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Musical evening: Poetry lovers to hold mushaira
Hassan Imam says deteriorating law and order situation has not discouraged poets & writers from organising such events
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Surplus pool for employees: K-Electric given stay order
SHC has restrained K-Electric management from sending 1,500 of its employees to reserve pool.
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Sehat ka insaf: Free vaccination vouchers for children
Distribution of coupons is a part of provincial government’s launched Sehat ka Insaf programme against poliovirus.
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Weapons scam: Ex-IGP remanded for another 14 days
IGP Malik Naveed accused of embezzling Rs360 million during 2008-10.
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Govt, TTP peace committees should have met: Prof Ibrahim
Prof Ibrahim says committees should have sat together and discussed the killings of FC men.
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Accountability: Man ‘missing’ from police custody
Naseem Bibi staged protest at Head Rajkaan Bridge against police for her husband Muhammad Ramazan’s disappearance.
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Heritage visit: US ambassador visits Moen jo Daro
Olsen says Moen Jo Daro is magnificent example of rich heritage of Sindh and treasure for the entire world.
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Peace request: Milli Yakjahti Council urges ceasefire
Chief says side which break ceasefire should be held responsible for failure of the negotiations.
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Opposing privatisation: Unions to mull joint strategy
Pros and cons of privatisation of national institutions to be discussed by leaders of trade and labour unions.
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Metro bus project: ‘Affected people to be compensated’
Rawalpindi Commissioner assures traders of minimum possible damage to businesses during construction work.
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Close proximity: Astor-Neelum road construction soon
Minister for Excise and Taxation G-B says construction would reduce distance between Gilgit and Rawalpindi.
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Bomb blast: Health unit destroyed in Bannu
DSP says incident occurred within jurisdiction of Miryan police station around 1:30am.
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Square one: Bannu jail escapee recaptured
Official says Sherwali was arrested for murder on August 13, 2004 and handed 25 years of imprisonment by court.
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No loss reported: Pro-govt lashkar’s compound attacked
Official of political administration confirms attack was carried out by militants of LI at around 6am.
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Clean water: 196 filtration plants to be installed
DPO says solar pumps would power water systems to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
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Flood relief: Keys to 22 houses distributed
Houses have been constructed with donations from an England-based NGO, the Hampton Muslim Forum.
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Transportation: ‘Railways can be profitable investment’
DPA chairman says millions of people are waiting for restoration of railways as it is affordable way of travelling.
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Virus detected: Balochistan still at risk of polio outbreak
Balochistan has shown remarkable progress in polio eradication in last 2 years says Dr Jawahir Habib.
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Ghazi murder case: Court summons Musharraf on March 1
Additional District and Sessions Judge issued summoning notice to former military when case’s hearing resumed.
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Cops turn robbers: Three policemen arrested for looting
Police officials say arrested policemen used to loot people while they were returning after shopping.
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Avoidable accident: Minor girl drowns in well
Zaman says Aqsa snuck out of house and fell in well which was dug for water in courtyard.
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Spot sale: POF bags arms deal with Punjab CTD
Punjab’s home secretary directs purchase committee to initiate case for procurement of POF products.
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Domestic dispute: Woman commits suicide
Police says deceased took poison after she quarrelled with her husband Muhammad Siddique.
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Crackdown: Bootlegger arrested, liquor seized
Station house officer says crackdown against drug peddlers and bootleggers had been launched in Bahawalpur.
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Valentines Day: 28 men arrested for harassment
CPO Haidar Ashraf told media that police had made arrangements to maintain law and order on Valentines Day.
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Wrongly accused: Blasphemy accused seeks bail
Female accused allegedly claimed to be a prophet.
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Pirated books: FIA raids Jinnah Books
Case under relevant provisions of Copyright Act has been registered and 1 suspect has been arrested.
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Imran Khan wants to give high status to TTP: Aitzaz Ahsan
Aitizaz says govt accepted TTP as a stakeholder but PTI chief wants to give an even greater position to TTP.
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Faiz Aman Mela kicks off with music, poetry
Event was hosted by PTV in collaboration with Faiz Foundation Trust and coalition of political party.
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Prompt action: Illegal entry on motorway blocked
The ramp was opened by certain housing schemes.
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When allegiances clash: PPP decries ‘double standards’ in dual citizenship rule
If top lawyers, bureaucrats can be dual nationals, why not parliamentarians.
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Delay in talks as TTP claims responsibility for killing 23 FC men
Govt negotiator says committee needs to discuss the killings with the govt before they can proceed with talks.
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A welcome piece of legislation
Employers should provide or pay for education of worker or their children, in case the decided pay isn’t substantial.
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Electronic Crimes Act: Cybercrime to be made non-cognisable offence
The draft law, which provides immunity to security agencies, is likely to be presented at next cabinet meeting.
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Open door policy: Karzai pleads for route to India via Pakistan
Indian foreign minister says issue of MFN status must be resolved.
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Digital democracy: Senator creates online platform for constituents
Osman Saifullah seeks increase in interaction with public.
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Contingency plans: US seeks C Asia bases for Pakistan drone operations
Considering relocating unmanned fleet to countries like Tajikistan.
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‘Rights violations’ in Karachi operation: Senate panel to mull formation of scrutiny committee
MQM says Karachi operation is targeting its workers.
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Housing: G-14 allottees for early possession of plots
The allottees are still waiting for the possession of their plots despite a lapse of 10 years.
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Youth sports: ‘Pakistani football needs greater sponsorship to grow’
Fifteen-day football tournament kicks off under the Federal Football Club.
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Life on margins: Slum dwellers for resettlement plan before eviction
Leaders of various katchi abadis assert that their strength was in unity, mutual respect of working people everywhere.
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G-9 firing suspects still out and about
One man was killed and at least seven others injured when a group of traders allegedly opened fire on a rival group.
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Land auction: Strategy being reviewed to focus big plots
We need a result-oriented and more cohesive land sale policy, says a senior CDA official.
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Fresh impressions: A feast of love, minus the façade
Inspiring yet casual showcase of work of 12 fresh NCA Lahore graduates.
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Book launch: Floods in the country a governance disaster, says writer
Speakers call for promotion of people-friendly policymaking approach.
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World War veteran: Remembering a brave sepoy
All he has left behind is his medals, lessons of courage and memoirs of a life well-lived.
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Peace overtures: Taliban hint at ‘temporary ceasefire’
Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.
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Growing violence: Saudi grand mufti’s decree sought on suicide attacks
Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.
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What can events like the Shell Eco-marathon hope to achieve?
Collaboration needed for quantifiable success and results.
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Culinary zeitgeist: Food businesses look for a slice in the Rs15b home-delivery market
New trend encourages growth of food portals that take orders directly from customers.