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FATA Varsity: President promulgates ordinance
President Zardari approved and signed the regulation for the establishment of Fata University at FR Kohat.
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Karachista: Copycat designers caught in the act!
Those who emulate can never compete with those who create.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $11.433 billion
The next IMF repayment of $391 million is due at the end of May.
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Expatriates: Xpress Money offers free life insurance
The life insurance benefit will be available to any person remitting money through Xpress Money.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The next IMF repayment of $391 million is due at the end of May.
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As energy crisis tightens its grip, agri-sector runs tube wells on biogas
Dutch-funded organisation encourages farmers to opt for biogas.
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Energy crisis: PC suggests cutting off gas to inefficient plants
NAB terms giving gas to inefficient captive power plants a criminal act.
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Tussle trouble: Police constable detained for threatening SHO
Abbas was immediately arrested and an FIR was registered under sections 506, 353 and 13 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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Second child contracts polio in Waziristan
Officials expect "bigger outbreak" of polio in the North Waziristan region.
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Welcome visit
Pakistan, facing growing international isolation, clings tightly to China.
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Too early to react to Nawaz’s talks offer: Taliban
TTP says they are waiting for Nawaz Sharif to form a government and see what policies he formulates.
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Petition against Altaf Hussain: LHC issues notices to MQM, PTA, PEMRA
The date for the hearing will be decided by the registrar’s office within two weeks.
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China will continue to support Pakistan, promote relations: Prime minister
Chinese premiere appreciates Pakistan's role for bringing peace and stability in the region and the world.
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MQM Rabita Committee dissolved
For overseeing matters temporarily, a seven member committee has been formed.
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Chinese PM invites Nawaz Sharif to China
Li Keqiang visited Pakistan for an official two-day visit for the first time since taking office in March.
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IPL spot-fixing probe: Pakistani umpire comes under the radar, states report
Police officer says it is unclear if he was involved in scandal.
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Fiscal year 2013-14: PML-N to present budget in second week of June
Sartaj Aziz says Senate might cause delay in giving the budget a final shape.
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Detained by Interpol: Pak fugitive in Bosnia gets British help
Zahid Akbar receives UK consular services to bail himself out.
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Cleansing drive: MQM to be purged of ‘extortionists, land grabbers’
Altaf Hussain says those collecting ‘donations’, occupying flats, shops to lose membership.
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Coalition govt: PML-N, JUI-F inches away from deal
Both sides will have another round of talks today.
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Incoming government: ECP issues notifications of elected lawmakers
National Assembly oath-taking could take place any time after May 25.
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Audit revelation: Paramilitary forces under the scanner
Report finds irregularities of over Rs676m in Frontier Constabulary and Rs570m in Frontier Corps.
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Taliban claim Quetta bomb attack, 13 killed
Bomb planted in an auto-rickshaw blew up as a security convoy passed by, 16 injured.
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Analysis: Indo-Pak relations and the curse of 24/7 TV
The media on both sides of the border is always on the prowl for news that can kick off new controversies.
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Samina Baig: Top award for Everest climber proposed
ACP secretary will recommend Samina’s name for the two national awards.
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Post-elections scrutiny: Judicial officers put up poor show in May 11 polls, FAFEN
A total of 1,492 irregularities were reported from 1,181 of the reporting polling stations.
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Rally fall: Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Long road to recovery still ahead for PTI chairman after alarming tumble.
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Sharing Expertise: Pakistan in tri-nation air exercise
Exercise was held from May 6 to 22 to benefit from expertise and professionalism of each other, a press release said.
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Sindh CM: PPP to name top minister soon
She said that the PPP had returned to power in Sindh due to the five-year performance of its government.
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Allegations Of Irregularities: Tribunal to address parties’ grievances
He said elections process was observed by European Union and other international observers to ensure transparency.
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Illegal occupation: Court sends accused to serve a year in prison
Ahmed, who worked for the Sindh Government Works Department, was accused of occupying the flat of the complainant.
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Domestic Violence: Three killed in Quetta shootings
A case of the incident has been registered and investigation is underway.
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Life threats: ANP leaders request security
The two petitioners requested the court to direct the home department to provide them security on a permanent basis.
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Sticking to its guns: JI demands re-polling in petition to SC
Mehanti said that his party has demanded re-polling under the army in all constituencies of Karachi.
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Gearing up: KMC prepares for monsoon
He directed DMC officials to ensure cleanliness of all drainage systems and repair all pumping machinery in advance.
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Financial crunch: Hospital struggles to make ends meet
The hospital has not been provided its allocated budget for the current year so far.
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Hazrat ali (ra) viladat day: Alternative routes for May 24
Sindh government issues a notification saying procession would begin at 4pm from Ghafoor Chamber.
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Shahzeb khan case: Suspect’s counsel presents arguments
The court heard the final arguments of Lashari’s counsel, Raja Bastani, in the Shahzeb Khan murder case.
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Forest land: Punjab officials asked to explain encroachment
According to the news story, the encroached land is valued at Rs15 billion.
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Bids on four plots: CDA fetches Rs2.3b
Almost Rs5 billion in bids received for 14 plots in two days.
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Environmental sustainability: Harnessing water resources to protect biodiversity
Ceremony held to celebrate Biodiversity day; Experts propose ways to control flooding.
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Campaigning for rights: For Veeru Kohlan, victory sheathed in defeat
First Hindu woman to contest general election.
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SMS-based literacy programme: Education may be just a text message away
Around 1,500 illiterate women from Punjab, Sindh to get practical experience.
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Water shortages: Supplies hampered by power outages, depleted dam reserves
Load-shedding renders almost all tube-wells dysfunctional.
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Portraying feminism: Depicting Kishwar Naheed’s verse on canvas
Artists showcase traditionally defiant and aesthetically pleasing works.
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Olive branch for TTP: Flexibility on both sides key to sustainable peace, says speakers
‘Challenge for govt lies in forming an agreement acceptable to the military’.
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Self-finance?: Govt colleges minting money in the name of tuition fees
AGP report deems evening shifts in colleges illegal, along with all fees charged for them.
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Judges detention case: ATC rejects Musharraf’s bail plea
November 3, 2007 action had caused embarrassment to the country: observes judge.
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VIP movement: Closed roads, suspended cellular services affects civic life
300 traffic police officials deputed on capital’s roads.
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Boycott of work: Workers’ groups quarrel over union jobs
Several workers were injured and given first aid on the spot.