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Discipline: 92 DHQ hospital employees laid off
The employees were mostly daily wage workers or had been hired on an ad-hoc basis.
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The big chill: Freezing weather paralyse Balochistan
Kalat’s minimum recorded temperature was minus 17 Celsius.
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Junaid, Bhatti destroy Sri Lanka in first Test
Skipper Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka's fightback with an unbeaten 57
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Truck art masters fret over NATO withdrawal
Truck art has become one of the most distinctive cultural exports in recent years.
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Year of the cinema: Back in business
Numbers indicate a massive growth in the cinema-going culture.
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Global dealings: The world’s a stage
Year 2014 will certainly be a test of this government’s abilities on the foreign policy front.
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Freedom of media: 10 journalists killed in Pakistan in 2013
Eight journalists were killed in India, three in Afghanistan and one in Bangladesh this year.
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A battered economy: Nothing personal, just business
Pakistan remained unable to attract foreign investment that could supplement the declining reserves.
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Controversial interview: Army should clear its position on Musharraf, says Khursheed Shah
Case due to resume on January 1, but Musharraf said he had not yet decided whether or not he would attend.
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No new year reprieve?: Consumers to face hike in oil prices
Govt will announce prices today after PM’s approval.
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Under threat: Explosives found near Musharraf’s home
The former military ruler is due to appear in a court tomorrow.
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In the spotlight: The political game
2014 is set to be an important year for Pakistan’s polity and politicking.
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Chinese envoy sets out common agenda
China offers to play role for smooth transition of US forces from Afghanistan in 2014.
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No laws enacted by new MPs in 2013
This year, the word ‘change’ echoed throughout the year in the streets and parliament was no exception.
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Reproductive health issues: Speakers for empowering women
Say politicians need to be reminded of their promises to empower women.
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Motive unknown: Two cops shot dead outside imambargah
A policeman and a passerby were also injured by the five assailants; police unsure what actual target was.
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Bureaucracy museum: Give the city where it belongs
If implemented as it is, Islamabad LG bill will mean business as usual, say citizens.
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Making history: Shariat Court has its first woman judge
No discrimination between men and women: CJ Ahmed.
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Islamabad narratives: People who make and break the city
Collection of ordinary narratives, snapshots of lives lived that come together and make for an extraordinary spectrum.
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Lahore narratives: People make and break the city
Collection of ordinary narratives, snapshots of lives lived that come together and make for an extraordinary spectrum.
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Public hygiene: Pakistan among countries with most diarrhoea casualties
Precautions suggested at workshop.
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Court strikes down SLGA amendments
MQM chief Altaf Hussain called the SHC decision a ‘historic’ one.
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Ironclad measures: Govt to sharpen tools against terrorists
PM Nawaz insists civil-military leadership on the same page on the issue of terrorism.
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Year ender: Of hope, false and real
2013 seems to be the year where I had to exert myself ever harder to convince myself that things really were normal.
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Why Musharraf’s ‘collective sin’ argument is weak
The former PM Shaukat Aziz's letter is addressed to “Mr. President” and not the Chief of Army Staff.
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2013-4: A shattered year, a fragile tomorrow
As 2014 is the year of local govt elections, economic reforms, there is glimmer of hope.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 105.58/105.64 against the dollar in the interbank market on Monday.
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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.
















































