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Unpaid dues: Saudi aviation authority threatens to stop PIA flights
Sends notification to PIA saying flights will be stopped from April 17 if dues are not paid.
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Changing tides: K-P welcomes new governor
Sardar Mehtab Abbasi takes oath at Governor House.
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Unrest in Balochistan: Saboteurs blow up gas pipeline in Dera Bugti
The explosive devices were detonated through remote control.
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The raging fight for resources
Natural resources are a key factor for the successful existence of everybody in the world.
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Police arrest ‘runaway’ cannibal
A case has been registered against the pair under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other relevant laws.
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Gone missing: PTCL employee reportedly kidnapped
Khan allegedly had a land dispute with other tribesmen of the area and had also been abducted once before.
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Petty dispute: Man beaten to death
The local police have registered a case, said an official.
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Volatile region: Three NGO employees kidnapped
Old Suzuki Mehran found left behind, police official says.
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In cold blood: Senior lawyer shot dead in Mardan
Mardan District Bar Association President Haidar Ali condemns the killing of their colleague.
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Tragic turn: Four children killed, 19 injured
Meanwhile in NW, a security official was injured when a vehicle was targeted with a roadside bomb near Miranshah.
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Averting disaster: ‘No water shortage in Cholistan’
Four water supply schemes operational, providing uninterrupted water supply, says Cholistan Development Authority MD.
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Restoration: The lost grandeur of Gumti
During the colonial days, the Gumti served as a meeting place.
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Grey traffic: Illegal gateway exchange busted
FIA Sub-Inspector arrests Zahid from Sahiwal, seizes gateway exchange.
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Crime patrol: CIA arrests three target killers
Suspects were involved in 25 cases of target killings, extortion and street crimes in Lyari and New Karachi.
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Saving the children: Five runaway children find shelter
The children are Amir, Jabbar, Ali Shan, Nadeem and Hamid.
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Rasising awareness: World Haemophilia Day on Apr 17
Day observed annually around globe to honour Frank Schnabel since he founded World Federation of Haemophilia.
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Public servants: Rs60 million to be spent on residences
Rs5 million reserved for repair, renovation of houses allotted to judges of superior courts.
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New study: Sugar levels may affect couples’ mood
Study involves 107 married couples, measured anger in a unique way validated in previous studies.
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Perween Rahman’s murder: Sindh government directed to register case under ATA
Skepticism over police report on encounter with murderer.
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Construction industry: Oman to extend curbs on expats hiring
Hiring of expatriates by private companies in construction and housekeeping will be banned for six months from May 4.
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Financial management: MFA asked to streamline use of fund
Committee informed that foreign ministry officers drew daily allowance of Rs1.739m without submitting hotel receipts.
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Under PPO: Govt sets up 21 special courts
Notification in this regard issued by Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights.
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Putting the record straight: I believe in the sanctity of army, says Rafique
Rafique says he could not think of maligning armed forces as they are custodian of Pakistan’s boundaries.
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Quetta killings: Bullet riddled body recovered
Baloch Liberation Front claims responsibility for attack.
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Work hazard: 8 workers injured in factory fire
Khurarianwala station house officer says fire broke out in packing area of Masood Textile Mills.
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Spectrum auction: Telcos demand more than is available, says PTA
'We have received bids for 3G and 4G spectrum and demand has exceeded supply,' says PTA Chairman Dr Ismail Shah.
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Enforced disappearances: SC seeks report on trial of military officials
Report says govt wants officers to be tried under Army Act.
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‘Undemocratic forces’: Senator cites threats, calls for unity
Babar says differences emerged after parties united for Musharraf’s trial.
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Water woes: No access to potable water in Balochistan, NA panel told
K-P ranks second with 93% of the samples found unsafe for human consumption.
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At long last, HEC gets its chief
Nawaz approves appointment of Dr Mukhtar Ahmad against the post.
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Con-artist: FIA hands over Modaraba swindler to NAB
Mubarak Shah was apprehended by the FIA during immigration clearance.
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Ombudsman takes note: Vehicle gifts to kith and kin - FBR told to investigate
FTO says it received complaint that senior FBR officials were misusing confiscated vehicles.
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Changing tides: K-P welcomes new governor
Sardar Mehtab Abbasi takes oath at Governor House.
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With his boots on: Policeman shot dead while chasing bank robbers
Punjab Police constable tried chasing the gang after looting, while Tarnol police slumbered.
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Knife attack: Case registered, but ‘killer’ still at large
Boundary dispute between Murree, Abbottabad police resolved.
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Myriad subjects: Go listen up the hushed visual voices
Exhibition will continue through April 28 daily except Sundays.
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Second edition: Islamabad Literature Festival coming to town
The event will feature internationally-known writers, academics.
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Stand outs: Roots DHA school celebrates world toppers
Students received collective scholarship amount of about Rs2 billion for undergraduate study.
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Sabzi Mandi blast: Police looking for new leads
Minister says steps were being taken to keep Islamabad safe under a plan which would be completed in a year.
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Hard-to-get: Top slot at KIU still vacant
Earlier, president rejected all names shortlisted by search committee, requested review of list.
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Treason trial: Musharraf denied access to FIA records
Defence says proclamation of emergency order shows PM, all governors and military leadership were consulted.
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Hajj scam spectre haunts top officials, again
Qureshi has also been accused of violating the rules to appoint Tauqir Sadiq.
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Speculation rife as PM hosts Zardari today
PPO, Taliban talks, civilian-military ties likely to come up for discussion.
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Book launch: Progressive movements failed but Larkana’s four darwesh still remembered
Muslim Shamim’s book on the four comrades launched at Arts Council.
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Australian consignment: Sick sheep exporter falsified documents
NOC issued by Pakistani govt was also tampered with, according to report.
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The Backbencher: MPAs discuss handbags, charas, Samad Bond and more
Chawla asks Shehla Raza to get women a cupboard to keep their bags as it was difficult to navigate the narrow aisle.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 96.00/96.05 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 96.00/96.05.
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Reform: Ex-chief urges to rectify hydel system
The country can add over 15,000 MW of hydropower in the next 5 years.
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One of a kind: SAARC conducts insurance conference
The conference is the first of its kind in the history of Pakistan’s insurance industry.
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Annual Tax Directory of taxpayers published
Any discrepancy in the published data will be brought to the notice of the Federal Board of Revenue.