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Nawaz urges Maleeha to promote Pakistan’s soft image
Separately, the PM also met with air chief Sohail Aman.
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Thrilling start to 2016: Man survives Dubai fire after hanging from balcony
For the photographer, the start of 2016 is something he will never forget
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Line of duty: ANF official killed in gunfight
The ANF Faisalabad team had signaled a vehicle to stop, but it fled
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The upside of US financial assistance
USAID is funding centres in four Pakistani universities
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Blackberry to continue operations in Pakistan
The PTA had in July demanded that the company give access to its BlackBerry Enterprise Services
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Senators call for making APS inquiry report public
Say families of the martyrs can know no peace until they are provided details
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New Year attack: Taliban suicide attack targets French restaurant in Kabul
The attack comes a day after Afghanistan announced four-way talks in Pakistan
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New Year resolve: Terrorism will be eliminated in 2016, vows Gen Raheel
Army chief visits Gwadar; approves execution of 9 militants
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Change of command: MQM dissolves London-based Rabita committee
Manzoor Ahmed appointed caretaker of International Rabita Committee
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PM unveils voluntary tax filing scheme
Says it will help increase revenues and take country forward on path of progress
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NA session Govt tables new taxation laws
The NA speaker has referred both the bills to the relevant standing committees of the house
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Situationer (Part II): 2015 - Year of triumph against terrorism
Gen Raheel Sharif –A bearer of peace and hope
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Govt finalises civil service reforms package
Shelves proposal to establish new National Executive Service
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Iran can export 3,000MW electricity to Pakistan
Tehran currently exports 74MW to coastal Makran division
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Future challenge: Pakistan’s elderly likely to double by 2025
Report says increase in demographic will create new health and social challenges
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Balochistan: Three-day anti-polio drive to kick off from January 11
Dr Rehman added that 55,085 children of Afghan refugees will also be vaccinated during the campaign
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High-Level Meeting: NADRA told to computerise visa process
Interior Minister also directed NADRA authorities to continue the process of developing a data bank of INGOs
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Cable Digitalisation: PEMRA agrees to extend deadline
A phased mechanism will be finalised in the next meeting
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka to sign MoUs for trade and training
Agreements will be inked during PM Sharif’s visit to Colombo
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Internet access: PTA pushes for web inclusivity
The discussion carried inputs by participants highlighting policy, technology and capacity building related activities
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.6/104.8 in the inter-bank market on Friday
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Week-on-week: SPI rises 0.09%
The SPI for the group stood at 209.50 points against 209.31 in the previous week
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Progress review: RDA announces several updates
RDA Director Engineering said funds will be demanded from the Punjab government to complete projects
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Number of FIRs: Islamabad Police claim reduction in crime
Officials say interior minister behind improved police performance
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Tackling climate change: ‘Expand horizon by addressing energy, cost benefit issues’
Dr Banuri visits GCISC, interacts with scientists
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Performance in retrospect: NAB chief reiterates resolve to fight against corruption
Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry said NAB’s law was enforced cross the board last year which will continue in 2016
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Driving permits: Only residents to get capital licences
Applicants from adjoining districts have expressed resentment over the move
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Lack of policy: Maternal, neonatal deaths — a major issue in public hospitals
Key issues include a lack of equipment and shortage of staff
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Controversial project: Pak-EPA issues NOC for construction of grid station in F-9 Park
The move comes at a time when the authority is working under an acting head
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Under scrutiny: Massive irregularities in HEC payments, taxes
Auditor general’s report states misconduct in purchase of software licences services
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Non-conforming use: Civic agency seals five more housing units
Chairman CDA has directed the concerned formations of the authority to expedite the ongoing operation
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PNCA: Free puppet show for children today
The show will highlight various issues such as health, education and environment
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Great emphasis: Work initiated on upgrading schools
The official said around 21 schools out of 422 will be renovated under the project in different phases
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Jhelum Factory Burning: Key suspect arrested, remanded
An anti-terrorism court on Friday sent Muhammad Akram Siddiqi, the suspect, to Adia Jail on 14-day judicial remand
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Shots fired: Uncle kills nephew over suspicion in DI Khan
Kari Khaisur police station registered an FIR on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father
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Targeted: Schoolteachers shot, injured in Charsadda
The police have cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to hunt down the assailants
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Busted: Four members of banned outfit arrested
Police have shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation
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Motive Unknown: Man kills wife, daughter in Shangla
Police have registered an FIR and started investigation
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Close To Decade: Express News marks 8 years on air
UoP VC said the channel has always highlighted the problems of the people and will continue to do so
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Problem-Solving: HCCI constitutes media committee
According to the handout, the committee will comprise journalists from both print and electronic media
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Land Occupation: Locals protest against govt decision
They said the construction of stadium will render many residents homeless
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Immediate Effect: Secretaries assigned portfolios
Dina Naz has been allocated the portfolio of social welfare
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Curbing Nepotism: ‘Govt depts need to be revamped’
The chief minister awarded a fund of Rs0.5 million to the press club
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Tragic End: Victim of Mardan blast dies at LRH
Samiullah’s body was handed over to his family
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Behind Bars: Five arrested for abducting newborn
They have been identified as Shagufta, Shabnam, Ibraruddin and Shahid Gul
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Honour Killing: Court rejects bail plea
The judge observed that the rising frequency of murders in the name of honor was highly condemnable
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A Quick Buck: Case sought against policemen
The petitioner said he had cried for help when the men were forcibly making him sit in their car
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Model Town Killings: PAT seeks army chief’s help
Qadri accused government leaders of using the National Action Plan against terrorism as a “selection plan”
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Valuables missing: Woman seeks case against maid
etitioner Kausar Bibi told the court that she had hired the woman to help with household work
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Sorry state of affairs: ‘418 cases of underage marriages reported’
Alongside this, 83 killings, 160 sexual abuse and 380 cases of trafficking in 2015 were also reported