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Fearing PM’s wrath: CDA mulls how to put best face forward
City managers to present details of projects, progress so far.
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Derailed: Plan to revive railways on the anvil
Minister working on result-oriented mechanism to end corruption.
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Plea against Altaf: Court asks petitioner to provide evidence
If you want the court to issue notice to Altaf, show that he is the lawfully elected head of MQM: CJ
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Money matters: AJK audit staff on strike
Demand raises, equal pay with audit staff in provinces.
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Threat to security: Senators urge funds to meet cyber threat
Mushahid says Pakistan must learn a lesson from Abbottabad incident to ensure its security on all fronts.
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Sindh politics: MQM to hold referendum on joining PPP govt
Altaf gives office bearers a choice following Rehman Malik’s invitation to join the Sindh government.
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Delayed formality: Imran to take oath, address NA on June 19
PTI chairman likely to talk about internal security, drone strikes and the energy crisis.
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Ziarat attack: BNP-M, JUI-F hit out at Akram Shah’s statement
JUI-F’s Jan Achakzai comments resonated with Tareen’s.
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High-street fashion: Flaunt it runway style
Plush presents pop-up shop featuring tops, scarves and jewellery.
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The Achakzai analysis
In spite of many engaging speeches, Mehmood Khan Achakzai stole the show in the end.
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Plea filed against law and justice minister
An appeal had earlier asked the Supreme Court to refresh Hamid from performing his duties as law and justice minister.
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Cut defence budget by Rs50b and I’ll withdraw GST increase: Dar
One per cent increase in sales tax to fetch Rs30b more than announced earlier.
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OGRA scandal: NAB grills Qamar, issues final notice to Badar’s son
Ex-minister denies involvement in Tauqir Sadiq’s appointment.
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Hajj Quota: Minister pledges equal distribution
The delegation indicated the problems to the minister, including issues being confronted by them.
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Missing Persons: Family members appeal for recovery
Family members of Muhammad Ramzan Baloch alleged that he was abducted by intelligence agencies.
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Lal Masjid Operation: Hearing against Musharraf adjourned
Justice Qureshi directed the petitioner’s counsel to deposit the court fee prior to taking up the case.
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Teacher Training: 10-day workshop begins at RNITTE
Over 100 candidates are participating in the course.
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Analysis: In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa budget, PTI lays out a strong start
Provincial government presents an actual strategy, as opposed to its predecessors’ recitation of numbers.
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Comparative Analysis: Why it pays to keep politicians on their toes
Provinces where politicians have to earn their vote have offered the most proactive, development-oriented budgets.
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K-P budget: A governing vision at last
PTI-led government focuses on service delivery, improving infrastructure and tax collection.
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Punjab budget: Playing to their strengths
PML-N led government’s trillion-rupee budget continues to focus on the province’s agriculture and infrastructure.
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Sindh budget: Populism from PPP
Outlay increased by 22% despite austerity at federal level, Rs185 billion set aside for Annual Development Programme.
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damaged pipes: Cargo company sued
Adeel asked the court to direct the respondent to pay Rs500,000 in damages and Rs50,000 for the counsel’s fee.
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Health: Contempt of court petition against health secretary dropped
Health secretary regularises petitioners’ services.
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Lawyers strike over Balochistan violence
Lahore High Court Bar Association calls for removal of anti-state elements.
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Whimsical decisions: ‘Give out no laptops till every child has a teacher’
The LHC on Monday issued a notice, to the Punjab government on a petition challenging the laptop distribution scheme.
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Private Education: School fees for vacation months ‘illegal’
The court issued a notice to the secretary of schools and sought a reply within a week.
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Brutality: No FIR yet over dog attack
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has ordered action against the landowner and best medical care for the victim.
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Public health: Judicial commission sought on measles
Siddique said the commission should consist of retired judges and independent experts.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Monthly average remittances for the first eight months of the fiscal year clocked in at $1.154 billion.
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Latest version: Honda introduces new Accord
In wet conditions, the car wipers turn on automatically.
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ICT: PTCL committed to innovation
The company is moving ahead with a vision to make sustainable development.
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A sad Shafiq returns home alone
Pakistan’s poor performance prompts calls for changes before West Indies tour.
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First Sikh parliamentarian in 67 years makes history
Ramesh Singh Arora wants to further Pakistan-India ties, trade by easing restrictions on Sikh pilgrims.
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Manto, a film on the iconic writer
Sarmad Khoosat, who is directing and playing the lead role, talks about his upcoming project.
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Punjab Assembly presents fiscal budget
Minumum wage raised to Rs10,000, salaries for government employees raised by 10%. CM house expenses cut down by 30%
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Load-shedding, low output and livid designers
A look at how our designers are faring in this hot mess of a situation.
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MQM office bearers advise Altaf Hussain against joining Sindh government
The MQM chief will make the final decision.
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Sindh Assembly presents budget for year 2013-14
Govt employees see a salary increase; job creation highlighted.
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PTI-led K-P assembly presents budget
Provincial finance minister Sirajul Haq presented the budget.
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Imran Khan to take MNA oath on June 19
PTI chairman will lay out party policy on crucial national issues in his address to the Parliament.
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The evolution of folklore
Saif Asif Khan explores why our love stories are always so tragic.
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John Kerry calls PM Nawaz, discusses political issues
US Secretary of State will be visiting Pakistan this month.
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Art exhibition: Shining through adversity
An Egyptian artist paints African women in a glowing tribute.
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Dime a dozen: Amended plot restoration policy cost CDA a bundle
Sources say big wigs pushed for amendments to existing rules for their own benefit.
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Interview: Mountaineer training course to revive tradition
Italian climber explains why professional training is required to conquer peaks.
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Quetta killings: Civil society activists stage protest rally
Demand to arrest culprits, formulation of effective counter-terrorism policy.
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Transport blues: Modern bus terminals a distant dream for Pindiites
Poor facilities, lack of staff accountability, inordinate delays among passengers’ many complaints.
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Withdrawal of tax exemption: Teachers, researchers berate decision
FBR withdrew five major income tax exemptions to generate additional revenue.
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Missing boy takes two lives
Saadat, a carpenter, the only suspect allegedly having knowledge of the boy’s disappearance died.

















































