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Under siege: Express Media Group attacked once again
Gunmen open fire on Express News anchorperson Raza Rumi’s car; driver killed.
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An important lesson: Traffic police drive around to schools, teaching road safety
A mobile theatre bus helps students learn traffic rules with the help of visuals.
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Inflation: Index up 0.19% during week
SPI for the combined groups was up by 0.08%; up from 211.62 points in the previous week to 212.78 points this week.
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Currency: Rupee weaker against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.00/98.10 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 97.85/97.92.
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Gold demand : TDAP requested to facilitate exporters
APGJMA requested the TDAP chief to urge the government to lift the ban on the imports of gold in the country
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The politics of elections
There is no doubt that the Congress party is on its way out and will lose a dramatic number of seats in these polls.
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Express News anchor Raza Rumi targeted in gun attack
Raza Rumi survives but driver killed; Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of attack
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Draft bill on electronic crimes infringes on freedom of expression: Rights groups
The rights groups propos amendments in the draft bill to protect rights.
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Pakistan sponsored resolution on drones adopted in UNHCR
US says UNHCR is not a right place to discuss drones.
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Ali Azmat denies Junoon’s reunion
The former lead vocalist denies Salman Ahmad’s claims of a reunion.
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Nairang Art Gallery reveals art in a whole new light
The art gallery showcases an interesting concept of colour therapy, where art serves a different purpose.
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Annie Khalid is letting go and moving on
Pop singer delves into the past and reveals her plans for the future.
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Sindh Assembly condemns threats to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Assembly recommends that Sindh govt approach the federal govt to take serious notice of the threats.
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Pakistan tightens rules on Islamic banking windows
New requirements come at a time when Pakistan is stepping up efforts to develop Islamic finance.
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Biased reporting: ‘Cover the entire country in the media, not just big cities,’ demand speakers
They also want strict implementation of journalism ethics and code of conduct.
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Blind murder: Student ‘accidentally’ shot by friends
Victim was a cop’s son.
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Manufacturing reality: Airwaves belong to the people, says Jabbar
Media ignored Balochistan while covering LG polls: report.
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Murder and missing baby: Infant found in Karachi, returned to grandfather
She had been taken to the port city by a man who had been at the crime scene.
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Empowering women: Natural, man-made disasters combine to deny rights
Consultation for State Report on Beijing +20 held.
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Paved with gold: Metro bus roadwork to cost thrice as much as Kashmir Highway widening
Required work is relatively similar, but cost calculations vary substantially.
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Intellectual capital flight: To stop brain drain, give them incentives, say experts
Pakistani students and researchers studying abroad are tremendous resources for the country.
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Rebuttal: PML-N, PPP deny PTI’s rigging allegations
Election commission says it made more sense if such accusations came from opposition parties.
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Sons of Punjab Assembly secretary arrested for allegedly assaulting traffic warden
Secretary Rai Mumtaz removed from post, notification issued.
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Joseph Colony: Death penalty for man accused of blasphemy
133 await trial in ATC for arson of Christian locality.
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K-P governor: PML-N finalises Sardar Mehtab Abbasi’s name
Officials say incumbent governor Shaukatullah to be replaced next week.
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Free trade agreement: Pakistan ineligible for LNG deal with US
Will have to improve human rights record, law and order situation first.
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The right person at the right time
I solemnly swear that I will not ‘settle’ for something, unless it is larger-than-life itself.
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Killing of adjournment motions in cold blood
Opposition primarily pushes govt to embarrassingly tight corners through actively participating in the question hour.
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Classical concert: Carrying the legacy forward
Young musicians sing and play for the audience.
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Senate panel questions: PTV about promoting without merit
Senator insists PTV is a national organisation and hence, there should be no violations of rules.
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Anti-polio campaign: Balochistan Constabulary official shot dead
Assistant commissioner, deputy commissioner rejected the notion that assailants specifically targeted the vaccinators.
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Kabul meeting: Dialogue can bring peace, says Mamnoon
Appeals for greater cooperation with Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan.
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The custom of vani: Tit-for-tat, the tribal way
Even when victims are able to register a case, this seldom leads to justice.
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National Assembly session: MPs overlook first direct TTP-govt dialogue in house
Opposition questions $1.5b aid, stages token walkout.
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From Zardaris to Makranis: How the Baloch came to Sindh
KU’s Dr Akhtar Baloch explains waves of migration.
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Research study: ‘British befriended Sindhi merchants, learnt Sindhi to control the region’
Mathew A Cook, Michel Boivin analyse cultural landscape that built the British Empire.
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Of bygone glories: As time passes in Khadrhagano Galai, the past haunts those that remain
The street where first residents were transgender is a shadow of what it once was.
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Policy shift: Ruling party to bring RPPs back on line
ECC orders companies which were awarded RPP contracts previously to reapply for licenses.
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Treason trial: Special court rejects all Musharraf’s petitions
Judges quash rumours of recusal; to frame charges against ex-military ruler on 31st.
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Taliban peace talks: Govt pledges to take political, religious parties into confidence
Committee briefs Nisar about their first direct talks with TTP Political Shura.
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Retailers grow as consumers become brand conscious
With rapid growth in urban centres, they have started to move to smaller cities.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 97.85/97.92 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 97.85/97.92.
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Hardships: Registration clause creating hindrance
The clause requires exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables to register with their respective associations.
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Apprehension: OGRA delegation visits LNG terminal site
Ogra will now examine the application in light of legal requirements, approvals, and NOCs.
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Football, a new player in the field
If Pakistan football needs to improve, officials at the helm need to be completely aware on what to improve and how.
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Indian elections and Pakistan
Whichever party wins Indian election, it will take reins at a time of uncertainty and potential regional instability.
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ECC approves release of $29.9 million to secure dry lease of planes for PIA
Export of 250,000 metric tonnes of sugar, import of 0.125 million tonnes of urea approved. Ban on gold extended.
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Pakistan to get $1.7bn from World Bank by May: Dar
Road shows for $500 million worth Eurobonds to be completed by mid-April, to be launched at indicative price of 6.5%.
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Oversight committee for NA strategic plan constituted
The committee would submit its report along with the recommendations on a monthly basis to the Speaker.
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East Side Story strikes the right chord
Refusing to compromise on their music, East Side Story release their latest single, Qatil Ankh.

















































