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Recurring malpractices: CDA embroiled in illegal plot allotment to employees
Over 300 staffers were given plots in I-8 at nominal rates, transferred at exorbitant rates.
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Everyday menace: In Pakistan, getting to work more dangerous than militants
More deaths caused by road accidents each year than militant attacks, says WHO report.
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Salary issue: Contractual staff of 20 model colleges may go on strike
About 1,600 teaching and non-teaching contractual staff of 20 Model Colleges have not received their salaries for Jan.
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IMF likely to clear third tranche
IMF increased its forecast of inflation from 7.9% to 10% while expecting that inflation will soon bounce back.
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Major policy shift: New division to control top anti-terror body
NACTA is all set to be placed under National Security Division umbrella.
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Ceasefire agreed: Headway claimed in talks with TTP
Intermediaries complete consultation with Taliban Shura.
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Role of trade with India in post-2014 scenario
Trade may not solve all the problems, but it could help lower tensions.
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The final frontier: Retailers go digital to tap $25 million online market
Despite growth, country’s ecommerce business is far behind many other markets.
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Caution: Argentina risking default: US senator
Argentine government struggles to beat back a mounting rush into dollars that has stoked 26% inflation.
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Technology collaboration: HTC, Nokia sign agreement
The patent and technology collaboration agreement will end all pending patent litigation between HTC and Nokia.
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Eight dies in a firing incident in Karachi
Several people were also injured.
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Poor Performance: Four SHOs sent back to HQ
The SHOs were transferred on Saturday, according to a police spokesperson.
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20 years later Habib Jalib can still get dozens to stand up
Habib Jalib’s daughter Tahira has similar impact on audience when she finishes reading her father’s masterpiece.
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Gracy Lane Attack: No luck identifying bomber
Investigators are now focusing on the DNA report which has yet to be released.
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Karachi killing: Air force technician gunned down
Police officials say personal enmity cannot be ruled out but it is too early to jump to conclusions.
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Faithful companion: Puppy love
Canine love is on the rise and may make better human beings out of us all.
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Wasim Akram favours local coaches for team green
Former star Intikhab Alam says there are 25 applications for position of coach but no foreigner has applied.
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Objectionable video: Meera, Capt Naveed issued notices
Notice issued for Feb 20 on petition seeking registration of case against them for video allegedly featuring them.
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Bilateral relations: Shahbaz lauds Saudi support for Pakistan
CM hopes for stronger ties at luncheon for Saudi delegates.
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Saudi-Pak defence ties discussed
General Raheel Sharif calls on Deputy Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Salman Bin Sultan al Saud.
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Under the microscope: NAB approves references against Steel Mills, Railways
Its ex-officials may have may have given illegal benefits to private firms.
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Govt negotiators addressing all issues: PM Nawaz
'Govt’s committee has taken the nation into confidence and are also keeping the media in the loop,' adds Nawaz.
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GSP Plus status: Provinces asked to implement UN conventions
Ministry asks them to form law cells, mandated to prepare required reports for the federation.
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Face to face contact: Intermediaries meet TTP leaders in Waziristan
Present govt’s demands; will have another meeting today before flying back.
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Controversial shake-up: ‘Big Three’ put in charge of cricket
Pakistan, Sri Lanka abstain as ICC board approves reforms.
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SC verdict against PM’s discretionary fund challenged
Govt files review petition in SC against its Dec 5, 2013 judgment requesting plea be allowed in interest of justice.
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Singapore fiasco: PCB ex-bigwigs fault Patron Nawaz
'Lack of interest by our own patron in meeting Ashraf gave the world [Big Three] more courage to press their case.'
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Fallout: Pakistan ‘timed out’
Zaka Ashraf thinks South Africa ‘cheated’ at the last minute.
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Kashmir dispute: UN ready to mediate between India, Pakistan
'Our good offices are available if both sides were to request that,' PTI quotes acting deputy spokesperson for the UN.
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Urging competence: Nisar urges police, FIA to work efficiently
Interior minister directs DG to furnish proposal about FIA staff salary.
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Donor claims PTI has been hijacked
Party spokesperson denies allegations levelled by Mehboob Aslam.
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Unequal access: Giving mothers and newborns the care they deserve
Study reveals discrepancies in level of healthcare available to the poor.
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Fun-filled: Students display artistic, marketing skills at expo
Youth express their concerns in a creative way.
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Soulful content Mystic music enthralls audience
Performances focus on songs laced with messages of love, peace, humanity .
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Celebrating Pak-China friendship: Musical evening heralds the arrival of spring
Chinese envoy, local politicians reaffirm cooperation.
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National flair: Pakistan teams show off culture at Shell Eco-marathon
Thailand teams lead the overall scoreboard as race heads into its final day.
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Sindh Festival: Spirits remain high on Sufi Night despite low turnout
Audience enjoy Sanam Marvi, Mohan Bhagat’s music but let down by absence of Abida Parveen.
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A presentation on qawwali without the audio is like an article without a headline
A couple of minutes later, speakers burst into life and a melodic voice started singing a song in Urdu and Persian.
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Of the Pakistani novel and its audience
It seems difficult, then, to dismiss the lack of cultural context for a western audience as external pressure.
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The beauty of the stillness
Exhibition inspired by Franz Kafka’s poetry opens at the Taseer Art Gallery on February 10 .
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Did you know? The Kambakht trailer is out!
The movie is slated for a mid-2014 release with an all-star cast featuring Humayun Saeed among others.
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Fahad Hussayn — couturier extraordinaire
The Express Tribune visits his Lahore studio to explore the depth of the designer’s talent.
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Nisar gives acting FIA chief one week to devise new policy vision
The meeting discussed various issues relating to policy guidelines as well as administrative measures.
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'Sterling' Liverpool put Arsenal to the sword
Liverpool manager's claim rings hollow as the host score four times in first 20 minutes.
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Five member bench to hear petition on LPG quota next week
Apex court forms seven benches to hear various cases, and two suo moto notices starting February 10.
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Lauding negotiations: Kabul welcomes peace talks in Pakistan
Urges Afghan Taliban to follow in the footsteps of their Pakistani counterparts.
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79 police officers killed in Karachi operation so far: Report
Report adds that 15,671 suspects have been arrested, 10,254 raids have taken place since start of the operation.
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Pakistan's problems could have been avoided with better policies in past: Nawaz
Energy crisis started during Musharraf's rule, Nawaz says.
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Our apathy towards bonded labourers
It’s no news that the Pakistani government has been quite unable to enforce labour laws.
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NA proceedings: Govt to inject another Rs2b into vaccination efforts
Parliamentarians express concern over non-allocation of funds for immunisation programme.