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Human chain formed to protect Islamabad church
Similar human chains were formed in Karachi and Lahore following the Peshawar church attacks.
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Days long past: Nobody can now abrogate the Constitution, says CJP
Says shortcomings in the judiciary’s performance can be overcome with cooperation.
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Weekend getaway: Soulful tunes to rejuvenate the senses
Base camp serves as a place to unwind on alternate weekends.
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For a better cause: Shubinak launches with a message of sustainability
The brand’s art focuses on sustainability and environmental preservation.
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Customer-friendly: CDA to go extra mile to facilitate buyers
Authority chief says red-tape to be removed for ‘valued customers’.
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Malnutrition: In absence of nutritionists, stabilisation centres of no use
Formulas used to treat malnourished patients also absent.
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Just like last time?: ‘Foolproof’ security plan finalised for capital
Around 900 policemen to guard 685 mosques, 40 imambargahs.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf files bail plea
Counsel argues he was wrongly implicated in case.
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LNG import: SSGC to get PPRA’s approval for gas terminal contract
Project will handle 500 million cubic feet of LNG per day.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf files bail application
Musharraf was rearrested on October 10 and court had sent him two weeks judicial remand.
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Senate panel meeting: ANP senator, state minister trade barbs
Senator Zahid Khan blames Abid Sher Ali for using abusive language against Pashtuns.
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Local government polls: SC issues contempt notice to Yasin Malik
Bench hauls defence ministry over the coals for failing to conduct elections in the cantonment areas.
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Unending saga: Musharraf again sent on judicial remand
IHC dismisses petition to put former president’s name on ECL.
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Poor performance: CDA chairman to monitor plots’ auction
Recently, civic agency received only 37 applications for 484 plots.
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Administrative negligence: Clerical errors jeopardising students’ future
Officials not ready to rectify mistakes.
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Combating militant ideologies: State organs asked to put their acts together
Media asked to avoid promoting militant ideologies.
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Piano concert: Emotional and dramatic, Wagner’s work gets rousing applause
Event marked legendary German composer’s 200th birth anniversary.
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Fresh dengue cases: Twelve more patients at Pims
Most of the patients are from Rawalpindi.
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Afghan polls: Warlords, rights abusers join the race
Observers, civil society members call for rejection of their nomination papers.
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Immunity runs out: Accountability court reopens graft cases against Zardari
Official says the court revived these cases on its own, NAB did not send a request.
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No relief: Power tariff goes up by 30%
Notification issued by NEPRA ‘more or less’ the same as the one retracted by govt a week earlier.
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Helping hand: Govt urges financiers to support development projects
Pakistan alone cannot bear burden of restructuring economy: minister.
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Bumpy road ahead: IMF puts financing requirement at Rs9t
Fiscal Monitor report says the government will be unable to reduce debt to GDP ratio.
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Shrinking coffers: Govt strives to arrange funds for urea import
Foreign currency reserves under strain due to heavy overall imports.
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Neighbourhood watch: Warlords, human rights abusers join Afghan election race
Observers, civil society members call for rejection of their nomination papers.
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Govt forms committee to probe magnetic ink allegations
The committee will find out whether magnetic ink pads were supplied in line with the specifications given by the ECP.
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Masood Janjua missing case: Top court seeks affidavits of six army officers
Court to determine cross-examination method of officers, including Musharraf, after submission.
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NAB chief: Law ministry issues notice of appointment
PTI will challenge the appointment of Qamar Zaman in the SC.
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Energy policy: PM to toughen up on power thieves
Will take stock of upcoming solar, coal projects and review ministries’ performance.
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Mega projects: ‘Ramp up security for foreign workers’
Senate panel also recommends deployment of security forces at Kashgar-Gwadar corridor.
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Diplomatic reshuffle: Kamran Shafi tipped as new envoy to Britain
Noted columnist confirms contacts with government for the coveted post.
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Lakhra Power Plant: SC issues detailed verdict on Lakhra deal
Says Wapda gave AG unfair advantage in the transaction.
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IHC dismisses request to put Musharraf on Exit Control List
Earlier today, magistrate also refused to grant five-day remand of Musharraf in the Ghazi Abdul Rasheed murder case.
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Lessons in history: ‘Community mobilisation key to conflict resolution’
Akhtar Hameed Khan memorial lecture recalls social scientist’s contribution.
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Global warming: Experts discuss measures to make capital climate-resilient
Plan to address capital’s vulnerabilities.
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World Mental Health Day: Psychologically ill patients left out in the cold
Few facilities for treating mental disorders.
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State, religion and democracy: Equal rights for all, a base for democracy
Pakistan and Indonesia can learn from each other’s experiences.
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Unbecoming behaviour: Lawyers threaten to continue strike
Judges still locked out of courtrooms.
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‘Execute justice, not people’: Until death penalty is abolished, continue moratorium say experts
HRCP seminar discusses adverse effects of executions.
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OGRA scam: Tauqir Sadiq’s remand extended by two weeks
Court likely to take up bail application after Eidul Azha.
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Enriching lives: New library to broaden vision of those who cannot see
Education centre heralds better future for special children.
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Post-devolution: Pak-EPA working with provinces for better environmental protection
Agency’s head says provinces lack technical capacity to deal with scope of challenges.
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Travel plan thwarted: Musharraf rearrested hours after winning freedom
Former president held for alleged involvement in the murder of Lal Masjid cleric, his mother.
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Stringent measures: Government adds teeth to anti-terror laws
Ordinance promulgated, longer preventive detention of suspects among 12 proposed amendments.
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Pakistan railways: Govt approves purchase of 150 locomotives
No new locomotives had been purchased since the procurement of 69 locomotives inducted in PR during 2003-2008.
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Trade imbalance: Deficit in line with IMF trade projections
Quarterly figures show decline in gap, exports outpace imports.
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World Bank report: Economy resilient, growth to remain steady at 3.5%
Bank says fiscal consolidation may improve investor perception, governance.
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HRCP report: Poll time issues for minorities highlighted
Study reveals electoral practices enable minorities to choose their rulers.
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Top military posts: President, PM discuss appointments
Two names that have attracted most attention so far are Lt Gen Aslam for CJCSC and Lt Gen Mahmood for COAS.
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Banning the terrorists: The outlawed outsmart the law
Number of proscribed organisations doubles in two years and there are more coming up.