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Forgotten plan: CDA fails to rehabilitate, relocate ‘recognised’ slums
CDA survey puts number of houses in eight katchi abadis at 4,814.
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Mashrooming dwellings: Civic agency told to remove ‘illegal’ slums
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of IHC directs CDA to clear all illegal settlements from the capital within a month.
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Government shortlists 21 names for HEC’s top slot
Interviews will be held on Feb 10 and 11; names of three shortlisted candidates to be sent to PM.
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Court appearance: High security arrangements for Musharraf
As part of the security plan, three separate routes were designed to provide Musharraf protection.
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Under one umbrella: CADD to oversee all institutes for physically challenged
Summary currently awaits PM’s approval .
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Mutual cooperation: MoU signed between NUST and Pak-Finland council
MoU was signed to develop curriculum design, training and development for school education.
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Women’s exclusive: Wagon service to be launched in twin cities
The 12-fleet service will kick off on February 17.
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Iran-Pakistan ties: Boosting bilateral cooperation for improved trade, security
Speakers from the two countries spell out ways for regional peace.
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Short circuit: Fire erupts at Centaurus Mall
The fire was, however, contained by the mall’s internal security before it could cause any damage to life or property.
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Bending the rules: YDA threatens to stage sit-in if colleagues repatriated
30 doctors on deputation refuse to go back to their parent departments.
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Of old and magnificent: Youth’s involvement essential in heritage preservation, says Bokova
Taxila and other sites have great tourism potential, says Unesco DG.
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Oasis in Sindh: Muslim family protecting sole Hindu temple in Johi
Despite some recent untoward incidents against Hindu community, the people of Sindh largely uphold religious harmony.
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Treason trial: After no-show, Musharraf wins 10-day reprieve
Special court says non-appearance on Feb 18 could result in non-bailable arrest warrant.
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Peace initiative: Maulana Aziz strikes a discordant note
TTP intermediary wants Sharia on agenda; colleagues hope to win him back.
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Curbing tax evasion: Govt likely to miss key IMF loan condition
FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.
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Meet the people who integrated the worlds of Islam and art
The brains behind the first English Islamic art magazine talk of their experience.
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‘It’s just a Faiz, it will go away.’ It never did
Speakers agreed that while Faiz, the man, is forgotten, Faiz, the poet, will never be.
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Calling all literati of Karachi, now is the time for storytelling
Dr Rajmohan Gandhi speaks at the Beach Luxury on the first day of the 5th Karachi Literature Festival.
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No fluttering about: Moni Mohsin may be a social butterfly but she stings like a bee
Author’s animated readings has audience in fits of laughter on first day of fifth KLF .
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Financial reporting: SECP steps up efforts to tackle lapses
Three warning letters were also issued to the CEOs and directors of insurance and Takaful companies.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended almost steady at 105.32/105.37 against the dollar in the interbank market on Friday.
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Ladiesfund: Speed networking event organized
The event provided an opportunity for young women entrepreneurs to showcase their initiatives.
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Sindh Bank: SBP issues Islamic banking licence
The bank has successfully completed the pre-launch phase on a fast track.
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Twitter notes 22% jump in account information requests from governments
While US tops list of countries seeking information, Pakistan made less than 10 requests for less than 10 accounts.
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APMA shares a mesmerising katha
The APMC pays homage to Hayat Ahmad Khan, whose efforts provided a lifeline to classical music in the country.
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Officials apprehend two armed suspects in Khanewal, one killed
One suspect died after a grenade he was trying to hurl at officials exploded in his hands.
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MQM announces Saturday as day of mourning
There have been 10 extra-judicial killings of MQM volunteers over the past one year: Haider Abbas Rizvi
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US military canine 'in Afghan Taliban custody'
Video posted on Facebook shows the dog wearing a black vest with pouches for equipment.
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Govt demands to hold talks within Constitution may cause delay, says Mualana Aziz
Lal Masjid khateeb Maulana Abdul Aziz says TTP does not believe in the law of Pakistan.
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Sindh Assembly passes bill enabling law enforcers to procure weapons within a day
Assembly passed bill to ensure security of law enforcers.
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Zakir Khan to replace Moin Khan as Pakistan manager: PCB
In January, Zakir had been promoted to the post of Director International Cricket by the PCB.
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Peace talks with TTP will probably fail: Imran Khan to Bloomberg News
PTI chairperson fears there will be a few big terrorist attacks and the negotiations will be called off.
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Illegal appointments: Supreme Court seeks IHC registrar’s reply
Petition contends that 73 IHC staffers were appointed in violation of rules.
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Gas suspension: Court overturns government decision
IHC announces decision in favour of filling station owners.
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More than materialism: Debunking plastic promises
Exhibition at Khaas Art Gallery paints the perils of a consumerist culture.
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Exchange programme: Students get one week tour of Japan
The students will visit Japan under “JENESYS 2.0”
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Fair elections: Students call for electronic voting
The students also proposed deploying the army to maintain security during elections.
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Burglary: Robbers strike at house
The robbers beat the owner up with pistol butts when he resisted, and fled leaving him injured.
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Security central: Spotlighting regional concerns in South Asia
The 13th Chaopharaya Dialogue propounded solutions to Pak-India issue, 2014 ISAF drawdown.
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Kashmir self-determination: ‘Launch global awareness movement’
Former Pakistani diplomat says youth should join YFK to express their solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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Malnourished children: Unicef gets therapeutic food from US
The dietary supplement has to be imported.
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Delaying justice: Court issues arrest warrants for eight police officials over no-show
PHC division bench asks report from NAB for bail application of Raza Ali in weapons scam case.
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Food for thought: PTI quizzes govt over presence of foreign security firms
Asks what measures are in place to prevent the entry of foreign contractors.
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Illegal hydrants: Bomb hoax at the office Sharjeel was to visit
Sharjeel ssays such cowardly acts cannot discourage him and he will continue his campaign against hydrants.
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Overhaul: Chaudhry Nisar takes action against ‘sluggish’ FIA men
Airport staff suspended in wake of ET report.
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Clarifying ambiguities: No Supreme Court judge is a dual national, says SC
PPC, Constitution does not prohibit judges from holding dual citizenship, says court.
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Special court hearing: Arrest warrant against law, claims Musharraf’s counsel
Former president’s legal team submits plea, citing Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 1977.
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Texas town creates: ‘Shahid Afridi Day’
Afridi is currently in the US on the Islamic Circle of North America’s invitation.
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Treason trial: Special court tells Musharraf to appear on Feb 18
Lawyers guarantee Musharraf will appear in court on February 18 after he failed to show up today.
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Female literacy: Four cities to have new women universities
Rs266 million to be sent for the purpose.