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Code of conduct: Violations removed, DRO informed
The DRO had issued show cause notices on April 12 to the DCO.
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General elections: 17 polling stations ‘most sensitive’
155 polling stations have been declared ‘sensitive’, by intelligence agencies.
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Allotment of tickets: 31 PTI members threaten resignations
Members criticised the distribution of party tickets calling it unfair.
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Disciplinary action: ‘Labour Dept performing poorly’
Labour secretary directed the DCOs to personally monitor the performance of labour officials.
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Accident: Two school students drown in canal
Some passers-by jumped into the canal to save the boys, but they could not find them.
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MQM in punjab: Tickets announcement on 20th
MQM would field candidates for all national and provincial assembly seats in Lahore, says MQM spokesperson.
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Traffic safety: ‘We need to reduce road accidents’
Only 40 per cent of drivers had licences according to data obtained by Rescue 1122 in a study on driver behaviour.
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Rural healthcare: BHUs, RHCs face acute shortage of medicines
Paucity of medication often leads to scuffles between staff and patients.
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Elder care: CDA fail to make capital age-friendly city
Civic body signed MoU with WHO five years back, but has made no progress.
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Lessons from S Korea: Pak govt must take greater responsibility
Calls for collaboration from citizens also ringing loudly.
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Volunteering: US alumni perform community service at PIMS
“Due to high population, government hospitals in India are not like this in terms of discipline” says Chunkath.
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Model villages’ upgradation: Civic body’s inefficiency causes inordinate delays
CDA has released only 20 per cent of the funds required for completion of the projects.
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Economic woes: The unfulfilled dreams of artisans
Wood carver and his brother struggle to earn through Lok Mela.
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Farash town: ‘Expedite work on roads’
The CDA chairman issued the directives after he visited Farash Town on Sunday
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Irresponsible picnickers: Fire erupts on Margallas
The fire was put out by around 10 CDA staff members who were on hand, says official.
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Grounds for disqualifications: Not in the name of religion
ECP reminds political parties about new code of conduct.
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High hopes: PPP will sweep the upcoming polls says Bilawal
“PPP will continue to make sacrifices for preserving democracy and the betterment of the masses,” says Bilawal.
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Sword of Damocles: Actual scrutiny will begin after elections says NAB
NAB has vetted more than 24,000 candidates for criminal history and loan default and submitted the details to the ECP.
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Neglected heritage: In Kuri, a historical mosque lost in renovation
Only the building’s dome and three arches are in their original condition.
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A Grand offering from Samsung
The phablet’s superior performance is overshadowed by its low-res display.
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For businesses and citizens of Karachi, crime conquers all
Capital flight from city is a direct result of rising instability.
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The illusion of choice
As long as people remain divided, the elite walk away and continue to remain in the backdrop of politics.
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An Iron Lady for Pakistan: What would Thatcher do as prime minister?
The country needs nothing short of a complete economic restructuring.
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Trolley-ology: Games supermarkets play
Trolley psychology reveals the tactics supermarkets use to make customers spend more.
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No seeking votes on the basis of religion: ECP
No one is allowed to criticise or elevate any political party in front of voters at polling stations, says ECP.
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PML-Q leaders visit MQM headquarters
Sattar says his party has informed the PML-Q delegation of a conspiracy against the MQM.
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Setting Goals: Alavi asks NGOs’ help to eradicate polio
Parents need to be educated on the immunisation scheme so that under-age children can be vaccinated: Justice Alavi.
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Paying Tribute: Civic Centre hall named after ZA Nizami
The decision was formally announced by Karachi Metropolitan Corporation administrator Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi.
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Education; SMIU extends deadline for admissions
The entrance test will be conducted on April 20.
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Reckless Driving: Man killed in accident
Police have registered a case against the truck driver.
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Curtailed Gas Supply: 8-hour power cuts in industrial zones
KESC said that it had been exempting the industrial zones from power cuts so as not to affect national output.
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Strict Measures: Snipers deployment to curb killings
Intelligence units of police to collaborate to arrest the criminals responsible for the killings.
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Better Liaison: SHC establishes election cell
The cell comprises district and sessions judges, Inamur Rehman and Rashida Asad.
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Press Conference Tappi denies land grabbing allegations
Memon said that the PPP is a federal party and represented the people of all four provinces
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PML-N leading code of conduct ‘violations’
DRO seeks report in three days after enforcing ECP guidelines.
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Poll Duty: SHOs of 31 police stations transferred
The city police officer has also appointed some sub-inspectors as SHOs.
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Public Services: Changa Pani project initiated
The project also aims to provide better sanitation services to citizens.
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Power hungry: Pennyfuellish
The less you burn the more you earn, that’s what the supporters of energy-efficient housing say.
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Political Rallies: Venues yet to be reserved
The police have proposed 150 venues for political parties to hold rallies in.
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Bail Before Arrest: Arguments in Deeba’s case on 15th
Deeba said she had been falsely accused as part of a conspiracy by her ex-husband Amjad Butt Pasroori.
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ANP leader Mukarram Shah killed in Swat
Shah’s car was blown up while he was on his way to an election campaign, TTP claims responsibility.
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Currency Wars: US warns China, Japan and S Korea
Taking a surprise aim at Tokyo, the Treasury raised questions about Japan’s effort to reflate its economy.
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Trade Agreements: US gives Japan nod for mega trade pact
All 11 nations engaged in the negotiations need to approve before Japan participates.
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Economic Recovery: Eurozone approves Cyprus bailout
The EU welcomed the successes of their bailouts to Ireland and Portugal, recently extending their payback period.
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Slain Singer: Ghazala Javed’s murder case adjourned
Ghazala Javed and her father Javed Iqbal were shot dead outside a beauty parlour in Peshawar on June 18, 2012.
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Jui-F: Bomb defused near candidate’s house
A pedestrian informed the police he had spotted a bomb planted near Haqqani’s newly constructed house.
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Tribunal Verdict: Transgender candidate back in race
Rana had challenged rejection of her nomination papers by the concerned returning officer.
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Love For Imran: Barber offers free haircut
All those who tell Bilu they will vote for Khan get free service from him.
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Minority Vote: Hindu community discusses elections
The meeting was told that there were 15,000 Hindu voters in NA-193 and 22,000 in NA-196.
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So Far: 207 absconders netted in 2013
The police also raided various gambling dens and arrested 41 gamblers and stake money.
















































