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Prize distribution: High achievers awarded at ceremony
Beaconhouse School System North Executive Director Nasir Kasuri presented prizes to the students.
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Dispelling darkness: Revamped federal committee to help prevent and cure eye diseases
Expected to prepare five-year plan to integrate eye care at all levels.
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Stalled peace talks: Taliban set own terms for ceasefire
TTP spokesperson claims govt killed 60 Taliban since the start of peace initiative.
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Ties with India: Free trade will not eliminate any industry, says FPCCI
VP says increased trade will deepen relations with Delhi.
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Privatisation: Gas utilities unlikely to be attractive when they go under the hammer
Reduction in UFG ceiling to wipe Rs33 billion off their assets.
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Power struggle: Ignoring oil ministry, Dar restores gas supply
Export-oriented industrial units to start receiving gas from tomorrow.
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Two killed as car veers off flyover in Islamabad
Two others jump out of car before it hits ground, survive crash.
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Monkey business: For high and mighty, civic agency breaks own rules
CDA allowed multiple subdivisions of farm belonging to PM’s assistant;official who pointed out discrepancies punished.
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NA panel to PMDC: ‘Revoke all recent decisions’
Disapproves of council’s functioning despite notice for termination .
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In oblivion: ‘Parliament’s panel clueless about budgets’
P&D ministry unable to make proposals due to lack of budget info.
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Promoting goodwill: Greater exchange of mediapersons urged
The 13-member delegation from the Kolkata Press Club was headed by KPC President Sudipta Sengupta.
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OGRA case hearings: Court exempts Gilani from personal appearance
Ex-PM’s counsel cites security reasons; Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also appears.
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Exploring dreamscapes: Piecing together dream remnants
Abstract paintings by Scotland-based artist on display.
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Local government polls: Empowering women at the grass-roots
At policy dialogue, more active role for female representatives sought.
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A 16-minute matter: ‘Mr Musharraf, take your seat’
Contrary to his medical reports, Musharraf looked fresh and healthy.
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Much-awaited appearance: Musharraf returns to the dock
Special court defers indictment until jurisdiction is decided.
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Govt team says no talks till TTP shuns violence
Negotiators tell PM dialogue can’t advance in current circumstances.
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Munda Dam: WAPDA accused of Rs400m corruption in project
Planning Commission calls for referring case to NAB or FIA.
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Unending wait: Govt yet to take action in Rs81b oil scam
NAB says it has submitted investigation report.
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Food talk Tai Zu — A taste of the Orient
New Chinese and Thai restaurant opens doors to residents of the twin cities.
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Pakistan urges Iran to respect its borders
Govt regrets negligence on its part over the incident. Meeting with Iranian counterparts set for February 19.
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Targeted attack in Peshawar: Ex-Afghan Taliban minister gunned down
Maulvi Abdul Raqeeb was in favour of talks with Karzai govt.
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Permanent solution?: Landfill site in Nilore under consideration
Mechanised system for waste collection from major roads also under study.
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Mohmand executions: Peace talks hit roadblock
Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.
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Alternative sources: Hydel generation increases, reveals NTDC data
Power shortfall also eased to 1,900MW as total generation was recorded as 9,300MW against a demand of 11,200MW.
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Open bid: Govt likely to invite fresh tenders for LNG supply
Ministry seeks ECC approval for award of terminal services contract to Engro.
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Tax pool: Provinces receive 43% of their share in taxes
Show surplus budget in first half as Centre transfers Rs646b.
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Energy projects: EIB signs €100 million agreement with Pakistan
Keyal Khwar project finally achieves financial closure after 10 years.
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Media can be used to counter negative propaganda about Islam: Pervez Rashid
Rashid said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue to work jointly as they share a common religion.
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Digital democracy: Senator creates online platform for constituents
Osman Saifullah seeks increase in interaction with public.
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Peace overtures: Taliban hint at ‘temporary ceasefire’
Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.
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Growing violence: Saudi grand mufti’s decree sought on suicide attacks
Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.
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Change in govt: Investment inflows could not pick up pace
Security issues, energy woes, bad governance still drive away foreign investors.
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Energy trade: CASA-1000 feasible for Pakistan, says Tajik ambassador
Claims project is ready for implementation.
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Saudi crown prince arrives in Islamabad
Kicks off three-day trip aimed at enhancing brotherly ties between the two countries.
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Gas theft: Provinces to pocket Rs33b after UFG ceiling reversal
Federal govt in fix on how to save gas companies from bankruptcy.
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Energy mix: Pakistan to increase generation capacity, says Dar
EIB to finance renewable energy projects in country.
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Advisory committee: With low reserves, EAC advises against Euro bond
Members complain that their feedback was largely ignored.
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman arrives in Pakistan
The two sides will discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan's labour force to Saudi Arabia.
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Drone activist ‘grilled, tortured’
Karim’s brother and teenage son were killed in a drone attack in Mir Ali, North Waziristan in December 2009.
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Religious decree: ‘Constitution completely in line with Sharia’
Govt obtains fatwa from cleric Rafi Usmani to preempt demands for enforcement of Sharia by Taliban.
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Uptick in violence: Talks may stall if attacks continue
Negotiators ask TTP to cease activities that could undermine peace efforts.
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Kech kidnapping: Govt contacts BLF to secure release of eight officials
Six officials seized when they went to negotiate the release of two officials kidnapped earlier.
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Financing facilities: Askari Bank inks MoU with education board
Employees of SBTE will be able to avail financing facility at preferred rates with flexible terms and conditions.
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Gwadar Port: Pakistan, China all set to develop master plan
Both countries will meet to discuss proposed $12b investment in economic corridor.
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Corruption within: FBR fails to take decision on policing powers
HR management seeks to take on the task, but lacks necessary expertise.
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Tortured, shaken up: Anti-drone activist returns home 9 days after disappearance
Khan was picked up from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad on February 5 by around 20 men, some in police uniform.
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Easing traffic: City managers mull over ‘ring road’ along Margallas
Maragalla Highway to connect motorway with Murree Expressway.
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Whodunit?: Road realignment being investigated
Changing the alignment of the two-kilometre portion of the road had a domino effect on the rest of the road.
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Court orders removal of illegal bus terminals
The court issued the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by a private transport company.