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Nawaz reminds how he ‘risked’ his life for restoration of judiciary

In Pakistan, the government has launched aggressive initiatives to meet the skills development gap

This is not the first time that the CEC has delivered a wake-up call to the legislature

If I were an actual investor, my interest would have been lost and my faith in government capacity doomed

The most obvious option would be to boost exports in non-traditional areas

The frenzy of urban development must be halted if it is coming at the risk of endangerment to our heritage sites

The Modi-led government has been dilatory in respect of the vigilante groups that have in some cases murdered Muslims

It is believed that bureaucrats of olden days were not as inward looking as their present counterparts

The Sharif family has been robust in defence, saying that official cars were not used to drop her at the JIT

This misogynistic mindset prevails in most state bodies

The federal secretary for information and broadcasting has now apologised to Pashtuns

The INGOs need to be kept in check to assess their role nationally

70% of sugar mills are in cotton growing zone, which has shrunk 26%

It should focus more on increasing the welfare of people through structural reforms

Firm resolution and impartiality are indispensable strengths of a civil servant

The government wants to re-verify enrolment figures to avoid embarrassment during a meeting at a higher forum.

USC staff often has a role in pocketing subsidy and fleecing consumers

New fiscal year’s borrowing is 44% more than the outgoing year

Around 15 new research universities will also be established

Only subsidised flour in green bags would be sold in Ramazan bazaars and the open market from June 11 onwards.

Govt announces new pay package to match salaries of its regular staff

Deposits confirmed by GSP in 2014 are estimated to be over 1b tons

Central General Secretary Rana Liaquat Ali said outsourcing 10,000 schools was an unwise move.

Government resorts to creative accounting in budget-making

It is best to stay within the established pattern and not challenge its morality too often

Shehbaz said Hepatitis Control Programme was working in an effective manner

Says government conspiring against national institutions

Sectors like education, healthcare, nutrition, sanitation being neglected

Petition filed with PM and interior minister as respondents

20 exceptional teachers have been profiled to give an insight into the lives of great teachers

Parliamentary secretary says projects will be completed under CPEC

Imposes duties on import of cotton; also increases export quota of fertiliser

Proposal for next fiscal year, however, may not get govt’s seal of approval

Commerce ministry gives approval to allowance in bid to ‘conduct studies that will increase exports’

FBR chief says businessmen should take initiative and help resolve pending issues

Says time to remind rulers of their promises

Primary financial institutions of the nation are being run by a collection of temporary and adhoc post holders

The demographic data will be critical for devising a health policy for the country

PPP, PTI, AJKMC leaders say Kashmir cause greater priority for them

OCA flat owners ask which building code violations can be regularised

Request is part of proposals that PBA has submitted to FBR.

Expresses concern over increasingly security-centric nature of state.

Issue dealt with on directives of apex court, Lahore High Court

The military court had ceased to function on Jan 7, 2017 after the expiry of their two-year term

An amount of around Rs20 billion will be refunded to consumers

Govt cites lack of resources to set up facilities in each district of the country

Locals complain website is not updated especially with respect to local govt officials

PTI warns against linking Afridi’s suspension with brawl

Party planning to hold gatherings in different cities of the province this month

The militarisation of any justice system anywhere in the world is never good news