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Law education: PBC, HEC to streamline accreditation
For the evaluation of the programmes, the PBC will establish a seven-member legal education accreditation committee.
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Book launch: Remembering Jalib, the people’s poet
Speakers euologise his struggle against oppression.
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NUST awards degrees to 700 graduates
“It is inspiring to look at the school’s progress,” says NUST Rector Engineer Muhammad Asgha.
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In retrospect: Paying homage to a forgotten artist
Gallery6 to host retrospective show of Mansur Aye.
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Discussing decentralisation: Country’s first development magazine launched
Speakers discuss challenges to grass-roots representation.
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Neighbourhood watch: Afghans prepare to campaign for presidential polls
Interior Minister says insurgents cannot derail democratic process.
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Special ‘treatment’: Musharraf’s illness ‘serious’, says AFIC report
Former military ruler indicates he wishes to go abroad for surgery; prosecution contests findings of the report.
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Waziristan offensive likely in March
It is unclear, however, whether the March operation will also target the Haqqani Network.
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CPPs waste gas worth billions, claim CNG station owners
Say fair distribution of resources can ease energy crisis.
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International media: WSJ acknowledges Pakistan’s privatisation vision
Write-up believes process could help bring economy on track.
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Road project: US links $90m grant to award of contract to FWO
Funds will be given for completing Kalat-Quetta-Chaman section of highway.
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Bomb scare in Pakistan Secretariat causes panic
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif was in the secretariat's block C, had been receiving threats.
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Pakistan will not release Dr Afridi: FO
Foreign office insisted that Afridi is Pakistani citizen and has been accused of violating the country’s laws.
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Braced for action: Govt signals willingness for military operation
High-level meeting held on internal security; President Mamnoon summons National Assembly session.
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ICCI to set up business incubation centre
Project will be carried out in collaboration with MoST.
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Support: Samsung C&T eyes investment in Pakistan
Malakand tunnel and energy sector in company’s vision.
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Oil, gas exploration: New blocks to attract $371m investment in first phase
Domestic giants win most of the licences, foreign firms shy away.
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Healthy finances: PSO to enter into LNG import business
Preparations under way to develop structure for gas purchase.
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Jamming to the beat of life
The weekly activity involves a group sitting in a circle with musical instruments, as they create unique rhythms.
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Mastung tragedy: Protests end after Nisar assures of govt action
Interior Minister says state has decided things will not go on like this.
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Scaling K2: Italian organisation to sponsor expeditions
EvK2CNR, G-B govt sign agreement to promote tourism in region.
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Disdainful comfort: German artist brings story of oppressed women, idea of home to life
Susanne Husemann’s collection creates a powerful visual perspective on life in the region.
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Seminar: Greater integration for women in all spheres of life stressed
Speakers offer recommendations for empowerment.
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Better health services: Cap population growth to improve healthcare
Pakistan lags behind other regional countries in health sector.
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Remarks on gas supply: Court issues contempt notice to minister
Court asks minister to appear in court in person on Friday.
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Mastung attack: For the Hazara, another candlelight vigil marks a new year of mourning
Protesters demand action against extremists; block Faizabad road.
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Solid waste management: Court asks CDA to submit progress reports quarterly
Civic agency says that the affected site would be levelled and decontaminated.
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Meeting MDGs: Pakistan still has a long way to go
UNDP director recommends learning from neighbours.
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Islamabad businessmen want new industrial estate
Believe it will step up exports and create job opportunities.
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Enven plant: Law ministry supports gas supply to Engro at a discount
Company seeks gas at 70 cents per unit compared to existing price of $3.3.
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Wheat supply: Govt refuses subisidy as cash constraints bite
WFP needs 6,000 tons of commodity for quake-stricken people.
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Military offensive: Over 50 militants killed in Waziristan, Khyber air blitzes
House of militant commander Adnan Rashid targeted in Waziristan – but he escaped unhurt.
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Ogra scam: Supreme Court summons NAB chief
Bench orders the bureau to explain non-compliance of its orders.
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Fuel price adjustment: NEPRA revises power tariff for KESC consumers
Cuts price for July and August, but increases for Sept.
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Discrepancies: Audit reveals widespread mismanagement in CAA
Lack of interest and oversight cause millions of rupees in losses.
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Private school standards: Much agreed on, but hitches remain
Capital’s private schools yet to reach consensus on fee structure.
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Attacks on Express: MQM files resolution in Sindh Assembly
The resolution also advised taking appropriate measures for protection of the media house.
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Fresh suggestions: Cabinet defers approval of security policy
PM Nawaz says extraordinary circumstances warrant extraordinary steps.
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Trade: Mamnoon thanks EU delegation for GSP Plus
Pakistan pins high hopes on scheme to revive economy.
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CNG kits, cylinders: Lift ban on imports, say car assemblers
Insist it will discourage smuggling of substandard material.
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Panel seeks reasons for increasing outages
Asks ministry to conduct third-party audit of IPP payments.
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Contented: Telenor Group satisfied with Pakistan operations
CEO terms local subsidiary a profit-making, sustainable entity.
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Untapped: Going in the international halal food market
Pakistan to look for ways to boost sector.
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Moving closer: Qatar agrees to slash price for LNG export
Sale price, volume to be finalised during talks in Doha next month.
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Stalled project: Balloting for Sector I-15 plots likely in March
CDA had earlier promised to build flats in the sector, but the project never materialised.
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Fast lane: Capital cops turn to social media
Force to open official Twitter and Facebook accounts.
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Pressing matters: PM cancels Davos trip
“Our nation is united against extremism and terrorism,” says PM.
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Conditional offer: TTP says it’s ready for ‘meaningful dialogue’
“If the government can prove its sincerity and its authority, we are ready for talks,” says TTP spokesman.
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Van bombing: Blast kills 20 FC troops in Bannu Cantt
Thirty soldiers also injured in the attack claimed by Taliban.
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Over 4,000 govt posts for Balochistan lie vacant
Revelation comes as govt struggles to extend lapsed quota system.