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Freedom of information: Shehri-CBE wants transparency
CBE general secretary Alibhai says they have played an important role in advocating for transparency in goverment.
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Security arrangements: Ban on offensive graffiti
Provincial government take decision to punish vandals of private and public property.
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New beginnings: FUUAST admissions begin from Nov 25
Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Qaiser finalises this decision in a meeting of the university's academic council.
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Officials wrangle over hiring of teachers
MNA Aijaz Jakhrani chairs a meeting on the issue on Saturday.
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YouTube may be unblocked in two to three weeks
Telecom regulator in talks with internet giant Google
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Forex: Reserves drop to $13.9 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $9.24 billion from $9.55 billion a week earlier.
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NFC award reasonable, finance ministry official counters Shaikh
Says centre did its homework before transferring resources to provinces.
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HOPES: PPL to help revive international cricket: Lorgat
“I am not a complete expert but can help add value. I will continue to support the PCB’s stance.”
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Selling vegetables despite a Paralympics medal
“I thought I’d be a king of sport in Iraq, I thought I would live like a king," said Naas.
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Christian boy accused of sending blasphemous texts still in hiding
Boy’s mother, Rubina Bryan, was fired by SSGC last month.
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Large scale manufacturing: Sector posts growth of 1.85%
LSM grew by 4.06% during September when compared to the same month of last year
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Currency : Rupee strengthens against dollar
The Pakistani rupee ended stronger at 95.71/76 to the dollar, compared with Wednesday’s close of 95.86/91.
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Saving the Kalash
People like Maureen Lines need to be provided protection by govt in areas where they live rather than be relocated.
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Not on our watch: Sindh High Court suspends motorcycle ban
Sindh High Court Chief Justice summons advocate general, IGP, and secretary interior to appear before court on Friday.
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Embezzlement: ACE orders inquiry against accountant
Auditor Muhammad Sadiq had alleged that an accountant, Dilshad Hussain, had withdrawn Rs1.3m through bogus bills.
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Pakistan’s tour of India: Ajmal itching to shine next door
Off-spinner has no issues in skipping Big Bash to get best preparations.
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More roadworks: Two underpasses at Kalma Chowk approved
Construction work to begin in a few days when design details ironed out.
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Prisoners’ complaint: Judge calls Prisons IG, home secretary
The judge ordered the Prisons IG to solve prisoners’ other problems diligently.
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Banking courts: Lawyers protest lack of judges
Over 70 per cent of the cases had not been heard in eight months, says BCLF president.
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Hard area allowance: Doctors, nurses announce protest
A notification was issued in July 2007 to give hard area allowance to government employees in RY Khan and Bahawalpur.
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Manipulating polls: ECP seeks power to take action against officers
Commission wants control over administrative machinery once the schedule for next general elections is announced.
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Anonymous warns Israel against continued bombing of Gaza
Anonymous threatens action against Israeli government for shutting down internet in the Gaza strip.
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Rehman Malik bans motorcycles in Karachi, Quetta for first Muharram
Ban to remain in effect from 6am to 7pm. Cellular services may also be suspended.
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YouTube ban may be lifted soon: Sources
Rehman Malik had earlier hinted that the video sharing site could be reopened after appropriate filters were in place.
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At the UN, Pakistan slams Israel's offensive in Gaza
Ambassador Masood Khan says Israeli airstrikes in Gaza threaten international peace and security.
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Pakistan to consider releasing Mullah Baradar: Officials
Decision dependent on advancement made in peace efforts after the current releases of lower level members.
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I want to keep getting better, says Usman Riaz
Musician Riaz talks about new video and scheduled performance with AR Rahman.
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For Fawad Khan, team work is the key to success
The actor talks about his life after ‘Humsafar’ and future plans.
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Pakistani artist picked by Deutsche Bank as their artist of the year
Qureshi's work will be displayed in a major gallery exhibition at the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle in spring 2013.
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No institution alone can form a good government: Chief Justice
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry says all institutions should work within their constitutionally defined parameters.
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Death penalty: France condemns execution of soldier in Pakistan
Calls for Pakistan to renew its moratorium on executions and work towards abolishing the death penalty.
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Muharram moon sighted, Ashura on Nov 25
Special security measures have been taken with regard to activities during the holy month.
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PTI-led govt will prioritise Kashmir problem: Imran Khan
PTI chairman says he will solve the problem through dialogue as military solutions have failed in the past.
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Gaza death toll hits 13 as rockets kill 3 Israelis
The latest violence raised to 13 the total number of Gazans killed in 20 hours of Israeli air strikes.
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Pakistan bars Afridi, Ajmal and Akmal from Australian league
Afridi was due to play with Sydney Thunder while Ajmal had signed for Adelaide Strikers and Umar for Sydney Sixers.
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VIP Treatment: Under-19 teams kicked out of stadium
The players protested saying that it was unfair that they were made to leave.
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World Diabetes Day: ‘0.37m people in RY Khan are diabetics’
He said diabetes affected eyes, heart and brain but could be controlled with a balanced diet.
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Feud: Two brothers killed by rivals
The assailants fled.
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Raid: Illegally-cut timber recovered
The logs were to be transported to Haripur by motorboats via the Tarbela Lake for onward smuggling to Punjab.
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Tax on int’l calls: LHC extends stay till Nov 30
The judge also allowed overseas Pakistanis to become a party in the case.
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Commemorating poetry: College celebrates 50 years
The session was presided over by renowned poet Sarfaraz Shahid while Dr Inamul Haq Javed was the chief guest.
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Enforced disappearance: PHC seeks reply against allegation
ASF Ataullah went missing on his way back from work.
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Motorcycle industry: Pakistan to become biggest player soon
He said that the production capacity will be increased to one million units during the next few years.
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Pensions: EOBI encourages workforce to register
The minimum pension had been raised from Rs1,500 to Rs3,600 per month.
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Vfone wireless service: PTCL expands services to Balochistan
PTCL aims to facilitate the people of the region with the launch of Vfone service.
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Higher education: 10,000 scholarships announced
Scholarships to be awarded through student financial aid offices established in 60 public higher education institutes.
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Rimsha Masih’s case: IHC reserves judgement
IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman reserved the judgment after lawyers from both sides completed their arguments.
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Higher education: Korean envoy for joint ventures
The city is known for research in biotechnology, aerospace and nanotechnology.
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Court orders: Man awarded death sentence
The judge also directed him to pay a fine of Rs100,000.
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Musharraf interview: ‘Army being needlessly targeted’
The former chief of army staff said that it appeared as if 'army officials were being targeted'.