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Professional tax: Cantonment traders told to pay twice
Both cantonment boards, excise department contest each others’ jurisdiction.
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Yearning for home: Mehsud IDPs demand repatriation
Thousands of tribesmen fled their villages ahead of an army operation, Rah-i-Nijat, in Oct 2009 in South Waziristan.
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Beer-nomics Murree: Brewery dispute takes odd turn
Bhandara accuses brother-in-law of irregularities.
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Feb 20 set as deadline: Produce anti-drone campaigner, states LHC
Karim Khan was active against drone attacks, in which he had lost his son and a nephew.
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Musharraf treason case: All eyes trained on Feb 18 hearing
Ex-president must appear in court despite unsolved jurisdiction issue.
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Gaping holes: Make classrooms interactive: educators
Researchers highlight gaps in teaching techniques, suggest remedial measures.
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Peace talks: TTP shura agrees to meet govt committee
Sources say they would meet either at the end of this week or start of next week most likely in North Waziristan.
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Missing persons: 21-year-old in ISI custody, SC told
Mahmood was allegedly picked up by law enforcement agencies on June 26, 2013 in front of several people.
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Energy-efficient designs: New set of building regulations launched
Provisions are applicable to buildings that have a connected load of at least 100 kilowatts.
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For the masses: Bizenjo for land reforms
Bizenjo, a sitting senator, said that welfare policies for the working class will be introduced.
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Not much has changed: Chale chalo ke wo manzil abhi nahin aayi
WAF celebrates National Women’s Day at Nomad Gallery.
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Matter of justice: Justice Jillani summons meeting of JCP today
JCP will consider the confirmation of seven additional PHC judges.
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Enforced disappearance: Hundreds of MQM workers illegally detained, says Altaf
Asks prime minister, chief justice to take notice of disappearances.
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Tanzania adventure: Sister-brother duo scale Mount Kilimanjaro
Samina Baig, Mirza Ali to climb the Puncak Jaya peak in Indonesia next.
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Govt’s lack of interest blamed for impunity in attacks on media
Report says Pakistan one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.
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Fiscal year 2014-15: Ministry of education proposes Rs10.9 billion budget
The amount has been proposed for seven ongoing and the same number of new projects across the country.
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Dialogue process: TTP offshoots to be subject to talks outcome, says Ibrahim
Says meetings to continue despite hurdles.
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Market linkages: Around 150 youth get hospitality training
The primary focus of these programmes was to develop employable skills among the youth.
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Rehabilitative art: Externalising courage: Tales of acid attack survivors
Exhibition showcasing photographic prowess of nine survivors begins.
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Keeping count: System to maximise vaccines life
Online inventory will be regularly updated and data will be public.
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Karachi explosion kills 13 policemen, injures 57
Their funeral prayers were offered later on Thursday at the police centre near Hassan Square.
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Gunned down: Nine men of a family killed in cold blood
Local militants stormed the house seeking revenge.
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Peace deal with Taliban: Senators express concern over women, minority rights
Upper house passes unanimous resolution exhorting govt to ensure that rights are protected.
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Unsafe driving: Four die, 12 injured as van crashes into shelter in Matiari
Those who died in the incident are Safia Abro, Badaruddin Dal, Hafiz Bangal Dal and Zahid Dars.
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Note of optimism: TTP as anxious as govt for positive result, says PM
Nawaz says talks should proceed without deadlines.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.23/105.28 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 105.33/105.37.
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Alleviating crisis: ‘Energy Code to help overcome crisis’
Pakistan Building Code will ensure energy efficiency benchmarks for buildings.
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New business: Wall’s launches delivery service
Orders can be placed online or on the phone.
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Nawaz satisfied with progress of peace talks
Nawaz told reporters that the armed forces of the country were supportive of the peace initiative by the government.
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Attacks on press: Pakistan remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists
5 journalists were killed for their work in Pakistan in 2013. 28 journalists were killed in Syria during the year.
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Shipping-in energy: Govt pushes for fast-track LNG ship project
KSEW will in the third year of its contract, the Karachi Shipyard will build its first LNG ship.
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ECNEC approves nine projects for over Rs324 billion
Forum approves agricultural and nutritional projects in Sindh, health projects in K-P, education projects in Punjab/
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Indian commerce minister cancels Pakistan visit
“I don’t want to land up there to find they have not moved forward on their commitments,” says Sharma.
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Six quirky ways to spend: Valentine’s Day
It could be monotonous to just go out for dinner and have a meal that you can have any other day of the week.
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Pakistan's General Maqsood Ahmed new UN military advisor
Military advisor is responsible for providing military advice to Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.
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The Sindh Film Festival: a good first attempt
The festival has the potential to become a platform for film-makers, provided it becomes an annual event.
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Pak-India border trade in Kashmir resumes after month-long suspension
Authorities allow 27 trucks to leave for the India and clear 49 others to come on this side.
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LPG price jacked up by Rs5 per kg without OGRA notification
Association's chairman Irfan Khokhar describes price rise as illegal, says govt should take notice.
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No hard feelings over coaching snub: Younis
The 42-year-old was shortlisted alongside Moin Khan to replace Australian Dav Whatmore.
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Parents against polio vaccination to be prosecuted: Karachi Central administration
A three-day drive will start in the city on February 24.
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MQM petition: SHC issues notices to federal govt, IG Sindh
Sindh High Court orders respondents to present themselves in court on February 19.
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Brothers in arms: Pakistan sells Super Mushakh to Iraq
Prime Minister says Pakistan will provide assistance to Iraqi infields in form of training and development.
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Public health: Jobs of 434 employees regularized
Health department requests chief minister to regularise employees against vacant positions.
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Marking president’s day: US diplomats hold celebrations
Olsen says event is opportunity to celebrate not only US independence but also relationship between 2 great countries.
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Punishment: SP fired for misdirecting PM’s convoy
SP says it was responsibility of Assistant Commissioner Murree to brief me about destination of premier.
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Non-compliant attitude: FDE chief removal on cards
CADD sources say DG Shahnaz Riaz becoming hindrance to smooth functioning of FDE.
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Resisting prostitution: LHC takes notice of acid attack
Amer Sidhu resident says her husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law had been pressing her to agree to prostitution.
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New benches: Lawyers threaten protest
Law bodies say they would not allow any new judge to work.
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Blasphemy trial: Date fixed for suspect's statement
Complainant says he and neighbour were talking when Sawan Masih used derogatory language.
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Right to information: Bolo bhi requests transparency
RTI requests seek information regarding specific laws under which surveillance & filtering equipment has been acquired