CM Dr Abdul Malik Baloch had ordered inquiry into over 800 illegal employments in Health and Education Departments.
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Martyred journalists: Sindh govt to give plots as per PFUJ list
Agreement between KUJ president and representative of private health insurance company also signed at ceremony.
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Violating rights: TIP objects to PQA’s condition
TIP chairperson say PQA has cited a condition, violating constitutional and contractual rights of bidding firms.
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Sacked: 100 teachers protest outside TIP
Demand their employment contracts be renewed.
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Changing weather: Science for better water management
Experts note that it is imperative to manage upper Indus basin scientifically.
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Procurement: ‘Every grain of wheat to be purchased’
Minister for Special Education Asif Saeed says wheat purchase to start on April 17.
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Knife attack: Police obtain suspect’s cell phone data
Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Mian Maqbol says killer had reportedly planned to flee to Saudi Arabia.
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Condolence reference: SU faculty remember deceased professor
Suta president Dr Azhar Ali Shah says late microbiology teacher, Sukhyo Mal, was one of finest in entire faculty.
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Unlawful practices: 1,128 students caught cheating
At least 10 invigilators were booked for connivance.
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Family rift: Drug addict sets house on fire
Police say addict was angry that his father didn't help bring his wife back so he set the house on fire.
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Uncertainty in G-B: AAC leaders to decide fate of strikes
Chief Minister Mehdi Shah assures them of agreeing to their demands.
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Five Connect: Show highlights exchange of artistic styles
Works of five artists display brilliant range of diversity.
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Trilateral cooperation: Pakistan, Iran urged to promote regional arrangements
Wakhan corridor in Afghanistan can link Pakistan to the Central Asian states through Tajikistan, says expert.
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Against the odds: Investing in the future
Woman from Bahawalpur financing children’s education.
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MoU: CAA, ski federation agree to promote winter sports
Naltar is considered to be home of skiing as most national-level skiers including Mohammad Karim hail from the area.
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Dengue prevention: ‘Public support, awareness a must’
Public support is indispensable in containing and preventing dengue.
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Lok Mela: Eye-catching Baloch culture attracts visitors
Baloch contingent includes artisans, folk musicians.
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Recruitment ban over: Establishment Division yet to formally notify PM’s announcement
Dillydallying throws organisations into disarray.
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Razing ‘Illegal’ slums: Court gives civic agency a week’s time
IHC has directed civic authorities to submit detailed report on status and removal of illegal katchi abadis by Apr 23.
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Much-needed evaluation: Situating sustainability in education innovation
Panellists debate possibilities for disruptive innovation, scope within education system.
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Plan of action: Armed with education, Lyari youth plan to combat crime
Participants share their individual struggles against criminals, discuss ways to restore peace.
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Symbolic meeting: PM, Zardari united to ‘protect democracy’
Agree to respect and strengthen all institutions to address challenges.
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Taliban end ceasefire, but not talks
Spokesman says govt failed to make progress in talks; accuses security forces of detaining and killing innocent people
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High level huddle: Civil, military leadership to discuss peace process
The focus of the huddle will be on the progress so far achieved in the nascent peace talks with the TTP.
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Preliminary report: FIA suspects Zahid Hamid played role in 2007 emergency
Shaukat Aziz’s cabinet approved emergency in the morning session.
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ATC defers verdict in extra-judicial killing case for a fourth time
Defence counsel submits plea that a review petition is pending before the apex court.
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Traffic plan: Buses rerouted to make way for pedestrian zone
With effect from April 8, most public transportation in Saddar will have new routes.
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Financing: Power company completes formalities
The project is jointly developed by Iqbal Ali Mohamed and InfraCo Asia Keenjhar Wind.
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Change: STJ appoints Muddassar Malik adviser
STJ specialises in advising issuers and shareholders, including governments, on capital market transactions.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 96.00/96.20 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 96.00/96.05.
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Slow down: Economy grew at 4.1% in first half of FY2013-14, says Dar
Economy slowed down to 3.2% growth in the second quarter, down from 5% in the first quarter.
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Nawaz likely to visit Iran next month
Pakistan’s foreign policy is on the right track, says foreign secretary.
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Despite modest improvement, widespread impunity for killers of journalists in Pakistan: CPJ
Pakistan moves from 8th place on Impunity Index Rating last year to 9th this year.
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PPO's cyber crime clauses inhibit on online freedom of speech, privacy: Rights group
Letter questions need for introducing cyber crimes in PPO when separate Electronic Cyber Crime bill being drafted.
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Missing persons: Case against army officer transferred to military authorities, SC told
Supreme court wants to know if DCO Malakand is bound to accept military's request to transfer the case.
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Hockey revival? PHF name Shahnaz Sheikh as new coach
PHF name Manzoor Ahmed as new coach of the junior team
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TTP say they will not extend ceasefire, but will continue talks
Taliban spokesperson said that the dialogue process will continue with complete “sincerity and seriousness”.

















































