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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
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.33/105.38 against the dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday.
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Walking out: Telenor LDI Communications exits ICH
As part of this policy directive MTRI was proposed for mobile operators.
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Overchargers charged: Operation against profiteers continues
Raids took place in Gulberg, North Nazimabad, Manghopir, Orangi, Landhi, Aram Bagh, Saddar and Jamshed Quarters.
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Ensuring safe supply: Illegal blood banks to be closed
Around 172 blood banks have been registered in the Sindh province so far.
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Elevated asphalt: Work starts on Karachi’s 40th flyover
Sharjeel Inam Memon laid foundation stones at Malir Halt and Malir 15.
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Fourth bank heist: Robbers steal Rs2.8m
The case has been registered against unidentified persons.
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Claiming territory: STP to hold 'Sindh my mother' rally
Dr Magsi announced that he will take the message of 'peace' to Karachi.
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Sindh festival at Moen Jo Daro: Civil society starts own ‘coup’ to protect culture
Request UNESCO to save historical site from further destruction.
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India willing to obtain gas via Pakistan: Salman Khurshid
Indian minister says Pakistan and India should shed old ways of thinking and look for new ways to resolve problems.
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Pakistan‚ Turkey pledge to enhance defence cooperation
Pakistan, Turkey hinge hopes on tri-party summit for peaceful transition in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan holds flawless nuclear safety record, asserts Foreign Office
Foreign Office rebuts New York Times story that hints at US fears of a possible nuclear crisis in the region.
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Azfar and Mani bury the hatchet for Sab Set Hai Too
Despite having had fairly successful careers post split, the two have reunited for the sequel of their famous sitcom.
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Zeb, Haniya and AR Rahman: Three’s definitely not a crowd
The soulful duo has collaborated with the music maestro for a soundtrack of upcoming film Highway.
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Twice the age: Zulfiqar Khosa marries granddaughter of Nawab of Kalat
Zulfiqar Khosa is around 79 years of age while his bride Faryal is about 35.
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TTP welcome peace talks
A shura will make the final decision regarding peace talks: TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid.
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Nawaz forms 4-member committee for peace talks with TTP
Members of committee are Irfan Siddiqui‚ Rahimullah Yusufzai‚ Rustam Shah Mehmand and Major (retd) Amir.
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Shahzain Bugti can return to hometown Dera Bugti: Balochistan High Court
The Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch had broken his promise, says Shahzain.
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Stolen relics: Hearing of holy slippers case today
Petitioner says has gone barefoot since 2002, to protest authorities' failure to arrest thieves, recover shoes.
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Rethinking democracy in Thailand
In run-up to elections, protesters, both anti and pro-govt, have been involved in clashes that have grown more violent
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Confusion over age: Rare waiver for 900 vehicles stranded at port
Government to guarantee Rs2b loan for PIA.
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Piled up: Over half of rigging pleas still undecided
Of the 405 petitions filed, election tribunals have disposed of only 176.
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Controversial PPO: Govt blocks MQM’s disapproval motion
Bill seeking more minority seats introduced in the house.
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Liaqat Jatoi resigns party positions
Says he will decide future political course within a month.
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The scion speaks: Bilawal Bhutto setting sights on 2018 elections
Says he wants to work with the grass roots.
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Suicide blast, two cracker attacks target Rangers in Karachi
Three killed, at least 11 others injured.
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Corruption cases: NAB chief wants swift recovery
Qamar Chaudhry directs bureau to devise way to focus on big cases instead of draining resources.
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‘Upward trajectory’: Aziz upbeat over ties with Washington
Calls for greater trade access for Pakistani products.
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Misuse of cars: Loopholes reverse gains from austerity measures
Govt ends up increasing expenses due to misconduct and miscalculation.