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Errors in electoral lists: ECP cannot shift voters’ names without consent, says SC
Seeks details regarding number of voters who have shifted their votes to another constituency.
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Senate proceedings: Govt fails to pass dual nationality bill again
Amendments required approval of 67 out of 104 senators, govt fell short of only three senators.
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Relentless resolve: Iran vows gas pipeline by 2014
'We want to complete this project by 2014,' Ahmadinejad told a press conference in Islamabad.
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Senate question hour: Civil servants embezzled Rs5b, says Naek
Law minister tells Senate that money embezzled during tenure of Pakistan Peoples Party-led coalition regime.
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Hajj scam: Ex-DG Hajj accused of getting kickbacks
The hearing is adjourned till November 29.
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Israeli aggression: Protest against attacks on Gaza
AWP Vice President says the recent killings of Palestinians are linked to Israel’s imperialism under US patronage.
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Pindi blast: Hospitals put on high alert
All doctors at the hospital have been put on call, officials said.
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Condemnation: Suicide attack in Pindi denounced
In a meeting with adviser to Punjab Chief Minister, scholars renewed their pledge to nurture brotherhood during month.
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Ghost schools: 18 teachers, education officials booked
The accused teachers, most of whom are non-locals, have not visited the schools in more than three years.
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Helping hand: Japan to provide $4.7m more for flood victims
The grant will be implemented in three phases through three international organisations.
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Cooperation: Argentinean envoy stresses enhanced bilateral trade
Argentina is exporting CNG equipment, including cylinders, car kits and compressors to Pakistan, says Ambassador.
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Meeting: NPC forms committee to revisit constitution
The five-member committee is headed by veteran journalist Muhammad Ziauddin, Executive Editor of The Express Tribune.
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Disorganised: In PIMS, patients suffer due to confusion over holiday
No notification was issued by the hospital administration to inform staff whether Thursday was a public holiday.
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Ex-Indian general hopeful of resolving disputes
Says Siachen, Sir Creek and water dispute need greater understanding.
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Art that educates: Spreading Islamic knowledge through artwork
The exhibition features a total of 64 calligraphic pieces.
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Cash-strapped civic body to get an influx of Rs2.88b
CDA board approves 12 of 20 bids, rejects bids below reservation price.
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New Islamabad airport: NAB launches inquiry against CAA
The airport does not meet international standards for simultaneous use of two airstrips.
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With meagre resources, little hope for thousands of druggies
Over 3,900 patients await treatment at rehabilitation centre which can accommodate just 45 at a time.
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Targeted Attack: MPA’s house attacked, culprits remain at large
MPA was not present in the house at the time of the incident and is currently in Peshawar.
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Security measures: All schools closed from Nov 23 to 25
Afghan refugees will be banned from entering the city.
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No causalities: Mortar shell damages house, school
According to the police the target of the attack seems to be the Bacha Khan International Airpor.
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‘Social media users are the new news editors’
Regulation of News Media on the Internet discussed at LUMS roundtable.
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Signal-free crossing: Kalma Chowk underpasses approved
Sharif says one underpass will be of three lanes while the other of four lanes, costing over Rs1 billion.
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PIA: Post-Hajj operation concludes Nov 29
The PIA post-Hajj operation continues with 60,521 Hajis already having travelled back to Pakistan through 143 flights.
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Social welfare: 10 of 71 uplift schemes completed
Rs40 million had been released for 18 development schemes in MPA Shahid Hussain Bhatti’s constituency.
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Addicts in trouble: Supply of methadone tablets stopped
Licences of 600 out of a total of 800 outlets receiving the tablets had been cancelled, says Afzal Goraya.
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Road mishaps: One dies, six injured in accidents
Khalida, Zeba, Nadeem and Maryam were injured when a car hit them while crossing a road.
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Muharram processions: 116 cameras installed along routes
A special control room has been set up at the DCO’s office where footage from cameras will be monitored.
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Analysis: A ceasefire that is no ceasefire
Thousands have moved to secure areas, even if there is no such place in a small strip that Gaza is.
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For Tareen, a jet for political use, household staff as directors
Board of directors of JDW Sugar packed with Tareen’s personal employees.
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Service tenures: Tell president to issue notification or the court will says SC
Court says recommendations of judges’ reappointment cannot be challenged.
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From Istanbul to Islamabad: Termed a ‘turning point,’ D-8 summit convenes
Delegates sign D-8 Charter; Iranian president vows to complete Pak-Iran pipeline by 2014, shrugs off US pressure.
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Currency: Rupee flat against dollar
Pakistani rupee ended nearly steady at 95.93/95.98 to the dollar.
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Capital Influx: Japanese investors may shift from India to Pakistan
“Japanese businessmen are being motivated for establishing business with their counterparts in Pakistan,” says Oe.
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Trade Agreement: Treaty with Indonesia to come into force soon
The minister assures that Indonesia will provide every possible facility to Pakistani importers.
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Government has failed to protect Shias: Amnesty International
Rights organisation says failure to act against perpetrators adds to the toxic climate of vilification.
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Red tape: Exporters want easier payment modes
TDAP insists that payments for pre-shipment inspection (PSI) fees be paid to it via pay-orders.
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Forex: Reserves drop to $13.81 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $9.12 billion from $9.24 a week earlier.
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Badminton: Top Indian shuttlers crash out
Saina endured a 21-19, 21-15 defeat to former world number one Wang Lin in a women’s singles match.
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Snooker: Banned player withdraws appeal
According to the BBC WPBSA had suspended Joe Jogia in May and fined him £2,000.
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Footall: Zenit hit hard after crowd trouble
The western Russian side were told to pay a $19,000 fine for the illegal use of firecrackers and abusive chanting.
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Tennis: Berdych, Tipsarevic to play in Chennai
Tipsarevic opened 2012 by bagging the doubles title at the Chennai Open with Indian ace Leander Paes.
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Boxing: Pacquiao to pick up pace in Vegas
Pacquiao is making big changes to both his preparations and his sparring for the non-title fight in Las Vegas.
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Apolitical police officers solution for Karachi security: Imran
PTI chief says Army operation is not the way to deal with the situation.
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We will keep touring until you tell us to stop: Karavan
Pakistan’s favourite rock band reunites for live performances.
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Late-night packages: Telcos challenge PTA's order in IHC
Packages are not right for our youth, says a lawmaker Kalsoom Parveen.
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D-8 leaders summit begins in Islamabad
Leaders from member countries discuss progress made by the bloc.
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Round-up: Security measures across Pakistan for Muharram 9, 10
Several security measures taken across the country including police deployment, CCTV cameras, ban on pillion riding.
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Muharram security: Intelligence report declares 5 Islamabad areas 'highly sensitive'
Report blames LeJ, Punjabi Taliban and Tehreek-e-Jeedar group for planning on carrying out terror bids.
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Militants kill two policemen near Khyber Agency
Around 50 militants, equipped with RPG-7 rockets, medium machine-guns, attack Speen Qabar check post.
















































