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Keeping count: System to maximise vaccines life
Online inventory will be regularly updated and data will be public.
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Karachi explosion kills 13 policemen, injures 57
Their funeral prayers were offered later on Thursday at the police centre near Hassan Square.
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Gunned down: Nine men of a family killed in cold blood
Local militants stormed the house seeking revenge.
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Peace deal with Taliban: Senators express concern over women, minority rights
Upper house passes unanimous resolution exhorting govt to ensure that rights are protected.
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Unsafe driving: Four die, 12 injured as van crashes into shelter in Matiari
Those who died in the incident are Safia Abro, Badaruddin Dal, Hafiz Bangal Dal and Zahid Dars.
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Note of optimism: TTP as anxious as govt for positive result, says PM
Nawaz says talks should proceed without deadlines.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.23/105.28 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 105.33/105.37.
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Alleviating crisis: ‘Energy Code to help overcome crisis’
Pakistan Building Code will ensure energy efficiency benchmarks for buildings.
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New business: Wall’s launches delivery service
Orders can be placed online or on the phone.
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Nawaz satisfied with progress of peace talks
Nawaz told reporters that the armed forces of the country were supportive of the peace initiative by the government.
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Attacks on press: Pakistan remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists
5 journalists were killed for their work in Pakistan in 2013. 28 journalists were killed in Syria during the year.
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Shipping-in energy: Govt pushes for fast-track LNG ship project
KSEW will in the third year of its contract, the Karachi Shipyard will build its first LNG ship.
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ECNEC approves nine projects for over Rs324 billion
Forum approves agricultural and nutritional projects in Sindh, health projects in K-P, education projects in Punjab/
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Indian commerce minister cancels Pakistan visit
“I don’t want to land up there to find they have not moved forward on their commitments,” says Sharma.
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Six quirky ways to spend: Valentine’s Day
It could be monotonous to just go out for dinner and have a meal that you can have any other day of the week.
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Pakistan's General Maqsood Ahmed new UN military advisor
Military advisor is responsible for providing military advice to Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.
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The Sindh Film Festival: a good first attempt
The festival has the potential to become a platform for film-makers, provided it becomes an annual event.
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Pak-India border trade in Kashmir resumes after month-long suspension
Authorities allow 27 trucks to leave for the India and clear 49 others to come on this side.
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LPG price jacked up by Rs5 per kg without OGRA notification
Association's chairman Irfan Khokhar describes price rise as illegal, says govt should take notice.
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No hard feelings over coaching snub: Younis
The 42-year-old was shortlisted alongside Moin Khan to replace Australian Dav Whatmore.
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Parents against polio vaccination to be prosecuted: Karachi Central administration
A three-day drive will start in the city on February 24.
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MQM petition: SHC issues notices to federal govt, IG Sindh
Sindh High Court orders respondents to present themselves in court on February 19.
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Brothers in arms: Pakistan sells Super Mushakh to Iraq
Prime Minister says Pakistan will provide assistance to Iraqi infields in form of training and development.
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Public health: Jobs of 434 employees regularized
Health department requests chief minister to regularise employees against vacant positions.
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Marking president’s day: US diplomats hold celebrations
Olsen says event is opportunity to celebrate not only US independence but also relationship between 2 great countries.
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Punishment: SP fired for misdirecting PM’s convoy
SP says it was responsibility of Assistant Commissioner Murree to brief me about destination of premier.
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Non-compliant attitude: FDE chief removal on cards
CADD sources say DG Shahnaz Riaz becoming hindrance to smooth functioning of FDE.
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Resisting prostitution: LHC takes notice of acid attack
Amer Sidhu resident says her husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law had been pressing her to agree to prostitution.
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New benches: Lawyers threaten protest
Law bodies say they would not allow any new judge to work.
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Blasphemy trial: Date fixed for suspect's statement
Complainant says he and neighbour were talking when Sawan Masih used derogatory language.
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Right to information: Bolo bhi requests transparency
RTI requests seek information regarding specific laws under which surveillance & filtering equipment has been acquired
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Girls’ education: Japan to help in schools upgrade
Japan to provide grant upto 808 million Japanese Yen to implement educational institutions for girls in rural Sindh.
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Balochistan unrest: Three men abducted from Chaghi
Unidentified gunmen intercept passenger coach and take away 3 persons to unknown destination at gunpoint.
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TTP ready to come forward for peace talks if safety guaranteed: Rustam Shah
JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq has called for session for religious clerics on Feb 15 to take them into confidence.
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Govt tells senators Taliban holding talks ‘means they recognise constitution’
PML-N parliamentary leader says no one can change constitution without being elected, getting two-thirds majority.
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Australian father held over 12-year-old daughter's 'marriage'
It follows a Pakistan-born Muslim cleric being charged with conducting illegal marriage and arrest of the "husband"
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Court orders government to produce missing anti-drone activist
Kareem Khan was picked up from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad on February 5.
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Fahad Aziz torture case: Police submit report to SHC
Punjab law minister claims this was done by those who were plotting against the operation in Karachi.
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Enforced disappearances: Eight more ‘missing’ people shifted to internment centres
Court grants yet more time to govt for federal task force report on the matter.
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Missing workers: SC seeks report on polling staff deployment
Asks the AGP to assist apex court in the matter related to the implementation of its June 8, 2012 judgment.
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Financing energy: If needed, I will sell the coat off my back, says Shahbaz
CM says coal-based power is the quickest way to overcome energy crisis.
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Swara: Swat's child brides married off for 'honour'
Offering young girls as brides in compensation to settle disputes persists in many areas of the country.
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Pakistan among most dangerous countries for journalists: Report
Seven reporters were killed in the line of duty in 2013.
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Future course: Charting emerging trends in civil society movements
Speakers discuss their impact on social order.
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Treat Pak-India trade separately
To increase mutual trade would be constructive for the people of India and Pakistan.
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Unpaid bills: US releases $352m under CSF
US envoy assures swift transfer of outstanding dues.
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3 new food authority offices approved
The decision was taken during a board meeting chaired by Justice (r) Amir Raza Khan here on Tuesday.
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No succour: If in pain, wait for your doctor
PIMS gynaecologists refuse to treat colleagues’ patients seeking emergency care.
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Graft charges: NAB directed to hold inquiry against Zaka
Zaka was allegedly involved in corruption of billions of rupees.
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Passing the buck: 35 ‘missing’ men handed over to military, SC told
K-P inquiry committee submits report in apex court with details from Malakand’s internment centre.