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End of the line: Government to lay off all PPP contractual appointees
Ministries barred from extending contracts that expire this month.
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Mohmand executions: Peace talks hit roadblock
Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.
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Ouster of Assad regime: Riyadh wins Islamabad’s support on Syria
Two sides call for formation of a transitional governing body.
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Biker gang campaigning for peace in the country, descends on Sukkur
The motorcyclists will travel from Islamabad to Gwadar and back.
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Bhanbhore excavation mission finds plenty of clues to rewrite history
The excavation team comprises Pakistani, Italian and French experts.
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Outages: PIAF urges SNGPL to restore gas supply
PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir Javed said that gas was being supplied only to the textile industry.
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LDFA 2014: Exhibition gets under way from March 1
The exhibition has been an annual feature of Sindh Board of Investment (SBI).
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Currency: Rupee ends steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 104.84/104.88 against the dollar in the interbank market on Monday.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to improve bilateral cooperation
Both sides call for taking advantage of opportunities available for improving investment, trade, and energy.
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SC summons interior secretary to explain delays in passports at mission abroad
Apex court wants interior secretary to appear on February 19 and explain its position.
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Emotional scenes: Another Sindh Assembly session descends into chaos
Deputy Speaker said MQM MPA's could not debate on a call to attention notice, sparking chaos in the house.
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Did you know?: Sara Loren to star in Bollywood film Barkhaa
The film’s raunchy script has been written by Lawrence J John, and is being directed by Shadaab Mirza.
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Fashion Pakistan Week 6: Move over Karachiites, Lahori designers coming through
Many Lahore-based designers will be showcasing their collections on the ramp at the upcoming FPW6.
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Sartorial Word: Sindh fest’s politico-fashion angle
Compared to their older, staid counterparts, this young bunch from the Bhutto dynasty is a refreshing sight.
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Media can be used to counter negative propaganda about Islam: Pervez Rashid
Rashid said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue to work jointly as they share a common religion.
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Iran threatens to send forces into Pakistan to free abducted border guards
Iran says if Pakistan fails to secure release of its guards, it will act unilaterally in Pakistani territory.
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Freight subsidy scandal: Amin Faheem’s secretary arrested
Peerzada had established 35 fake companies worth Rs 700 million with help of a front man.
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Gunmen kidnap six-strong polio team in K-P
A local official of the WHO in Peshawar confirmed the incident.
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House of former JUI-F MPA's uncle partially destroyed in Lakki Marwat blast
Unknown militants had planted the device and detonated it via a remote device.
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Afghan Taliban leader shot dead in Peshawar
Maulvi Abdul Raqib was killed as he was leaving his house.
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Nawaz condemns execution of kidnapped FC men
TTP Mohmand chapter had claimed that it has killed 23 FC men taken captive earlier.
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Dean of medicine of University of Karachi shot dead
Dean of medicine of University of Karachi passes away after targeted attack.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Pakistan paid 27th loan installment of $147 million to International Monetary Fund on February 11.
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Inflation: SPI up 0.27% during the week
SPI for combined income group registered increase by 0.14% during week under review.
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Vocational training: Turkish agency to support BISP
TIKA Country Coordinator Mehmet Samil Emin says his agency was exploring new avenues of cooperation with Pakistan.
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Vision 2025: ‘Women empowerment a priority’
Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal says women’s participation is growing in all fields.
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Tenure extended: Panel favour 9 judges’ confirmation
Additionally, the judicial commission recommends six-month extension of two PHC judges.
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Lights out: Villagers protest electricity suspension
Protesters claim tribal chief asked villagers to block road in order to pressure government into restoring electricity
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Terror attack foiled: Two suspects sent on physical remand
Police believe that 2 suspects were amateurs and were trying to prepare bombs to carry out terrorist attack.
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Accident: Child killed in roof-collapse
Police says child was playing along iron grill at rooftop when he slipped and fell on ground.
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Disaster: House, crop burns in two fires
It took fire fighters two hours to put it out.
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Lawyer’s gesture: Reference against judges withdrawn
Abid Saqi says reference has been sent to SC registrar under Article 209 & Section 5 of Constitution.
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‘Illegal’ appointment: Govt’s reply sought in WAPDA case
Petitioner Aslam Masood Siddiqui says WAPDA chairman and 2 members have been appointed in violation of rules.
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Musical evening: Poetry lovers to hold mushaira
Hassan Imam says deteriorating law and order situation has not discouraged poets & writers from organising such events
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Surplus pool for employees: K-Electric given stay order
SHC has restrained K-Electric management from sending 1,500 of its employees to reserve pool.
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Sehat ka insaf: Free vaccination vouchers for children
Distribution of coupons is a part of provincial government’s launched Sehat ka Insaf programme against poliovirus.
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Weapons scam: Ex-IGP remanded for another 14 days
IGP Malik Naveed accused of embezzling Rs360 million during 2008-10.
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Govt, TTP peace committees should have met: Prof Ibrahim
Prof Ibrahim says committees should have sat together and discussed the killings of FC men.
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Accountability: Man ‘missing’ from police custody
Naseem Bibi staged protest at Head Rajkaan Bridge against police for her husband Muhammad Ramazan’s disappearance.
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Heritage visit: US ambassador visits Moen jo Daro
Olsen says Moen Jo Daro is magnificent example of rich heritage of Sindh and treasure for the entire world.
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Peace request: Milli Yakjahti Council urges ceasefire
Chief says side which break ceasefire should be held responsible for failure of the negotiations.
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Opposing privatisation: Unions to mull joint strategy
Pros and cons of privatisation of national institutions to be discussed by leaders of trade and labour unions.
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Metro bus project: ‘Affected people to be compensated’
Rawalpindi Commissioner assures traders of minimum possible damage to businesses during construction work.
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Close proximity: Astor-Neelum road construction soon
Minister for Excise and Taxation G-B says construction would reduce distance between Gilgit and Rawalpindi.
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Bomb blast: Health unit destroyed in Bannu
DSP says incident occurred within jurisdiction of Miryan police station around 1:30am.
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Square one: Bannu jail escapee recaptured
Official says Sherwali was arrested for murder on August 13, 2004 and handed 25 years of imprisonment by court.
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No loss reported: Pro-govt lashkar’s compound attacked
Official of political administration confirms attack was carried out by militants of LI at around 6am.
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Clean water: 196 filtration plants to be installed
DPO says solar pumps would power water systems to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
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Flood relief: Keys to 22 houses distributed
Houses have been constructed with donations from an England-based NGO, the Hampton Muslim Forum.
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Transportation: ‘Railways can be profitable investment’
DPA chairman says millions of people are waiting for restoration of railways as it is affordable way of travelling.

















































