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Inflation: Index up 0.07% during week
The SPI for combined groups was up 0.15%; up from 187.23 points in the previous week to 187.51 points this week.
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Trade relations: Sri Lanka, Pakistan to boost trade
“We are proud of Pakistan and want bilateral trade to reflect our warm relations.” says Sri Lankan High Commissioner.
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Army appellate court upholds convictions of GHQ attackers
Army appeals court seals fate of attackers by upholding earlier sentence in field general court martial.
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Who killed General Zia?
Ijazul Haq blamed General Beg for trying to hide the effects of a missile fired into Zia's plane from another plane.
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Indian director to make biopic on Malala Yousufzai
Director Amjad Khan says the film is a tribute to the teenage activist. Shooting to start soon.
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Kaira rips apart Transparency International's corruption report on Pakistan
Says report depicts corruption in Pakistan as more than the annual budget, that TI has no mechanism in the country.
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Repatriation of Afghan refugees imperative: Federal Minister
Minister emphasised effective utilisation of population profiling, verification and response data for repatriation.
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Bahar Begum — Lollywood’s favourite mommy
The actor talks about her years in the Punjabi film industry.
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Pakistani Taliban recruits via Facebook
Facebook page has more than 270 likes, appears to have been created in September.
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Senior US diplomat in Pakistan for talks
Ambassador David Pearce holds meetings with Pakistani officials to improve ties between the two nations.
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US diplomat writes and sings Pashto song for Malala
There’s need to encourage young girls in education and leadership; that’s the basic message of my song, says diplomat.
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Dual offices case: President bound to comply with court's orders, says LHC
AK Dogar said that the courts can get anyone punished by leveling contempt charges against them.
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: Supreme Court orders disbanding of Suddle Comission
The court also issued directives to make the third report public.
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Terror attacks at high levels: Study
The number of terrorist attacks worldwide has sky-rocketed over the past decade.
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Squash: Farhan to miss World Championship
Pakistan number one Aamir Atlas is the country’s only representative at the mega event.
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Basketball: Bryant youngest to reach 30,000 points
With 1:16 left in the second quarter, Bryant drove into the lane and rose to connect on a jump shot.
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Tennis: Tomic axed from Davis Cup
Tomic, 20, has fallen foul of TA several times over the past 18 months.
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Medical university bill: JPMC staff joins protest
The provincial assembly also does not have the power to legislate on the ministry of defence land.
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Social entrepreneurship: KESC holds leadership forum
KESC chief Tabish Gauhar said that the forum was founded to bring together progressive minds.
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Education for all: Cadet college to be built in Kandhkot
The college would initially train 60 students but the number would be increased over the years.
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Presidential reference filed in SC over IHC judges case
13 questions have been raised in the 31-pages-long presidential reference.
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Inter-varsity athletics kicks off in Peshawar
Muhammad emerges the fastest man on opening day.
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Financial irregularities: PAC orders recovery of misspent EPI funds
Audit report shows former health minister used money from the programme’s budget for vehicle maintenance.
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Panel to handle ombudsman’s job till appointment
The three officials being considered for the panel.
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Inquiry commission: Malik Riaz terms Suddle report baseless
Expresses distrust in one-man commission, says he will approach court in London.
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Mass movement: ‘Afghan refugees may take longer to repatriate’
Minister says process has to be completed despite hurdles.
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ECP meeting on Karachi voters put off
Not enough poll commission members available, say ECP officials.
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Special report: Outlook & attitudes of Pakistan's youth
This survey conducted by JWT reveals what the youth of the nation think and feel.
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Battling incompetence: Three PIA pilots sacked for holding fake degrees
Airline chief tells NA panel a crackdown against bogus degree holders is on cards.
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Money laundering: ‘Karachi affair’ suspect probed over Libya cash
Ziad Takieddine is embroiled in a string of cases concerning illegal political financing.
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Controversial US campaign: PM calls for alternatives to drone war
Expresses concern to United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson.
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Drone strike: Four ‘Uzbek’ militants killed
Militants were using the house as a compound.
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NBP in Kyrgyzstan: Kaira lauds Pakistani expats in Bishkek
Kaira says bank branch has attracted Pakistanis and the Kyrgyz nationals alike.
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Emerging candidate: ‘Change of guard for Pakistani Taliban on the cards’
Military officials claim moderate deputy leader Waliur Rehman is poised to succeed Hakimullah Mehsud.
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Lingering issue: No change in CNG price till Dec 17, says apex court
Ogra authorised to cancel licences of unaudited CNG stations.
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Dhoke Syedan suicide blast: Toll rises to 19 as another dies of injuries
The Rawalpindi police have yet to make an arrest in the case.
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Road accidents: Cop among three killed, four injured
A police van collided with a truck coming from the opposite side near Chanjal, Battagram.
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Robbery: Store guard shot dead, owner injured in Pindi
Witnesses say there were four robbers in all; police sketchy on details.
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New Facility: PTCL opens One Stop Shop outlet in Abbottabad
PTCL is currently remodeling its flagship OSS across the country.
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Combating disease: Anti-polio campaign to target visitors
Around 695,000 children expected to be vaccinated.
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Notices issued to Punjab top bureaucrats
Petitioners maintain that acute water shortage in summer affects their business.
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Policy finalised on rights of senior citizens
The present government will extend its support for legislation on senior citizens rights, says Laghari.
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Non-conforming use: CDA seals six houses for violating bylaws
The houses in Sector F-6, F-7 were being put to commercial use.
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In a moot trial, parliamentarians asked to do more to protect women
The moot court was convened in a bid to collectively mark 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Girls and Women.
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Model UN leads doorway to diverse cultures
Students put up a lively show, garner inspiration and enjoy jazz.
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Success at last: At PIMS, first kidney transplant in five years
Kidney transplants will be carried out every Thursday, says hospital chief.
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Wildlife threatened: Ibex family killed in G-B, hunters arrested
Officials say culprits could face up to two years imprisonment.
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16 DAYS: ‘Men need to play active part’
Speakers says it is a myth that ‘all Pakistani men were violent’.
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Wildlife threatened: Ibex family killed, accused caught
Officials say culprits could face up to two years of imprisonment
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Serving humanity: Volunteer day observed in Charsadda
Speakers says that it was the responsibility of every citizen to help each other in hard times without seeking reward