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Corps commanders’ conference reviews country's security situation
The meeting reviewed the prevalent internal and external security situation of the country.
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Imran Khan announces PTI boycott of Jang and Geo Group
PTI chief alleges Geo is complicit in election rigging and will no longer appear on channel until it apologises.
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World Bank approves $12 billion, five-year loan for Pakistan: Ishaq Dar
The loan will carry a 2% interest rate.
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Operation theatres in PIC shut down because they’re too dirty
Inspection revealed operation theatres are teeming with bacteria and germs.
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MQM gives 72 hour ultimatum to fulfil their demands
MQM asks Prime Minister to form a judicial commission to investigate the extra-judicial killings of MQM workers.
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Resolution against murders of MQM workers passed in Sindh Assembly
MQM MPA Khawaja Izharul Hassan says it was a mistake to support the Karachi operation.
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Financing reforms: World Bank approves loans worth $1.125b
Major chunk earmarked for reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector.
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Unpaid bills: Khawaja Asif claims 'govt itself is a big defaulter'
Minister also claims people who were protesting against power outages wanted free electricity to be provided to them.
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Road accident: Man dies in fall from trolley
He was father of five.
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A reverse culture shock
Sheer scale of extravagance and wastage occurs during Pakistani weddings.
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Mending fences: Pak-Iran relations thaw as minister plans visit
Iran interior minister’s visit precedes PM’s trip to Tehran.
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Planning ahead: US Central Command chief meets Gen Raheel
Visit focused on security in Afghanistan ahead of Nato troops’ withdrawal.
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Ex-Chicago Comptroller Saga: FIA yet to confirm accused as Pakistani citizen
Case raises questions regarding agency’s authority to take a foreigner into custody.
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MQM announces ‘day of mourning’
MQM calls for a day of mourning today after bodies of 4 party workers are discovered in Karachi.
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Monitoring the media: Task force to unveil media ‘code of conduct’
Task force will conduct comprehensive review of all existing laws, rules, regulations at all levels.
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Luring investors: PM Nawaz seeks trade bonanza with London
Reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism, improve economy.
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Pat on back: Cameron praises Punjab reforms
British PM David Cameron expresses satisfaction over performance of Department for International Development in Punjab
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May Day: PML-Q seeks protection for the working class
Mushahid says media, military and mazdoor are pillars of society.
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Stakeholders speak out: TTP reluctant to accept interlocutors’ truce call
Prof Ibrahim says Taliban respect constitution; TTP spokesman maintains war and talks cannot coexist.
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In support of army: Cable operators threaten Geo group with boycott
CAP chairman says Iftikhar Chaudhry enabled Geo to get fifth licence.
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US State Department Country Report: Pakistan pummeled by terror with ‘worrisome’ sectarian trend
Report highlights the country’s loss but criticises government for ignoring safe havens.
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Another day in paradise: As world rests, labourers starve
Day labourers say work is scarce; lack of protections, social security system leave fit, willing workers on street.
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Labour Day rally: Workers vow to revive labour movement
A rally was taken out from Pirwadhai Chowk and culminated at I-11 katchi abadi.
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Up in smoke: CDA using generators to power offices
Civic agency spending millions on fuel.
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Small grants: Australia offers scholarship alumni development grants
High commission announces Australia Awards winners can get AU$5,000 for development work.
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CNG supply timings: Of long hot days and empty gas tanks
Midday timeslot highly unsuited for summer days, especially for office workers.
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FDE: Plan afoot to introduce card-reading machines at education institutes
Initially, four colleges, one school will be selected.
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National award: Ambassador Saravia proud of feeling ‘almost Pakistani’
Hilal-e-Pakistan recipient hosts reception to celebrate the award.
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Teachers Literature Festival: ‘Tackling society’s problems through introspection’
The humanistic message calls for respect, dignity of people irrespective of social status.
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Paintings on a wall: Artist’s work asks women to live and let live
The exhibition is set to go on till May 10 at Momart Art Gallery.
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Niche product: Pakistan important market for Ulysse Nardin, CEO
Hoffman says sophisticated clientele wants luxury timepieces, future lies in Asia.
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The annual tea party: Whisked away
English tea and French fondant come to Karachi for a rendezvous.
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TTP says 'talks and war cannot go together'
TTP alleges operations being intensified against the TTP across the country.
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Protesting extrajudicial killings: MQM to observe day of mourning on Friday
AIG Karachi Shahid Hayat to lead investigation committee to probe the killings.
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International Labour Day being observed today
It is observed on May 1 every year to celebrate the achievements of workers.
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British MPs urge UK to cut Pakistan aid
Pakistan set to receive £446 million in assistance this year.
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Youm-e-Shuhada in G-B: CM condemns army’s media trial
Pays tributes to army for defending the country.
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Balochistan Assembly slams anti-ISI campaign
Resolution condemns attack on Hamid Mir, but decries elements trying to smear government institutions.
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The HEC and its devolution
Eighteenth Amendment Implementation Commission recommended HEC to have certain powers.
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Alleged illegal appointment: SC dismisses plea against former CJ’s decision
Five-year-old petition challenged appointment of the law secretary.
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Spread of poliovirus: Pakistan not ready for travel ban, say officials
IHR emergency committee to give its recommendations in five days.
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President of German parliament: German, Pakistani political system juxtaposed
Dr Lammert says Pakistan has made remarkable constitutional amendments.
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A HEALTHY NATION: ‘Free thalassaemia testing for 100,000 adults’
Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) has announced to test 100,000 adults
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Commemorating martyrs: ‘Media free because of armed forces’ sacrifices’
Information minister says there’s no difference among state institutions.
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Forced entry: Girl injured in acid attack
Doctors at the emergency ward of Benazir Bhutto Hospital said Shagufta sustained burns injuries on lips and neck.
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Flyover, underpasses: Disappointed, Bahria Town abandons Clifton project
Says it has come to believe that to work for peoples’ welfare in this country is the most difficult task.
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Spurious drugs: QCB approves ‘plan of action’ to monitor sale
The basic objective of the plan is to control and monitor the sale of counterfeit drugs in the city.
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Martyrs Day: Slain soldiers’ sacrifices honoured
The AJK president Sardar Yaqoob Khan said that the people of AJK will stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan army.
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Arms display: PPP leader booked, but no arrest made
The police registered a case nominating PPP leader.
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Metro bus project: A stitch in time saves nine
Sight modifications to existing plan may hold long-term benefits, argue environmentalists.