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PM Nawaz directs talks committee to start dialogue process
Says the terms of the dialogue process must be according to the laws of Pakistan.
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National Assembly session: Opposition fears power abuse, slams new PPO
MPs also call for multi-pronged strategy vis-a-vis the Taliban.
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‘Conspiracy at work’: My life is under threat, says Altaf
MQM condemns UK’s ‘media trial’ against party chief, calls protest rally on Saturday to ‘show strength’ .
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Framing guidelines: PM calls peace panel meeting today
The meeting will take place at the Prime Minister House.
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Question time: Probe into Rs4b NLC scam still pending, says NAB
NAB presents details of each letter and reminder written to the NLC, GHQ and defence secretary.
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Highway development: PM injects Rs18b into Balochistan
Urges civil and military leadership to devise strategy for country’s security.
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6 convicted for carrying out jirga orders
Head of the jirga that ordered the murder of the four girls and two boys appearing in the video was acquitted.
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Musharraf’s petition rejected by top court
It is learnt that a split has emerged within the legal team of Musharraf for not availing the relief offered by SC.
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Mass graves: Union leaders demand DNA tests
They also asked the government to constitute a committee.
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Desperate measures: Dengue experts to learn from Punjab
Siddiqui told the meeting that all deputy commissioners will play a central role in the new strategy.
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Bala Hissar: The Red Keep
Translated from Persian, the name means ‘elevated fort.’
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Not letting go: SU VC given another brief extension
The government, through an advertisement on October 31, 2013, had announced a vacancy for the SU VC.
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Missing children: Two minor siblings found dead in pond
The bodies were shifted to a taluka hospital in Rohri for post-mortem.
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Musician mingle: Get ready to hear Kolachi’s sounds
PACC to host ‘Sounds of Kolachi’ today.
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Star Gate to Steel Mills: A black hole for traffic
Congestion study launch timed with start of KMC’s work on Malir Halt, 15 flyovers.
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Ready, set, paint!: No shortage of artists, prove students in art competition
Students were divided in groups of three, Navy Special School participated in separate category.
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At 8.6%, Pakistan is among countries with highest infant mortality: UNICEF report
Number of literate adult women in Pakistan is 59% that of literate adult males with an average literacy rate of 55%.
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Trade incentives: EU delegation visits Pakistan
The grant of GSP Plus shows the importance the EU attaches to its relations with Pakistan, said EU envoy.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 105.32/105.37 against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday.
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Solutions: ‘Govt committed to resolve energy crisis’
The Neelam-Jhelum project should be completed within two years, said PML-N’s Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal.
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Manmohan and the Ides of March
Manmohan need to visit Pakistan to remind Pakistanis that his being lame duck is an excuse with limited potential.
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Did you know? : Humaima Malick to host the opening ceremony of the Sindh Festival
I am really glad that for Bilawal has taken the initiative of reviving our own civilization and culture. - Humaima
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Sartorial Word : Saad Haroon’s ‘kat-a-kat’ of comedy
On his forthcoming tour of Pakistan, Saad will tickle his fans’ funny bone with a blend of his most popular jokes.
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Jirga ‘justice’: Widow gang raped on orders of Muzaffargarh panchayat
Rape allegedly ordered to avenge illicit relations between brother of victim and a woman related to the rapists.
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Support pours in for peace talks with TTP
PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, PUC Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi express support.
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Top court dismisses Musharraf's review petition of July 3, 2009 judgement
Public prosecutor says Musharraf's medical report is just 'a piece of paper'.
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Mass graves: Awami Workers Party organises demonstration
They called for a halt to military operations in Panjgur, Khuzdar, and Mastung districts of Balochistan.
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SSC-I result fiasco: After rechecking, scores of students declared successful
Teachers questions Pindi board’s integrity, blame corrupt officers.
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Access denied: Ministers refuse to meet with HR delegates
Representatives of FIDH highlight rising faith-based discrimination.
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Contempt case: Court summons Pak-EPA chief, others
His client challenged the decision and the court provided him relief.
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The Russia-EU question
Russia faced grave blows not only from its foes but even from friends. But Russia still stands strong.
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Troubled entity: Govt undecided over Steel Mills privatisation
Considering technical audit to determine status of machinery and plants.
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Art exhibit: Creating treasure from trash
Sculptures created from disposed of gadgets on display.
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Social protection: Egyptian envoy for exchange of expertise
Hindam offers to sign MoU with BISP on microfinance and skills development.
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State of the Union address: Prudent limits set on use of drones, says Obama
Says US must move away from a permanent war footing to give diplomacy a chance.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance 2013: Govt puts PPO into force
The ordinance has been silently enforced from Dec 5, 2013.
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The mediators: No prerequisites for talks, says Siddiqui
Says dialogue should not begin with ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’.
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Future scientists: Nine students to represent Pakistan in global science competition
Names of winners announced at a ceremony.
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Kohistan video scam: SC urged to reopen case
Dr Farzana Bari says ‘victims’ presented in court were never authenticated.
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Subject to screening: BHC throws weight behind Bugti IDPs
Asks authorities to let them enter hometown.
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Kashmir dispute: Let people from both sides decide their future, says Australian author
Says involving everybody in discussion will be ‘win-win solution’ .
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Bleak future: Pakistan placed in same league as Mali, Niger
New study says Islamabad set to miss education goal fixed for 2015.
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Strategic planning: Overhaul of immunization programme on the cards
Officials say EPI facing a shortage of staff; govt’s ignorance affecting performance.
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Parting note: Bidding farewell to a silent star
Dr Laiq Ahmed Khan, senior educationist and treasured PTV host passes away.
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Supreme Court hearing: K-P govt committee to trace missing persons
Apex court rejects dossier of federal govt, asks centre and province to file fresh reports.
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Peace talks: TTP reacts to premier’s initiative
TTP Shura will carefully assess and consider PM’s decision of forming this committee.
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No to war: PM Nawaz decides to ‘give peace a chance’
Forms committee for talks with TTP; political parties welcome move.
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July 31, 2009 ruling: Ex-CJ’s hostility influenced judgement, says Musharraf’s lawyer
Pirzada tells SC that if one member of a bench is biased, the judgment is vitiated.
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Management change: Cupola sells KFC Pakistan to Delicious Holdings
Belton replaces Rangoonwala as CEO, sources put transaction value at $20m .
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Successful bid: Wateen awarded operations contract
Wateen has been awarded a three-year managed services contract by SBP to provide VSAT Hub and Spoke operations