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Tech solutions: Govt goes for E-complaint system
A computerised system has been put in place to receive and respond to complaints lodged by the public.
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Nuclear non-proliferation seminar: Bombs have no religion, says Mushahid
Seminar was organised in Islamabad.
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Balochistan crime: Two shopkeepers shot dead in Quetta
Police said investigation is at its infancy stage but it seems that twin killing was result of a personal enmity.
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Preparedness: Naval chief visits UAV setup
The naval chief also witnessed the flying activities of the indigenously built UAV named Uqab.
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South Africa beat Pakistan to level two-match series
Asad Shafiq top scored from Pakistan with 130, Misbah made 88.
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NA-256: PTI candidate requests for thumbprint verification
MQM candidate had won the constituency.
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Saeed Ajmal reprimanded for dissent
Ajmal was found to have breached an article of the code of conduct.
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Indian forces fire at Rangers' checkpost near Wagah border
The firing took place at 2am in the morning near Ali check post in Thatti Kodi village.
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14 Iranian guards killed in clashes near Pakistan-Iran border: Report
Five were also wounded in clashes with armed bandits.
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Shia pilgrims' bus blast: 2 FC personnel killed in Mastung
The incident took place on the main Quetta-Taftan Highway in Mastung district.
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Opportune storytelling: Of fact, fiction and fable
Nagwa Malik, author of spy novel The Mist, says her work is not about the ISI.
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Truce violation: Two civilians injured in Indian firing
Pakistan’s paramilitary Rangers effectively responded to the Indian firing.
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LoC tensions: Islamabad calls for early meeting of DGMOs
FO spokesperson says Pakistani leadership wants friendly relations with India.
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In public interest: PTI demands power tariff cut, GST rollback
Party chief presents another seven-point agenda, wants Islamabad to catch all tax evaders first.
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Washington trip: Nawaz didn’t play his cards well, says Shah
Says PM could have used US dependence on Islamabad for Afghan exit to country’s advantage.
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Severe impact: Pakistan ponders review of Indus Waters Treaty
Minister Khwaja Asif says the country could face Ethiopia-like water woes due to India’s blockage.
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Equal participation: ‘Women farmers can help tackle food insecurity’
Speakers say latest agriculture practices can increase incomes of farmers.
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Karachi raid: Al Qaeda suspect detained for ISI office attack
Security officials believe Sheikh Adil’s associates are involved in attack on Benazir’s convoy.
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Incinerators’ installation: Senators grill PIMS admin for delay
Hospital officials accused of underhand deal.
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Auto, office complexes: CDA weighs plans to shore up dwindling revenue stream
Projects part of various money-generating schemes that come and go with the wind.
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Ode to Amirullah Khan, a colleague, a friend and a mentor
Islamabad silently bore witness to the brutal murder of an entire Australian-Pakistani family.
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Combatting violence, poverty: Youth urged to acquire education
Panellists highlight challenges being faced by Pakistan on United Nations Day.
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Preserving languages: Urdu’s importance discussed at dictionary launch
Oxford Urdu-English Dictionary lauded by writers, intellectuals.
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Art exhibition: Modern spin on traditional calligraphy
Innovative paintings put up on display at Aqs Gallery.
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Criminal creativity: Police bust gang of suspected robbers
Alleged criminals confessed to robbing passengers on dummy public transport vehicles.
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Deadline set for LB polls: SC to indict top defence aide for contempt
Top court asks ECP to hold elections in Sindh on Nov 27 and in Punjab and Balochistan on Dec 7.
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Global Gender Gap Report 2013: Pakistan second worst in gender equality
But the country ranks high in political empowerment, despite trifling economic opportunities.
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Desperate measures: Ruling prompts ‘emergency’ in ECP
ECP cancelled the weekly off days of all employees and ordered its offices to remain open on Saturdays and Sundays.
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The remains of Keti Bunder: Long-gone days of glory only respite for locals
Sweepers, police officials and teachers missing in action as condition of town deteriorates.
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Shady business: Police raid two massage parlours in Khadda Market
Arrested male and female workers were granted bail by a magistrate on Friday.
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All in sync: At midnight today, experience the music of peace
Chayn ki Bansuri is a soothing tune that will be played from radio stations and cars across the city tonight.
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Unknown motives: ANP activist’s son kidnapped in Swabi
Following the complaint, police blocked all entry and exit routes to the area.
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Undelivered tax notices: NADRA takes FBR to task, rejects claim of fake addresses
Authority chairman meets FBR chief to seek data of tax evaders.
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Inflation: Index up 0.18% during week
SPI for the combined groups was up by 0.08%; up from 209.63 points in the previous week to 209.79 points this week
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Currency: Rupee edges higher against dollar
The rupee ended slightly higher at 106.39/106.44 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 106.44/106.49.
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Helping hand: Argentina offers to resolve energy crisis
Saravia said Pakistan can use Argentina as a base for expansion of its trade with other countries of the region.
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2nd Test: Tampering allegation taints SA charge
Du Plessis found guilty as Pakistan face defeat trailing by 286 on day three .
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Indus water treaty do not judiciously distribute water: Khawaja Asif
India has been trying to get water in excess of the limits it is allowed under the Indus Basin Treaty, says official.
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Despite disappointment, Pakistan hopes talks can resolve border clashes: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson says Pakistan hopes DGMOs of both countries meet soon to resolve issues of border clashes.
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Imran proposes alternate strategy for increasing revenue generation
Government must immediately rollback GST and increase in power tariff, says Imran Khan.
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MQM turns down invitation to join Sindh government, PPP denies making offer
MQM claims to have rejected PPP's offer of a coalition.
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Court ensures no quick exit for Musharraf
Former dictator embroiled in the murder case of 'Lal Masjid' prayer leader.
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Supreme Court brings Margalla Tunnel Project to an end
Court orders a halt to any construction and digging into the hills.
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2nd Test: Pakistan hang on as South Africa docked five runs for ball tampering
Pakistan close the days play at 132 for four, still behind South Africa's total by 286 runs.
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'Dark is Beautiful' movement takes on unfair India
Poster girl of "Dark is Beautiful" campaign, Nandita Das, calls out India's obsession with fair skin a prejudice.
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Dr Aafia should not be linked to Shakil Afridi: Foreign Office
Shakil Afridi’s fate will be decided according to Pakistani law, FO spokesperson says.
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Pashtun heroes deserve to be remembered
ANP parliamentary leader Hussain Babak said K-P govt wants to exclude 2 essays from the Pashto Book of class 6 and 7.
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Cross-border attack: Mortar shells fired from Afghanistan
No loss of life was reported in the incident.
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Road mishap: Two killed in truck accident
Four others were also injured in the accident.
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Road accident: Truck collision kills four people
Three others were also injured in the collision.