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Advocacy on wheels: Pedalling for climate change awareness
Cycling couple travel 54 countries seeking help to save planet.
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Circular Debt: ‘All dues will be cleared by July’
“We want Rs10,000 from the school for every child that is charged Rs200,000 per year,” says Dar.
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Bailout package: Talks with IMF on Pakistan’s terms, says Dar
IMF team to review the country’s ability to pay back previous loans.
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Counting on support: Students of Delhi School still stuck in a limbo
SHC’s order for the school to be denationalised was endorsed by SC in 2007 .
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Social media hype: Girl accuses in-laws of making her fake profile
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority lands in court.
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Relief from heat: Dust storm strikes Peshawar valley
The dust storm was also followed by a thunder storm.
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Roof collapse: Teenager, minor killed in Hangu
In the Gidarano area, roof of Khanzeb’s verandah collapsed in which he was injured.
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Countering terrorism: Police foil explosives smuggling attempt
According to police officials, the accused were allegedly trying to smuggle the material to settled districts.
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Fresh policies: ‘A medical college in each district’
PTI will work for the improvement of education and health and steps, says K-P Assembly Deputy Speaker.
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Another first
The presidential speech raises hopes that the incoming PML-N government and the presidency can work smoothly together.
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Promising pipeline
PML-N opted to make the country’s energy needs their priority rather than succumbing to the wishes of foreign forces.
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Suspect in FIA prosecutor murder case arrested
The suspect had been admitted to the Quaid-e-Azam hospital. His companion fled soon after.
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Imran to be sworn in as MNA next week
PTI chief had missed the inaugural session due to restrictions on his travels by doctors.
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L’oreal: A make-up experience gone bad
Designers, including Shehla Chatoor and Sadaf Malaterre, showcased their collections at
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If I’m taxing the rich, people should support me: Ishaq Dar
Finance minister says million-rupee levy - in addition to taxes - is to be paid by only around 3,000 rich people.
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Taking oath: Doctors clear Imran Khan to travel to Islamabad
Khan was unable to attend the maiden session of the National Assembly due to restrictions on travel.
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12-member Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet sworn in
K-P Governor Engineer Shaukatullah Khan administered the oath.
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For humanitarian Todd Shea, every relief effort matters
We shouldn't see our success against what is needed, we have to look at each individual we can help, Shea says.
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Government employees to strike against no increment in salaries
The current prices do not allow them to live comfortably within given salary.
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Engineers of tomorrow: Innovative solutions to real-world problems
Thirty-five student projects including an online voting system, flood warning mechanism showcased.
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Ensuring rule of law: SC urges commission for public appointment
Proposal made in judgement nullifying postings by the interim govt.
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Economic Survey: Twin cities’ water, air far from safe
Report highlights numerous environmental challenges.
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Bugti murder case: Balochistan police wants to arrest Musharraf
Provincial government filed a petition in the Balochistan High Court for shifting the case to Islamabad or Rawalpindi.
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Salary delays: Pims administration given three-day ultimatum
Federal chapter of YDA threaten yet another withdrawal of service.
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Dollars and sense
PPP spreaded the feeling that “ruthless industrialist from Lahore” would stop support to marginalised segments.
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Righting wrongs: CDA likely to abolish Project Management Office
The office, which is defunct on paper, initiated many questionable projects.
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Public sector development programme: Rs5.24b for education-related projects
Around Rs2.37 billion allocated for improving country’s HDI for fiscal year 2013-14.
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Austerity drive: Govt claims new budget will save Rs40b
No details as to how the cuts would be implemented have been given.
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Annual budget: Govt allocates Rs35.6 billion for health
For previous fiscal year, health allocations stood at Rs22b.
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Lack of populist measures don’t go down well with twin cities’ residents
Budget reaction from representatives mostly negative.
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Law enforcement agencies see 11.5% increase in budget
For fiscal 2013-14, agencies working under interior ministry will receive Rs65.24b.
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Fiscal year 2013-2014: Rs12m allocated for culture promotion
A new scheme, Upgradation of Security of NAG, had an estimated cost of Rs14.5 million.
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Budget: Surprises dished out for serving, retired government employees
The minimum monthly pension has been raised from Rs3,000 to Rs5,000.
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New budget: The cynical common man reacts
With new financial allocations, The Express Tribune takes the peoples’ perspectives from across Pakistan.
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PSDP 2013-14: For twin cities, new projects few and far between
Barely 16 per cent of the allocations are for new schemes.
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Budget 2013-14: Higher education gets attention, finally
Federal Budget 2013-14 allocates Rs 57.4 billion for development of various areas in higher education.
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Budget 2013-14: Opposition voices its disappointment
Most leaders say the budget will not solve the economic woes.
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Combating climate change low on govt’s list of priorities
MoCC allocations for fiscal year 2013-14 slashed by 56.4 per cent from previous year.
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Distributing revenue: Provinces’ share in federal taxes raised to Rs1.502t
Share 23% higher than estimates for outgoing fiscal year; 3% higher than this year’s original allocation .
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Justice delayed: IHC forms commission to probe Bhoja Air crash
The respondents have failed to submit replies.
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Rs4.2b set aside for capital’s rural areas development
New projects include several pro-poor schemes.
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Employee grievances: Govt employees discuss problems with Sanaullah
The minister assured them that the government would take measures necessary to protect government employees.
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Government introduces several new schemes
New initiatives range from widened tuition support to vocational training.
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Analysis: Growth, stabilisation and revival
The increase in GST by even one percent is a lazy move by the government and will add to the burden of living.
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Defence budget hiked by 15 per cent
Stated defence budget stands at Rs627.2b; actual spending goes up to Rs1,014b.
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In ‘austere’ budget, deficit projected at Rs1.6 trillion
Total outlay of Rs3.6 trillion, increasing the Federal spending only by 0.6% over last year.
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Safety: Four die in gas cylinder blast
The bodies have been sent to the district headquarter hospital for autopsy.
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manhandling women: Five policemen suspended
The suspension orders were issued by City Police Officer Riffat Mukhtar Raja.
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Reserved seats: Petition challenges reserved seats law
Petition says that the nomination of women and minority members on reserved seats are unconstitutional.
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Pakistan fighter pilot wins battle of sexes, now she's ready for war
The only female war-ready fighter pilot in Pakistan, Ayesha Farooq discusses life in the air force.
















































