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Hazara town carnage: SC questions role of intelligence agencies
The directed the intelligence agencies to submit their reports.
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Education reforms: Activits demand curriculum reform
Proposed that any material considered discriminatory to religious minorities should be removed from the syllabus.
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Educational Issues: Kinnaird College to organise conference on 22nd
Inaugural session of the conference on February 22 from 3pm to 6pm will be followed by interaction among delegates.
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Back to Lahore: Bapsi Sidhwa in town for literary festival
The Urdu translation of her first novel The Croweaters will also be launched here.
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Wazirabad: Rs15 million for beautification
The funds will be spent on improving parks, chowks and entrance and exits to the city.
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Imposter: Man claiming to be registrar arrested
Accused later confessed to receiving Rs10,000 and Rs8,000 for securing the release of the two men.
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Dual nationality: LHC dismisses petition seeking ban on politicians
The petition had been moved by Advocate Muhammad Afaq.
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Safety: Six burn in two fires
Three students were slightly burnt when a van they were travelling on caught fire due to a petrol leak.
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Living conditions: Nursing students protest food quality
Protesters said they had not been served rice or meat for 18 days.
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Acid attack: Two suffer burns
The police said that the motive was not known yet.
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Institutional negligence: Who is to blame for measles outbreak?
The government had taken no protective measures and vaccines were not available in the province, says petitoner.
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Contempt of court: Stop deducting teachers’ salaries
As many as 200 teachers moved the petition.
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Fraud: Arguments in Taseer case on 25th
Shan asked the court to direct the SHO to register an FIR against Amna Taseer and others for fraud.
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After the KLF
One does hope the KLF organisers will reconsider the fee for the future.
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Violence in the wind
Notably, in Karachi and Quetta, but also elsewhere, we see a complete breakdown in the writ of the state.
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Ksbl seminar: ‘Pakistan can become a global powerhouse’
Countries succeeding in today’s world are those reforming fastest to generate growth and reduce poverty, says Lowcock.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.16/98.21 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 98.10/98.15.
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Gas field in dadu district: Polish firm to start production in May
Envoy stressed that Pakistan and Poland should work together in order to identify possible areas of cooperation.
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Energy sector: PM extends existing tariff regime
Regulators should facilitate the investors so that they are encouraged to invest, says PM.
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Did you know? Afghan street kid heads to the Oscars!
Mohammadi was selling maps to passing foreigners on Kabul’s famed Chicken Street when he ran into director Sam French.
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Families of Quetta tragedy victims agree to end protests
Dead will be buried in Quetta at 9 am on February 20.
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MWM, Shia councils call end to sit-ins as talks with government conclude
Shia councils to work together with the government to address Hazara community issues.
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Demanding rights is not unlawful, not giving them is: Allama Talib Jauhari
Jauhri expresses solidarity with Hazara community, calls current government 'a sinister democracy.'
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Sexual harassment on educational campuses
Sexual harassment accusations have recently been levelled against male faculty members at two public universities.
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Art show: Experimental work looks at human condition
Four artists show their work at Ejaz Gallery, show ends February 19.
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ECP approves stringent scrutiny processes for nomination papers
Candidates required to disclose source of income, tax payment details in order to contest elections.
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Contempt case: NAB chairman submits written report
Letter to president using strong words against the judiciary was written in a personal capacity, says Bukhari.
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Finance minister Hafeez Shaikh resigns from post
Minister of State for Finance Saleem Mandviwalla was sworn in as Shaikh's replacement.
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Shahzeb murder case: Police submits challan to ATC
Four out of total eight suspects elope amidst Shahzeb murder case.
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‘Discrimination translates into sexual harassment’
Social activists say that awareness is the first step towards tackling sexual harassment.
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Parliamentary committee to meet protesters in Quetta
The parliamentary group arrived in Quetta at the PM's instruction
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PM orders targeted operation in Quetta
PM removes Inspector general (IG) Balochistan Umer Khitab.
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170 suspects nabbed in Quetta operations: BBC
One of the masterminds involved in Quetta bombing also arrested.
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Culture gala: Folk artists highlight soft image of K-P
Stalls offering rugs, gems and handicrafts attract visitors.
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Pindi police still grappling with 2,000 cases
Number of pending criminal cases declined to 3,500 in ’12 from 7,750 in ’11.
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Quetta bombing: Operation should have been conducted against LeJ, says CJ
CJ says it is incomprehensible how the incident took place in the presence of FC.
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Court throws out CDA report on illegal kiosk
Admin DG summoned to prove claim that a clerk made illegal property transfer.
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Off the mark: CDA approves Rs7.5 billion rapid transit project
The five-route, 48 bus network will be ADB-financed; Pindi may be added in Punjab govt consents.
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Handling of child’s murder: SC summons capital police chief
The Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday took suo motu notice of the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl.
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Hazaras massacre: Massive traffic gridlock in twin cities as protesters block roads
Angry protesters also beat up motorcyclists, media persons.
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Anti-polio drive: Despite threats, no compromise on fanfare
Kick-off of campaign violates guidelines set to keep drive low profile.
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Messing with the wrong guy: Lawyers get a taste of their own medicine
One black coat manhandled after arguing with solider deputed along VIP route.
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Targeted attack: Shia doctor, son killed in Lahore
Prof Dr Syed Ali Haider was driving his 12-year-old son to school when attacked.
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Hazara Town blast: Country-wide protests observed against Hazara killings
Rallies turn violent in Karachi, Islamabad.
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What constitutes sexual harassment?
A 2010 law and HEC guidelines on sexual harassment define the term.
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Quetta Blasts: Nawaz slams govt, security agencies for failing to protect
Nawaz Sharif says there is no governance in Balochistan, federal government again proven incompetent.
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Rigging mandate: PML-N expert of manipulation, says Kaira
'Shahbaz Sharif, Nisar should be given medals for their expertise in changing political affiliation of elected MPAs.'
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Financial results: EFU Life profit surges by 58%
The earnings per share increased to Rs10.75.
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Party stance: We want an independent ECP, says Qureshi
'MQM’s decision to sit in opposition might be a plan to nominate the caretaker chief minister of their choice'
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Sexual harassment committees: ‘Cases not acknowledged for fear of tainted reputations’
In contrast, a PU teacher believes committees have a purpose.
















































