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Right to the City: Inside Karachi with six local artists as guides
The book, curated by Shahana Rajani, will be launched in Pakistan around mid-August.
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Taking stock: Nawaz for improving ties, trade with neighbouring countries
Declares support for Afghan-led solution to end militancy problems in the region.
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Did you know?: Pakistani designers shine at Amsterdam Fashion Week
Pakistani designers participated in Amsterdam Fashion Week.
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Govt considering release of Abbottabad Commission Report: Pervaiz Rashid
Rashed says a committee led by former law minister Farooq H. Naek had recommended against releasing the report.
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Media reports on MQM are mere speculations, says Wasay Jalil
Scotland Yard has not accused or arrested anyone so far, says Wasay Jalil.
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‘By next week’: Standing committees coming soon
(K-P) Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said the formation of standing committees is in its final stages.
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Social welfare: K-P to have rehab centre, shelter home
K-P government has planned seven new projects to provide better social welfare services.
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Extortion threats: Bystander injured in blast
Initial investigation suggests that the attack occurred after the owner refused to pay extortion money.
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Presidential elections: Justice Wajihuddin eyes president’s seat
Justice Wajihuddin has obtained nomination papers as a candidate for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
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Not hamstrung: NAB ‘not dysfunctional without chief’
These include more than 600 inquiries, 250 investigations and over 600 cases under trial.
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War Crimes: Jamaat protests BD court sentences
It was a pity that no one in Pakistan, neither the media nor the government, is willing to raise its voice.
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Special Powers: Govt sets FIA against electricity thieves
Section 39 A of Electricity Act has been added in FIA’s schedule of offences.
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Intermediate certificate of PTI's Ayla Malik is bogus: Report
The party is silent on the issue as it is a matter of inquiry.
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Najam Sethi is PCB caretaker chairman, IHC decides
The court has termed articles 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the constitution of the PCB as invalid.
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Article 19: Freedom of Speech
Absolute freedom of speech is bound to be misused by certain elements and have negative effects on society.
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A fascinating blend: Around the country in a few candid clicks
Eight photographers showcase their work at Aqs Gallery.
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Health centre shortchanged: Shortage of staff results in recall of doctor, surgeon
Supply of medicines stopped at rural health centre in Bhara Kahu.
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Karzai’s plan to convene loya jirga sparks controversy
Opposition claims the president is trying to influence elections
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Too little, too late: Construction banned in Rawal Lake’s catchment areas
Most of them have been turned into human settlements, polluting the water.
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Rape case: Relatives of accused ‘pressurising’ police
Police yet to arrest suspects despite FIR.
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Another roadblock?: CDA to reconsider land offer for Polyclinic expansion
Under the plan, a building housing 1,000-beds was to be built.
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Foreign Office briefing: Pakistan ‘deeply concerned’ over Indian Kashmir violence
Calls for thorough probe into alleged desecration of the Holy Quran by Indian paramilitary personnel.
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Bound by rules: Without a chief, NAB unable to arrest Gilani
Only the bureau’s chairman can authorise the former premier’s arrest, according to NAB officer.
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TIP to govt: Follow rules in LNG import
Petroleum minister asked to follow procurement regulations.
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Electricity shortage: Minister vows to resolve K-P’s energy woes
Province can generate 25,000MW if provided with resources: Khattak.
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Citing religious reasons: Govt asks ECP to reschedule presidential polls
Insists lawmakers may be busy with worship or Umra.
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Rebuttal: EOBI deal as per rules, say DHA officials
DHA had requested EOBI to take possession of the land in January 2013.
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Demanding uniformity: Provincial input sought on national curriculum
State minister Balighur Rehman urges uniform syllabus across all levels.
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Detailed judgment: Ex-PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf’s appointment pronounced ‘illegal’
IHC directs acting chairman to hold elections within 90 days.
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Presidential pick: PML-N to take top politicians on board
A task force has been formed to contact heads of all political parties.
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Kashmir: Shedding barriers by the riverside
Waters of River Neelum at Keran, not fences or manmade borders, are the only divide between Kashmiris on both sides.
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Inflight emergency: Pakistani doctors save Indian who suffered heart attack
76-year-old patient, his wife allowed to enter country without visa.
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Where are the numbers?: A tale of internal trafficking
Even with no consolidated data, experts believe cases of internal trafficking are rampant across the country.
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Massive scam: Supreme Court freezes DHA bank accounts
Says authority can get its accounts unfrozen by depositing Rs22b with SC registrar.
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Major breakthrough: LeJ hit squad chief arrested, IB tells Nawaz
Masoom Billah confesses group plotting attacks against MQM politicians and others.
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Presidential election: PPP names Senator Rabbani for top slot
Amin Fahim says his party will seek support from PTI and MQM.
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Posting: 17 high court clerks transferred
The Lahore High court on Friday announced transfers of 17 junior clerks in its establishment.
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Robbery: Jewellery taken away from shop
The security guard of a neighbouring shop shot at the robbers but missed.
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Road accident: Man, two sons killed
Saddar police have registered a case against the driver, who fled.
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Politics: PTI, PAT leaders discuss local polls
Chaudhary said the PTI would organise workers’ conventions across the province to mobilise masses to vote for change.
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Negligence: Official to blame for prisoner's suicide
Imran, an under-trial prisoner, committed suicide by drinking a cleaning liquid.
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Mixed reaction to Afridi’s return
His presence in dressing room makes some uncomfortable: team member.
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Justice Baqar attack: Suspercted LeJ commander planned more attacks, says IB
MQM leaders on LeJ's hit list.
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Unions threaten to protest against PIA privatisation
Will approach court to prevent stake sale to private investors.
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PPP nominate Senator Raza Rabbani as presidential candidate
July 24 is the last date to submit presidential nomination papers.
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FIA awarded special powers to prosecute electricity thieves
Provincial task forces set up to keep a check on electricity theft.
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Inflation: Index down 0.18% during week
The SPI for combined groups was down by 0.38%.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 100.62/100.67 against the dollar, stronger than Thursday’s close of 100.70/100.75.
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Loadshedding: USAID upgrades HESCO infrastructure
The new system will provide management with real time information.
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Two blind Indus dolphin calves rescued
The calves, a male and female, had been stranded in the canal for two hours.