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Macroeconomic outlook 2015: WB projects steady growth for Pakistan
The Bank report further said that Pakistan’s investment was expected to increase to 15.4 percent of GDP by FY 2017
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Concerns voiced: Delay in naming chair of women commission
The caucus also voiced their complaints against the Peshawar High Court’s verdict on PK-95 Lower Dir elections
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Police say no vehicle withdrawn from ex-CJP’s security
The police reply came in response to a contempt application against police high-ups by two lawyers
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Crime roundup: Man kills wife
The body was handed over to relatives after a postmortem at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Taxila
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Rabbani envisions stronger role for upper house
A mechanism should be devised to develop strong linkages between Senate and the provincial assemblies, says Rabbani
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Stern warning: PMDC asks students to verify varsities’ status
Medical colleges warned to not advertise unapproved courses
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Border coordination hampered amid reservations from Afghanistan
Afghan leaders view Pakistan’s proposals as attempt to legitimise Durand Line
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Vacant Senate seat: Delay in by-poll schedule bares ECP ‘incompetence’
Upset political parties question polling body’s actions
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‘Innovation key to economic development’
HEC establishes technology fund to encourage creativity among PhD students.
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Committed to cause: Private schools to be relocated
Chaudhry Nisar directs CADD minister to form a committee to forward recommendations
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Rights Council: Kashmir issue figures in Geneva
She reiterated Pakistan's principled position
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Shakarparian stadium ‘unviable’: ex-ICC president
Former ICC president says ‘white elephant’ not economically feasible, bad for environment
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Emergency Measures: NDMA issues flood warning for K-P
Widespread rains/thundershowers are expected over K-P on Friday and Saturday
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Insecurity
Comparing yourself to others is natural; it’s a way for us to analyse ourselves
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Malakand still waits for promised funds
Govt, foreign donors disburse less than half the amount
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Tribes given 24 hours to rescue FDA workers
South Waziristan officials warn of action under Frontier Crimes Regulation
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Pakistan green-lights World T20 appearance
Male and female squads expected to fly to India via UAE on Saturday
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‘Parliament can’t impose tax on provincial property’
SC says Federal Legislative List restricts power of federation
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Senate approves criminalising child sexual abuse
Assaults against minors to be punishable by up to seven years in prison
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Week-on-week: SPI falls 0.13%
SPI for the combined income group rose 3.12%
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee was stable against the dollar at 104.3/104.5 in the inter-bank market on Friday
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Islamabad plays host: Expo to showcase Palestinian products
The ambassador said the expo would provide an opportunity to the businessmen of both countries to interact
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Senate panel warns of issuing banks’ warrants
Warrants issued for three international banks that were hired to float $500 million worth of Eurobonds last year
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All you need is love: Tension between Pattan, Palas tribes likely to thaw
Jirga convened to ensure Kohistan remains peaceful
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Rifts in Haripur: Local govt official issues notices over fund distribution
Say not a single development scheme started in UCs
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Question marks: Three bodies found in Hangu
Police said the deceased were shot dead by unidentified men
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Degree College: Tribespeople protest change of location
A large number of tribespeople protested in Mishti Mela and shouted slogans against the decision
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A Bird Competition: Whose heron sings the loudest?
Khurshid Khan Wazir, a heron specialist, was appointed as the judge
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Back On Their Feet: Survey to provide prosthetic limbs
The survey began on March 8 at Agency Headquarters Hospital Parachinar and will conclude on March 18
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Threatening A Brigadier: PHC grants bail before arrest to suspect
The judge was informed that the applicant had a land dispute with Brigadier Salim Sher Jang
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Lease On Life: Dying sport brought to life in Mardan
The game, which is native to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, bears similarities to archery
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Tragic: Three-year-old dies in shootout between rivals
Police said they had arrested three people. They said that further investigation was under way
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Apprehensions: Women protection bill challenged in SC
The petitioner requested the court to declare the law ultra-vires of the Constitution
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Sarwar, Mahmood to face off for PTI Punjab presidency
Jehangir Tareen announces his candidacy for the central secretary general
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Collision: Couple, child among four killed on road
The injured were shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and Polyclinic
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Higher education: MPhil, PhD degrees awarded to scholars
The MPhil scholars completed their research works in the subjects of pharmaceutics, pharmacology, analytical chemistry
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Casting ballots: SHCBA, Hyderabad, elections today
The Pakistan Bar Council’s appeal committee had earlier cancelled the polling scheduled for February 6
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Abetting robberies: Police officials dismissed from service
The inquiry established eight charges against the two policemen, including connections with criminals
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Northern sindh: Anti-polio drive to begin March 14
Baloch said the plan formulated by the provincial health department should be implemented
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Saving money: KMC administrator orders cuts in expenditure
It was also stated that funds saved due to the imposition of the 40 per cent economy cut should be surrendered
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Assuming charge: Dr Ghani appointed interim IBA dean
This was decided in a meeting held on Wednesday
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Clean karachi: MQM continues cleanliness drive
MNA Farooq Sattar was seen pushing a garbage laden wheel barrow
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Mystery continues to surround Shahbaz Taseer's release
Circumstances surrounding Taseer's freedom remain murky with an official version yet to be made public
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Senate passes law against child sexual abuse
Sexual assaults will now be punishable by up to seven years in prison
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Political musings: The kingmakers and their prime ministers
Chaudhary Shujaat on the rise of PML-Q and sharing power with the military
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Pakistan’s JF-17, elite commandos perform at parade marking end of ‘North Thunder’
PM, COAS inspect parade in King Khalid city with custodian of two Holy mosques, dignitaries of other countries
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PM rejects summary seeking increase in age-limit for CSS exam
PM House statement says govt should encourage people to join civil service at younger age
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This Pink Panther theme rendition by Pakistani jazz orchestra is all you need to hear today
This ought to help you relax for the weekend
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US Senate rejects move to block F-16 sale to Pakistan
Lawmakers voted 71 to 24 against an attempt introduced by Republican Senator Rand Paul to prevent the sale
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SC to take up Musharraf’s travel plea next week
The former president, 72, has been afflicted with back pain for some time now