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Goth abad scheme: Over 25% villages regularized
The Board of Revenue has so far regularised 266 villages from a list of 452 villages that was sent for approval.
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Up in flames: Garment factories catch fire in SITE
Fire broke out in the folding department of the factory.
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Pak-Emirates efforts: UAE grants amnesty to illegal residents
Official fees waived off for amnesty seekers and travel documents will be issued to everyone without any charge.
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Civil service commissions: SAARC meeting to explore cooperation
Heads will hold discussions on the proposed study of civil service commissions of Saarc members.
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Disability Day: ‘10% of Pakistan’s population is disabled’
Polio is one of the causes of disability, inoculation of children below five is necessary.
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Counter-terrorism operation: Three alleged TTP men arrested
They were captured during a Rangers’ raid of their hideout in Tayyab Goth, conducted on a tip-off.
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Breach of privilege: Hajj probe chief refuses to answer NA panel
FIA officer says the privilege committee lacks mandate to question him.
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Under the radar: Gas schemes set up in ‘privileged’ constituencies
Ogra chairman proposes ban on use of CNG in private vehicles.
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Tweaking policies: Senate committee presses journalists’ security
Apart from journalists, witnesses of murder cases were also being targeted, says senator.
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Case hearing today: PIA losses topped Rs119b over last decade
Submits report on losses incurred over past 20 years to SC.
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Balochistan violence: Two killed over land dispute in Dera Murad Jamali
Two groups of the Umrani tribe clashed over land disputes.
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Following court orders: ECP informs SC of dual nationality lawmakers’ status
ECP to take action against those who have not submitted declarations.
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NAB investigation: LHC reserves verdict in Sharif family cases
Lawyers say references pending for 12 years.
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Controversial project: Iran to fund gas pipeline construction in Pakistan
President Zardari to finalise key agreement during visit to Tehran on Dec 7.
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Momentary bliss: PTA denies lifting YouTube ban
PTA cannot open the website without instructions from MoIT.
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AQ Khan bows out of 2013 elections
Says he will guide the party’s campaign against corruption.
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Anti-Polio campaign: Eight health officials suspended
620 teams of health officials were formed to administer polio drops to 1,72,000 children, says EDO.
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Rescheduled: HSSC supplementary exams on Dec 7
The papers were previously scheduled for November 22.
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Tragedy: Man burnt to death
Police sources says that Abdul Aziz fell on the stove in his room and suffered serious burn injuries.
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It was all yellow: FDE school, college buses get new look
Ashraf informed that FDE institutes have 136 buses, 38 of which have been painted yellow.
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Curbing terrorism: SC judge advocates changes in criminal jurisprudence
Colloquium aims to enrich knowledge, sharpen skills on modern investigation.
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Turf war: HEC chairman locks horns with new executive director
Maintains that appointment is illegal, shoots down order to transfer two officials.
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Conserving Nature: CDA launches cleanliness drive
The campaign also includes an awareness expedition in the Margalla Hills National Park.
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Fighting gender-based violence: Animated series starring children as key agents launched
Cartoons to be aired on TV soon.
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Seminar: Fighting malnutrition, poverty the Brazilian way
Experts from Brazil share experiences, suggest policies to tackle malnutrition.
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Businesses for peace: ‘Corporate social responsibility has key role in societal development’
Speakers highlight CSR’s role in creating a sustainable economy, peaceful country.
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Academic affair: Students protest encroachment on school land
Seek action against the ‘encroachers’; legal forum to probe the issue.
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Call to make disability issues part of MDGs
Seminar discusses linking issue with post-2015 goals to raise more awareness.
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Murree water project: Escalated cost cited as main reason for shelving scheme
Punjab govt wants to divert funds for other public welfare schemes.
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Persons with disabilities: Capital to get PWD-friendly degree college
Establishment of college will bridge gap between abled and differently-abled.
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Corporate communication: Marking the 41st National Day of UAE
PTCL is owned by the Emirati telecom giant Etisalat
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Graveyard land encroachment: DCO urges action against land mafia
PHC had ordered the civic body to regain such property.
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International Disability Day: ‘Nearly 18m in Pakistan suffer from disabilities’
Participants say ignorance, lack of opportunities keep special people out of the workforce.
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Elections preparation: PPP wins disgruntled politicians from PML-Q, PTI
Nighat Orakzai and Iftikhar Jhagra to join ruling party.
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Homemade device: BDS personnel defuse 3kg bomb
It is speculated that Khan was targeted as he had ongoing family disputes.
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Religious intolerance: Ahmadi graves vandalised in posh Lahore neighbourhood
HRCP condemns the incident and demands that the alleged vandals to be brought to book.
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BISP: Health insurance for the poorest
The pilot project for the health insurance programme has been launched from Faisalabad.
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Sindh dates: ‘Capable of capturing global markets’
Sindh alone contributes 50% to total date production.
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CNG dealers blame govt for complicating price issue
Say people being misguided about their profit margins.
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Accountability bureau to recover billions lost in oil scam
1.6m litres of diesel stolen from pipeline of PSO and PARCO in 2-3 years.
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US-Pakistan to discuss Afghanistan peace process in Brussels: Official
US acknowledges Pakistan's recent steps to support Afghan reconciliation. Focus on US-Pakistan bilateral...
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3G auction may be put off for third time yet
Mobile companies unhappy with certain terms and conditions
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Art attack: Fine Art students fail to escape the world around them
IVS theses display captures Karachi’s killings, robberies and urban sprawl.
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Cng closure: Stations closed for 48 hours in Sindh
According to the SSGC announcement, CNG supply will be restored on Thursday, December 6, at 12 am.
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Rehabilitating from floods: SBP extends refinancing scheme
Banks and DFIs can also apply for enhancement of limits after the utilisation of their existing limits.
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Enhancing trade: President on visit to South Korea
President Zardari will discuss bilateral ties between the two countries with his Korean counterpart.
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Currency: Rupee eases against dollar
Pakistani rupee eased to 96.57/96.62 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 96.49/96.54.
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President Zardari approves local government for PATA
Zardari, on advice of Prime Minister, approved the extension of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act 2012 to PATA.
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Blackouts: Loadshedding in south Punjab
Multanites are facing seven to eight hours loadshedding every day.
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Raid gone bad: 3 police officials, one suspect killed in shootout
Aa passerby, Rani Bibi, was also hit by a bullet and taken to hospital for treatment.