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Pakistan sends back 30 deportees to Greece
Allows in 19 migrants with verifiable CNICs; EU says that it is contrary to agreement
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San Bernardino shootings: Pakistani-origin couple behind California carnage
FBI takes over investigation as stockpile of ammunition and bombs found at house
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PIA privatisation: As IMF deadline looms, govt to bypass parliament again
Promulgation of ordinance eyed for repealing PIA Act
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Deceased employees: Nawaz approves revised amounts for families
New package discontinues 2% quota for plot allotment
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NAB approves inquiries against Pervaiz Ashraf
Authorises investigation against ex-power secretary Shahid Rafi as well
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Pakistan to enhance defence equipment production, tap global market
Minister says Pakistan will look to make the most out of sector
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Driving The Economy: Business group urges support for SMEs
He said uninterrupted flow of finances is important for survival and expansion of the SME sector
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Power Defaulters: Minister wants zero tolerance policy
He ordered to replace faulty meters and directed that a report be sent to the Ministry of Water and Power
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Currency: Rupee remains stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 105/105.2 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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Tip scholarships: Minister tells authorities to restore financial support
Jadoon expressed his commitment to take the issue up on the floor of the National Assembly
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Exhibition: Rahi’s work inspires new generation of artists
Group exhibition display paintings by Mansoor Rahi, Hajra Mansoor among others
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World heritage: Efforts needed to include more cultural, natural sites to UNESCO list
Of 191 state parties to the convention, 179 have submitted a tentative list.
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In memory of Karbala martyrs: Chehlum procession passes peacefully in Rawalpindi
The speakers urged the participants to follow-in the footstep of Imam Hussain and his companions
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Towards better healthcare: Germany announces €10 million for safe blood transfusion programme
Ambassador says blood safety system reforms needed implementation over the years
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Rental power projects: NAB authorises investigation of Ashraf, former power secretary
The second inquiry was authorised against officers of the Capital Development Authority and others
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Power delegation underway: Committee to finalise transfer of functions, assets
The local govt will take over various powers previously held by CDA, ICT admin
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For women faculty: Day-care for NUML staff launched
The centre has a capacity to house up to 25 babies at a time
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Terror threat: Police on alert against possible attack
Police have been directed to keep heightened surveillance to avert a possible attack in the cities
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Model prison: Interior ministry seeks funds
The prison will have the capacity to house over 2,000 prisoners.
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Tinted windows: Dark film removed from 200 vehicles
Vehicles with blue lights are being checked and action will be initiated against those selling blue lights
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LG polls: Around 17,000 police personnel to perform duty
The police said that display of weapons and aerial firing were banned during and after the elections on December 5
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Professional training: AIOU to launch short-courses for journalists
The VC hoped that the courses will meet professional needs of working journalists
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Dumped: Body found in ex-minister’s house
The body was bullet-ridden and mutilated
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Chitral river: Three more bodies recovered
Initial reports revealed around 11 passengers were onboard
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Relief for schools: NDMA provides over 1,800 tents
A number of these shelters were also handed over to the political administration of Bajaur Agency in Fata
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Disability rights: Walk held in Shabqadar
The walk began from TMA Hall and ended near Shabqadar Fort
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New man on the job: Private schools authority gets permanent head finally
The position has been lying vacant for over two years
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Afghanistan confirms Taliban chief injured in Pakistan gunfight
Afghan CEO Abdullah Abdullah reiterates allegation of Pakistan’s hand in directing insurgency
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Special needs students exhibit unique furnishing works
Participants — all with intellectual disabilities — design fabric for furniture as well as other functional pieces
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Judicial commission recommends reappointment of two SC judges
Proposal has been made under Article 182 of Constitution, which allows CJP to appoint ex-judges
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Pakistan wants meaningful dialogue with India: Foreign Office
Spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah says two-day Heart of Asia Conference will begin in Islamabad from Tuesday
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Female suspect of California shooting was Pakistani: CAIR
CAIR says Malik is believed to be from Pakistan and had lived in Saudi Arabia before coming to the United States
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I am Pathan and I fear no one, says Reham on return to Pakistan
Reham says she will continue to work against child labour and continue her passion
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Pakistan refuses to allow migrants deported from Greece to disembark from plane in Islamabad
All 30 individuals including the flight crew were initially not allowed to exit the plane
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Asif calls US a valuable partner in energy sector
Says government focusing on climate-friendly resources
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SC moved to prevent transfer of 40,000 acres
According to the applicant, the seven allotments, which amount to over 40,000 acres, had been cancelled by the CM
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First Yemeni woman Nobel Prize laureate in Islamabad
President says Tawakkol Karman, Malala Yousufzai role model for youth
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Hopes rekindle amid reports Sushma will visit Islamabad
India’s external affairs minister likely to attend Heart of Asia meeting
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Military trial: ‘No forgiveness’ as four APS attack convicts executed
The terrorists were convicted of harbouring bombers, raising funds
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‘Indian blockade’, protests push Nepal to the brink
Still recovering from quake, Himalayan nation is now faced with disruption in border trade
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Govt denies secret Nawaz-Modi meeting in Nepal
Separately, the spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs also denied reports of the meeting
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Karachi LG polls: Rangers can take action inside polling stations
ECP authorises officer in-charge to exercise powers of Magistrate First Class on the polling day
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Corruption pushed Pakistan to brink of collapse, says CJP
Says people should work to strengthen the system, not destroy it
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Balochistan political landscape: ANP leader doesn’t foresee any change
Achakzai added that his party would sit on the opposition benches, if the chief executive was replaced
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Workshops at seminaries: Students urged to work for promoting harmony
The Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) conducted the sessions in religious schools
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Imran aghast at Nawaz-Modi ‘Kathmandu meeting’
Asks PM to take nation into confidence over Paris encounter with Indian premier
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Park Enclave: Owners to get plots’ possession by 28th
The project was launched in July 5, 2011, but development on the project remained stalled for years.
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San bernardino under fire: Three dead in California shooting
The San Bernardino Fire Department said in a tweet that it was responding to reports of 20 victims
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BB murder case: Siegel to be cross examined on Jan 20
In the previous hearing, the court dismissed an application filed by Musharraf to exclude Siegel’s testimony
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Dar lures provinces to justify Rs40b mini budget
Says fresh tax measures will ensure provinces get their due share in divisible pool