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Airport Chowk Interchange: Work expected to be started by month’s end
Lowest bidder awarded contract
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FC to be deployed at educational institutes
FDE also hiring private security guards to fill the gap until the recruitment is completed, CADD minister tells NA
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Minor Issue: Man shot, injured
The police have registered a case
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Official Negligence? Mishap kills lineman in AJK
The incident prompted a protest by local people in Dhirkot, who blocked the Dhirkot-Bagh road for two hours
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FUND Shortage: AGPR delays disbursements
Most were nearing completion, but due to the shortage of funds, Pak-PWD was unable to meet deadlines
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Man held for selling kites
Police Kite-flying is outlawed in Punjab. Police have registered a case
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Inspector General orders effective security
AIG Operations, AIG Establishment, SSP Islamabad, and other senior officials were also present on the occasion
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Former Afghan governor abducted in Islamabad
Sayed Fazalullah Wahidi, ex-governor Herat, had arrived in Islamabad with his family to acquire UK visas
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Ban Ki-moon urges PM Nawaz to play role in resolving Saudi-Iran standoff
UN chief telephones the premier and asks him to play a vital role in normalising ties between the regional rivals
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Sindh, Punjab: ECP announces LG polls on reserved seats through secret ballot
Elections in Sindh are scheduled to be held on Feb 20 and 22. However, fresh date for Punjab is yet to be announced
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ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech
Programme on the channel used "indecent & uncivilised" language to describe the youngest Nobel laureate, says PEMRA
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COAS, Afghan envoy discuss border security
The incoming Afghan ambassador calls on General Raheel Sharif in Rawalpindi, says ISPR
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Pakistani, Indian websites prone to cyber-attacks during key events: report
Indian hacker group claimed responsibility for January 7 cyber-attack as revenge for Pathankot assault
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Diplomat slams NYT article blaming Pakistan for Islamic State
Press Attaché in Washington says Pakistan should not be blamed for the deteriorating security situation in...
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Balochistan to lift ban on new oil and gas exploration projects
Provincial government spokesperson says talks are in progress with PPL, OGDCL and some foreign firms to lift the ban
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All terrorist groups working in collusion to launch attacks: Bajwa
DG ISPR says Hyderabad jailbreak plan to release Daniel Pearl's killer foiled
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Russia values Pakistan as anti-terror partner
Pakistan had already signed a deal for the purchase of four Mi-35 attack helicopters from Russia last year
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9 firms allowed to sell cheaper hepatitis C pills
Minister says new drug will be available for Rs5,568
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Fair trial: Larger SC bench to take up military court appeals
The case was earlier being heard by a two-judge bench, headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed
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11 daily-wage PIA employees sacked
The pilots, engineers and union leaders who were also part of the demonstrations across the country remain safe
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Inclusion: ‘Financially-literate women can help meet targets’
Dutch queen says it’s possible to triple loan borrowers
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Procession blast: Jacobabad bombing facilitators arrested
DIG Shaikh said that the suicide bomber stayed at Maulana Ibrahim’s house for four days before the attack
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Nutrition education: OUP collaborates with Nestlé
NHK Programme is a global initiative, the purpose of which is to enhance schoolchildren’s knowledge about nutrition
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Quality education : Minimum standards for teaching approved
Drafted for grades one to 12 after being worked out for a year
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PSL: Quetta beat Islamabad to go top
Imran Khalid was the second highest scorer making 18 runs off 18 balls
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Basit calls for Siachen standoff resolution
Pakistan's top envoy in Delhi mourns tragic loss of lives, says Pakistan and India must take the issue seriously
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Human trafficking: Nisar seeks FIA progress report by next month
Reviews headway so far, receives briefing on mega corruption cases
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Religious scholars denounce extremism
They termed “anti-Islam and anti-Muslim” all militant outfits involved in killing innocent people
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World Bank to revise Balochistan development package
Last policy documents were prepared in 2011, country director says documents will be modified with latest requirements
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Reign of terror in Peshawar
Terror attacks on educational institutions have created an atmosphere of fear among students and teachers
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Opposition comes down hard on govt’s tax policies
Censures ruling party for placing extra burden on the poor, ignoring issues of the masses
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A welcome move: ABL launches free smartphone app
The app provides live news feeds, forex rates, commodity prices, and local and international money market rates.
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Landmark visit: Palestine cleric to lead Friday prayer
The first visit was paid by the first Palestinian Grand Mufti al Husseini to Lahore in 1938
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No organised Da’ish presence in Pakistan, says FO
A day earlier IB chief admitted the ultra-radical group was emerging as a threat
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Pakistan’s economy has turned around, says Nawaz
PM invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities in the country
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Combating militancy: Army chief signs death warrants of 12 terrorists
Convicts were involved in terror attacks, including Bannu jailbreak
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School fee case: ‘Parents should not be punished for govt’s failure’
“The capitation fee is nothing but a price for selling education,” Wadood said
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Drug Pricing: Traders urge action against companies
He criticised the unilateral hike in the prices of drugs by some multinational companies
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Addressing Concerns: Seminar for overseas workers scheduled
Rashadi said Pakistani expatriates are playing a vital role in improving the economy
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee was stable against the dollar at 104.1/104.3 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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Soneri Bank posts profit of Rs2.21b
The bank also adequately met the SBP Basel III requirements and is well positioned to meet its growth plans
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UBL joins hands with Silverlake Symmetri
UBL is already live with Silverlake Symmetri’s Core banking solution in Pakistan and its International operations
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Issue of postings: PCS officers seek govt intervention
A meeting of PMS officers will soon be held at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar
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Slum growth : Develop low-income housing or ban private schemes, SC warns
The hearing was later adjourned for two months.
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Hit-and-run case: IHC summons Kohsar SHO
On the order of a district court judge, the Kohsar police had registered a murder case against PML-N MNA
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FIR against cleric: Police directed to submit reply in two weeks
A court was petitioned to order registration of a case against the cleric
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Foolproof security for media houses, schools ordered
Minister unhappy over poor performance of government functionaries
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Crackdown: Six POs arrested in Hangu
DPO Shah Nazar said a series of crackdowns were launched over the past week in Saddar, Baliya Mina, Doaba and Tal
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New status: Pabbi tehsil becomes subdivision
This was stated in a notification issued by the K-P Revenue and Estate department on Wednesday
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Overhaul: PTI govt to announce livestock policy
Mohibullah vowed to introduce the livestock policy soon