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PM calls all-parties security conference for Sept 29
Khar, military leadership to brief participants on the situation; PML-N yet to decide attendance.
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Open Market: Rupee touches new record low
The local unit closed at 89.80 in the open market
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Development: ASEAN to finance regional projects
The Fund’s total lending commitment through to 2020 will be about $4 billion.
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It Sector: PM urges placement of interns
Gilani directed the board to increase the number of interns and also the amount of stipend
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Intellectual Property: ‘Pakistan committed to rights protection’
IPO- Pakistan Chairman said Pakistan is committed to curb the menace of piracy and counterfeiting.
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Lahore Chamber: Power tariff increase proposal opposed
LCCI strongly criticised the move to jack up power tariff by 38% (Rs3.06 per unit).
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Spray Solutions: DCO orders 10 new fumigation machines
the DCO said that Rs100,000 would be spent on the purchase of the fumigation machines.
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ISI denies role in Hizb activists missing
Four activists of Hizbut Tahrir not in spy agency’s custody, claims official.
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Dengue Prevention: PRCS distributes 600 anti-mosquito kits among slum dwellers
The kits include mosquito repellent and nets, and were distributed as part of PRCS’s country-wide drive against dengue
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National symposium: ‘Innovation in chemical sciences vital for solving problems’
Hazara University VC highlights importance of catalytic process in addressing health, environment concerns.
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Call for paradigm shift in foreign policy to avoid ‘strategic collision’
Speakers discuss Pakistan’s security situation, call for better relations with neighbouring states.
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Achievement: Tarbela school principal earns PhD
Five of his research articles have been published in national and international journals.
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Capacity building: Improving Pakistani women’s expertise in energy distribution
USAID sponsored programme to train twenty female IESCO employees.
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Training session: Making the office a safer place
Need to create awareness on anti-sexual legislation among employees and employers stressed.
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IIUI students protest shortage of hostel rooms
High fees, lack of accommodation, at campus main issues
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Increasing numbers: 25 more test positive for dengue
Total number of cases in the capital city rises to around 250.
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Lack of funds: 1,000 more beds for Polyclinic come at a ‘price’
PM announces expansion of the hospital, administration still awaits funds.
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Lowari Tunnel: Timely completion demanded
The project is ongoing and would connect the people of Chitral with the rest of the country
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Reprieve: Man injuring aunt gets bail
PHC on Monday ordered the release of a man arrested for injuring his aunt three months ago.
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Teachers Protest: Pursuit of the ‘package’ continues
The teachers have been demanding the implementation of the PM package which was announced last year.
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Government Housing: 20,000 employees registered
To provide houses to the government servants, FGEHF has registered about 20,000 employees.
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Eastern Alliance: Pakistan lobbying for defence pact with China
Pakistan made overtures to China early this year when its relationship with US was weakened by several controversies.
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US-Pak relations: Escalating tensions spur diplomatic frenzy
Separate talks held with US, Saudis and Chinese as Kayani cancels UK visit.
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Robbery: Bandits shoot man for resisting
15 robbers broke into Moza Beheshti resident's house on Monday morning and tied up the family demanding cash.
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Violence Against Women: Raising awareness on police procedure
Cholistan Development Council held a meeting to review programmes with regards to issues regarding women’s rights.
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Independent Decisions: ‘US needs to stop interfering’
Former Jamaat-i-Islami leader Qazi Hussain Ahmed said the US had no right to interfere in Pakistan’s internal affairs.
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Dengue Detection: UAF sets up testing cell
Dengue testing cell has been set up by the UAF at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences.
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Protest Against Police: Rally against firing on MSF leader
MSF leader Maroof Khan had been shot at after giving protection to several students in the university.
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Revision Plea: Encounter case adjourned till Oct 1
Police inquiry found that they had killed a suspected robber in their custody and then staged a fake encounter.
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Contempt Of Court: Warrants for anti-corruption chief
Warrants issued for not taking action against the medical superintendent in a petition alleging medical negligence.
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No Immunity: 239 cops diagnosed with dengue
Most of the affected policemen, 197, were constables.
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Corruption: Assets of patwaris’ to be scrutinized
LHC CJ Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry ordered a scrutiny of the assets of all patwaris in Punjab and action against the corrupts.
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For Christian ‘minorities’, a book is photographic evidence of their presence — and past
Two photographers use the lens of a camera to depict a people’s footprint.
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Zoo’s district officer blamed for death of three lion cubs
Dow University’s medical report was not included in the inquiry committee’s final report.
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Ag’s Appointment: Respondent seeks more time
LHC adjourned the hearing on a petition challenging the appointment of Akhtar Buland Rana as the AG of Pakistan.
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President & Politics: Justice Bandial refers petition to CJ
LHC refused to hear a petition claiming President Asif Zardari is defying the court’s verdict in the dual offices case
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Bailed out: Ex-SHO Amir Hayat released on bail
He had been arrested for robbing and injuring a man in North Karachi.
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Dengue: Eight more cases reported
Eight more cases of dengue cases have been reported in the province in Hyderabad.
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Water scarcity: Acute water shortage in Sanghar
Sanghar tehsil has only one filtration plant which currently meets the needs of only one-fifth of the population.
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Sabotage : NATO tankers attacked in Shikarpur
Four oil tankers, carrying supplies for the Nato forces in Afghanistan, came under fire at the Indus Highway.
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Transitions: Ustad Abdul Aziz Baloch passes away
He died at the age of 68 and was buried in Mewa Shah Graveyard.
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Crossing waters: 15 Indian fishermen arrested
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency arrested 15 Indian fishermen and seized six boats.
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Unpaid dues : Sepco cuts power to govt offices
The Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco) disconnected its supply to government offices in Sukkur.
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Sexual assault: CID nabs murderer of eight-year-old
Apprehended on Monday a suspect who was allegedly involved in the murder and sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl.
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Conference: ‘TV journalists need training’
A two-day media conference at the Greenwich University ended on Tuesday.
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Gilani holds consultations with PPP leaders
Consulted with leaders on the upcoming APC, scheduled for Tuesday. PML-N to hold party meeting on Tueday too.
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Pakistan’s volleyball campaign ends
Team goes down to India 3-2 in Asian Championship.
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Cricket: New IPL chief gives fresh hopes to Pakistan players
Shukla says snubbed cricketers will be considered for next year’s edition.
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Football: Ambitious Malaga held to draws
Malaga were held to a goal-less draw at Real Zaragoza in La Liga.
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Tennis: Haase hits stride in Bangkok
Ranked 42 in the world, made a successful debut in the Thailand Open.

















































