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Polyclinic: AGP detects Rs30 million irregularities in purchase of medicines
Report says public procurement rule were violated by not awarding contract to lowest bidder.
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Peace, trust-building : Project aims to restore people’s trust in state
Four-year project focuses on addressing grievances of people in FATA, KP and cut social injustice.
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Administrative control: Nisar expresses ‘desire’ to take up reins of CDA
Proposal floated to place civic agency under interior ministry’s control.
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Plastic bag ban: Lack of enforcement only obstacle to eco-friendly capital
Manufacturers concerned by additional cost that may see clients opt for regular bags.
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Culture and art: Swat’s artists depict ancient culture in contemporary work
Themes including extremism, education, music and freedom threaded through the pieces.
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Alternative entertainment: May the best bird win
All-Pakistan Partridge Tournament was held in DI Khan city.
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Rewriting the equation: Building a new economy, one city at a time
An economic argument can be made for the development of private sector-led projects for new urban centres.
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The game plan: A few pointers for solving Pakistan’s energy crisis
The new government has a multitude of options to help combat the energy crisis.
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The challenge of combating militancy
A robust anti-extremism strategy is needed to de-construct the intellectual antecedents that produce terror.
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Families of drone victims appeal to Nawaz Sharif for justice
In a letter to Nawaz Sharif, victims' families urge him to heed a court ruling declaring drone strikes illegal.
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Just desserts for an untamed sweet tooth
Satiate your sweet cravings using these easy-to-make recipes.
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Domestic dispute: Stepsons injure woman constable
alking to the media, Bakhtwar said that she married Jakhrani.
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Redressing issues: Teachers visit SALU vice-chancellor
Prof. Parveen assured the team that their problems would be redressed.
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Conserving resources: IBA Sukkur certified as ‘Green Campus’
It managed to reduce the number of electrical units consumed by 47.4 per cent in May.
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Solving problems: Larkana DC announces open katchery
The open katchery is being held on the directives of Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah.
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Discussing governance: CM holds meeting on budget
The provincial issues in general and Karachi in particular were discussed at the meeting.
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Talent Icon: President lauds climber’s feat
The president was speaking to the two young Pakistani mountaineers from G-B.
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Test Project: India mulls lending gas to Pakistan
US officials have expressed their support for the project.
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Shutter Down Strike: Strike cripples life in Balochistan
Meanwhile, the Baloch National Front and Baloch Warna Movement also called for a shutter down strike.
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Kidnapped At Sea: Pirates release Pakistani crew
The two security sources said the men, who worked for an oil servicing company, were released unharmed.
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Swapping Roles: New high commissioner from Delhi
Raghavan will be replaced by Vijay Thakur Singh in Singapore.
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Farid Khan Murder: Food shortage as curfew enters day four
Other edible items, available in the district, have started rotting due to the scorching heat.
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Exam Season: Teachers, students protest evacuation
Protesters carrying banners and chanting slogans demanded that they should not be shifted.
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Celebratory firing: Woman killed, two injured in Thull
No arrests were made till the filing of this report.
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On second thought: Javed Hashmi retracts his statement about Nawaz
It was no slip of tongue, says Hashmi who had earlier called Nawaz Sharif his leader.
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Safe Return: Kidnappers release two men
When contacted, Sultankot DSP Shamsuddin Magsi confirmed that both the revenue officials had returned home.
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Controlling Crime: ‘Bank cameras should be linked’
A meeting will be held with the commissioner on June 17 to devise a strategy as well.
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Recovery: US jobs gain in May despite austerity
Bond prices sank and yields jumped.
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Trade Wars: ‘EU, China must resolve trade disputes’
Now there are worries that the tit-for-tat dispute will spread to the auto sector.
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Economic Slowdown: China’s trade data highlights concerns
It was also a result of a crackdown on misreporting by importers and exporters.
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Adolescence Safety: Eight child rescue operations conducted
The citizens should give information about such children on the child protection help line ‘1121’, it was said.
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Brought To Book: 6 proclaimed offenders arrested
A police team, led by Sub-Inspector Nazma Mushtaq, raided houses in Khanewal and Muzaffargarh.
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World Archives Day: NAP chalks out plans
A quiz competition will be held on June 12 among the students of various schools.
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On The Rise: Four women, three children abducted
A 14-year-old girl was kidnapped from Gulistan Colony.
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Alternate Solutions: Conflict resolution group initiated
The working group will work out annual work plans and will review all formulated policies.
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Friendly Ties: ‘Key disputes with India to be sorted’
Kashmir, Siachen, Sir Creek and water issues need to be resolved to ensure peace in the region.
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Violating Rules: Tribunal looks over polling irregularities
A three-member tribunal of ECP issued notices to candidates.
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Hajj Facilities: Minister sees pilgrims as priority
Menace of sectarianism would be exterminated in cooperation with Ulema, says the minister.
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Tirah Valley: Pro-govt tribesmen’s homes torched
Dozens of Lashkar-e-Islam militants held a jirga in Takhta Kai area.
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End To Civil War: Syria opposition \rules out peace talks
"What is happening in Syria today closes the doors on any discussions about international conferences", says Sabra.
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PPP to appoint Azra Fazal Pechuho as PAC chairperson
Former opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan headed the PAC during the PPP government.
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Newly-elected Balochistan CM announces shutting down secret funds
All the 55 members present inside the provincial assembly favoured Dr Malik for the post.
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Reading Gatsby in Pakistan
Girls from good families must marry by the rules in Pakistan as well.
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Losing face: Without awareness, acid-crime laws useless
The law came into effect two years ago, but legal system yet to catch up.
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‘Access to information key to bright future’
'Information and communication technologies can help remove the education emergency'
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Police-gang nexus?: Cars continue to vanish from twin cities
CID reports reveal that 793 vehicles have been stolen over the past five months.
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For CDA, commercialisation trumps cleanliness
Civic agency to shift public dumping site in Sector I-12 to undisclosed location.
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Political manoeuvring: JUI-F agrees to sit on treasury benches
Party is still noncommittal about joining the coalition.
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Mohmand Agency: TTP accuses rival groups of plotting attacks on its bases
Spokesman warns of bloody response; LeT says its activities are limited to Kashmir.
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With strings attached: PTI likely to make compromises to accommodate coalition partners
Political analyst says this would be contrary to the party’s agenda regarding change.