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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
rupee ended slightly weaker at 90.80/86 to the dollar
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Forex: Reserves fall 1% to $16.42b
Reserves held by the SBP fell to $11.92 billion from $11.97 billion a week earlier
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ACCA seminar: Experts to discuss budget proposals
ACCA Pakistan is organising a pre-budget seminar here on May 4
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No resignation: Cabinet backs PM; Aitzaz to appeal against decision
Cabinet asked the prime minister not to resign and wait for the court’s detailed verdict.
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Strategising: PML-N ready to play its trump cards
With calls for resignation rejected, Nawaz comes up with 4 options for PPP.
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Faceoff in House: Opposition, govt clash over PM’s fate
Ch Nisar says PM should enter NA only after proving innocence.
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Gilani contempt: Convicted
First sitting premier to be convicted; govt says Gilani still prime minister, no plans to resign.
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Conference: Social scientists to discuss internal, external challenges
An international conference on “The Emergence Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan” will start on April 27.
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Technical assistance: LT capacitor for two Taxila feeders soon
USAID’s Power Distribution Program to reduce power demand from the feeders, improve voltage, reduce technical losses
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50 works by local artists on display
The paintings’ subjects range from landscapes to historical buildings, common life, nature and abstract.
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Come 2015, Millennium Development Goals to remain a far cry
Government asked for increased cooperation and outreach.
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Cementing ties: Trade between Pakistan and Spain can grow 10 times: ambassador
Outgoing ambassador talks about investment opportunities in the country and his experiences.
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World Intellectual Property Day: Patent and copyright laws key to preserving traditions, says Saleem
Ways to preserve national identity at a panel discussion on World Intellectual Property Day at Lok Virsa.
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Ghazi-Barotha project: CDA, Chinese firm join hands for water supply
The project aims to get 200 million gallons per day.
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Praised and loathed: Gilani’s conviction draws mixed reactions
Some say it's a step towards supremacy of law, others term it a “melodrama” to deflect attention from important issues
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Collector’s items: Rekindling the love of classics
An assortment of rare books on display at the National Book Fair.
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Contempt case: Gilani’s visit to SC brings Kashmir Highway to a halt
The ITP’s plan to keep the traffic flowing did not work.
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Abducted: After a fiery fight, police rescue actor
Suspects in case include a former cop.
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Engagements: Hafiz Saeed to spend busy two days in city
Saeed’s agenda includes inaugurating the Jamia Masjid Taqwa.
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Matiari heist: Four men escape with Rs3.5m from UBL
Four men barged into a United Bank Limited branch in Matiari and managed to escape with Rs3.5 million.
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‘Malaria biggest threat for militancy-hit K-P, FATA’
Every year 1.6 million new cases of malaria are reported, out of which 90 per cent are from Fata, K-P and Balochistan
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German journalist speaks: ‘There is more to Pakistan than violence and floods’
Journalist says his image of the country before was opposite of what he experienced.
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Crackdown: Huge quantity of timber seized
Crackdown launched on timber smugglers who had illegally stored sawed timber in two warehouses in Banda Gech village.
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University of Malakand: Pharmacy dept gets new building
An inspection team from PPC will visit the department for students’ registration.
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Bolo circles: Event for out of school children
BOLO model encourages child participation to speak and facilitate them through learning aids to enhance their skills.
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Convocation: FUMC graduates 101 students
Six gold medals, five silver medals, and 36 merit certificates were given to high-achieving students.
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Honour killing: Man kills sister
A 40-year-old woman identified as Nawabi Mirjat was shot dead by her brother
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All in the family: Shahnaz Mazhar rejoins education dept
Shahnaz Mahar, was appointed as an additional secretary in the education department on Thursday.
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Sindh university: SHC issues notices in Channar case
The petition was filed by Aziz Ahmed Channar, son of Prof Channar.
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Missing persons’ case: PHC fixes six more hearings for May 16
KP and Fata chief secretaries, Peshawar CCPO and ISI sector commander, are to appear before the court that day.
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Behind bars: Inmate assualted in cell
Sajid and Atif allegedly entered Ali Ahmad Butt’s cell, threw chilli powder his eyes and attacked him with blades.
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Amplifier act: APCA members accused of violation
Police registered a case against two members of APCA under the Amplifier Act for using loudspeakers during a protest.
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Kidnapping: Police fail to recover abducted girl
15-year-old daughterhad left home to visit her uncle on Monday.
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Punishment: Cop made to wait for two hours
Petitioner approached high court to seek transfer of investigation of a case, allegedly involving a Rs80 million fraud
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Promotions of DSPs: IG sends summary to government
Summary regarding the promotion of six DSPs to SPs, to the Punjab government for approval.
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Press Release: Rahat Fateh Ali at Royal Palm
Warid Telecom hosted a musical evening for its corporate clients and business partners.
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Old and new to measure up their pace with Whatmore
Sami, Rao Iftikhar among 12 to appear in fast-bowlers’ camp.
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Olympics: ‘Football should be for amateurs’
Seaman has poured cold water on the Olympic football tournament.
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Bowling: APP clinch media tournament
APP got a total of 142 points, while SJAS finished in second place with a total of 120.
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Cycling: Wiggins takes overall lead
British cycling star Bradley Wiggins donned the overall leader’s yellow jersey.
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Cricket: Tendulkar confirmed as MP
The Indian president has approved a request from the country’s prime minister.
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Cricket: Bulls outpace Jaguars
Farrukh Hanif scored a half-century and Naveed Akhtar picked up three wickets.
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Cricket: Switch-hitter Peterson does a Pietersen
Leading Mumbai Indians to victory with a stunning batting display.
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Football: Ferdinand set to snub Terry handshake
Terry is facing a July 9 court case over allegations that he racially abused Ferdinand.
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Pakistan deports bin Laden's family to Saudi Arabia
All 14 members of bin Laden's family deported to Saudi Arabia, a country of their choosing.
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PPP decides to give considered, appropriate response to PM's conviction
A meeting of PPP's senior leadership held in the Presidency. President thanks coalition partners for support.
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PP-194 seat: PPP’s Usman Bhatti squeezes in a win by 400 votes
Bhatti had secured 20,416 votes in by-election for PP-194 constituency in Multan.
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Rebooting Pak-US ties: High level huddle at PM house
After Grossman meets individually with Kayani, Khar, PM convenes high level meeting to discuss situation.
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Veena to play a fashion supermodel in new Bollywood movie
According to Director Batra, Veena is a successful model and actor and is the apt choice for the film.
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Gilani will continue to hold prime minister's post: Govt
SC found Gilani guilty of contempt of court for refusing to reopen corruption cases against President Zardari.

















































