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New FST chairman: ‘Service tribunal chief to be named in 15 days’
AGP submits notification of incumbent FST chairman’s removal.
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ECP rules out troops inside polling stations
Poll body says security will be bolstered for next phases.
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Seaspark 2015: Missiles, radar guns tested live
Live firings by troops are conducted to maintain professional prowess to safeguard the maritime frontiers
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Deadline Approaching: 3.9m Afghans repatriated in 13 years
The repatriation of registered Afghan citizens is guided by the Tripartite Agreement signed between Pakistan
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87 civilians killed at Line of Control in five years
Most casualties believed to have happened during the past two years
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I condemn govt’s double standards if Sohna picked up from home: Zubair
PML-N leader says he highlights govt’s mistakes even in party meetings
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Disaster fund on the anvil
Grants will be used for DRR preparedness and infrastructure protection
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Clarification: SNGPL in disaster management mode
It is clarified that provision of gas to various schemes is not decided upon by SNGPL
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Terror bid foiled: FC seizes 19 hand grenades in Chaman
Chaman is a bustling trade hub and fruits and dry-fruits coming from Afghanistan are transported across Pak from there
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Inconclusive IMF talks extended for two days
The lender in disagreement over new tax measures, forex reserves
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The unstoppable human rights lawyers
Given the law and order situation in Pakistan, it is not easy to fight for social causes
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3kg heroin found in Dubai-bound PIA flight
Officials also said that whoever might have thrown the packet there would go scot-free
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Refugee surge: EU migrant commissioner to visit Pakistan
The top ten nationalities of Mediterranean Sea arrivals also include Pakistan (2%)
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Weather woes: Three dead as rains lash Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Earthquake survivors living in tents in Chitral seek shelter in primary school
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At least 18 killed in Lahore factory collapse
55 pulled out alive as rescuers search for dozens still trapped under rubble
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Chronic power crisis to end by 2017: PM
Nawaz says government is building 3 major gas-based power plants which will be functional by the end of 2017
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At UN, Pakistan and India spar over Kashmir
The purpose of Indian allegations, he said, was to force Pakistan to stop raising the issue of Kashmir at the UN
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Islamabad, Riyadh vow to join hands to eliminate terror
Gen Raheel, Saudi king say two countries have a responsibility towards Ummah
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Petition: Woman seeks case against rapists
She requested the court to direct the SHO to register a case
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Through ballot: Companies selected for India fair
IITF 2015 will be held from November 14-27, 2015, in New Delhi, India
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Illegal settlement scandal: Arrested CDA officials sent on remand
FIA attains warrants for 33 others
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ECC likely to give go-ahead to $16b LNG deal with Qatar
Price formula is not clear, but it may be $7.6 per unit
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Fauji Fertilizer Company plans to set foot in Tanzania
Will set up production unit; decision motivated by gas shortage in Pakistan
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Integrating Ecotourism: Two-day workshop on responsible tourism
The participants of the workshop called for highlighting the scope of integrating ecotourism in northern areas
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Investment Potential: Canadian envoy explores Karachi
Canadian High Commissioner sounded fairly optimistic about the security situation of Karachi city
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 105/105.2 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Earthquake Relief: Zong offers package for affected areas
Zong is offering 20 minutes, 20 SMS and 20 MBs data absolutely free to its valued customers in the affected districts
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Style: Gillette dishes out Bond campaign
From shaving and body grooming, to skin care and sweat protection, Gillette offers a wide variety of products
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National conference: Social scientists pledge to evolve alternate solutions
Experts gather to promote innovative and research-based studies
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Ayyan’s acquittal plea: Court to announce verdict on Friday
Authorities urge court disregard plea, indict suspect
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NAB chief for concerted efforts to combat corruption
Says ‘Pakistan Vision-2025’ promises a comprehensive approach to strengthen national anti-corruption regime
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Family dispute: Golra police nab three ‘murderers’
Arrest man, two sons fir allegedly killing step-brother.
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Illegal cable broadcasts: PEMRA destroys confiscated equipment
Equipment has been confiscated in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta too
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BB murder case: Musharraf challenges Siegel’s statement
Defence counsel says US-based witness should appear in person
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LG elections: PAT candidates to play opposition’s role
Hassan said that the party would not forget the sacrifices rendered by its workers in the Model Town incident
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A stitch in time: Rs300,000 sought in damages
Petitioner Muhammad Sadiq has now sought Rs300,000 damages from Majeed Anwar, the tailer based in Ichrav
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Local Govt elections: LHC seeks officials’ counsel
The petitioner told the court that his opponent’s proposer and seconder were government employees
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Water and sanitation: Agency formulates 25-year plan
The agency had earlier formulated a master plan for the city in collaboration with the World Bank (WB) in 1993
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Home eco college: Meeting focuses on timely completion
The minister directed the representative of the public works department (PWD) to hire a consultant at the earliest
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IVS, DUHS make their campuses gun-free zones
Citizens Against Weapons comprises people that champion the cause of making Pakistan weapon-free
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Saving lives: Kathore link road to be closed
Over 60 people lost their lives when a passenger bus and an oil tanker collided with each other
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Workers’ rights: Rights activists for pro-people development
Panellists say health, education should not be privatised
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Development projects: ‘KCR to be revived’
Governor Sindh said that seven corridors have already been identified for mass transit in the Karachi master plan
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Understanding laws: Experts call for harmonising cyber laws
The speakers also recommended setting up cybercrime research centres at provincial and federal levels
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Housing crisis: Slums, the capital’s fastest growing residential area
Population increasing rapidly as CDA, centre fail to provide low-income housing
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Dengue cases fall as temperature drops
Health dept official says it will take few more weeks to get rid of dengue mosquito
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Vehicle tax: New payment service to be launched
Motorists would be able to pay token fee of vehicles through the service
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Decanting: Three held for violating law
The police also seized petrol, cylinders and relevant equipment from their possession
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Smuggling bid foiled: 3kg heroin recovered from PIA's Dubai-bound flight
Unclaimed item found in bundle of tissue rolls lying in middle of the aisle in PK-271
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Any threat to Pakistan is unacceptable, Saudi King tells Gen Raheel
On official visit to KSA, army chief reiterates Pakistan's commitment to protection of Haramain Sharifain