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Including human rights in school curriculums: SHC seeks comments
Petitioner appeals to court to direct federal and provincial governments to teach human rights in schools.
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Can't have Kalabagh dam without consensus: Nawaz Sharif
PML-N chief says the SPLGA will divide the province, but the people of Sindh will resist it.
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Zardari will not lead election campaign: Khursheed Shah
PPP senior leader commends president for his role.
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Prayer leader killed in Karachi, killer arrested
Panic grips New Karachi area soon after the killing, however the murderer was apprehended by area people.
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SC rejects CNG association request to increase prices
Apex court also wants account details of station owners.
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New provinces: Parliamentary commission meeting called on Dec 10
PPP reportedly planning to introduce amendment for giving federation more power in creating new provinces.
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Murder: Constable kills friend in drunken brawl
Ijaz and a few other men had been drinking with 29-year-old Qaiser when Ijaz and Qaiser had an argument.
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Cycling: Commission calls for witnesses in probe
hearing is scheduled to be held in London from April 9 to 26 next year.
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Olympics: Squash officials happy after IOC visit
Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at the Hong Kong Open squash tournament at the weekend.
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Investigation: LHC orders enquiry against SP
SP Haq appeared before the court but failed to satisfy it regarding his order.
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Protest: Punjab Bar Council on strike today
Strike to protest the armed attack on Advocate Masood Abid Naqvi near the Lahore High Court.
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Court Challenge: PU VC’s reappointment challenged
The petitioner prayed that the appointment of all the respondents be declared illegal.
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In the line of duty: ‘Officers delaying FIRs to be punished’
Legal action will be taken against duty officers and SHOs who delay the registration of FIRs.
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Sewage treatment: Rs17b allocated to S-III project
Greater Karachi Sewage Treatment Plan (S-III) completed with the help of a British consultancy firm, WS Atkins.
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Employment on quota: KPT workers demand jobs for children
Justice Faisal Arab issued notices to the respondents to file their replies.
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Varsity d-day: LUMHS convocation on January 4
University spokesperson announced that degrees will be conferred to medical graduates of the 2011 and 2012 batches.
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Electricity bills: Police arrests 10 people
Arrests made after Sepco team, police visited different areas and cut off connections for delay in payment of bills.
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Mysterious murders: Ex-army man, taxi driver found dead
The bodies of two men were found from different areas of Dadu district.
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Incomplete journey: 20 passengers injured as bus overturns
The bus reportedly overturned after its tie-rod broke.
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Lobbying for benefits: FPCCI calls for interest rate cuts
FPCCI urges the government to cut interest rates in the upcoming monetary policy announcement.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Pakistani rupee strengthened to 96.50/57 to the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of Rs96.57/62.
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Power quality: USAID helps improve monitoring
The equipment will be used by DISCO engineers to record pre and post LT capacitor installation measurements.
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High Profile: PM to visit Faisalabad on Saturday
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf is expected to visit Faisalabad on Saturday, December 08.
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Open To Suggestions: ‘JI in talks with PTI, PML-N and others’
The Jamaat-i-Islami is in talks with a number of political parties.
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House Fire: Three children killed
Three minor children were burnt alive, their parents seriously injured in a house fire on the outskirts of Islamabad.
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Kidnapped: Two schoolboys abducted
Two schoolboys were abducted while going to school on Friday.
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Development Projects: DDAC dissatisfied over delays
DDAC Chairman warns officials to mend their ways or face the music.
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Accident: GT Road blocked by student protesters
College students stage protest, demand immediate arrest of driver of vehicle which ran over their college fellow.
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Educational activities: IJT organises ‘mega student festival’
A three-day ‘mega student festival’ started at Shahi Bagh on Tuesday.
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Doctors Convention: PMA threatens countrywide strike (National – brief)
PMA Balochistan chapter warns doctors will go on country-wide strike if their demands are not met.
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Hands Off: Balochistan is sovereign, centre told
Advisor to the chief minister says Balochistan is not subservient to any other institution.
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Rehman Malik to celebrate birthday at Taj Mahal - courtesy Indian govt
India agrees to Malik's personal request of celebrating 61st birthday at Taj Mahal with wife.
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Illegal appointment: Gilani to appear before NAB in OGDCL case
Was accused of ordering appointment of friend, NRO beneficiary as MD.
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International Day of Volunteers: A rare breed in Pakistan, volunteers hold untapped potential
Community service helps raise awareness among youth.
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Militancy in Bannu: Suicide attack on police station leaves 10 injured
Local leader of the JUI-F was shot dead by gunmen in Nowshera.
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Gas shortage across city: File complaints against CNG station owners, says PHC
Suggests making gas theft a non-bailable offence with 10-year prison sentence.
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SC hearing: As VIPs suffer midair mishaps, PIA comes under scrutiny
Management concedes only 3% employees were hired on merit.
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Dual nationals: NA speaker accepts PML-N MNA resignation
Dr Kumar resigned citing “personal reasons”.
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Electioneering: PPP mulls strategy for South Punjab province
Hopes to strengthen parliament’s role in creation of new provinces to consolidate vote bank in the southern belt.
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International obligations: ‘Human rights defenders’ to be appointed nationwide
Draft law to include introduction of Human Rights as a subject in schools.
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As the world gallops ahead, Pakistan crawls towards education for all
Reduced spending means Pakistan has a long way to go, says Unesco report.
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Imran vows to uproot ‘hereditary politics’
Terms PTI intra-party elections a success.
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Gas pipeline project: Pakistan, Iran sign $500m initial agreement for IP
Pipeline contract to be awarded to Iranian company.
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Restore RMC principal or face a new wave of strikes: YDA
Give govt a day to reinstate Dr Khan.
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Zardari’s 3-day visit: Railways upgrade deal inked with S Korea
Pakistan to acquire used diesel locomotives; overall six accords signed.
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Discussion: Ex-congresswoman, rights activist question US justice system
Experts lambast the treatment meted out to Dr Aaafia Siddiqui.
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Swedish woman still in critical condition
Police officials say motive behind incident remains unknown.
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Women empowerment: Handmade fabrics, accessories from Bahawalpur exhibited
Exhibition organised by UNESCO, THAAP under One UN programme.
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Politicking: Nawaz expresses concern over Karachi violence
PML-N chief says SC directives to take action against militant wings of political parties have been ignored.
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Chitral airport faces flight safety concerns
Illegal construction near runway spiraling out of CAA control.