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Direct talks: Consensus reached on venue, finally
Maulana Sami says face-to-face meeting will take place in ‘two to three days’.
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Done deal: Govt, TTP committees finally agree on venue for direct meeting with TTP Shura
Venue for meeting has been a sticking point in the dialogue process
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Favouritism: HEC chief’s hiring hit by controversy
A certain person, believed to be close to a key minister, is likely to be appointed as new head.
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Remnants of colonialism: Anything can be a secret under the Official Secret Act
Still enforced in the country, the archaic law impinges fundamental right to information.
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Local bodies’ elections: K-P govt seems unprepared to meet April 30 deadline
Election commission also not ready; biometric verification condition causing major delay.
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Law in the making: Bill seeks bar on civil servants’ foreign jobs
Up to 42 officials took up positions in Pakistan and abroad.
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Senate question hour: Sectarian death toll much higher, says opposition
None of the provinces provided details of those convicted of sectarian killings.
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Peace committee: Khurshid opposes army interlocutors
Shah suggests that govt could include some retired military personal in committee.
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Weighing in: US backs Pakistan’s efforts against militancy, says envoy
Beth Jones upbeat about progress in Pakistan-US strategic dialogue.
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Sky is the limit: New aviation policy set to revamp PIA
New aircraft, additional airport facilities to boost revenues.