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Elderly athletes: CDA ringers old enough to be opponents’ parents
The civic agency has dedicated teams, but most feature players well past their prime.
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Held: 17 suspects rounded up
Suspects include 13 proclaimed offenders, says police spokesman.
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Missing persons’ case: Govt to lodge FIR against army officials, SC told
Defence ministry counsel says government’s step will demoralise army officials.
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Pakistan all set to import electricity from India
Draft of MoU was handed over to Indian authorities in New Delhi.
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Peace initiative, phase 2: Govt, TTP shortlist two venues for direct talks
Taliban insist on Shaktu area of South Waziristan, govt wants FR Bannu.
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Halal food: Market share must improve, says minister
Pakistan was only contributing 0.5% in the international halal food market, says Zahid Hamid.
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Increase micro-financing, Dar directs PPAF
Prime Minister’s interest-free loan scheme to aid the poor.
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Work on $4.2b Dasu Dam to kick off this year
World Bank has provided funds for land acquisition.
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Infrastructure development: Pakistan invites Bahrain to invest in Gwadar, energy
Suggests investors can join hands with Chinese to search for opportunities.
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India trade: Parliament to hold debate only after cabinet’s nod
Govt refrains from hyping up trade normalisation to avoid censure.
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Abbas Khan Afridi given charge of textile industry ministry
Afridi, who originates from Fata, had independently competed in the general elections.
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Bus terminal demolition: NHA, ITA tussle intensifies
Officials say 11 of 15 bus terminals in capital are illegal.
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Black coats woes: Lawyers to stage sit-in from next week
Hold token protest at D-Chowk.
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Worthy cause: Three more Sweet Homes soon, says Sheikh
Four-day carnival for children begins tomorrow at Jinnah Sports Stadium.
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Summer respite planned, load-shedding hours to be cut
Prepares to run the power plants at full capacity; to add 1,172MW this month.
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MH370 mystery: Malaysia seeks Pakistan aid in missing jet search
PM Razak urges Islamabad to scan radar data for any leads.
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Bahrain’s king arrives: Six accords signed as royal visit begins
PM Nawaz invites Bahraini business leaders to invest in mega projects.
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Islamabad to scour for matches on TTP list
Government has also called for the release of all those abducted by the Taliban.
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Tackling security threats: Govt moves to pool intelligence resources
PM approves joint intelligence directorate and rapid response force.
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Improving conditions: Anti-trust regulator takes up investors’ cause
Hopes to remove entry barriers, anti-competitive practices, says chairman.
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Coal-based ventures: Chinese firm eyes up to four plants at Gadani Power Park
Projects will lead to investment of around $4 billion.
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Under-achievement: Tax collection shortfall incoming
Think tank predicts Rs200 billion deficit in target.
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British-Pakistani woman given life sentence for drug-smuggling
Khadija Shah was arrested at Islamabad airport in May 2012 when the drugs were found in her luggage.
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Smoke-free: Islamabad Authorities fail to enforce anti-tobacco laws
Govt had set target to make capital smoke-free by 2013 but failed to enforce laws.
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Uncharacteristic efficiency: Robbers hit house, arrested minutes later
Ramna police arrests 3 robbers as they were trying to escape after looting a house in the capital.
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Circular reasoning: NESPAK report green lights own proposed violations
Environmental impact assessment done after SC suo motu; document allegedly prepared in a day and backdated.
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SC rebukes Sindh for not taking anti-famine steps
Asks for report on future planning to address such crises in the area.
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No change in Syria policy: No strings attached to $1.5b Saudi gift, says Sartaj
PM’s aide says Pakistan-made weapons will not be used in Syria.
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Unfettered access: Govt mulls TTP ‘peace zone’ proposal, says officials
List of 300 ‘non-combatants’ handed over to Nisar.
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Agri-tech: US transfers wheat-sowing technology
Machinery to be replicated by local manufacturers.
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To avoid growing cost, govt plans to cut wheat stocks
1m tons of strategic reserves could be reduced by half.
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Dasu Hydel Project: World Bank ‘expected’ to approve assistance for dam
Managing Director to visit Pakistan to discuss development plans.
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Beverage industry: Capacity tax collection drops instead of increasing
FBR suffers revenue loss of Rs478m in July-February of current fiscal year.
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We need to move backward to move forward: Abbas Ali Khan
Singer sends his fans on a spiritual journey through his latest Sufi music album Tamaam Alam Mast.
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Following repeated protests: Govt to reduce wheat price for G-B residents
Locals had been demanding restoration of wheat subsidy which was being gradually curtailed.
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Double murder: Infant still missing as police ‘close in’
Cops claim case will be solved in next few days, no leads on child, victim’s husband released.
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Pakistani version of Aam Admi launched
Unfazed, a boisterous Randhawa insists that the “moral appeal” of his party will be enough.
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Plea seeking sharia law referred to high court
The bench directed the IHC to decide the ICA, if and when filed, within three months.
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Countering sabotage: TTP won’t object to action against Ahrar, says Ibrahim
Says Taliban want release of women, children and elderly; govt denies holding any non-combatants in custody.
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Piecing it together at the Satrang Gallery
Gallery marks second anniversary with an exhibit of some of the most creative minds of our time.
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Agriculture: Tech developments to help farming sector
Govt plans to increase efficiency through high-yield crops.
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Balochistan to receive big slice of Chinese funds
Army to ensure security of Chinese officials.
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US investment: Government to tread carefully on bilateral treaty
BoI in no hurry to agree to stringent clauses set out by Washington.
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Peace talks: Chaudhry Nisar meets Taliban committee
Nisar took the opportunity to appreciate the efforts made by the talks committee.
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Uighur rebel chief vows revenge on China
In rare interview, Abdullah Mansour, leader of Turkestan Islamic Party, says it was his holy duty to fight Chinese.
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Leaked memo: Slum dwellers vow to resist eviction
CDA planning demolition of katchi abadis.
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Metro bus project: SC questions development that gobbles up greenery
Project awaits final approval from ECNEC.
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Rape victim dies as SC takes suo motu notice
The court observed that the news was not a flattering commentary on the justice system.
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Subject to appearance: Court issues arrest warrant for Musharraf
The court has directed that the interior ministry’s secretary should also be present on the day.
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Non-discriminatory market access: Pakistan, India all but sign trade normalisation deal
Both countries have reached broader understanding on liberalising bilateral trade: PM’s aide.