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SC petition: Govt challenges RPPs verdict
Federation’s petition says verdict declaring functionaries corrupt is based on presumptions.
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Ephedrine scandal: Three-day remand of pharma chiefs
ANF’s request for 10-day remand turned down.
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Missile deterrence: Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Launch follows India’s test of a long-range missile.
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Glacier tragedy: Eyes yearning for one last look at Siachen martyrs
Families of fallen soldiers feel honoured but urge resolution of conflict.
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Hospitalised prisoner manages to flee with policeman’s cell phone
Amir Amin was said to have been forcibly kept at the hospital.
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Illegal Afghan immigrants told to leave Peshawar
Nearly 400,000 Afghan immigrants live in Peshawar, provincial govt cannot bear burden anymore, says Peshawar DCO.
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USAID to cut down over 100 projects in Pakistan: Thier
Reduction does not mean declining assistance.
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Gilani to visit UK from May 8
Gilani to attend the first annual review meeting of the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.
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Bhoja Air crash coverage: PEMRA serves TV stations notices over graphic footage
Authority considering legal action against 17 broadcasters.
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BISP officials are beaten up in Mohmand Agency
Officials complain of threats from all sides, forcing workers to quit.
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Five months after Nisar quit, PAC gets new boss
PPP loyalist Nadeem Afzal Chan will scrutinise the incumbent govt accounts.
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Fuel adjustment: Nepra allows Rs 2.38 per unit power tariff
Nepra rejected the request made by CPPA and allowed Rs 0.59 per unit for February and Rs 1.79 per unit for March.
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Aiding pilgrims: Cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2012 unanimously
Hajj scheme to be implemented through govt scheme and private Hajj organisers.
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Predicting SC verdict: Astrologist claims prime minister is safe
MM Hussain says regardless of the verdict, PM is unlikely to face punishment.
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Grossman arrives in time of great flux
Zardari started pulling and pushing his pieces in Central Punjab of late; apparently with a decisive game in mind.
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Bourse: SECP approves option contracts
SECP has approved the Regulations Governing Index Option Contracts of the Karachi Stock Exchange.
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First quarter: State Life disburses Rs2.7b in claims
The corporation’s Life Fund which is considered the crucial financial stability indicator has reached Rs269 billion.
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Currency: Rupee gains against dollar
rupee ended firmer at 90.78/83 to the dollar
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Islamic Banking: SCB opens flagship branch
Branch provides added value to customers through the new Islamic banking proposition.
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Seminar: Haier makes record revenue in 2011
Haier’s market position jumped to 2nd position from 7th previous year
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Insurance compensation: Bhoja Air finds itself in a tough spot
Carrier insurer Reliance Insurance is one of the smallest insurance companies in this field.
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Asghar Khan petition: CJ slams ‘lack of courage’ of accused parties
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry says next hearing might be last if ‘misplaced’ reports presented.
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Homecoming: No longer the ‘six-legged baby’, parents name child Mohammad Ahmed
Boy returns home after less than a week of his surgery to remove extra limbs.
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Contempt verdict today: Flanked by allies, Gilani readies for court verdict
As last resort, PM’s legal team may seek to buy time.
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Contempt of court case: Before the verdict, Red Zone sealed off
All entry and exit points leading to Constitution Avenue were sealed after midnight.
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Hats off to over 1,400 graduates
Students of CIIT and BCOE awarded degrees and awards in three ceremonies.
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Seminar: ‘Malnutrition in parts of Pakistan as high as in Africa’
Experts discuss govt’s new $16b five-year plan to address food insecurity.
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National Book Fair: YouTube sensation brings Waris Shah’s Heer to life
Malangs from the shrines perform one of the great romantic tragedies of all time.
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Bilateral relations: Malaysian investors focused on power sector in Pakistan, says envoy
"Pakistan came forward after Malaysia’s independence, giving technical assistance, training to our technocrats," Adnan
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Lal Masjid operation: Who was responsible for it?
Five years on the question remains to be answered; aggrieved parents seek justice.
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Clerks converge on D-chowk to show power
Demand better salaries and regularisation of services.
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Local government elections: New constituencies to be drawn up
The decision is applicable across all 25 districts of the province.
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Development: Lowari Tunnel 45 per cent complete
Lowari Tunnel has been completed at a cost of Rs684 billion, options considered to award contracts for remaining work.
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National Book Day Celebrations: Draw announced for children
Thousands of coupons valued at Rs200 each for the purchase of books will be distributed as prizes.
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Response to allegations: Rescue 1122 not for ‘blame game’
The service has always come forward to save lives and rescue people in emergencies,
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What takes a businessman weeks, these girls can do in 50 minutes
Students were given limited time to form a company and come up with a business proposal.
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Dco’s Murder: Non bailable warrants of arrest issued
Rahim Baksh and Aman were shown as absconding co-accused in initial charge sheet.
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Criminal Negligence: Convict escapes from court premises
He was identified as Suhrab Pitafi and was doing time at Ghotki jail.
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Inauguration: DUHS gets horse riding club
The facility includes animal sciences laboratory and can accommodate 12 horses.
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Missing Deadlines: BSEK gives candidates benefit of doubt
Board had allowed 6,732 candidates for the Higher Secondary Certificate annual examinations 2012.
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Demand And Supply Mismatch: Sabzi Mandi traders on strike
Citizens should brace themselves for an increase in prices of vegetables from today.
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Up In Flames: Electronics shop destroyed in fire
It took the firemen about five hours to bring the blaze under control.
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Beneath a mound: Historical settlement, relics uncovered in Kamalia
Archaeoligical dig finds settlements between 5th and 14th centuries.
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Tennis: The clock is ticking for Aisam
Tennis star fighting time, injured knee to be eligible for the Olympics.
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Underpass woes: Bridges just don’t cut it
Protestors said the M-4 Motorway was dividing fields and village.
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Penal code: Petitioner redirected to magistrate
Petitioner said his servant came into his room carrying a kettle and threw boiling water badly hurting him.
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Hafiz Saeed bounty: LHC rejects govt’s ‘vague’ reply
Petition seeks protection for Saeed following the announcement of a $10 million bounty on them by the US.
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Cricket: Ali’s ton helps KESC take lead
Saad Ali hit a ton to help KESC take 51-run lead against PTV.
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Boxing: Wasim, Azam succeed in bouts
Wapda’s Mohammad Waseem thumped Railways’ Mohammad Asif 33-1.
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Football: Novara beat Lazio in Serie A
Losing 2-1 at relegation-threatened Novara yesterday.

















































