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Irregularities noticed: SC bars govt from awarding LNG import contract
SC says multibillion-dollar deal to remain frozen till suo motu case is disposed of.
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Non-appearance: SC warns Haqqani of passport cancellation
Haqqani is paranoid of the prevalent security threats in Pakistan: Lawyer
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JUI-F chief shares peace plan with North Waziristan tribe
Fazlur Rehman says change of govt won’t affect grand jirga’s workings.
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Smooth transition: European Union offers observers for upcoming polls
The 27-nation bloc says such a mission would be a sign of its support for the democratic process.
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National interests: Govt seeks to keep tabs on foreign funding for NGOs
Senate panel proposes law to restrict influence of international agencies in the country’s affairs.
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Senators to debate why SC judges are allowed to be dual nationals
Legal experts say Parliament cannot discuss conduct of judges.
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ATC hearing: Shahzeb’s mother narrates just how murder happened
Judicial magistrate tells ATC eyewitness statements have been recorded.
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Self-imposed exile: Arbab Ghulam Rahim returning on March 13
In 2011, Rahim was appointed president of the Pakistan Muslim League -Likeminded party.
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Smelling a scam: Punjab CM welcomes NAB probe into Lahore projects
Watchdog seeks documents from govt to scrutinise the schemes.
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Balochistan Unrest: Two men slain in separate incidents
Two others were injured on Monday in separate acts of violence across Balochistan.
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Speaking Out: BNP-M leader rejects key projects
He was of the view that ruling elite were orchestrating conspiracies against Baloch through a well-thought out plan.
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Parco Violates Rules: German company awarded contract
The financial volume of the contract is Rs150m annually.
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No loss reported: Suspect arrested for firing on police van
A pistol, bullets and a hand grenade were recovered from him.
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Celebrations: Prize distribution ceremony on March 14
Shah Abdul Latif University, Sports Section, Khairpur will hold its prize distribution ceremony of Sports Week 2013.
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Meeting challenges: CFO conference on March 12 and 14
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) conference is based on the theme ‘CFO- Meeting Future Challenges'.
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Road accident: Four killed as car and van collide
Twelve of the critically injured ones were transferred to Civil Hospital, Hyderabad.
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Bahria university event: Medical symposium starts Apr 26
The ‘Healthcare from Bench to Bedside and Beyond’ event will consist of various lectures and workshops.
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Annual examinations : Primary school students protest
Primary School Teachers Association office bearers blamed the district officer of education, Ghotki of corruption.
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Environmental Pollution: 33 businesses fined, 29 get warnings
Deputy District Officer Farhat Abbas Kamoka says EDP official will make surprise inspection visits to these places.
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At Gunpoint: Robbers loot weapons worth Rs2.5m
City Police Officer, Azhar Hameed Khokhar, dispelled the impression that Taliban were behind the robbery.
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Marriage Dispute: One booked on murder charges
The murderer after committing the crime, disappeared in the nearby jungle.
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Alleged Maltreatment: Maids beaten up ‘for cooking rice’
Police says that they would get the girls examined before making any arrests.
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Decrepit: Girls’ school gets new building
Govt approved Rs200m for new building, after the old building was declared dangerous.
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Family Enmity: Man kills uncles over property
Nephew was arrested, while his accomplices fled.
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Kalabagh Dam: Petition filed against govt, CCI
Muhammad Suleman Khan says, more than three months have passed but no action has been taken to implement court order.
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Governance: Mehmood appointed ombudsman
The office had been lying vacant on the expiry of contract appointment of Khalid Mehmood on December 7, 2012.
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Inheritance Squabble: ‘My son has been trying to kill me’
Irfan Baig had been extending death threats to them in order to usurp all the property.
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Disqualification: Khichi’s PA membership suspended
Petitioner’s lawyer said MPA had defaulted on a Rs12 million loan from a private bank.
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Inheritance Fraud: Court adjourns hearing in Taseer case
The hearing has been adjourned till March 16.
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Re-Polling: PTI party elections held again
Polling started at 9am and continued until after 5pm.
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Hit-And-Run: Man killed in road accident
The truck driver fled the scene.
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Textile: Industry gives an ultimatum to withdraw SROs
APTSIA termed the SROs as an unbearable burden on the industrial sector.
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Awan under consideration for IT secretary slot
Establishment Division may issue official notification shortly.
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Joseph Colony Case: SC suspects land occupation as motive for arson
Land of Joseph Colony belonged to the Lahore city district government had not been allotted to anyone, says AG Punjab.
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Election 2013: ECP to print nomination forms without president’s nod
Only those nomination forms would be printed which were approved by the ECP itself.
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Pakistan’s 1st Island City: Bahria Town signs $20b deal with US tycoon
Project will generate 2.5m jobs, boost 55 industries, house 1m people.
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Mohallah Baqir Shah blast: Barelvis become victim to sectarian violence
Residents question government’s writ as targeted attacks increase.
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Internally displaced: When the Sikhs fled Khyber
People from the local minority communities still reluctant to talk about their plight in Bara.
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Currency: Rupee falls against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 97.85/97.90 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 97.70/97.75.
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ICCI and FPCCI: Greater representation of businessmen
Bakhtawari urged the government to build the confidence of businessmen.
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Vocational training centres: Australia to promote technology
Chairman Pak-Australia Business Council suggested the up-gradation of the council to Joint Business Council status.
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Cricket: Flower demands better from England
We always encourage our players to be honest with themselves, and each other, says Flower.
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Golf: Brown wins Puerto Rico Open
Gomez tied for second place with 19-year-old Jordan Spieth at 19-under. Spieth shot a 67.
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Football: Ronaldo double sees Madrid past Celta
The lead lasted barely two minutes as Iago Aspas’s deflected effort brought Celta level.
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Formula one: ‘We had to take risks with new car’
We will have an interesting season and I hope we are certainly going to be competitive, says Whitmarsh.
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Boxing: Uchiyama, Kono to defend WBA titles
The two bouts will take place in Tokyo on May 6.
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Squash: Championship begins in Karachi today
Amir Atlas Khan has been seeded number one among the boys category.
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Shahbaz Sharif welcomes NAB probe into Metro bus project
Welcome any "fair probe" into the project, says Punjab Chief Minister.
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Malik Riaz inks multi-billion dollar property deal for Karachi
The new Bahria Town scheme in Karachi will provide employment to 2.5 million people, says Riaz.
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US maintains 'serious concerns' over Pak-Iran gas pipeline
If this project goes forward, Iran Sanctions Act will be triggered, says US State Dept spokesperson.