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Xinjiang insurgency: Pakistan bans three groups on China’s demand
Groups put on banned list as they are allegedly involved in fermenting insurgency in Xinjiang.
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Roll-back plan: Nawaz in US to sell off Iran gas deal, says PTI
Javed Hashmi says will not remain silent if national interest was abandoned to comply with the US policies.
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Online returns: FBR urged to modify e-filing software
The last date for filing annual tax returns was extended from September 30 to October 31.
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40,000 illegal SIMs operating in K-P, FATA: Report
Unregistered SIMS being used for acts of terror, extortion.
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Chinese assistance: Work starts on nuclear power plant at Karachi shore, say sources
The 1,000MW project worth $4bn may take seven years to complete.
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Rehabilitation of quake victims: Recovery plan ready for approval, says NDMA
Plan includes the reconstruction and rehabilitation of every aspect of life including food, shelter, health.
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Privatisation plans: For CDA, tension over convention centre
Govt move to sell off building worries CDA staffers who claim it is a profitable enterprise, source of pride.
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Indonesian students: Disappearance from IIUI shrouded in mystery
Visas of the four students expired in July, but they did not renew them before vanishing from scene.
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‘Race for Survival’: Marathon highlights role of health workers
Report launched at event stressed need of large skilled workforce to curtail child mortality.
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Bail denied: Suspected extortionists arrested from court
Police believe accused hail from FATA and are funding militancy.
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Violating sovereignty: ‘Drones report validates PPP stance’
Rabbani wants Musharraf tried for granting permission for strikes.
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Karachi operation: Special prosecutors refuse to represent Rangers
Cite lack of security as the reason behind their refusal.
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Art exhibition: Exploring similarities between people in diverse cultures
Artists also record their impressions of nature on canvas.
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Toon speak: A language children understand best
Pakistan’s first cartoonist speaks of her creative endeavours.
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Local body polls: SC irked by ECP’s excuses for delay
Says it is mandatory for the commission to obey what the apex court orders.
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Allotted to bureaucrats: Prime Minister Nawaz orders plots be taken back
These extra plots were allotted to 21 and 22 grade civil servants during PPP’s last govt.
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Missing persons: Police to produce four men detained by Rangers
The bench headed by Justice Nadeem Akhtar, issued notices to the respondents for October 30.
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Karachi zoo: CID to probe into theft of animals
A team of CID, headed by the Anti-Terrorism Cell in-charge SP Chaudhry Aslam, will submit a report in a week.
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Where art thou gone?: Birds find home elsewhere as Karachi makes space for humans
Loss of habitat, pollution due to over-commercialisation forced native birds to leave .
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Reinvigorating ties: PM urges Obama to end drone strikes
Nawaz also seeks American help to resolve Kashmir dispute with India.
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Government to use media to defend ‘unpopular decisions’
Reversal of earlier strategy adopted by government to black out the media and try to control information.
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Pakistan Tobacco earnings soar 134% in Jan-Sept period
Profit growth of the tobacco giant slows down in third quarter.
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Fuel price adjustment: NEPRA increases power tariff by 32 paisa per unit
Tariff hike will apply to all, except for lifeline and KESC consumers.
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Economic development: Canada to strengthen trade ties
Canada would encourage a regular exchange of the mutual trade delegations between Canada and Pakistan
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker 106.41/106.46 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 106.34/106.39.
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Agreement signed: Yamaha to establish motorcycle plant
Yamaha Japan and Ministry of Industries (MoI) signed a new entrant agreement on Wednesday.
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Wealth statements: Small businesses seek exemption
UNISAME urged FBR to exempt SMEs having annual income of less than Rs2.5 million from filing wealth statements
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White House meeting: Nawaz raises drones with Obama amid bilateral gains
Both leaders agree to revive strategic dialogue. US confident in Pakistan's nuclear security.
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Aisam plans to train young talent in Pakistan
Tennis star wants to prepare junior players for Davis Cup participation.
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Meet Umair Jaswal, the youth ambassador
The IHRC initiative will provide education to internally displaced children from Waziristan and Kashmir.
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Zubaida Khanum leaves behind a legacy
Late singer became an instant hit after her debut in the film industry in 1951.
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Police accountability: Nisar forms public-police transparency committees
Four committees formed to ensure transparency and accountability of police.
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US Congressmen push Nawaz on Shakil Afridi's release, counter terrorism
A strong relationship between Pakistan and United States was critical to achieve shared objectives, says Ed Royce.
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Pakistan bans three extremist outfits, on orders from China
Insurgent groups originally hail from outside Pakistan.
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British couple jailed for rape, trafficking of deaf-mute Pakistani girl
Ilyas Ashar, 84, was jailed for 13 years while his wife Talat, 68, was jailed for five years.
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Eleven lawmakers submit declaration of assets to EC
The Election Commission will restore membership of these legislators on Thursday.
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Islamabad-standoff: Sikandar's wife freed from Adiala jail
Kanwal will still have to appear in court for a statement at the next hearing.
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Pakistani documentary scores big at Delhi Film Festival
The 16-minute documentary highlights the reasons behind honour killings in Pakistan.
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India to give Pakistan 'befitting reply' over LoC violations, warns Shinde
Additional Indian troops are being rushed to the Indo-Pakistan border, Indian Union Home Minister says.
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Only 11% of votes cast in PS-114 genuine, verifiable: NADRA report
MQM's Abdur Rauf Siddiqui had submitted a petition challenging PML-N candidate's victory.
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Friendship with you? Certainly not
When a woman says ‘no’, she means it.
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Nepra raises power tariff by Rs0.32 per unit
CCPA proposed the rise in power tariff.
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When is the baby due? people ask Sania Mirza
Tennis star says she is glad her mother-in-law does not inquire about baby updates.
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Fire breaks out in Karachi's Millenium mall
The fire started in one shop and spread but was brought under control.
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LHC refuses request to enforce Taliban talks
Advocate asks court to direct the government to hold dialogue with the Taliban, allow TTP to open office.
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Learning From The Best: Police to get special rescue training
Rescue 1122 to conduct two training sessions for police officials at Sihala Police College.
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Dissatisfied Passengers: Call 1915 to record route violations
SSP Traffic asks citizens to call Islamabad Traffic Police helpline, so action can be taken against route violators.
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Crime: Two cars stolen
Two cars stolen in separate incidents, in the jurisdiction of the New Town Police Station, within 24 hours.
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Tragedy: One killed, two injured in accident
A man killed and two including a woman sustain injuries in a road accident on Khanpur Road near Taxila.
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Busted: Suspected drug pusher held
Tarnol police arrest a suspected drug pusher and seize 200 grams of hashish from his possession.