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Energy trade: Pakistan moves closer to electricity import from India
Both countries likely to sign MoU to meet Pakistan’s energy demand.
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IHC suspends govt order to close CNG stations in Punjab
Court says CNG stations will remain open for three days a week in all areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad.
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Park Enclave: A big challenge for CDA boss
Several stalled projects need to be taken up at the earliest to restore investor confidence.
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Anti-inflation rally: PTI lays into govt’s ‘tyrannical’ economic outlook
Imran Khan rails against reprieves for rich tax dodgers, extravagance of leaders and currency printing habits.
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DGMOs meeting: Pakistan to seek bigger role for UN observers in Kashmir
Military official says observers are provided limited access on the Indian side of the LoC.
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Negligence: Police staffer arrested for losing wireless set
Another five booked for corruption.
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Convocation ceremony: 600 caps go flying in the air
A total of 15 Zulfiqar Gold Medals and 16 Chancellor’s Gold Medals were awarded.
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Art exhibition: Works of eight artists on display, from morning to night
The exhibition will mark a successful year’s end for Satrang Gallery.
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Hiring policy: Govt eases eligibility criteria for Planning Commission
Analysts say less experienced people may undermine PC’s strength.
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JUI-F man’s rant on Mir Ali incident spoils feel-good mood
PML-N looked miserable by failing to collect even the minimum number of legislators required for establishing quorum.
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Potohar region, twin cities: Court orders restoration of gas supply to filling stations
Ruling came on a plea filed by 50 gas station owners.
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Third in a row: Govt red-faced as IHC restores another official
Counsel for AGPR Tahir Mehmood alleges cover-up, says client was not served a show-cause notice.
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Asghar Khan wants ‘guilty’ generals probed
Petitioner records statement before four-member FIA probe team.
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Deepening ties: PM asks Qatar companies to invest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s vibrant economic sector offers an investment friendly environment to Qatar’s investors, says PM.
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BISP funds: One-fourth of ADB loan is not meant for the poor
$100m earmarked for consultancy services, interest payments and other purposes.
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Revenue boosting steps bearing fruit, says govt
Tax collection grows 25% to Rs114b in December so far.
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First NADRA, then PEMRA and now AGPR
Islamabad High Court reinstates Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue Tahir Mahmood.
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D-8 sidelines: Islamabad seeks to double trade volume with Turkey
The Turkish foreign minister acknowledged Pakistan as a rising economic power.
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Musharraf trial: IHC upholds establishment of special court
Appeal against court ‘not maintainable’.
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Unwanted landmark: CDA power bill crosses Rs2b, supply to be cut
CDA tops list of 52 defaulting depts who are served final notices prior to disconnection of electricity supply.
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Pressure tactics: AIOU ‘discouraging’ employees from going to court
Staffers will have to repay varsity’s expenses in cases it wins.
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MoU inked: Leading groups tie up to set up Thar coal power plant
Project expected to start power production in about four years.
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Next generation services: PTA selects consultant for spectrum auction
Signs contract with consultants from US, UK, Singapore and Spain.
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Holding their breath: Pakistani investors in Bangladesh facing uncertainty
Businessmen keep an eye on situation to determine fate of investment.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Pakistan poised to become member of SCO energy club
Will get financing for gas import projects from member states.
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Hard choices: Closure of canals to lower power generation
Dar advises nation to expect longer load-shedding hours.
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International law compliance: UN adopts resolution against use of drones
Govt immediately takes credit; PTI claims they brought international focus on drones.
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Reforms on track: IMF clears release of second $550m tranche
Lender cautions Pakistan to act quickly to build up its foreign exchange reserves.
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Old Olympians demand new elections
Former hockey players protest outside parliament.
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Dar wants a pie of $1.6t Islamic Banking bonanza
The Economic Corridor aims to build a high quality modern expressway linking Gwadar with Kashgar.
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Regional huddle: Islamabad to host D-8 summit today
Ministers to focus on enhancing business and trade among the eight member countries.
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Fingerprint verification: Politically expedient, practically complex
“The duties of ECP have been defined in the Constitution and it cannot go beyond that,” says an ECP official.
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National Assembly proceedings: Nisar’s remark triggers opposition’s boycott
PPP, PTI incensed at interior minister’s ‘condescending’ tone.
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Local govt elections: ECP snubs Sindh govt, sets Jan 18 as poll date
Poll body notifies the schedule as per SC ruling.
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Hydroelectric power: France to fund first training institute
This grant was delegated to the AFD (French development agency) by the European Union.
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Gas hydrate potential: Project initiated to process seismic data
Geologists to conduct survey of Gwadar and adjoining areas .
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WB suggests enhanced gas supply to power plants
Says project loans depend on provision of gas to electricity producers.
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Vocational education: ADB stops loan for $23m Balochistan project
Cites poor performance by donor agency’s country office and provincial govt.
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Punjab motorway police arrest two alleged terrorists
Suspects were carrying four sub-machine guns, 20 pistols, 50,000 bullets and 16 gun magazines.
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JF-17 planes 'open new doors' for Pakistan China friendship
Nawaz attends inauguration event for the roll out ceremony of the 50th JF-17 aircraft.
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No foreign minister: Who is running foreign affairs?
Senators question lack of clarity on foreign policy.
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Donor fatigue: Climate vulnerable Pakistan to rely on own resources
Pakistan short on funds in climate support, a cause for concern.
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‘Being’ in: Art Liminal spaces, visualised
Ayessha Quraishi’s rendition of being and nothingness in oil displays at Khaas Art Gallery.
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Deposed chief: Employees hoot Pemra chairman
Acting chairman denies the incident; Rashid defends his reinstatement.
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At long last: India’s DGMO invited for rare rendezvous
Dec 24 meeting between Lt Gen Bhatia and Maj Gen Riaz aims to ensure ceasefire on LoC.
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First option, dialogue: Top security forum endorses Taliban talks
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan dismissed the idea of peace talks.
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‘Research and innovation best way forward’
Information sharing to boost agriculture: Minister.
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800k file income tax returns, statements: FBR
Number goes up by 90k in comparison to last year.
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Tough love: Raise gas tariff, do away with cross-subsidy, asks WB
Bank wants full recovery of cost of domestic and imported gas.
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In absence of reforms, ADB to stop $500m energy loan
Govt asked to change fuel mix, give autonomy to boards of power companies.

















































