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Power Crisis: Hike mulled in gas prices for CNG
Gas prices for power plants will be maintained at their current level in order to keep the power tariff low.
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The litmus test: Nawaz gears up for ‘real’ power struggle
PM to unveil energy plan soon, increase in electricity tariff expected.
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Analysis: Time to walk the talk
What the PML-N needs to focus on.
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High treason: Musharraf’s counsel asks SC to determine new govt’s view
Prosecution in judges’ detention case says no direct evidence against former president.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended almost steady at 98.47/98.50 against the dollar.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $11.457 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $6.395 billion from $6.564 billion a week earlier.
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High treason: Musharraf’s counsel requests SC to determine new govt’s view
Prosecution in judges’ detention case says to direct evidence against former president.
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Telecom services: PTCL signs MoU with Al Ghurair Giga
PTCL will develop ICT infrastructure for Al Ghurair Giga’s current and future projects.
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Fresh start: Minor released after being ‘reformed’
Jamil’s relatives filed a habeas corpus petition at the PHC.
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Javed Bashir finds Pakistani talent incomparable
Singer talks about his Bollywood ventures and new music albums.
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Aftab Sultan appointed DG Intelligence Bureau
He has also served as director general of the Intelligence Bureau in 2011.
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Diplomatic ties: Karzai invites Nawaz Sharif to Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai felicitates Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on his newly elected seat.
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Fauzia Kasuri was never a founding member: Imran Khan
All allegations against party leadership are baseless, says an official statement.
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Rajasthan Royals' owner admits illegal bets: police
Police say they have evidence, including telephone intercepts.
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Pakistan rejects Indian Punjab militancy claims
Indian home minister had earlier said ISI agency was pressuring Sikh militant leaders to target Punjab.
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Inspired by Benazir, PTI's Aisha Gulalai seeks empowerment of tribal women
Dreaming of 'Naya FATA,' Gulalai says role of women very important in getting rid of militancy from the tribal belt.
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West Indies seek fresh Oval glory against Pakistan
Both sides boast an array of talented, if not always consistent, match-winners.
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World Environment Day 2013: Wasting food is no longer an option
Experts urge sharing of excesses, use of traditional preservation methods.
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Premeditated murder: Jeweller, two guards gunned down
Three, sons among them, seriously injured; police clueless about assailants’ motive.
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Immunisation ban: Clerics for talks with Taliban to fight polio
Vow to achieve a polio-free Islamic world by the end of 2014.
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Judges’ detention case: Division bench to hear Musharraf’s bail appeal
The bench, headed by Justice Riaz Ahmed and Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi, will take up the case on Thursday.
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Inquiry blames official negligence for Gujrat van fire tragedy
Van had no fitness certificate and route permit, court told.
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Detailed judgements: IHC bans plot allotments to CDA deputationists
Invalidates some clauses of Islamabad Land Disposal Regulation.
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Deplorable conditions: SC directs provincial jail chiefs to visit prisons
CJ Chaudhry snubs police and jail authorities of four provinces.
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Green Economy Forum 2013: Transition from red to green economy remains a formidable challenge
Seven steps suggested for corporate sector to bring sustainable development.
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Announcing decision: Fauzia Kasuri officially quits PTI
Says party is hijacked by ‘mafia and lobbies’.
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Quest for ‘right men’ delays cabinet formation
New premier still in the process of ‘carefully’ analysing names of the lawmakers: Sources
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Splash of colour: Presenting scarves and jewellery
Designer Zaiena Haider brings her collection to an international market.
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Stark realities: Military brass to brief new PM on security challenges
COAS and military leadership to give input on plans for talks with TTP.
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Reactions: ‘Economy, peace and load-shedding’
PML-N to only focus on the people: Party leader.
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Nepotism?: ‘Unrealistic’ packages for medical professors
The appointments in the medical colleges were made totally on political grounds and personal links, sources say.
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New premier: Something old, something new
One was still not surprised to find MQM, JI voting for the man they had been laughing at since his fall in 1997.
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Sworn in: Third time’s the charm
Nawaz’s oath-taking marks a special distinction, not just for him, but for President Zardari as well.
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Nawaz Sharif: A political history
Dismissed as premier first in 1993, 1999, the PML-N chief will be hoping to complete a full term this time around.
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Everest summit: For Samina, ain’t no mountain high enough
Tributes and prizes continue to pour in for Samina and her brother.
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Bomb attack: Eight Rangers personnel injured
A low-intensity explosion took place near MQM office in North Nazimabad, no casualties reported.
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Rangers operation: Polio team attack’s mastermind held
He did not, however, disclose his affiliation with any proscribed organisation.
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Missing: Govt officials kidnapped from Shikarpur
According to complainants, Bugti and Khoso were in touch with family until they reached Shikarpur district.
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Celebrations: US embassy FB page gets 1m followers
EAMP, established in December 2012 in collaboration with US Department of State, will be running till December 2014.
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Sentenced: TTP men get life for killing cops
The militants were previously members of Lashkare Jhangvi.
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Failure To Protect: Court summons home secretary, CCPO
Gul Muhammad was allegedly picked up by security agencies on May 21, 2012 along with another person.
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Raid: Six alleged robbers held
Wah Cantonment police recovered weapons and ammunition from their possession.
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crackdown: Four suspected gamblers arrested
On a tip-off, a police party raided a gambling den on Misrial Road.
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SEMINAR: ‘Corruption affects everything’
Justice Jan said illiteracy, lack of accountability and social acceptance were the main causes of corruption.
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Electric shock?: Traffic warden found dead at home
The body is sent to Nishtar Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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Social Development: DCO lauds NGOs’ role
DCO stressed the need for expanding the welfare services provided by the NGOs .
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Measles: Measles death toll rises to 141
Two children, Ali Raza, 18 months, and Zain ,7 months, died from measles on Wednesday.
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Courts: PIDC Head suspended
The court observed that the caretaker government had no power to make appointments or transfers.
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Food dept raid: Illegally purchased wheat recovered
Food officials and a police team raided the store and registered a case against the accused, who the police said fled.
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Resistance: Two injured by robbers
The injured were taken to Civil Hospital and reported to be out of danger.