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Rubbishing reports: No change in Syria policy, Senate told
Leader of the house dismisses media reports as ‘propaganda’.
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Firewall: Laws against junk mails, unsolicited texts
IT minister says PTA has been asked to take telecom companies on board and draft a law.
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State-owned companies: Balochistan’s demand for shares turned down
Province advised to buy shares of federal companies through open bidding.
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Jammu and Kashmir: AJK president hints at ‘third option’ talks
Says issue may be resolved with BJP at the helm.
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Electronic Crimes Act: Cybercrime to be made non-cognisable offence
The draft law, which provides immunity to security agencies, is likely to be presented at next cabinet meeting.
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Senate session: Government waters down figures on death-row convicts
HRCP refutes government figure of 547 persons.
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Senate told: Citizenship Act does not apply to FATA
FATA Christians cannot get domicile under prevailing law despite having lived there for generations.
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Peace deal with Taliban: Senators express concern over women, minority rights
Upper house passes unanimous resolution exhorting govt to ensure that rights are protected.
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Devolution hiccups: Senate panel to propose governance model for capital
Senate chairman asks treasury, opposition to propose names; no timeframe given.
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Headcount: CCI likely to decide new census strategy
Fresh census has not been held for past 17 years.