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Bio-risk management: KMU, DSP ink Rs4.98m deal
The total estimated cost of the project will be Rs4.98million
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Plan drawn up for new airline: official
Decides not to hold talks with protesters; forms panel to start action
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Unhygienic food: Five factories sealed
The team also collected food samples and sent them to a laboratory for analysis
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Circular debt: Recover excess sums paid to IPPs, says PAC
Water and power ministry told to conduct heat-rate audit of power firms
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Blocking all offensive websites is impossible, says PTA
SC told filtering all websites would severely impede internet speed
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Houbara bustard case: Justice Isa questions majority verdict
His contention is that neither the constitution nor the rules permit such a course of action
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Abdullah expects talks with Taliban in six months
Abdullah said he expected US forces to remain in Afghanistan beyond 2016
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Govt unable to circumvent PIA staff boycott
Airline, aviation division convince other carriers to fly stranded passengers
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Pakistan’s indigenous T20 league kicks off
The opening match of the tournament featured Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators
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We will fight terror together, says PM Nawaz
Gen Raheel says terrorism funded externally, facilitated internally
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Corporate corner: PTCL app nominated for award
Nomination of the smart TV app at this level is an indication of the progress achieved by PTCL
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One belt, one road: Strategy may lead to major breakthrough
He said revival of Silk Route will be a big advantage to all those countries situated along the economic belt
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Social taboo: Early-age marriages ‘big problem’
The early age marriage bill put off indefinitely was also discussed during the session
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Sarafa currency association: Traders demand policy review
Two weeks ago, police and FIA officials raided the market and closed almost 400 shops
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Currency: Rupee remains stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.5/104.7 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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Boosting exports: Govt ready to explore new markets
A citrus development board is also being formed for the development of the sector, they added
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DHA scam: Ex-army officers, private firm chief sent on remand
During the hearing, the NAB officials requested the court to grant a 14-day extension of physical remand
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Collaboration: US, Pakistan sign MoU for research programme
The MoU will provide more than $8 million in joint funding for high level collaborative research
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IHC roundup: Two more CDA officials held in katchi abadi case
Around 42 officials have been booked in the case
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Violence against: women Government, civil society huddle over draft policy
The policy also calls for equipping lady health workers with the training and necessary tools
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A flying start: APS students attend PSL inauguration
The first game of the inaugural T20 league of Pakistan will be played between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators
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Ex-CJP equates his security needs with premier’s
Federation argues provision of bulletproof car to judge-turned-politician is unprecedented, discriminatory
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Evaluation: NAB chief reviews K-P bureau
On the occasion, a senior member of the chairman’s inspection and monitoring team gave a detailed briefing to Zaman
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Benefits: Pension scheme for 270 levies approved
The government has approved the names of 270 retired levies force personnel from Orakzai Agency
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Execution: Death row convict hanged
Security arrangements were tightened in and around the prison during the execution
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Insaf’s version: IDF criticises protests
IDF representatives suggested government go ahead with the MTI act and ignore those who were against it
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Domestic violence: Transgender battered by partner
According to the police, Komal was given a thrashing by Kashif, someone she was romantically involved with
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LG jobs: 274 village secretaries appointed
A ceremony was held in Nishtar Hall where Mehsud distributed the appointment orders to the successful candidates
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AIOU conference: Education experts emphasise the need for critical research
Academics seek positive change in society through knowledge
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Education expo: Students enlightened about opportunities in Australia
Students find expo informative
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Video lands Lal Masjid cleric in hot water
Aabpara SHO issued notice on application seeking registration of FIR against Aziz
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Private schools: Senate panel seeks record of allotted plots from CDA
The plots were allotted at subsidised rates; many were then sold or leased out at higher rates.
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Stuck in the middle: Travel plans go up in the air
Trains, buses reap profits as passengers switch to other modes of transport
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27 trains to be acquired for metro project
The track will be equipped with telecom, radio, CCTV, a public address system and an audio-video recording system
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Death penalty: Convict to be executed on Feb 9
Shahzad was involved in a murder case registered in Hasilpur police station
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Illegal: Two residential schemes sealed
City Villas and Madina Gardens in Niamoana have been sealed for not complying with code requirements
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Tragic: House fire claims five lives
Rescue 1122 and the police were called and took the injured to the hospital
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Medical College: Ibrar moves court for NOC
The petitioner’s counsel said Ibrar was head of an NGO that ran a charity hospital in Narowal
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Conservation: Stay against metro train construction
The bench has now decided to hold hearings in the case on a day-to-day basis
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Polio Drive: Around 1.36m children to get drops
The CDA’s health directorate has devised a special monitoring mechanism to supervise the campaign
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Family Dispute: Man kills son-in-law
No arrest had been made till the filing of this report.
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Theft: Cell phones’ outlet looted
The police have registered a case and started the investigation
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Davos rendezvous
The govt must rebuild Pakistan’s image abroad. Events like the one in Davos provided that opportunity
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LG polls on reserved seats in Sindh, Punjab postponed indefinitely
ECP officials say decision was taken in view of thousands of cases pending with tribunals against elected members
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PM, army chief discuss role of hostile foreign intelligence agencies in Pakistan
High-level huddle reviews threats, terrorist networks and their linkages
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Global response needed to defeat terrorism: General Raheel
Army chief witnesses trilateral "Eagle Dash-I" exercise between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives in K-P
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PTI will take part in AJK elections: Imran
PTI chief says his party will award tickets to only those who are free from any corruption allegations
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Pakistan Army offers to help rescue Indian soldiers buried under Siachen avalanche
India declines Pakistan's offer, saying necessary resources had already been put in place
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PM accepts PIA chairman's resignation
Nasser Jaffer resigned following deaths of two airline workers during anti-privatisation protests
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IMF approves $497m loan for Pakistan after bailout review
Once the disbursement is made, IMF will still have to release $1.1b of the total $6.7b loan agreed 3 years ago