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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.
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The curious case of a bank CEO’s salary
Stats show officials overpaid, a president tries to justify pay cheque .
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‘Time Lapse’ - where ceramics talk geo-politics
Exhibit explores a fragile situation through a novel medium.
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Sindh Film Festival: Onir provides Pakistani talent a cross-border platform
The illustrious director held auditions at Napa, seeking to find local talent to launch in Bollywood.
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Faysal Bank T20 Cup: Lahore Lions crowned champion
Saad Nasim was announced man of the match for his unbeaten 43 runs off 43 balls.
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New labour laws: Around 4,000 Pakistanis languish in Saudi detention centres
Pakistani men say Arab sponsors demand hefty amount to sign papers without which they cannot have residence permits.
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Pakistan received threats from India for resisting Big Three: Zaka Ashraf
Former PCB chairperson says Pakistan will not agree on anything against its national interest and its cricket.
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Blast on railway track near Jacobabad kills 8 including 4 children
Three bogeys of Khushal Khan Khattak Express were derailed in the blast, at least 30 people were injured.
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Bus accident near Vehari kills 7
Speeding bus - carrying 50 passengers – toppled as the driver tried to steer past two motorcyclists.
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Book review: Kabuko the Djinn - earth and fire
Hamraz Ahsan’s Kabuko the Djinn is a simple and effortless journey through fantasy with a remarkable climax.
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Hazara children: Still life
Fazil Mousavi pumps hope and colour into the ethnically fragmented lives of Hazara children.
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TTP wants more time to decide on ceasefire: Maulana Yousaf Shah
Coordinator of the TTP peace talks committee says hopefully a ceasefire will be agreed upon soon.
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Education SOS: A for average, B for bad?
Underprivileged parents struggle to give their children the gift of education.
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On death row: Daniel Pearl murder convict ‘attempts suicide’
Shaikh had tried to hang himself from the ventilator.
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Amendment to harassment act: Senate panel seeks law ministry’s input
Farhatullah Babar says present legislation does not protect students.
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Terror attempt: ATC awards prison terms to two Kakul attackers
In a pre dawn attack, which took place on January 27, 2012, rockets were fired at the academy.
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Saudi crown prince arrives in Islamabad
Kicks off three-day trip aimed at enhancing brotherly ties between the two countries.
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Saving snow leopards
Snow leopard is a keystone species typically found at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,000m above sea level.
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Peace initiative: PM sees attacks as ‘setback’ for talks
Govt chief negotiator says Nawaz Sharif has asked for briefing on developments in dialogue process.
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Bilawal wants world to see Pakistan’s real face
He was addressing a gathering during closing ceremony of a two-week Sindh Festival at Makli Stadium in Thatta, Sindh.
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One voice: Ulema back dialogue as only road to peace
Ulema convention appeals to govt, TTP to call a ceasefire.
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Making history: Tax details of lawmakers made public, finally
Report reinforces view that legislators contribute precious little to national exchequer.
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MQM has proof of LEAs atrocities, says Altaf Hussain
Says officials should come clean about force’s involvement in the killing and abduction of party workers.
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Judicial activism: CJ calls for protecting constitutional values
Says true democracy is unattainable until such values are safeguarded.
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JJVL head defends LPG quota allotment
Appears before FIA’s inquiry committee, which submits its report before SC.
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Retrospectively: Homage to Mansur Aye
Exhibit displays work spanning over half century.
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ACE sports fest: Celebrating competition, camaraderie
The day started with a march past of all grades dressed in vibrant colours.
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Civil, political rights: A land where rights remain a dream
UN convention requires signatory states to take necessary steps for protection of rights.
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Sonic ecstasy: For the love of music
The true spirit of Valentine’s Day found its manifestation in glorious renditions of classic tunes.
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BB murder case: Prosecutor claims govt pulled his security
Special Public Prosecutor Azhar says he has been facing threats but provincial govt is not providing him with security
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Nuclear safety: Eagle-eyed PNRA staff keeps watch over facilities
The authority works independently of PAEC to keep plants safe and secure.
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Bureaucratic red tape: Two years on, saving lives still not a priority
Plans afoot to include zinc to prevent deaths from diarrhoea.
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The new age: Holographic impressions that leave a mark on minds
The Sooper Holographic Mall Activity attempts to attract customers through visual stimulation.
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For the love of books: Children’s Literature Festival grows up with own identity
Organisers expect a large number of schoolchildren at the two-day festival from Feb 21.
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Portal tries to offer all solutions to auto lovers
CEO says pakwheels.com highlights industry issues, arranges auto shows.
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All but 100 parliamentarians filed taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013: Tax Directory
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif paid Rs2.65 million in income tax for the year ending June 30, 2013.
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European investment bank extends support for renewable power projects in Pakistan
EIB interested in Pakistan's wind power projects and will analyse country's overall energy generation potential.
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Icons of Pakistani art
Ejaz Art Gallery pays a commercial tribute to twelve art masters through an exhibit.
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Labels’ new face from the digital space
Meet the latest brand ambassador on the block — fashion blogger Zunera Mazhar.
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Pakistan reclaims record for largest human flag
29,040 students come together to reclaim the record Pakistan had first broken in 2012.
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Taliban have given a positive response: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz also said that terror related activities should stop during the talks.
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Pakistan's displaced families put faith in peace talks
The dialogue has ignited hopes for some refugees desperate for good news after years of hardship.
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Former K-P CM tells NAB he began his own inquiry in weapons purchase scam
Appears before investigation team a day ahead of scheduled date.