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UAE approval: UBL to distribute three more funds
UBL UAE will now have a total offering of seven mutual funds from UBL Fund Managers for its customers.
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Highs and Lows of Pakistan sports
The Express Tribune reviews the performance of prominent national sports and the rising stars of 2013.
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Gas supply to domestic consumers being ensured: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Abbasi further said that gas prices for domestic consumers would not be raised.
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2013-14: The Express Tribune awards
2013 epitomised the high standards our entertainment and fashion industries have reached.
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Nawaz wants early formulation, promulgation of anti-terror laws
Prime Minister says there is no space for enemy aliens to attack innocent civilians and armed forces.
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Boosting income: Nawaz approves phased withdrawal of tax exemptions
The withdrawal of tax exemptions would net the government Rs470 billion over the 3 year reform implementation period.
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First female judge appointed to Federal Shariah court
Ex-additional judge at Sindh High court, Ashraf Jehan has been appointed as the first female judge of Shariah Court.
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Pakistan trust in bowlers to overcome Sri Lanka
Pakistan is all set to face Sri Lanka in the test series being played in the UAE starting Tuesday.
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Surprise check: CM’s cell discovers several ghost schools
Members of the cell conducts a surprise raid on newly-constructed schools.
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Pollution: Two factories sealed
The Environment Protection Department seals two factories for polluting the environment.
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Street crime: Protest against trader’s killing goes on
Relatives of local trader who was killed in robbery on Wednesday continue to protest against police for second day.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Rupee ends weaker at 105.49/105.55 against dollar in interbank market, compared to Tuesday’s close of 105.30/105.36.
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Focus on commonalities: Presidency hosts Christmas dinner
President urges nation to thwart attempts at spreading hatred, intolerance and extremism.
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Tie-dye techniques: Women receive skills training
More than 145 women from the Lower and Upper Dir districts receive three days of extensive training.
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Campaign: Call for giving land rights to women
SEARCH Pakistan launches campaign to push Sindh govt to distribute 144,561 acres of land among female farmers.
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For Christians: ‘Minority’ a misnomer, says lawmaker
On Christmas, Rawalpindi Arts Council organizes a music gala inviting local singers here, says a press release.
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Accident: Teenager killed, four injured
Two motorcycles ram into a car on Bhola Road in Bhadana in Gujar Khan.
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Completion of projects: 700 schemes for Balochistan
More than 700 development schemes will be completed in Balochistan during next 3 years, according to spokesman.
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Law and justice commission: NA committee approves amendments
Proposed amendments are in Sections 3 and 6 regarding qualification for appointment of a member of the commission.
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Case of two chiefs ends: IHC restores PEMRA chairman
IHC restores PEMRA Chairman Chaudhry Rashid Ahmed and disposes of the case.
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Peaceful chehlum: Home secretary lauds public role
Security was on high-alert during chehlum to avoid sectarian clashes in light of Rawalpindi incident on Ashura.
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Territorial responsibility: Political administration crackdown
Four security officials were injured on Dec 23 when their vehicle was targeted by an IED on Wana-Angor Addar Road.
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Targeted attacks: Seven injured in two IED blasts
A peace committee volunteer and two Frontier Corps officials are among the injured.
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Stolen vehicle: Policeman, carjacker injured in crossfire
Exchange of fire occurs in Kotka Muhammad Khan, Bannu.
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Youth festival: Govt issued notice on complaint
Petition alleges that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was using the Punjab Youth Festival for political gains.
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Property dispute: Woman granted bail
Woman is accused of sending threatening letters and making threatening phone calls to a family.
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Right and wrong: Judgement reserved in PCB bodies
LHC reserves verdict on petition challenging authority of PCB to dissolve interim committees.
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Proclaimed offenders: Policeman injured in encounter
Police constable was injured in encounter with gang of most wanted proclaimed offenders in Airport area of Rawalpindi
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Security concerns: Nisar maps out Balochistan plan
Interior Minister Nisar says govt will discourage policy of arming any particular party or faction in name of security
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Command conference: Army chief visits engineers’ centre
Talking at occasion, COAS pays tribute to contributions of Engineers Corps and its sacrifices in defence of nation.
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Illegal guest: Indian arrested in Hyderabad
The police arrests a suspect of Indian origin who was living in Hyderabad without legal travel documents.
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150 years of services: Stamp honours Pakistan Bible Society
Official of Pakistan Bible Society commenting on issuing of postage stamp thanks Pakistan Post for recognition.
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Murder case: Zulfiqar Magsi’s stepson booked
Fabian Magsi, stepson of former governor of Balochistan Magsi was booked in murder case of security guard Aziz.
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Austerity measures: CM forms monetisation committee
The committee will formulate comprehensive formula for enhancing salary packages of govt employees in BPS-1 to BPS-22.
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Postponement: Italy delays ‘Google tax’ until July
Launch of Internet tax, sometimes dubbed 'Google tax' will be postponed until July 1, 2014, says PM Letta’s office.
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Suspension: Top India Bitcoin operator halts trade
BuySellBitCo.in cites advisory issued by Reserve Bank of India highlighting risks of trading in digital currencies.
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Unemployment: US govt urges extension of benefits
Obama’s administration criticizes decision that did not extend emergency aid to 1.3 million people looking for work.
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Unemployment: Father of two commits suicide
Police says *Ahmad, a resident of Gulshan Colony, a father of two children, had been unemployed.
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Infrastructure: Two sports stadiums for Gujranwala
Source in the Buildings Department says the projected cost of the project was Rs60 million.
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Robbery: Armed men take away Rs10m
Police says they robbed Nadeem, a resident of Jaranwala Road, at gunpoint and fired in the air when he resisted.
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Conservation: LED streetlights to save power
Commissioner Langrial says conversion to LED will not only help save electricity but also reduce expenditure.
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Illegal constructions: LDA demolishes three buildings
LDA also seals five other buildings in approved private housing schemes and LDA controlled area.
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Local elections: 14,991 nominations received
The first list of nominations has been displayed at the returning officers’ offices.
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For want of a car: Woman granted bail in theft case
She is accused of stealing jewellery and prize bonds worth Rs333,000 to 'help her husband buy a car'.
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Corruption charge: Cop accused of seeking bribe gets bail
SI Rizwanullah Khan of South Cantt police was granted bail on furnishing bonds of Rs50,000.
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Accident: Man killed, two injured in accident
Muhammad Zubair, 30, was crossing road when speeding motorcycle rider with pillion passenger hit and injured him.
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Abducted: Woman goes missing
A 17-year-old woman along with cash and jewellery goes missing from her house.
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Land dispute: Man shot, injured
A man was shot and injured over a monetary dispute in the Lohi Bher area of Islamabad.
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Better allocations: Baitul Mal enhances medical assistance
PBM MD Sheikh says funds allocated for individuals’ financial assistance were slashed, diverted to medical treatment.
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In stores: Pashtu poetry by visually challenged
Kutub Khan from K-P, though visually impaired, has proved his mettle with poetry and music.