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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.
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Australian heritage preserved in strokes of paint
The exhibition at the Nomad Gallery consists of 10 works from different aborigine artists.
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China to invest $6bn in Pakistan's energy sector
Chinese investors to install coal-fired power plants in Pakistan.
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Dedicated broadcast channel to show all proceedings of legislative bodies: NA speaker
Ministers should issue policy statements in the national assembly rather than announcing it in the press conferences.
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Saad Rafiq defends his statements against Musharraf
Rafiq says he sincerely believes in the 'sanctity of the Pakistan Army' and respects ex-army chief Gen Kayani.
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Djokovic dominates in winning Monte Carlo start
Djokovic won the last 11 games in a row, finishing in 45 minutes and improving to 17-2 on the season.
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Sight for sore eyes: Annual flower show held
The overall winner, Cantonment Board, was awarded the Commander 11 Corps Challenge Cup.
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Criticising the rulers : Sherpao says PTI govt lacks direction
The rulers have double standards, says Sherpao in regard to the minister being spared and officials being scapegoats.
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Maintenance plans : Director promises to improve services
The municipal services department was the most important section of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, says Rasool.
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Accidents: Three killed in separate incidents
The deaths occurred as a result of a vehicle collision, firing by unidentified assailants, and aerial firing.
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Training doctors: Applications open for CMC graduates
The last date to submit application forms is April 23.
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Registrations open: PAF recruiting officials in Hyd
Posts of provost, education instructor, religious teachers, ground combaters and female nursing assistants offered.
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MQM legislators protest as motion against extra-judicial killings of workers is dismissed
In response to commotion in the Sindh Assembly, Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza adjourns session until Friday.
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Do good: RAC stages a reformative play
The theme of the play centers around people getting their just rewards for their deeds or misdeeds in this world.
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Tragic loss: Protest against killing of NED lecturer
Acccording to SHO Ghulam Farid, the lecturer was shot by armed robbers and later succumbed to his injuries.
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Picking pockets: ‘Administration of the marriage hall was involved’
Marriage hall’s administration accused of allegedly pick-pocketing at a wedding.
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Poor performance: CPO orders action against 14 officers
The CPO also ordered six police officers to improve their performance within a week.
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Repentance: Awan requests SC to restore licence
His licence was suspended on January 17, 2012.
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Sindh govt’s initiative: Plots for heirs of martyred journalists
Owais Muzaffar says PPP has a strong relationship with the journalist community, believes in the freedom of press.
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Hard work pays off: PM approves elevation of talented driver
Rashid Ahmed, a driver in the Bank Court-II, Hyderabad, has been appointed as UDC (BS-9).
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Drafting policy guidelines: Cyber security bill presented in Senate
The mover of the bill termed the cyber threat as one of the major non-military threats the country is facing.
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Nawaz appoints Dr Mukhtar Ahmad as HEC chairperson
Pervez Said appointed as the new Managing Director of House Building Finance Corporation
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Special seats: Third round of LB polls on May 29
The announcement was made after notification of amended bill regarding local bodies’ election was issued.
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Three days after tying the knot: Newlywed couple found dead
Police say food poisoning is a possible explanation.
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Speeding kills: Three die as car hits tree
olice took the bodies to Tandlianwala tehsil headquarters hospital for autopsy.
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Adventure sports: New attractions at Gulshan-i-Iqbal
Construction on the project began two months ago and will cost over Rs 10 million.
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Tourism development: ‘Delhi bus service to be improved’
Punjab Tourism Development Corporation MD visits several PTDC in Lahore offices after his induction to the post.
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Metro Bus: Land acquisition petition disposed of
The petitioner had alleged that perquisites had not been fulfilled.
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Medical education: AIMC stopped from charging $10,000
Counsel for the students says the fee had been reduced to $5,000 per student.
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Eligibility: ‘BA, BSc graduates eligible for LLB’
PU’s legal adviser says university had issued a notification declaring the degree holders eligible for LLB.
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Murder: Woman found dead
The police said the victim was hanged to death somewhere else and her body was dumped in the shrubs.
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Jogi by The Sketches bags a nomination at New Mexico Music Awards
Jogi is the first single from the forthcoming full-length album of The Sketches.
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Govt must take immediate action against disappearance, torture of MQM workers: Haidar Abbas Rizvi
Rizvi alleges that "plain-clothed personnel, in twin-cabin vehicles without licence plates" are behind...
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ATC sends Bhakkar cannibals on seven-day physical remand
Police also install barbed wire outside house of cannibal brothers.
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Treason case: Musharraf's lawyer presents notification of 2007 emergency before Special Court
Farogh Nasim says notification includes names of people who were consulted regarding the emergency.
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A Pakistan where people want Modi as PM of India
Over 100 voters of village called "Pakistan" in India ready to vote for BJP to help Modi get elected.
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Balochistan turmoil: No chance of talks?
Former chief minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal says govt is willing to hold talks with TTP but not with Baloch people.
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IHC issues notices to 25 ministers, heads of public offices
Petitioner says ministries fall under jurisdiction of CCI, not cabinet.
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Triggering another row: Minister wishes he could handcuff Lt-Gen (retd) Arif
Riaz Hussain Pirzada accuses Pakistan Olympic Association chief of following anti-state agenda.
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Operation: Rescue personnel find treasure hunter’s body
It took 44 hours to find the body, which lay buried in a collapsed tunnel.
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Prisoners release: Some elements pressuring govt, says Major Aamir
Former govt negotiator says govt 'should only consider the fear of Allah when making any decision in this regard'.
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Road rules: Traffic regulations up for implementation in syllabi
Committee rejects report on fatal crash on Lyari Expressway.
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Kabul confirms Taliban leader missing in UAE
Mullah Agha Jan Mutasim had started own dialogue with Hamid Karzai’s negotiators.
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Seasonal employment: Lookalikes campaign when candidates can’t
Modi impersonators have been appearing for him where he can’t due to an overbooked campaign schedule.
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‘No-first-use’: BJP assuages fears triggered by its manifesto
The current strategy was adopted after a series of nuclear tests in 1998.
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Sky high prices: SC forms committees to check flour price
Asks official how a small family can survive on minimum wage.
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Heritage at risk: Commercialism threatens Manto’s mansion
This house, thus, is likely to be turned into a shopping plaza of mobile phones.
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Grandeur of K-P: Heart-warming sights, sounds and smells
K-P pavilion has a charm of its own, with recreated 'Bab-i-Khyber' entrance ushering in visitors in all its...