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FMDC Convocation: Officials decry lack of facilities at federal medical and dental college
Health minister vows to bring about marked change in the college within a year
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Top court throws out 'frivolous' NAB petition against Sharifs' pleas
Penalises anti-graft watchdog with Rs20,000 fine
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Delayed by six years: Pindi’s urology centre finally sees light at the end of tunnel
Officials expect govt to inject massive cash into completing the project
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Water scarcity: Will Ghazi-Barotha ever get dammed?
CDA officials attribute failure to secure govt approval to overestimation of project’s cost
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Muharram cleanliness: RWMC directed to clean procession routes
Municipal officials have been directed to clean all roads and streets where processions will pass
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On CDA’s home turf: Union Councils find themselves helpless
Sector G-7 suffers owing to bureaucracy’s iron grip on resources
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Ban enforced: Over 230 arrested for pillion riding, mostly outside the city
Police enforcing the ban more strictly on outskirts of the city
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During delivery: Patient complains of being maltreated at Polyclinic
Officials confirm they suspended complainant’s sister who works at the facility
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October fest: PNCA talent hunt competition
According to a PNCA press release, the last date for registration is October 12
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Rising trend: ‘Cosmetic surgeries very risky’
'It is misleading to say that there is zero risk of cosmetic or plastic surgeries', says Dr Niazi
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Interprovincial huddle: Ministers vow to improve healthcare quality
Provincial representatives express concerns over population growth
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Parents’ woes: Children, parents protest against exorbitant fee structures
'My father is not an ATM'- slogan read on a protesting student's placard
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Ground situation: RPO reviews security arrangements along procession routes
Traffic police prepare plan to divert movement of vehicles
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7,000 cops to guard over 440 processions, 1,900 gatherings
60 processions declared highly sensitive; entry of 33 clerics banned
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Illegal operations: Clinics run by quacks sealed
Three establishments were sealed during the drive in Sihala
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Shortage of hostels: Students face problems in getting accommodation
Most of the universities don’t have hostels, and those that do are short of space
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section 144 imposed: All set for medical colleges entry tests
The test will be held at five centres
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Development projects: Civil administration to brief govt lawmakers
Civil administration will also brief the treasury lawmakers about the annual development programmes of all departments
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Religious obligation: Drive for women right to inheritance
Dr Shireen Mazari says awareness campaign aims promote religious and legal protection of women's rights
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Katas Raj Temple pond: ‘Water as precious a commodity as gold’
SC directs environmental inspections of all cement factories in Punjab
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Directive to EPA: SC seeks report on industrial pollution
A three-judge bench headed by CJP hears suo-moto notice on the environmental pollution
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One Constitution Avenue: FIA gives clean chit to all accused
Fact-finding report drops all charges, says past investigations ignored the availability of evidence
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Met office dismisses rumours of heavy rains, winds in many parts across country
Official says rain and gusty winds are expected in scattered places in the country
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Capacity building: ANF gets 200 kits for drug identification
Equipment part of project aimed at strengthening border security against drug trafficking, organised crime
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helping hands: Authentic data termed vital for assistance
The UK Department for International Development hosted the event in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning
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Illegal activities: Use of residential buildings for commercial purpose becomes a practice
Residents experience difficulties, question efficiency of concerned departments
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Crimes against young girls on the rise in capital
As young girls continue to get harassed and assaulted, police fail to take any action
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Afridi seeks complete implementation of NAP
Also orders media’s entry to Passport and Immigration Headquarters
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Swindled: Groom lands in jail for ‘fake marriage’
Bride turns out to be mother of two who was hired to role play as police hunt for fraudsters
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Recycling and renewing energy: Waste-to-energy project faces delays due to lack of land
Authorities urged to find permanent solution to manage 700 tons of garbage a day
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Black market dealings: Police bust gang involved in human organ trade
Suspects made millions purchasing organs from the poor and selling them to needy patients
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Social contract: Gap between parliament, people must be reduced
Speakers highlight the need for public to know about their basic rights as per law
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Renewable energy resources: Experts warn against relying on fossil fuels
Experts, researchers and educationists discussed topics such as ocean energy and hydro power generation
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Muharram security: Two month-long pillion riding ban irks citizens in Islamabad
Authorities say extended ban due to increased security threats
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India filled with cautious hope as Pakistan opens political window, says Ajay Bisaria
Statement comes in the backdrop of Prime Minister Imran Khan's call for improved Indo-Pak ties
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Experts warn against overuse of antibiotics
The drugs are not necessary in most cases
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Gang of 16 poachers intercepted
This was the 30th attempt of the illegal hunting in the Islamabad Capital Territory this year
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Missing metres: Residents decry rise in gas metre thefts
Locals believe members of relevant department are responsible for the theft
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Viral video: Rights minister takes notice of maid thrashing
Dr Shireen Mazari took prompt action over physical assault by housework's employer
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Canada removes Islamabad from 'avoid non-essential travel' cities list
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for Pakistan
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Environmental emergency: Tree planting could become mandatory
Mayor assures that trees causing pollen allergies will be replaced with fruit trees
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Since 2014: 79 kids abused in capital
Interior Ministry says 100 suspects were arrested in these cases but only four were convicted
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Repeated violations: CDA seals illegal high-rises in Sector E-11 for third time
Civic body looking to take legal action against owners of the plazas
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Electric ‘sword’ hanging above: Bani Gala students study under power lines
Education officials, residents claim power utility has paid little heed to their complaints
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Experts call for mercury-free Pakistan
Urges the media to join government efforts to increase public awareness
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Merit-based appointments of varsities’ heads demanded
Process should be transparent, says Working Group on Higher Education Reforms
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Islamabad SSP told to continue Muharram operations despite ‘transfer’
Police reluctant to let him go without getting replacement
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Islamabad nan makers warn of protest tomorrow
General Nanbai Association staged its second protest demonstration against a tariff on natural gas
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Margalla Hills fire: Hearing reveals wildlife board’s inability to handle forest fires
IMC officials tell NCHR that board did not have capacity to tackle blaze
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Stolen or misplaced? Gun goes missing from police chief’s car
The gun had been missing since August 24 but the matter was reported to the office only on August 31