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Deal turned sour: Film industry back in court battle
Petition challenges SRO allowing import of Indian films.
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For the people: Consultation on capital’s LG bill
'The 18th Constitutional Amendment gave powers to the provinces, strengthening federalism in Pakistan,' says director.
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Tryst with destiny: Gone but not forgotten
Vigils, prayers and tributes for last of the four assassinated Bhuttos.
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Many hats: Education directorate directionless
Senate body reprimands officials over lack of timely appointments and teachers’ absenteeism.
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No progress: CDA shelves plan to remove political appointees
HR audit planned in September still not off the ground; board member claims process to be revived.
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24/7: Industrial effluents irk residents
Units are not observing environmental safety standards.
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Delay in payments: Service providers give final ultimatum to BISP management
Warns of a protest in front of parliament if pending funds are not released by January 1, 2014.
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Japanese assistance: Envoy hands over latest equipment to CTTI
Equipment including state-of-the-art wheel loaders, excavators,forklifts, screen projectors was worth Rs176 million.
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Eighth in a row: Journalist panel clean sweeps in NPC polls
For 15 governing body seats, a total of 42 candidates participated and Journalist Panel succeeded with heavy margin.
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Rights advocacy: Palestinian poet, activist for joint network
Ambassador Abu Ali appreciates the support of Pakistan for the Palestinian cause.
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Standing tall: First woman water warden takes her place
As the first lady grower to head a farmers’ body, Raheela is an inspiration for others.
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Dissonance over delays: Ballot printing issue blown out of proportion, says ECP
Poll body official denies telling NA panel that holding polls in January would be impossible.
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Benazir’s sixth death anniversary: Bilawal throws down gauntlet to Taliban
Announces Benazir Bhutto’s children will enter politics before 2018 elections.
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CEC meeting: Bilawal not named chairperson yet
“Officially, the PPP does not have a chairperson to preside over the meeting of the CEC,” says a CEC member.
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Unfortunate death: Security guard killed by comrade's fire
The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Asif.
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Online banking: E-banking transactions rise 29% in July-Sept quarter
ATMs have the highest share of 64.6%, says SBP’s Payment Systems Review.
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Salinity-hit: Growers asked to make land fertile
Application of gypsum or any other mixture having same curative effect along with water makes soil soft and fertile.
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Inflation: SPI down 0.39% during week
The SPI for the combined income group fell 0.22% during the week under review.
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Currency: Rupee at 105.20 against dollar
Heavy debt repayments to the IMF have dented the central bank’s reserves.
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The fashion stars of 2013
Sania Maskatiya's lawn for Sapphire Textiles was one of this year’s most popular designer lawn collections.
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Ending militancy government's top priority: Nawaz
Prime Minister says "diplomatic prosperity and economic prosperity go hand in hand".
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Dhoom 3 sets new record in first-week collections, beating Waar
Dhoom 3 earns Rs123 million in seven days.
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Elements in judiciary, establishment conspired against PPP in May 11 poll: Bilawal
“All of Benazir’s children will come into politics by the next elections,” says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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Nawaz offers to bring Musharraf's ailing mother to Pakistan on special airplane
Musharraf had earlier requested to be removed from ECL so that he could visit his 95-year-old mother in Dubai.
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Kidnapping for ransom cases in Karachi break a 10-year-record
There have been a total of 898 cases of kidnapping for ransom over the last 10 years: CPLC.
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Focus on trade, not aid: Nawaz on Pakistan's foreign policy
Jinnah made it clear that Pakistan should maintain friendly relations with its immediate neighbours, says Nawaz.
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National security: Aziz links peace, domestic security to better ties with neighbours
Reiterates government’s 'peace offensive' with India.
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Natural disasters: Miseries of survivors showcased through short documentaries
Of eight entries, four won prizes.
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Proof of life: Weinstein allegedly appears in al Qaeda video
Video of the US contractor could not be verified.
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BB death anniversary: PPP leaders to hold meeting in Naudero
Bilawal not to contest polls; Ayaz Soomro rebuts reports of stepping down .
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ICA decision: Govt misled people on Kishanganga, says PTI
Claimed as a victory, the verdict guarantees ‘only a minimum flow of water for Pakistan’.
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Violation of sovereignty: Miramshah incident to be raised in Geneva
Foreign Office spokesperson condemns latest drone strike.
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Case closed: NAB chairman resumes duties
Qamer Chaudhry was cleared by NAB’s executive board on Monday.
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Justice for BB: Six years and counting
Since 2008, five ATC judges have been changed, and one judge has retired.
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National teachers moot: Devolving education was a disaster, says Iqbal
More rhetoric, less concrete proposals floated.
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Contempt notice against FC chief withdrawn
The bench withdrew the contempt notice after the Balochistan FC chief Major General Shahid appeared before the court.
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Post-Benazir leadership: Where there is a ‘will’, there is a way [forward]
PPP claims Zardari handing reins to Bilawal is in accordance to BB’s ‘political will’.
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Tug of war: NA body asks for deferring LB polls
ECP concurs, saying printing of 300 million ballot papers by Jan 30 impossible.
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The departed: Perveen Shakir remembered
Shakir’s well-wishers laid a floral wreath on her grave and offered prayers.
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Talking money: PTI cash dwarfs rivals in campaign splurge
PML-N incurred Rs560m on election expenses as against PPP’s Rs232m.
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South Asian literature: ‘Voice of women consistently silenced’
Says social pressure forced women to write with male pseudonyms.
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Memory: Civil society, PPP activists to pay tribute to BB
Capital's civil society organizations and individual activists plan candlelit vigil today to remember sacrifice of BB.
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Transfers and postings: CDA in for major reshuffle
Around 50 agency staffers and deputationists likely to get new roles.
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Profit abroad: China a paradise for budding entrepreneurs
Businessmen says the country is not only safe for business but also for raising family.
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Thanks for the help: Deputy commissioner praises minorities
District Central deputy commissioner Dr Saifur Rehman highlighted the role played by minorities in Pakistan.
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Spreading education: AMU alumni honoured
Dr Rizvi welcomed Dr Shaheer and appreciated his services for AMUOBA at the international level.
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Day off: Friday announced as public holiday
Sindh government has declared Friday (today) as public holiday throughout the province.
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Free and fair elections: Arts council polls to be held on Sunday
Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui has said that holding the council polls with transparency and fairness is his priority.
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Infrastructure engineering: Being stuck in traffic is costing Karachi $687m a year
NED experts study airport to Steel Mill junction route .
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Local government: PML-Q decides to boycott elections
“We will not sit as silent spectators. We will organise a province-wide protest against the unjust law,” he asserted.