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Bearing the brunt: Effect of terrorism on FDI in Pakistan
Falling investment due to security can be salvaged by better terms for investors.
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US envoy summoned over drone hit
Statement said latest drone strike would have negative impact on govt’s initiative to undertake dialogue with TTP.
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Constraints: US aid for Pakistan at risk of being wasted, misused, says report
The NGO selected by USAID to disburse aid lacks capacity, according to OIG.
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‘Torpedoing the peace process’: Pakistan to review ties with the US says Nisar
Terms drone strike on Hakimullah a deliberate move to scuttle peace talks.
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Flights of fancy?: Excess baggage weighs down airport plan
Pressure from the top court could speed up the stalled project but no sooner than June 2015.
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Punjabi blues: A one-of-its-kind fusion
Emerging musician Shamoon Ismail and band offer a new sound.
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Daylight robbery: House burgled
Robbers made away with cash, cell phones, jewellery and other valuables worth Rs250,000.
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Cosmic connection: Where the worlds of art and spirituality intersect
Masterpieces of internationally-acclaimed painters, calligraphers put on display at AP Gallerie.
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Cultural exchange: Swiss cheese, chocolates centre of attraction
Proceeds from Swiss Food Festival will go to Mashal Model School.
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Hazy future: Almost a year on, QAU affiliates still teaching Punjab university curriculum
Varsity says board comprising teachers behind delay.
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University status: Insecurity rife among PIMS staff
Despite official assurances to the contrary, they still worry they will lose civil servants rights.
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Peace concert: Multinational singers, bands enthrall students
Local performers get their first chance to perform from IHRC’s platform.
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Pakistan Market: Chinese group plans on expanding business
Senior Vice President of ICCI, Khalid Chaudhry, appreciated the initiatives of TIENS Pakistan for promoting business.
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Cabinet approval sought: Ministry prepares draft of gas theft control ordinance
Law will lead to establishment of utility courts for recovery of damages.
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Balochistan local bodies: Poll commissioner issues code, schedule
ECP sets Rs30,000 as expense limit for each candidate participating in local bodies elections.
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Borrowing trouble?: WB delays loan till conditions are met
Govt expected the loan in December to strengthen fast dwindling SBP reserves.
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Najam Sethi struck with contempt notice
Earlier, the same bench had suspended the Interim Management Committee.
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Figures discrepancy: Privilege motion moved against Nisar
Opposition boycotts Senate for second consecutive day.
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IPP research report: Load-shedding ‘cost nation Rs1.5t’
The loss amounts to 7% of GDP, says Dr Hafiz Pasha.
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Lessons from Switzerland: Efficient local governments key to development, says Swiss envoy
Swiss ambassador gives two cents on bilateral ties, social projects and future relations.
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Missing baby: PIMS blames own guards, parents
Police clueless as parents blame hospital admin.
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Spirit of inclusiveness: Capital celebrates ‘Canada in the Fall’
Canadian High Commission donates Rs100,000 each to Mashal Model School and PCAPH.
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Muharram: CDA to facilitate mourners
Directs uninterrupted illumination of processions’ routes.
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High-profile hit: A life in infamy ends
Chaudhry Nisar calls drone strike ‘attempt to sabotage talks with Taliban’.
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Senate proceedings: Govt unveils plan to cut dependence on loans
Three-pronged strategy aims at improving resource position.
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Transnational project: Chevron, ExxonMobil keen on running TAPI pipeline
ADB to act as transaction adviser to help generate financing of over $7.5b.
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Empowerment: Call for implementation of pro-women laws
Conference on rural women concludes with a demand of 30% representation at all levels.
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Four firms shortlisted for cable car project
City managers are hopeful that by the end of April 2014, cable cars will be running up and down the Margallas.
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Taken: Newborn baby stolen from PIMS
The baby boy was taken from the general ward by an unidentified woman; hospital blames parents.
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Commonwealth guests: Young entrepreneurs visit Roots
Visitors were greeted amidst bhangra from students.
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Annual scare: Halloween celebrated at Centaurus
Event took place at Fun City which was aptly decorated with horror.
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Upgrading systems: Japan to grant Rs2.1b for airport security
Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Hiroshi Inomata signed an exchange of notes of the grant by Japan’s government.
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Nisar keeps opposition in the loop
Says opposition will be briefed about talks with Taliban in the next meeting.
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Rate revision: Petrol price ‘slashed’ by nearly half a rupee
Govt cuts price to adjust a reduction in rate of petroleum levy.
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‘Ground realities’: Sindh, Punjab poll dates impractical, SC to be told
ECP sets Dec 7 as election day in Balochistan, releases full schedule, code of conduct.
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Tax collection: FBR misses target for fourth successive month
This comes as govt back-pedals on key tax policy measures.
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Drone controversy: Grayson’s statement ‘irresponsible’, says Rashid
Says government’s stance on drone strikes unchanged.
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Failing to pay up: Senator’s plots cancelled by IHC
In November 2012, K-P lawmaker placed highest bids for three commercial plots.
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Empowering the marginalised: Rural women converge on capital to share problems
Sixth annual conference at Lok Virsa sees hundreds of women from across country.
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Art exhibition: Artist depicts love for city by the sea
Use of monotones and colours bring out contrast in compositions.
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‘Illegal’ parking sealed: CDA comes down hard on Centaurus
Claims additional 3.5 acre plot encroached, also seals original parking lot.
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PTI considers legal action against Geo
Geo Group had sent a defamation notice to the PTI chief through fax.
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Upper house proceedings: Pandemonium as Nisar, Rabbani clash in Senate
Opposition rejects official numbers on drone casualties.
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Global fluctuation: Price of petrol likely to go down
Cost of other oil products are expected to increase according to an Ogra summary.
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Supporting the poor: PPAF launches €10 million renewable energy project
Rural population to get access to clean energy, conserving firewood and oil.
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Questionable strategy: US report finds holes in Jamshoro plant funding
Office of US Inspector General says the plant will remain unfeasible .
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At stake: LNG services tender faces an uncertain fate
Parent company of Chinese bidder blacklisted by World Bank.
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Family affair: Father booked for kidnapping son
The police registered a case but have not arrested the suspects yet.
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Kashmir Highway project: Instead of receiving funds, CDA conducting inquiry
Premier alleged award of contracts to firms was dubious, cause of delay.
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Experts to S Asian govts: Spend more on people than on securing borders
Experts urge regional governments to draft people-centric foreign policies.