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Confusion: ‘Polio cell chief became victim of departmental scuffle’
Dr Bosan was unavailable for comment.
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Measles strikes again: Fourteen cases reported in two days
Around 510 cases reported in Pindi district since Jan.
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Overloaded: Degree attestation becomes herculean task at HEC
Backlog continues to hurt applicants; DG says issue will be resolved ‘soon’.
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Inadequate planning: Anti-measles drive postponed due to lack of funds
International donors demand strict checks and accountability.
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Living in the present: Financial concerns remain despite over Rs2.5b plot bids
Insiders say dependence on plot sales to generate revenue could cause problems.
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Passport lamination case: Rehman Malik accused of violating rules to award contract
Immigration and Passports DG claims former interior minister ordered to give contract.
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Learning Difficulties: 'Slow learners should get separate budget'
Government should treat persons with learning disabilities as a separate entity in budget documents, says Kamran.
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Gas leak: Man injured in kitchen fire
Sultan was helping his wife prepare food when kitchen caught fire from gas leaking from a pipe, says Rescue officials.
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Gastro: 150 patients brought to Civil Hospital
Of the150 Gastro patients, 78 are children.
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Irritated: ‘Prank caller’ stabbed
The injured boy was taken to a hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition.
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Anti-encroachment: Traders protest against district govt
District government officials said that the shopkeepers had violated the agreement.
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Punjab police: Four officers in running to be new IG
Inspector General Aftab Sultan has been transferred to the post of commandant of the National Police Academy.
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Custody: Baby handed over to mother
Margaret Bibi had contended that Babar Masih’s parents are not handing the child to her despite repeated requests.
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‘Stop the drones’: Hafiz Saeed’s plea put off for a week
Saeed asked the court to declare that pre-emptive strikes by foreign countries are not permitted by international law.
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Executive order: CNG banned for over 1,000cc private cars
The direction, which takes effect on May 25, made to stop misuse of the scarce commodity.
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Enter the dragon: A slew of pacts awaits China’s premier
Li Keqiang’s two-day visit includes a meeting with Nawaz Sharif.
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Benazir murder case: Court orders release of Musharraf
Release order comes after the payment of two surety bonds worth Rs1 million each.
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Pak Suzuki launches new 110cc motorcycle
As demand for more powerful motorbikes surges, company swoops in.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 98.40/98.45 against the dollar.
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Entrepreneurship: KCCI to aid student entrepreneurs
KCCI plans to sign MoU to institutionalise an effective relationship with academic institutions.
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Mou signed: ICMAP, FPCCI to conduct joint research
Realising the increasing need for industry-institution collaboration ICMAP has launched a Corporate Partnership Scheme
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Sanam Fakir determined to serve despite losing elections
Sukkur’s transgender candidate visits Civil hospital, distributes juices and fans.
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Cricket: KCCA bans Ramiz Jr, Misbah from Quaid Trophy
Ban has been imposed as a penalty for playing a private tournament in Bangkok
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Discarded Yousuf eyes coaching future
Former Pakistan captain says he has lost interest in playing cricket.
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Altaf Hussain dissolves MQM Karachi Committee
MQM chief urges inactive senior members to rejoin the party.
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CNG provision banned for private vehicles over 1000 CC
Acute shortage of gas supply was cited as the reason for the move.
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For Ismail and Junaid, revival of Pashtun culture comes first
Young Pashto musicians unveil their new song based on the poetry of the legendary Ameer Hamza Khan Shinwari.
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PTI seeks cleric help in Taliban peace talks
Imran Khan has vowed to turn the coalition government in K-P into a "role model" for the rest of the country.
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Call for recount: Tareen demands recount of votes in 25 constituencies
PTI candidate Jehangir Tareen says the ECP demanding money for verifying every vote is unfair.
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Pakistan elections 2013 total voter turnout: 55%
The PML-N got the majority of total votes, followed by PTI and the PPP.
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Petition filed against Altaf Hussain in LHC
MQM Chief's speech was anti-state and amounts to treason, petitioner claims.
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Six JF-17's to escort Chinese PM into Pakistan
The JF-17s -- a symbol of deep Sino-Pakistan friendship – will guide the special Air China Boeing 747 aircraft.
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Hottie of the week: Imran Abbas
This doe-eyed cutie is the reason Pakistani women have stopped going out on Saturday nights.
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CIA will continue drone operations in Pakistan for now: Sources
The US administration's goal would be to transfer the Pakistan drone operations to the military, says official.
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Raja Pervaiz issues unconditional apology over contempt of court
Former prime minister takes back his letter he had earlier written to the SC for a new inquiry commission.
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Imran Khan to leave hospital tomorrow
Imran feeling better, has managed to walk in hospital, says PTI spokesperson.
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Thumbprint verification: Caretaker PM orders release of Rs90m for NADRA
According to Khoso, the system will be ready in ten days and thumbprints will be verified.
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Promises unfulfilled: NISTE students leave courses prematurely due to unpaid stipends
Most cannot pay transport, living costs, claim money only being ‘paid’ on paper.
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Murder: Taxicab driver shot dead
The man embarked in the vehicle and later shot Muhammad Nazir dead and escaped.
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Anti-Dengue drive: CDA completes second phase of campaign to destroy breeding sites
Sites identified in F, G, H, I sectors and katchi abadis; stagnant ponds channelised.
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Dignified exit: National Book Foundation chief resigns
He was appointed by previous govt on contract.
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Not taking the hint: Voted out of parliament, ex-MPs refuse to leave lodges
Only 30 of 171 outgoing MNAs have vacated official suites; deadline passed on Monday.
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Sanitation, water issues: CDA hopes to learn from world experiences
CDA chairman off to Istanbul for World Mayors Meeting.
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All set: Arrangements for auction finalised
22 commercial plots in various categories on offer.
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Tribute to slain leader: Protesting PTI workers light candles at D-Chowk
People from Kurram Agency also protest against rigging in NA-37.
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Indie movies: Short film gets good reception
Screening of “Ek” held at Kuch Khaas.
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‘Blasphemy’ incident: Chinese companies resume work after brief halt
AJK PM Majid accuses Indian media of attempting to strain Pak-China relations.
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Education reforms: Enforcement, foresight issues termed hindrances
Only two provinces have enforced Article 25-A, which mandates education for children aged 5-16.
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Surveying: Ordinance promulgated
Ordinance will regulate and implement the surveying & mapping standards in the country.
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Only by the book: Nothing illegal about transfers, insists premier’s office
The rebuttal came within hours of a warning by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to the caretaker government.