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Attack on reporters: Journalists lodge protest with IGP
Two reporters were allegedly thrashed by son of judicial magistrate and his friends outside Jinnah Supermarket.
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Lal Masjid boundary wall: City, mosque admins offer conflicting views
The wall was torn down, but the mosque claims it will be rebuilt at state expense; government denies.
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Slain family case: Police chief says alleged murderer confessed to crime
Accomplices also arrested from Peshawar.
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Conference: Students advised to adopt modern research techniques
Experts wrap up opening session of a five-day conference on computational biology.
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End to an oddity: ‘Mr and Mrs’ goat’s 15 minutes of fame put to knife
More than half-a-million rupees could not keep the butcher away.
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Turf battle: Ginner loathe to new sugar mills
Says the new units are causing the cotton farming area to shrink.
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Economy’s revival sacrificed for IMF deal: Pasha report
Ex-finance minister wants 10% regulatory duty slapped on non-essential imports.
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Dispute settlement: Int’l court orders release of Turkish power ship
The company welcomes verdict, seeks compensation from Pakistan.
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Letdown: Tax base broadening plan gets cold response
The ambitious scheme aiming to catch tax thieves makes a poor start.
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IHC orders PCB to hold elections on Nov 2
Ad-hoc committee and all arrangements made by acting government are to be rendered invalid by Nov 2.
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Struggle for justice: Terrorists taking advantage of weak prosecution, says CJ
Concern voiced over the dearth of qualified and competent investigation officers.
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Missive from London: UK lawyer seeks action against influential woman
Accuses Ayatullah Durrani’s daughter-in-law of swindling him of Rs5.5m.
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Failure to declare assets: Election Commission will suspend 71 lawmakers today
Commission will notify members who failed to declare assets even after 15-day grace period that expired on Oct 15.
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Privatisation proceeds: Half a billion rupees lost in illegal deposits, says report
Ex-minister, aides were shielded from investigation by departments of state.
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Offshore project: Nigeria adopts NADRA system
President among the first to enroll for identity cards through new system.
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Military rule legacies: Enter the boots, exit books
Before Partition, railway stations housed libraries and recreational clubs. Most have been converted into thanas.
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Army denies operation in quake-hit Awaran
Security forces are in Awaran and Mashkey only for the relief operation DG, says ISPR Maj Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.
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Guide to peace: Life safety made an official goal
Pakistan Protection Ordinance declares peace-disrupting elements ‘enemies of state’.
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Successful: Police bust car lifting gang
Ashfaq reported to the Koral police that two men snatched his taxi at gunpoint near Ali Pur.
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Tech policing: Police impound three cars over weekend
The vehicles and a bike had fake registration plates.
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Matchbox walls: For two years, CDA fails to enforce fire safety laws
The civic agency has not fined or checked anyone for violating the regulations.
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Capital’s climbers scale Trango Braak in G-B
The two mountaineers studied works of renowned climbers, practiced for four years.
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Flood management: Better coordination, central agency needed
China’s successful flood mitigation efforts highlighted, measures advised for Pakistan.
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Handicapped students: HEC’s lack of policy hampering educational pursuits
Most universities in the country have zero measures to assist disabled students.
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Appreciate Pakistani rupee: avoid huge external debt
A policy of stabilising the exchange rate is in Pakistan’s interest.
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Contempt of court charges: In absolving Imran, SC cites his overall conduct
Detailed judgment says the PTI chief showed that he had due respect for the court.
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Expediting accountability: NAB chief to review two ex-prime ministers’ cases soon
Official says evidence against Yousaf Raza Gilani and Pervaiz Ashraf is overwhelming.
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PTI needs drastic policy change on militancy, says ANP
Adeel said PTI is wasting time without making its policy clear about militancy in the province.
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Abandoned schemes: Govt to shelve Rs6b gas projects
The prime minister has been requested not to discontinue 54 other schemes worth Rs5.85 billion.
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UN report speaks Pakistan’s mind: FO
Drones are counter-productive‚ result in loss of innocent lives, says Aizaz Chaudhry.
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Gas explosion: Mother, two children admitted to PIMS
Sources at the hospital said the mother was in critical condition and her children were in stable condition.
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Compulsory education: Lack of political will, red-tape main hurdles
Teachers, FDE officials not optimistic about timely implementation of Article 25-A.
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Curtailing costs: Capital’s rural schools to go solar
Oil companies exploring in region will fund project following SC orders.
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During Eid: More than 200 rescued
Of the 186 calls, there were 103 road accidents, 58 medical emergencies, 4 fire incidents and 6 crime incidents.
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Disaster reporting: ‘Not only reporters but also editors need sensitisation training’
Critics say media organisations have failed to debate on disaster risk reduction.
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Meat overdose: Gastro cases keep hospitals busy over Eid
Majority of patients had digestive issues due to heavy diet.
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Regressive tax: Pensioners groaning under income support levy
Affectees term the levy unfair, say they are already paying 10% tax on profits.
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100 parliamentary days: FAFEN report criticises lack of cabinet presence in NA
PM’s priorities not reflected in legislative agenda, opposition more proactive says report.
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Remittances sent: US clears old CSF dues worth $322m
Dar took the issue of CSF installment with US State and Treasury Departments during his recent Washington visit.
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Ending the ‘book famine’: Visually impaired to gain access to published works
Pakistan to allow reprinting of copyright material.
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Rivalry: Two killed in exchange of fire
Police booked 11 people and 45 unidentified persons on charges of murder and attempted murder.
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Family vendetta: One killed, one injured in ambush
The two brothers were on way to mosque when waylaid by opponents.
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Clearing the dead: Over 7,000 tons animal remains removed
The collected remains of animals are disposed of at 29 deep ditches dug in 17 different locations around the city.
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Street art: A canvas for graffiti
“I would call it history in the making as academically, graffiti art is never encouraged,” says Samina Jamshed.
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Defying the Taliban: In Swat, girls are back in school
Despite threats, students want to continue their studies.
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Eid holidays: Youngsters try to have fun in sleepy city
Limited avenues for entertainment meant most places were quite busy.
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Karzai’s call for ‘Loya Jirga’ to discuss security pact draws disdain
Urges US to take action against Afghanistan’s ‘aggressive’ neighbours.
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Finishing touches: Gwadar Port to be operational in six months
An IT based database system will be installed next month at all the ports to track movement of containers.
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Investment roundtable: Finance minister meets investors in London
Minister continues string of meetings with international investors.
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Govt needs to frame rules before LNG import
Consultant highlights the tasks to be performed by PQA.