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Missing generation: Youth, economy and future
Targeted policies are required to bring about the economic revolution required.
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Subsidies: Unjust increase in electricity tariffs for agriculture sector
The fallout of IMF loan conditions and how they will affect local farmers.
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Forcing to lend: Tightening the noose around banks to free up credit for private sector
Low interest rates have forced habitual lenders to go for more proactive revenue streams.
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Fatwa and transaction costs in Islamic finance
The case for a centralised Shariah body for the financial markets.
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The women who outshine in Pakistan’s tech industry
A list of extraordinary female entrepreneurs in a male dominated industry.
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Did you know?: Pakistani visual artist receives Prince Claus Award
Naiza’s work represents a deep analysis of the crucial paradoxes of Pakistani society.
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Online Pakistanis on Syria: Over 80% against US strikes, survey finds
Survey identifies that more respondents felt the ruling Assad regime was justified in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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Keep hope in All Parties Conference, Chaudhry Nisar pleads
APC to enable government to come to a "unanimous" resolution on counter-terrorism, says interior minister.
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With guard of honour, President Zardari steps down
Zardari presided over the only civilian government in Pakistan history to complete a full term in office.
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3kg bomb defused near Lahore railway station
The unidentified man has been taken into custody.
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Justice delivered: Court awards custody of two teenage sisters to mother
Stepfather allegedly raped one, married the other while still married to their mother.
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International Literacy Day: 3-day enrolment campaign
The campaign aims at tackling the low literacy rate in the country.
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'Education Caravan': Road that should be more well-treaded
Initiatives such as Alif Ailaan battle to bring children to the classroom.
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Syria imbroglio: Pakistani Christians pray for world peace
In response to the Pope’s call, large numbers of Christians observe day of fasting.
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Modaraba scam: NAB takes 14-day remand of religious scholar
Mufti Ehsanul Haqfaces charges of convincing his devotees to invest in his Modaraba and causing a Rs1.3 billion loss.
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Zardari’s golden presidency
Zardari was the only president who was all-powerful yet used his office, political capital to strengthen democracy.
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Reading history
As long as you have access to web, an idea of what & where to look, you can educate yourself very well in these times.
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Big B, Rekha attend Rakesh Roshan's birthday bash
Apart from the entire Roshan family, many Bollywood celebrities marked their attendance Big B's and Rekha attendance.
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Indian police save donkeys from the dinner table
The gang was selling each donkey for INR10,000.
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Law and order situation: PM chairs high-level meeting
Government and army agrees to work together to tackle the menace of terrorism.
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Karachi situation: Govt determined to restore order, says PM
Nawaz also discusses the security situation in the metropolis with PML-F chief.
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Drone strikes: Top Haqqani Network commander killed
Mullah Sangeen Zadran died along with five others in drone hit, including three suspected al Qaeda fighters.
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Fighting militancy: Govt to sell ‘peace roadmap’ at APC
All parties confirm attendance; interior minister says army in favour of talks.
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Kayani to Baloch tribes: reap dividends of peace
The army chief tells Baloch tribes to bury their differences and work for the development of the province.
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Afghan Basti: Top officials summoned over rising extortion incidents
CDA chairman, IGP, Islamabad DC to appraise court.
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In new policy, number of tax audits to be doubled
FBR to select cases through ballot, target highest income groups.
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Hotel chains: Sheraton exits as Karachi loses its sparkle
Industry players say much depends on city’s law and order situation.
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Poverty level: Calculation methodology comes under scrutiny
Govt to take political parties on board to address concerns about data.
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Alliance of non-Pukhtun leaders under fire for widening ethnic divide
Expected to announce presidential candidate after a round of consultations.
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Hacking away: Shahi Khata undergoes another debilitating cleaning exercise
Broken near Pipal Mandi to remove waste for the third time in the past few months.
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Malala awarded International Children's Peace Prize
I was just one target for their violence, says Malala.
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Picking up the threads
Policies play little role in Pakistan’s politics. It is all about individuals.
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The Syrian conundrum
Syrian situation is just a symptom. The real problem lies with three states - Iran, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Will they, won’t they, meet in New York?
The clock is ticking and September 29 is not so far away.
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Secret Closet: Fall’13 Jewelry Trends
Statement jewelry is not letting up anytime soon.
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Noori strums its way across the border
Rock band set to collaborate with Indian jazz-folk duo Adil & Vasundhara in Fox Traveller’s SoundTrek series.
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Cricket: Pakistan batsman Umar ruled fit to play
Akmal is regarded as Pakistan's most talented batsman produced in the last 10 years.
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MQM denies involvement in the missing containers case
It's not only MQM but the entire Muhajir community that is being falsely accused, says MQM leader.
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First Test: Younis hammers double hundred as Pak post target of 342
Younis and Rahat Ali walk off unbeaten at 200 and 35 respectively.
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ANP leader shot dead in Karachi
Senator Shahi Syed expressed grief and anger over Syed Lal Darwaish's killing.
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Drone strike in North Waziristan kills Haqqani network leader
Pakistan condemns drone strike. Calls it counterproductive and violation of country's sovereignty.
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Zardari set to step down as president
Analysts suggest Zardari will try to revive the party dominated by the Bhutto-Zardari family.
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Mamnoon Hussain: Indian-born president-elect of Pakistan
The 73-year-old has spent most of his life as a key member of the business community in Karachi.
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Safeguarding critical assets: Govt to seek explanation over N-arms surveillance
Decision comes in response to leaked US intelligence budget report.
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Easy Taxi: Smart phones, smarter cabs
A new app is here to change the cab culture in Lahore and revamp the way people look at cabs.
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World leaders pressure Obama over Syria at G20 summit
The rift over Syria overshadowed the discussions on how to revive growth.
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Terror suspect: ‘Mastermind’ of Nanga Parbat carnage, accomplice arrested
Men also behind killing of three investigators: police.
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New electricity rate: Farmers win power subsidy bonanza
The Rs23b package comes a day after IMF approved a bailout plan for the country and could invite the lender’s scrutiny
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Bittersweet tribute: PM Nawaz bids adieu to Zardari
Both leaders set aside rivalries, acknowledge political achievements.
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Uncertainty over mandate rattles Rangers
Strategy has been chalked out for conducting a surgical operation against terrorists and criminals in Karachi.