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Metro Bus Service: Chief minister presses for early finish
Meets with officials and contractors to review progress on project.
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Tall claims: Only Punjab following merit says Nawaz Sharif
Punjab govt launches internship programme for 10,000 students.
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Fatal accident: Youth dies in bike-bus collision
The Rescue 1122 shifted them to the district headquarters hospital where Mushtaque died.
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Crackdown: 54 arrested in two days
Among those arrested were 25 illicit weapon holders, 16 drug peddlers, 12 proclaimed offenders and one court absconde.
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Caught in the crossfire: Wedding guests kill robber
"A special team has been constituted to arrest the robber that escaped”, says Jaranwala City SHO.
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Butchery: Man kills daughter ‘to punish wife’
Ahmed killed his daughter Komal with a knife and accused his wife and son Fakhar for the murder.
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Old rivalry: Girl dies in crossfire
The injured have been admitted to hospital where Nazeeran Bibi is stated to be in a critical condition.
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Youth must focus on entrepreneurship
Experts say not everybody can get a dream job after graduation
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Mobilink to get network upgrades for 3G rollout
Signs five-year deal with Huawei, Alcatel for expansion, modernisation
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Renewable energy: Pakistani company to market Canadian Solar’s modules
Nizam Energy signs strategic partnership with global solar power giant
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Branchless banking: Waseela, Mobilink launch initiative
“Waseela and Mobilink share the vision of becoming a market leader in mobile micro-financial services", says Khan.
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Sustainability report: KESC gets ‘A’ rating
KESC is the first organisation in Pakistan to achieve the level A rating for an integrated report, says Gauhar.
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SSGC notice: CNG to be unavailable for two days
The step has been taken by the gas utility company to improve the line pack position all over Sindh.
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Another bloody day: Two ASWJ men among 10 more shot dead
An activist of MQM and a general physician were also gunned down.
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Throttling Funds: Govt introduces bill on terror financing
According to the bill, violation of the act can entail imprisonment of up to five years or a fine of up to Rs500,000.
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National Accountability Bill: NA panel fails to win over the opposition
PML-N expresses reservations, calls it ‘toothless authority’.
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Wali Babar case: Slain eyewitness had to testify today
On Oct 19, SHC ordered govt provide security to witnesses
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NA question hour: 69 private citizens received PM’s grants
Rs18.8m doled out by the premier since his tenure started.
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Resting in peace: Soldiers buried at Karachi War Cemetery
It’s interesting to learn that apart from the Christian majority, there are several Jews buried at the cemetery.
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Karachi violence: Parliament echoes with dire warnings
Some legislators call for army deployment, warn of consequences in financial capital.
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Armistice Day: ‘Their name liveth for evermore’
Commonwealth soldiers who died during WWII rest in peace at the Karachi War Cemetery.
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President ratifies bill on drug regulatory body
The regulatory body will ensure the availability of safe and quality medical services at affordable prices.
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Pakistan’s tour of India: Selectors ok with players prefering Big Bash over National T20
Absence from national T20 event not to harm selection chances.
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YouTube becomes accessible on some mobile networks, as PTA insists ban remains
Site is accessible on at least three mobile networks though PTA, ISPs insists the ban has not been lifted.
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Legislating against the death penalty: Political parties weigh in
JUI-F, PML-N opposed to converting death penalty to life imprisonment.
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Waiting on death row: Prison data from around the county
Over 7000 people are on the death row in Pakistan.
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Sweetening the deal: Abolishing could bring trade benefits
EU diplomats say they publicly express their opposition, but any anti-death penalty movement should be home-grown.
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Alternative to executions: Death penalty versus life imprisonment
Prosecutors argue death penalty acts as a deterrent; lawyers cite international precedents to show otherwise.
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Sack the hangman: ‘The death penalty is not for the worst crime, but the worst lawyer’
Criminal justice system of Pakistan, with all its flaws, gives immense space for injustice, lawyers argue.
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Legislating against the death penalty: Can the PPP do away with capital punishment?
Government has suspended executions since it came into power but hesitates to convert death penalty to life terms.
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Reforming the law: In Pakistan, punishment is Islamic, but not the procedure
A number of Muslim majority countries have abolished the death penalty; can we begin the debate in Pakistan?
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Bilawal greets Hindus on diwali, assures interfaith harmony
Bilawal says PPP always played its role in creating and promoting interfaith harmony and equality.
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Zardari signs Drug Regulatory Authority Bill into law
As per the bill, a DRA will be established to regulate all components of drug manufacturing, sales and distribution.
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We want to bring self-exiled Baloch leaders to talks: Chaudhry Nisar
Chaudhry Nisar says that the government had not done anything to help the Baloch people.
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ECP to distribute ballot papers under Army’s supervision
Commission secretary says ballot papers will have special security features to prevent duplication.
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PM calls for widening tax base
PM Ashraf says taxation structure aimed at enhancing revenues should be streamlined to promote voluntary tax payment.
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US should review its war on terror policy, Zardari tells Olson
President reiterates that drone attacks in Pakistan are counter-productive.
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Pakistan expresses concern over unprovoked Afghan border shelling
Foreign Secretary says such attacks would harm the conducive environment needed for promotion of peace.
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Personal enmity?: Folk singer shot dead
Four armed men on two motorcycles opened fire at Khaskheli as he came out of his house.
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Revenue collection: KWSB asks people to pay their dues
Bills charged to residents are minimal and do not include the full value of work done: MD
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Pakistan plans ‘Malala schools’ for poor children
The "Malala Schools" are planned for 16 areas around Pakistan affected by conflict or natural disasters.
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Humaima Malik to star in first Bollywood film
The period film also features Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi and Suniel Shetty.
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Violence: Man gunned down in Quetta
A man was gunned down in the Satellite area of Quetta on Sunday.
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Wali Khan Babar murder: Alleged last witness shot dead
The deceased identified as Haider Ali was shot dead by two armed men riding a motorcycle.
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Top stories Nov 4-11 2012: Saira, Shahroz and Obama
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune.
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Dual nationality: Parliamentarians given till November 30 to submit affidavits
By-elections in Sindh, Punjab postponed till December 4 due to Muharram.
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Defying orders: Haqqani a no-show at memo case hearing in SC
Supreme Court displeased over Haqqani's absence.
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Hottie of the week: Mikaal Zulfiqar
He’s not tall, dark or chiselled, but he manages to make it all work somehow.
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Gearing up for elections: ECP to craft poll plan at two-day huddle
Preparation of electoral lists, formulation of election code of conduct will be discussed.
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Pharm-D admissions: KU sets Nov 19 deadline for applications
The minimum marks required are 60 per cent in the Intermediate board’s pre-medical examinations.