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Breastfeeding law: New board to monitor doctors’ practice
Official says it will oversee infant feeding committees formed by provinces.
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Saving lives: Disaster preparedness not part of curriculum
Schools, colleges rarely conduct emergency drills.
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Sabzi Mandi extortion case: Ring leader still at large, top cop informs court
Report submitted in IHC implicates CDA officials in Rs5m monthly racket.
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Reconstruction at Ground Zero: Eighteen-storey complex to replace Margalla Towers
Developers claim new building will be able to withstand earthquake of 8.5 magnitude.
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Wide consultations likely: PM to fill top army posts on same day
Decision to be taken in national interest: PM House.
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Stopgap Arrangement: Kayani to step into Wynne’s boots for now
In past, former military ruler Gen Musharraf was also given the additional charge of CJCSC.
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Tarbela’s generation capacity to get boost by 2016
On completion of extension project, dam to produce 4,888MW.
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Privatisation — the sequel: Of 31 enterprises, half a dozen to be sold outright
Government will reduce stake in Pak Steel and PIA, hand over management to private investors.
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3G spectrum: Government targets to complete auction by February 2014
PTA to start looking for consultant, auction to be open to new entrants as well.
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TAPI pipeline: Chevron likely to lead consortium that will finance, run the project
Indian, Afghan officials meet Chevron executive, Pakistan could not attend meeting.
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Pakistan to build Palestinian embassy in Islamabad
Pakistan handed over promised funds of $1 million to Palestinian Ambassador.
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Swapping roles: Foe ready to step into besieged MPs shoes
Sources say his political rival – a PPP Punjab senior leader – is ready to join the ruling party to supplant him.
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Annual pilgrimage : Pre-Hajj flights to conclude on Wednesday
Over 143,000 Pakistani pilgrims are going for the holy sojourn.
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Another outbreak?: Congo virus threatens lives, warn doctors
4 butchers died after being infected in September, many cases go unreported.
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Success story?: Police nab suspected murderer
Killer allegedly stabbed a man on Aug 17.
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Gearing up: Traffic cops got their eyes on you
ITP officers participate in eye-check camp over weekend.
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Another JIT formed to probe Bhatti’s murder
Authorities have again formed a JIT to ascertain facts narrated by the suspect during recent investigations.
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Trip down memory lane: Selling history, one pieces at a time
Couple scavenges for vintage items to sell to collectors.
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Local Robin Hood: Sultana Daku descends on the capital
Play’s primary appeal is borrowing themes from popular culture.
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Prejudicial practices: Cash-strapped CDA sending 30 employees for Hajj
Christian employees claim authority severely discriminates on religious grounds.
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Tackling terrorism: For govt, dialogue is still the first option
In a policy statement, Chaudhry Nisar says a process of negotiations has full support of military leadership .
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End of extended term: Gen Kayani will stand down next month
Army chief to retire on Nov 29; says institutions are stronger than individuals and must take precedence.
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Doing business in Pakistan: learn from sub-national peers
How the country can look within to improve its business environment.
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Social media: redefining the way we interact
Is technology severing societal bonds?
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Bari Imam Complex: Govt apathy deprives devotees of spiritual intimacy
Annual urs of Potohar region’s most revered saint has not been held in five years.
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Health risk: Nine held for selling stale meat
The police recovered 400 kilograms of meat.
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Documentary screening: ‘Home’ shows how humans are plundering the planet
The film is a wake-up call before damage to earth becomes irreversible.
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Nagorno-Karabakh issue: Senate panel renews Pakistan’s support for Azerbaijan
Six-member delegation to travel to Baku to monitor Azeri presidential elections.
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Sorry state: Going to PIMS? Good luck finding a bed
Recent donation by US govt makes only slight difference in overcoming shortage.
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Computerising land records: Contract awarded in violation of rules
ICT officials say firm selected without open bidding.
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Candlelight vigil: Minorities’ protection demanded
Members of the Beydaar Society Islamabad, a youth cultural society, called for interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
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Promotion criteria in question: Fate of civil servants hangs in balance
Change in service laws could result in their demotion.
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Despite preventive measures: Dengue still a potential threat for residents
17 people have been admitted in Pindi’s allied hospitals in the last 24 hours.
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Violation of rules: Nisar orders action against 2,000 dubious passports
Scraps blue passports issued to non-entitled persons.
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Planning minister says govt will improve system in all sectors
PML-N working on a plan to produce more power, grow economy.
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Structural flaws in IMF programme may hinder reduction in budget deficit
Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.
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Peace process: JUI-S demands emergency talks with Taliban
JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq accused the government of not being sincere in pursuing peace talks.
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LB polls: Punjab reserves a seat for the youth
The provincial government headed by PML-N has also shifted its focus to the young people.
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Training and induction: ‘Headless’ NAB inducts fresh blood
But NAB cannot take up corruption cases until a chief is appointed.
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Pakistan moves closer to clinch spot at CERN
Nuclear research lab’s council approves country’s name for consideration of associate membership.
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Rare visit to NCA: Pakistan is not in an arms race, says PM
Nawaz assures nuclear arsenals are in ‘safe hands’.
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Tariff controversy: Government relents, but with reluctance
Tells SC that notification of nearly 30% increase in power tariff stands withdrawn.
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Bulk water supply project: Murree residents’ thirst may finally be quenched
Following premier’s orders, provincial govt decides to restart project ‘immediately’.
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Distinct styles: Cross-generational artwork exhibits stark differences of perspectives
A mother and daughter’s artwork is on display at Aqs Gallery.
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Laissez-faire attitude: Senators admonish govt for ignoring hospitals’ expansion, construction
Panel discusses expansion of PIMS, Polyclinic.
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Grossly inconvenient: Aabpara residents witness another day-long siege
Civic life comes to a halt; traffic mess in and around G-6, as ASWJ rally participants descend on business hub.
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Doctors promoting formula milk at expense of babies’ lives
Deprivation of mother’s milk leading to sharp rise in underweight and stunted infants.
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Cutting corners: Industrialists and retailers win major tax concessions
Govt issues four new SROs in violation of memorandum agreed with IMF.
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Suspicion in Afghanistan grows as Baradar remains out of sight
Analysts say Baradar can play a positive role only if he enjoys ‘complete freedom’.
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Fatima Khan’s label finds home in L’atelier
From the glamorous fashionista to the plain Jane, there is something for everyone.