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On-Duty: 11 assistant commissioners appointed
11 officers of Pakistan Administrative Service (BS-17) have been posted as assistant commissioners
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Technology: KU offers 3D printing
We acquired the printer in 2015 and Ali Yusuf has been training students to use the facility, she added
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Shootout: Two robbers killed in police encounter
The encounter took place within the limits of Serri police station
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Urban Issues: Korangi DMC to remove illegal signboards
DMC Korangi administrator Ghulam Rasool visited different areas of Korangi to review the progress of the operation
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‘Ishq Forever’ banned in Pakistan
CBFC deems film’s content detrimental to image of Islam
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Pakistan lifts sanctions on Iran
Now, the two neighbouring countries will be able to boost relations in multiple areas including economic and trade
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Court denies bail for Pakistani Kohli fan who hoisted Indian flag
Umar Daraz has been charged with violating public order and "sovereignty of Pakistan" laws
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PM approves major reshuffle in federal govt posts
Postings have been approved during premier's meeting with officials at PM House; notifications are yet to be issued
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PTI worker’s killing: All suspects in Faisalabad firing case acquitted
Acquittal comes after brother of slain PTI worker submitted letter of reconciliation in court
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Army chief vows to ‘pay any price’ for CPEC security
General Raheel visits headquarters of newly raised Special Security Division (SSD) for the security of CPEC
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Punjab CTD registers FIR against Pathankot attackers and abettors
Police have launched formal investigation into the incident
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Pakistani trucks will carry cargo to Central Asian States without visas from July: Dastgir
Trucks coming from Afghanistan will also benefit from the same facilities and immunity
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Sonam upset 'Neerja' won't release in Pakistan
Actor hopes Pakistan will revoke ban once 'Neerja' releases worldwide
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Kipling to Jinnah: Mumbai's crumbling colonial homes
Jinnah's house has been embroiled in long-running legal dispute over ownership between his daughter, India, Pakistan
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Polish magazine triggers storm with explicit anti-Muslim cover
Publication drew fierce criticism on Twitter, with one user comparing it to WWII-era Italian fascist propaganda
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The real heroes
The authorities concerned must formulate a solution in the form of a genuine vision
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Husband’s consent needed for Khula: CII
Khula is the prerogative of a husband, not the courts, the CII observed
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Ghani asks Pakistan to find ex-Afghan governor
The former Afghan governor’s brother and son met Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul and sought his help
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Unenviable title: Pakistan ranks third on a hanging scale
Country executed 324 people in 2015
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Farewell call: General Campbell, Raheel discuss Afghan peace
Gen Raheel thanked Campbell in particular for his efforts to bring about stability in Afghanistan
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House Proceedings: Balochistan demands water dues from Sindh
The proceedings began with an adjournment motion on the suicide committed by a college girl from Muslim Bagh
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double jeopardy: Seven killed in two road crashes
Local authorities and Levies personnel shifted the deceased and injured to the hospital
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Ankara attack: Turkey blames Kurd militants for bombing
Davutoglu said the attack was clear evidence that the YPG, a Syrian Kurdish militia that has been supported by the US
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Pakistan hits bottom in innovation ranking
Ministry blames low spending and poor state of science education
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Top court rejects Lal Masjid cleric’s plea
The SC assistant registrar (civil) has returned Maulana Aziz’s constitutional petition by raising three objections
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Fatalities: Four die in road mishaps
A 45-year-old resident of Sann Town, died after being hit by a coach while crossing the road
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Corruption: SHC rejects bail of SSGC ex-deputy managing director
Last month, an accountability court had extended their physical remand in NAB's custody on charges of corruption
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Local language: SLA demands signboards in Sindhi
Sindhi road signs will then be put on the newly constructed and revamped roads in Hyderabad
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Ongoing case: MQM workers charged with murder
. They have been accused of killing two workers of PML-F and constable Sarwar in Lyari in 2013 and 2012, respectively
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Rising death toll: Four more children die in Tharparkar
The deaths of three-month-old Prakash and five-month-old Bhagwani Meghwadh were reported
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Hardened criminals: CM approves formation of 23 JITs
CM approved the constitution of JITs of 23 criminals, including Uzair Jan Baloch who was recently arrested
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Ehtesab commission plan mulled
PML-N Senator Mushahidullah Khan dismissed reports of any proposal to remove NAB chairman,
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Ties with India: Pakistan seeks early date for foreign secretary talks
Islamabad notes Indian envoy’s policy statement
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ECC approves treaty to protect Chinese investors
The ECC also approved to keep withholding tax on banking transactions by non-filers to 0.3% till end of this month
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Resurgence? Taliban kill 9 Khasadars in Mohmand Agency
Militants also destroyed a veterinary hospital in Charsadda
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Government tables PIA sell-off bill in Senate
Upper House chairman gives 12 days to standing committee to prepare report
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Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves go up 1.1% week-on-week
The SBP received $918 million in November from multilateral, bilateral and other official sources
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Hydropower project: Dasu to produce 2,160MW in first phase
An amount of Rs1.44 billion will be borrowed from local banks
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Inaugurate: SBP set to open branch in Larkana
Bux informed the participants of the meeting that it had been decided to establish a branch in Larkana
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.2/104.4 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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Maize seeds: USAID, PARC launch hybrid programme
The aim of the project is to enhance crop yield
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Ex-CJP Chaudhry’s HBFC loan stirs heated debate
Parliamentary body wants to know if loan was returned
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NAB independence: PTI lawyer files plea against Nawaz
Advocate Gohar Nawaz Sindhu said that the court should restrain the PM from interfering in the affairs of the NAB
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School security: Special squad being raised to protect institutes
Those selected will be trained in Police Lines Rawalpindi
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Tribute: Intizar didn’t let go of his culture, says writer
Speakers say Urdu literature has lost a great man of words
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Short of facilities: Petition filed against PIMS over lack of ventilators
Petitioner argues govt officials are putting the lives of patients at risk
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‘Aabad Kharaba’ launched: Kishwar portrays women’s strength
Progressive writers, intellectuals heap praise on poet
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Violent father: Teacher, two students injured by parent
Attacker shot, thrashed teacher after his son was scolded for not doing his homework
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Forced conversions: Call to remove controversial clause from Hindu Marriage Bill
Call for early adoption of bill
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Unpaid bills: IESCO cuts power for govt departments
IESCO has to recover pending electricity bills amounting over Rs35 billion from some 58,000 defaulters