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Targeted operation: Rangers refuse prosecution, investigation powers in Karachi
Sindh home dept officials say the paramilitary force has no expertise in these areas.
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In condolence of: Zardari pays tribute to AR Siddiqui
"This is an unsubstantial world and every one must depart it when the time comes," says former PM.
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Ghost teachers: Protest against corruption in edu dept
A large number of parents, citizens and members of civil society protested against ghost teachers.
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Educating litigants: CJ stresses on awareness programmes
“Merely, wearing a black coat does not make one a lawyer,” he remarked.
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Reshuffling in police: Eight more SSPs to be posted in Sindh police
Meanwhile, Hayat has replaced former city police chief Ghulam Qadir Thebo.
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Fleeing from custody: Policemen get bail in a UTP’s escape case
Rehman granted bail against a sum of Rs20,000 payable by each of the two policemen.
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‘Illegal’ detention: Clifton police told to recover missing man
While police officials were approached, none of them took notice of the illegal detention.
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Threats to education: Staff and students fear attending school
Before the attack on Waheed, the school had around 600 enrolled students. Now, the number has gone down to 200.
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Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched
NGO to convince farmers, consumers to opt for healthy food.
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Child mortality: Pakistan tough place for children to stay alive, says report
Unicef report for 2013 highlights dismal situation, offers recommendations; some see silver lining.
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Auction continues: No more free parking
CDA is hoping to raise around Rs200 million annually.
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College fair: ‘Discover yourself before choosing a career’
Froebel’s alumni advise students on career, college choices.
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Syrian crisis: US blamed for plotting to grab resources
Experts call for acquiring modern knowledge to meet sectarian, other challenges.
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‘The Mirage of Artisans’: Rawalpindi to get its fair share of colours
Work of 22 artists to be exhibited in the group display.
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Promoting tourism: No decline in adventure tourism despite security situation
Group of local mountaineers complete specialised course.
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Medical emergency: Two Congo, four dengue cases test positive
A total of 173 suspected cases of dengue have been reported since January.
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Jamal-e-Khusro: Interpreting Sufi poetry through fluid moves
Kathak dancer Nighat Chaudhry vows audience with solo performance.
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State within a state?: Suspected extortionists sent on physical remand
Police arrested the seven suspects on Wednesday from Sabzi Mandi area.
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Crime: Couple looted, car stolen
A case was registered with the Basal police but the police are yet to find any clues as to his whereabouts.
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De-radicalisation centres: ‘Over 100 ex-militants rehabilitated’
Defence attachés from six European embassies visited rehabilitation and deradicalisation centres in Malakand and FATA.
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Drug bust: Five suspects held, hashish seized
The police registered separate cases against them.
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Family court cases: Judges asked to be extra cautious
“Be independent, impartial and impersonal in your professional life and never swim with the tide” says Justice Khan
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Police barricades: IHC to hear case challenging placement
The petition seeks the court’s direction for the removal of the barriers..
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Caught in action: Residents shoot down crocodile chasing man
Wildlife dept vows to take action against suspects.
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Pakistan Oilfields finds more oil, gas in Makori
Company’s annual report, test production results at 2,687bpd and 8.56mmcfd.
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Development work: ECNEC approves Rs26b for reviving Pakistan Railways
Several projects with incomplete costing withdrawn, planning committee reprimanded.
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Currency: Rupee ends at 104.75 to a dollar
The rupee ended at 104.75/104.80 against the dollar.
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Landline, broadband: PTCL offers discount on reconnection
Customers availing this offer will also be able to enjoy 50% discount on monthly broadband charges
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Inflation: Index down 0.28% during week
The SPI for combined groups was down by 0.43%.
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CJ takes suo motu notice of a minor raped in Lahore
IG Punjab asked to submit report in a day.
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In protest: Shelter home residents burn building
A Rescue 1122 team stopped the fire from spreading in the neighbourhood.
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Foreign qualification: UK study centre to be set up at GCUF
ATHE would also assist GCUF students to get a PGD level 7 diploma for admissions into MBA (top up) in UK universities
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Kidnapping for ransom: Five awarded life sentence
ATC Judge Ishtiaq Ahmad also ordered that the properties of the convicts be confiscated.
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Murder suspect: Residents want neighbour released
Satellite Town SHO Razzaq Warraich denied the allegation.
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Sugar export: Can court intervene in policy matters?
The chief justice asked how the court could interfere with the government’s economic policy.
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Hear us out: Demotion orders of 4 cops set aside
Gondal says LHC have already cancelled demotion orders in a similar case.
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Abdul Qadir Khan dissolves Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan
Politicking through small, isolated groups is wrong, says Dr AQ Khan.
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'In the name of God': CJ asks courts to be wary of pardons
Apex court to look into the pardon case; CJ wants to identify if law is being evaded.
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Lahori Roots: Resurgence of theatre in the original hub of arts
Weekend Theatre Festival will begin on November 22 and will go on till January 12.
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Zinda Bhaag: Pakistani film nominated for Oscar consideration after 50 years
Pakistan's film industry is back, says director of Zinda Bhaag, Meenu.
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Indian cricketer Sreesanth banned for life on spot-fixing charges
Sreesanth, who has played 27 tests, was arrested in May by Delhi police.
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No vegetables, only fresh juices and meat for Islamabad gunman
Rs0.2 million have been spent on Sikandar's medical care, out of which around Rs0.1 million was spent on antibiotics.
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Conducive environment must for meeting between Nawaz, Manmohan: Salman Khurshid
Khurshid meets Sartaj Aziz in Bishkek, discusses ceasefire on the Line of Control, Mumbai attacks.
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PTA axes 'immoral' cell phone love chat
PTA says ban was enforced to protests from parents and lawmakers.
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Court verdict: Extortionists to be charged under ATA
Police said suspects part of gangs which extort money from vendors.
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Negligence?: Patient dies of Congo virus
Two other suspected virus-carriers of same family are admitted at Pims.
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Illegal construction: 500 agro-farms sans lease agreement, says AG
AG says proposals regarding agro-farm schemes have been forwarded to the PM for approval.
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Land scam: IHC orders action against FIA officials for negligence
Court rejects bail plea of an accused in Rs1.5m land scam.
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Persian literature: Women writers’ role acknowledged
Iranian cultural counsellor says seminars should be held for intellectual grooming of students.
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Police Darbar: Officials asked to be nice to complainants
Capital’s IG for ‘zero tolerance’ against police corruption.