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Cleaning up: Senate urges transparency in housing ministry
Recommends restructuring to promote better monitoring.
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At the grassroots: Local bodies’ elections — when and how
SC has allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan to come up with a new schedule for elections in Punjab and Sindh.
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Development: Engineering design of Kalabagh dam completed
Officials await government’s harmony towards project.
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Freight margin: Finance ministry calls for criteria to stop misuse
Gives the go-ahead to reopening six closed storages of petroleum products.
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Islooites are all set for their coiffure needs with Toni & Guy’s new salon
The world-renowned salon launched its first and largest branch in Islamabad on January 11.
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‘Cleanup’ drive: Police claim 64 arrests in slums
The operation was a continuation of search operations in slums and suburban areas.
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An unexpected artist: Seeing beauty in the broken
From torn, troubled Dera Bugti emerges an artist.
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Islamabad master plan: Know thy city — I
How violations are defacing Islamabad the beautiful.
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Changing hands: Building that beckons
NCA to establish museum, field school at Sujan Singh Haveli .
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Eid Miladun Nabi processions: More than 6,000 personnel to perform security duty in twin cities
In the capital, where the main procession will be taken out from Sector G-7, the police will be assisted by Rangers.
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Under scrutiny: Committee to review 67 HEC projects
The body announced by the PM will determine which pending projects will move ahead.
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Complying court order: Six-member committee to select HEC chief
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal notifies committee and sends names to ETS.
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Tough talk: Govt ready to take on irreconcilable militants, says Nisar
Renewing talks offer, interior minister promises to meet responsive militants halfway.
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Smuggling in: Analysis of the grey traffic phenomenon
With high premium in Account Settlement Rate, illegal traffic flourishes.
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Who’s who of the Privatisation Commission Board
A look at the profiles of members who are entrusted with the responsibility.
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Playful revelry: Young ‘uns put on their acting boots for theatre festival
Excellent renditions of Pied Piper, Wizard of Oz and poetry were highlights of the event.
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Analysis: For Musharraf, 1973 document wasn’t the constitution
In his July 31 judgment review petition, he says assembly was incomplete after East Pakistan secession.
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EAC meeting: Dar highlights steps taken to fix economy
Paints optimistic picture as committee questions official figures.
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Removing ban: Govt planning to allow CNG kit and cylinder imports
Installation of unsafe cylinders cited as a trigger for the move.
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Messy business: A dark, black market in the private power sector
Corrupt govt officials receiving fake capacity payments, contributing to circular debt.
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Bomb hero Aitizaz Hasan honoured with bravery award
Admirer reads out poem questioning where Imran Khan's loyalists and so-called patriots of the nation are hiding now.
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Missing persons’ case: SC censures govt for non-compliance
Asks the premier, K-P chief minister to submit compliance reports by Jan 17.
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To increase fines: Amendment in CDA by-laws proposed
CDA proposes that fines on sellers of unhygienic food items should be enhanced up to Rs15,000.
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Land reforms: SC larger bench to hear petition from 16th
Chief Justice Jillani forms 9-member larger bench to hear petition seeking end to feudal system, large land holdings.
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Anniversary of twin bombings: Remembering the Hazara mowed down in Quetta
Members of civil society hold candlelight vigil; friends and family members of victims still await justice.
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Addition: SECP registers 415 new companies
Around 91% of companies were registered as private limited companies, while 6% registered as single-member companies.
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Adjustments: ‘Monitor performance of foreign trade missions’
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce wants more efficiency.
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APO promises support to Pakistan
Secretary general looking forward to cordial relations.
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One week’s notice: Give date for elections in cantonment areas, says SC
Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea seeking extension in election date.
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Commuter woes: Shortage of gas making commuters’ pockets lighter
'It costs me Rs600 while on CNG to get to my hometown in Kohat on weekends as compared to Rs2000 while on petrol.'
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Vague statement: IHC judge irked by provision of bulletproof vehicle to former CJP for ‘official use only’
Asks interior ministry to take matter seriously.
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New inductions: QAU vice-chancellor summoned
Varsity management allegedly made new appointments in violation of court orders.
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Three strikes, you’re out: Musharraf ordered to appear on Jan 16
Neither did he have a heart attack, nor is he unable to attend hearings: court.
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Availing opportunities: China’s RUYI to invest in Pakistan
Two coal-fired power plants to be constructed with 330MW capacity.
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Investment opportunity: PC approves further share-selling of state-owned units
Five lucrative companies selected for off-loading shares.
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Air travellers: Amid alarm bells, screws tightened on dollar outflow
Ministry of finance says passengers can take $5,000 each against earlier ceiling of $10,000.
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Wiling to hear you: SC disposes of Musharraf’s appeal against registrar
Maintainability of review petition on judgment against emergency referred to larger bench.
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Road tragedies: 14 killed in fatal bus accidents
The deadliest crash took place in Murree where two Rawalpindi-bound buses plunged into a ravine.
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Walls divide: After day-long closure, Bari Imam shrine reopens for public
Attempts by administration to demolish grave walls brought devotees of two sects face-to-face.
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In twin cities: Rain aggrevates people’s loadshedding woes
Rawalpindi streets flooded; gas, electricity become a rarity.
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Back on the agenda: PM constitutes body for HEC chief’s appointment
Body to select a new chief of HEC by Feb 12, the deadline set by the Islamabad High Court.
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Offloading govt stake: PIA sell-off clears the last hurdle
Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.
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ECP suggests new dates for Sindh, Punjab LG election
The court also allowed Sindh United Front and Functional Muslim League to become parties to the case.
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Treason case: A trial of Musharraf’s trial
Defence says special court cannot issue arrest warrants; court to give verdict on Friday.
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Commitment: SAARC delegation discusses regional prosperity
Secretary emphasises need to overcome difficulties of organisation.
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Disease-free: UAE to send team to inspect poultry
Experts to review situation in Pakistan, lifting ban on imports a possibility.
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Change of guard: Macroeconomics chief transferred
Main coordinator of Vision 2025 sidelined without investigation.
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Circular debt piles up: Dar objects to TCP’s line of credit
National trading agency accumulates further outstanding dues, ECC told.
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ECP suggests holding Sindh, Punjab local body elections in February and March
ECP urges Sindh High Court to hold Local Body elections on Feb 23 in Sindh, and March 13 in Punjab.
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Islamabad standoff: ATC indicts Sikandar, his wife, weapon supplier
Sikandar denies all allegations against him.