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High achievers: CIE announces winners of learner awards
The awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in the country
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Family park: Lawyers protest construction
District nazim Himayatullah Mayar also took part in the demonstrations
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For IDPs: Alliance demands rehabilitation
According to the participants, 83,000 students have already suffered due to the prevalent crisis
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Embroidered tapestries : Artist weaves traditional textile techniques into contemporary art
Exhibition of embroidered tapestries by Iram Zia goes on display
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Margalla whiteout: ‘We didn’t even have to go to Murree’
Hills receive snow after five years
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Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
The awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in Pakistan
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Kidnapping for ransom: Anti-Terrorism Court indicts two women among 10
Following the indictment, the court adjourned the case till February 16
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Across sindh: 107 educational institutes termed 'most sensitive'
To make schools' infrastructure technically secure, installation of CCTV cameras, and link with local police is...
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Cholistan desert: Ten more mobile schools this year, says minister
The minister said the mobile schools project would benefit hundreds of children living in the desert area
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Blaze: 3 injured in fire tragedy die at hospital
A dozen people were killed in a fire that erupted after a car and a gas tanker collided near Kotwar Stop
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Petroleum Sale: Govt issued notice on sales tax
The petitioner’s counsel told the court that the sales tax on petroleum products was unconstitutional
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Retirement Benefits: Contempt notice issued to defence secy
The judge ordered the secretary to file his reply by March 15
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Koh-I-Noor’s Ownership: Court seeks Centre’s assistance
The judge remarked that the court had to decide whether it had jurisdiction to issue directions to the queen
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Pakistan gamble with untested trio
World T20 will begin from March 8
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Govt will bring PIA at par with Qatar Airways, says PM Nawaz
Premier's statement comes a day after scoring a victory against the unions of PIA
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Muzaffarabad, Margalla Hills receive first snowfall in 10 years
PMD claims heavy rainfall along with snow likely to continue till Friday
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Army chief approves death sentences of 12 militants
ISPR says militants were involved in attacks on armed forces, law enforcement agencies and civilians
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Russia values anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan: Moscow
Russia will hold first ever joint Russia-Pakistan counterterrorism exercises in mountainous terrain this year
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Military operations helped reduce violence in Pakistan: US defence intel chief
Lt-Gen Stewart says Islamabad is fast improving nuclear security and is aware of extremist threats to its arsenal
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10 times Anushka Sharma’s hair made other actresses green with envy
This Bolly-beauty has her crowning glory crowned on her head. Literally!
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India detains eleven Pakistani fishermen
PFF says fishermen including three teenagers were apprehended from Pakistani waters
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Pakistan should not move to electronic voting system before 2023: UN expert
Ronan McDermott advises country to give time to trial runs before switching completely
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Free and fair polls: EU observer votes down electronic balloting
Electoral mission chief says technology won’t make up for lack of administrative capacity
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Over 800 human traffickers arrested, FIA tells Nisar
In 2015, at least 28,072 Pakistanis arrived in Europe, out of which 19,712 of them had landed in Greece and Italy
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Modernisation: APAG adopts BizzTrax ERP software
This implementation at APAG is a wonderful addition to the BizzTrax portfolio of projects
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Alumni festivities: Old Ravians’ Union announces reunion events
The events include a cricket match, a reunion dinner and a music concert
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Island Of Excellence: Marketing association meeting held
Sohail Aziz, Dr Junaid and Masood Hashmi are also seen
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Transition: APNS condoles with Mansoor Hashmi
The APNS office bearers and the executive committee offered their condolence to Hashmi and his family
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Naushki raid: FC seizes 54 IEDs, 10,000kg explosives
The paramilitary force detected a roadside IED in the Pir Shari area
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Helping pakistan: $3m programme for energy needs
Elkind joined Pakistan’s ministries to announce the launch of a $3 million multi-agency technical assistance programme
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Shahbaz avoids giving firm assurances on PIA future
Airline announces cut in fares for Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Umrah passengers
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Kashmir traders meet on LoC
The charter demands daily bus service between Muzaffarabad and Srinagar and tourists’ visit on both sides of LoC
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Financial inclusion: Maxima highlights women role in society
UN envoy inaugurates BISP e-commerce initiative, appreciates programme
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Securing workforce: Address stunting in children immediately, says WB president
Says Pakistan may lose half of its workforce in 15 years otherwise
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US budget 2016-17: Obama proposes $860m aid for Pakistan
Budget provides $265 million for military hardware in addition to counterinsurgency funds
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Pakistan advises step-by-step approach to Afghan peace process
Chief diplomat says ‘positive messaging’ would build confidence towards talks
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Road tragedy: Schoolchildren among 12 killed in Sheikhupura
The crash occurred when a car hit an LPG truck triggering a huge blast
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Post-colonial pretensions
According to an 1882 British report on India, the demand for English grew in the early 1800s
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Da’ish an emerging threat to Pakistan, says IB chief
Aftab Sultan says there are reports of fighters recruited by sectarian outfits being sent to Syria
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‘Hostile’ spy agencies funding terrorists in Pakistan: COAS
Top military brass reviews security situation, prospects of Afghan peace talks
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An epoch ends with Bajia’s passing
Born in Karnataka, India, Bajia’s family migrated to Pakistan soon after partition
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Pakistan, Qatar sign $16 billion LNG deal
Three other agreements signed during PM Nawaz’s Doha visit
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BankIslami joins hands with KFC
These deals can be availed from February 18, 2016 onwards on all Dine-Ins and Take-Aways
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Corporate corner: HBL’s Abu Dhabi main branch opens
The branch was inaugurated by Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee weakened against the dollar at 104.1/104.3 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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World bank report: 100m adults lack access to banks
This number accounts for about 5% of the world’s unbanked population, which stands at 2 billion
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Women entrepreneurship: SMEDA joins hands with IMS
The project will provide short-term and long-term benefits to women entrepreneurs
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Not fair: Govt employees ask for increase in pay scale
The protesters carried banners, placards and posters inscribed with slogans in favour of their demands
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Exam time: Matriculation exams from March 1
Roll number slips for the SSC Part-II can be downloaded from the board’s website beginning February 15
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Regulation: Committees formed to register private schools
Applications for registration can be submitted at the Education EDO’s office