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Combating impunity: Collective response to threats stressed
UN action plan unveiled, media alliances formed.
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Spiritual connection: Soulful retreat into a land of Sufis
French scholar talks about journey of soul searching , seeking Divine.
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Regularisation of service: ISI chief, defence secretary put on notice
The officers failed to comply with court order to regularise employees.
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BB murder case: Punjab police asked to provide security to key witness
SI Ashfaq Ahmed has allegedly been receiving threats from TTP.
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Govt accommodation: SC summons minister to explain illegal order
Additional Secretary of housing directed to submit report on occupancy of units.
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In broad daylight: Mobile shop robbed
Robbers looted Rs30,000 calling cards, cell phones and fled.
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Swat university: Women’s college to be set up
The college would be a pleasant addition to the education sector in the area, says participants.
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FBR to investigate non payment of taxes from cricketers
FBR to take stringent actions against those cricketers who are involved in tax evasion
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Other matters: MPAs pass bill to establish university
NPP MPA raises concerns about illegal appointments in education department.
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New campus: President to lay foundation stone
President to perform ceremony at new Sindh Madressatul Islam University next week.
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Eyes $100b export by 2018: PML-N election manifesto promises one million jobs
Party also pledges to increase spending on health, education and tackle energy crisis.
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Under guise of war relief: Rs1.6b tax liabilities of three industrial units waived off
Decision taken to favour the influential despite opposition from FBR.
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ECP faces hitch: Changes in nomination form displease Naek
Expresses reservations against the extent of details being asked.
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Iran-Pakistan project: Zardari to inaugurate pipeline on Monday
Groundbreaking ceremony will take place on border.
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Security woes: Military chiefs raise red flag over Karachi unrest
Urge political parties to back deweaponisation plan, express concern over failure to prosecute alleged target killers.
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Abbas Town tragedy: Govt given 48-hour ultimatum to start rebuilding damaged flats
Peace walks, protest, condolence meetings and lighting of lamps on site of the blast to be held today.
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SC to resume Abbas Town blast suo motu case hearing today with a larger bench
Intelligence agencies were asked to submit reports on whether they had leads about the blast.
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CM to file review petition against removal of Sindh IG
The apex court made a judgment based on a one-sided version of details, he claims.
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Gas Load Shedding: ‘Sit-in if CNG supply not restored’
A hunger strike and sit-in will be started if uninterrupted seven-day gas supply is not restored, says Naseer.
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Cng Station: 4 passenger vehicles burnt in explosion
Rescue 1122 officials said staffers of Jhumra CNG station were refilling a pickup when its gas cylinder exploded.
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Expressions through art: Joys, sorrows of women come alive at exhibition
Well-known as well as upcoming female artists will display their works till March 9.
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General elections: PTI extends date for ticket aspirants
The date has been extended from March 9 to 13 to facilitate the applicants, says Dr Alvi.
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Crime: Reports sought from sessions judges
The CJ has also taken notice of four rape cases in Pakpattan, Muridke and Gujranwala districts.
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Bjp province: ‘Petitions should be dismissed’
The Senate had adopted the 24th constitutional amendment bill for creation of a new province.
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Electricity bill defaulters
Rehman Malik's unpaid electricity bill for February was Rs153,788.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 97.95/98.00 against the dollar, stronger than Wednesday’s close of 98.10/98.12.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $12.8 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $7.861 billion from $8.227 billion a week earlier.
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Galaxy grand: Samsung launches its latest smartphone
Galaxy Grand boasts a five-inch screen for the larger screen fans who seem to love this device instantly.
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Pasha for PM!
So, who better than Pasha to see that no extra-constitutional act is allowed when he is a caretaker prime minister?
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Imran Khan condemns Tax Amnesty Bill
Will go to the Supreme Court if the bill is approved, says Imran Khan.
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PPP to lead in the polls: Survey
the post election government would have to stand up to a strong political opposition.
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Jarar Malik brings pop back with new track
The singer talks about the making of Kehnay Do Na.
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Pakistan car dealers expect election sales boost
We expect 100% increase in car sales during election campaign, says All-Pakistan Motor Dealers Association Chairman.
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ECP orders removal of political wall chalking and billboards
The DCO, DPO and SP will be held responsible if orders are not imposed till the deadline expires.
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Report exposes Pakistan's e-waste recycling workers' plight
Children breathe in toxic fumes due to burning of computer circuit boards and other waste materials in their homes.
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Cricket: Banned Kaneria to seek ECB compensation
Kaneria's lawyer says his client was distraught by the delay in hearing his appeal, which was adjourned till April 22.
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PML-N launches its election manifesto
Economy, tax reforms, local body elections key component of manifesto.
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Abbas Town suo motu case: SC forms larger bench
The bench - headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry - will hear case on March 8.
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We were not busy attending a wedding during Abbas Town blast: CM Sindh
Qaim Ali Shah says officials reached the site of the blast 40 minutes after the incident.
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CEC: Karachi situation ‘not a hurdle’, elections to be held on time
The chief election commissioner hoped that the situation will improve prior to the elections.
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Dolmen mall shooting: Car used in kidnapping stolen from Lyari
Zulfiqar had parked the car near the New Truck Stand area when it went missing.
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Court charges Shahrukh Jatoi, others in Shahzeb Khan murder case
Suspects deny charges; court summons case witnesses.
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Other parties conducted fake intra-party elections: Imran Khan
Imran says it took PTI around 10 months to hold these elections, whereas other parties conducted them in an hour.
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Crackdown on ASWJ: Malik Ishaq’s son detained
Malik Muhammad Usman was taken to jail under heavy police security.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Accused handed life imprisonment
Muhammad Qaseem had kidnapped Nazar Muhammad Sasoli and demanded Rs1.9 million as ransom.
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International conference: Journalists’ safety takes centre stage
Pakistani, international media professionals discuss ways to reduce threats against journalists.
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NA question hour: Pakistan received $3.2b under Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act
136m mobile sets imported for Rs143b in 5 years.
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Senate question hour: Govt blames India over delayed MFN status
Commerce ministry to submit case to Cabinet for complete normalisation of trade relations.
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Struggling to keep up: Police ill-equipped to safeguard citizens, SC told
Balochistan IGP says training for police has been launched.
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Guilty Until Innocent?: Pakistani-American charged with aiding suicide bomber
Prosecutors allege Raez Qadir Khan assisted in the May 27, 2009 blast at ISI headquarters in Lahore.