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Parliamentary review a success for democracy: Sherry Rehman
Sherry Rehman says Pakistan does not want to fight with the US.
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Second quarter report: Agriculture sector props up economy: SBP
Modest improvement seen, but risks to macroeconomic stability also rise.
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Lawmakers make mockery of mandatory declarations
Give vague answers regarding accumulation of wealth.
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Chief ministers’ assets: Hoti ‘poorest’, Raisani ‘richest’
Sindh chief minister declares properties at low prices.
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Disruption: Broadcasters condemn move
PBA to form a sub-committee to take appropriate measures.
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PM never denied following court orders: Aitzaz Ahsan
Prime minister's lawyer says court orders should be based on evidences, not on guesswork.
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Reviewing terms of engagement: PML-N snubs panel’s proposals
Opposition PML-N says it was skeptical of the government’s will and ability to implement the panel’s proposals.
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Irked political workers cut off cable TV
Activists of a political party cause a media blackout in parts of the city.
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PTA makes a business case for 3G spectrum in Pakistan
Regulator backs up arguments with data amidst several international players backing out of auction.
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Contempt charges: Babar Awan wins a fortnight’s reprieve
Indictment case adjourned till April 2.
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Inside Khyber Agency - III: The road to Afghanistan is paved with bribery
Trade through the Khyber Pass is hampered due to poor infrastructure, mismanagement and corruption.
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Kidnappings for ransom: ‘Over 1,000 abducted in past four years’
Lawmakers urge police to at least improve the situation in Quetta.
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New terms of engagement with the US delayed further
Zardari-Gilani government just needed to put its final report before a joint parliamentary sitting before moving on.
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Home dept report: Ethnic Baloch still the chief target in Balochistan
Blame largely placed on Baloch separatist groups.
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Empty chambers marked NA’s fourth year: Report
Says upper house focused on political matters in its fourth year.
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Interactive education: Teachers trained on electronic interactive whiteboard
Turkish trainer Fahri Eren briefed teachers about the electronic interactive whiteboard
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Protest: Land grabbers occupy site for children’s park
The park was to be built for adjoining housing sectors E-1 and E-2.
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Traders protest FBR’s anti-tax evasion plan
Traders want the government to withdraw Annexure D, which the FBR added to income tax return forms last year.
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Police arrest robber minutes after robbery
Three other suspects still on the run; most of the looted cash recovered.
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Documenting child domestic helpers and their big dreams
Polish embassy screens Minallah’s documentary on child labour.
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Registration of marriages: ‘Make CNIC mandatory to prevent child marriages’
Civil society members for increased punishment of people involved in forcing early marriages.
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Seminar: Environment degradation cost economy Rs1 billion annually
Need for effective environmental impact assessment of projects highlighted.
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Lane discipline: ITP launches awareness campaign
They gave tips to drivers about lane discipline and distributed flowers, sweets and pamphlets.
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NADRA terminations: Police nab 25 for pelting stones during ‘peaceful’ protest
Protesters claim they were non-violent, police say three officials injured.
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Chandni chowk flyover: Utility providers directed to move lines
Rawalpindi DCO asked the departments to complete the shifting of utilities within one month.
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Analysis: Bring out the bulldozers
The thin attendance meant that there was already knowledge that the opposition would quickly ask for an adjournment.
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Reconfiguring foreign policy: Opposition seeks time to dissect 40-point proposals
US apology, taxing NATO supplies among recommendations.
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Concession: 20% govt subsidy on CNG buses
Jadoon said that transporters were given subsidies by the state throughout the world.
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Jamshedi Nauroz: May you be happy and prosper this New Year, wish Parsis and people of Iranian descent
In celebrations across Sindh, families pray for a better tomorrow.
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Back pay: Strikes abound as lady health workers demand salaries
The health staffers have gone unpaid for up to seven months; authorities say pay has been released.
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Rising cases of polio: Pakistan’s failure may put 200,000 children at risk
Edhi joins hands with WHO to work towards polio eradication.
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Duststorm: Isloo turns into Dubai, minus the perks
Dust creates visibility issues; increases risks for asthma, allergy patients.
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Event: 75 years of commitment to children
Plan International marked its 75th anniversary with a ceremony at the PNCA. The NGO has been active for 15 years.
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World Bank approves $1.1b for agro projects in Pakistan
$840 million Tarbela IV Extension Hydropower Project will add power generation capacity of 1,410 megawatts.
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Bogus degree: Election Commission’s reply sought
Petition filed by Jahangir stated that the respondent had contested the general elections from NA 138, Kasur, and won.
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Self determination: PTI leader for Bahawalpur province
PTI leader said Bahawalpur had historically been a separate unit but was merged with Punjab by General Yahya
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MoFA appoints new spokesperson
Mazzam Ali Khan will continue to retain his post as Director General European Division.
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Awan’s nomination papers: Case adjourned till March 29
Arguments on a writ petition challenging the acceptance of Babar Awan’s nomination papers for Senate elections.
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Recovery case: Contempt notices issued to SP, SHO
Family had taken his daughter, Amina, to the pir for spiritual healing but Shah’s men had abducted her.
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Custodial killing: DSP told to arrest 7 accused cops
The court, hearing a plea for the cancellation of bails of three policemen accused of killing a youth in custody
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Road accident: Five dead, over 40 injured
Five people were killed and more than 40 sustained injuries in a road accident late Sunday night.
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Power outages: Jobless loom workers protest
Protest against power outages, which they said had left a large number of daily-wagers jobless.
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Workshop: Students urged to focus on research
VC was speaking at a five-day research methodology workshop which started a day ago on Monday.
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Industry’s interest: Chamber wants fewer taxes
MCCI wants multiple tax categories be merged so that businesses could pay their tax in one go.
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Idol Award: LADIESFUND honours Arfa Karim
Was chosen for the LADIESFUND Khushhalibank Idol Award 2012.
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Tragic Event: Karo kari claims four lives
Jakhrani and some other men allegedly killed four people in the name of honour in Sanjar Khan Jakhrani.
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Transgender Rights: Dadu’s first eunuch gets a job
Memon has become a recovery inspector with the municipal administration.
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Unruly Behaviour: Fight at central jail leaves one injured
A scuffle between the inmates at the Karachi Central Jail on Tuesday left one injured.
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India is illegal betting hub, says former ICC chief
Mani wants issue to be looked into and betting to be legalised, regulated.
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On the same page?: US wants relations with Pakistan on 'mutual respect'
The spokesperson said that they would comment after the process was over.