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Power crisis doesn't let me sleep at night: Nawaz
Nawaz urges the nation to be patient and not expect miracles overnight.
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SC declares NAB chairman Fasih Bukhari's appointment null, void
President Zardari appointed Fasih Bukhari as NAB chairman on October 16, 2011.
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PML-N government will try Musharraf for treason: Report
PML-N leader Tariq Azeem says Nawaz Sharif has nothing personal against Musharraf.
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TV smashes taboos with its answer to 'Glee'
'Taan' tackles subjects considered off limits in Pakistani society.
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Court proceedings: Supreme Court questions NAB chairman’s appointment
Asks whether President Zardari consulted leader of the opposition.
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Power protests: Supreme Court inquires into distribution of electricity
PEPCO, NTDC involved in cases pertaining to acute shortage of power in the country.
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Son’s plea: I fear Musharraf’s ‘free exit’
If Musharraf is allowed to leave the country, I will never be able to get justice: Son of deputy cleric of Lal Masjid
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Judicial process: ECP defers issuing notifications of tribunals
Commission legally bound to consult provincial chief justices.
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Despite threats, Balochistan saw record turnout in polls
Militants failed when people stepped out to vote, said an official.
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FAFEN report: ECP tight-lipped over gender discrimination
Women not allowed to vote in some areas of Punjab and K-P.
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Re-polling: In Tharparkar, all eyes on PPP-Qureshi contest
Arbab Ghulam withdraws candidate in Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s favour.
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Cosmetic measures: Govt releases Rs10b to deal with energy crisis
Khoso orders finalisation of 56.4mw wind power project.
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Survey: Most citizens report over 10 hours of load-shedding
Online survey reveals electricity crisis worst in Punjab.
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Core committee: PML-N huddle to pick top slots
Incumbent Punjab Assembly speaker and deputy speaker may not retain posts.
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RPPs scandal: NAB files interim reference against nine accused
Bureau skips ex-PM Ashraf’s name in reference.
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Farewell: Cabinet’s last meeting today
The Sindh caretaker cabinet will hold its farewell meeting today (Tuesday).
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German investment: Delegation discusses hydel projects
KfW Development Bank is providing €97 million for the construction of the 122 megawatt (MW) Keyal Khwar project.
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Power generation: Community-based model for energy
Acumen would start construction of four micro-hydel units to overcome energy needs of isolated rural communities.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Heavy debt repayments to the International Monetary Fund have been putting a dent in the central bank’s reserves.
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Balochistan interim govt: Barozai discusses time in office
Barozai said that during the past two months all decisions were based on merit despite a great deal of pressure.
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Officials suspended: Seven policemen’s services discontinued
Fayyaz Sumbal also said that senior police officials have been investigating the incident.
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Trial court: IHC seeks reply from the state
The petitioner’s counsel maintained that there was no evidence against his client.
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Unpaid salaries: Chief secretary directs action
Chaudhry directed all departmental secretaries to coordinate with Sindh Accountant General’s office to resolve...
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Transitions: SALU student remembered
Narejo’s life had been tragically cut short by a road accident.
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Extortion: Hospital worker harassed
Extortion and harassment complaints regularly emerge from the hospital.
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Demanding appointments: Lawyers go on strike in Hyderabad
The Sindh Bar Council made the call for the strike and the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Hyderabad.
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Cash reward: Bounty announced for PTI leader’s killers
The police investigators have yet to record Hussain’s driver and a family member’s official statement.
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Taking control: SALU gets new business dean
Prof. Maitlo will be the dean for three years.
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Sneaking out: Prisoner escapes from Benazirabad jail
Shah said he has filed an FIR at the A-Section police station, nominating four jail wardens.
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NICL case: Amin Fahim’s bail extended
The bail was set at Rs0.5 million.
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And it begins...: Mark the date: NA session on June 1
PML-N’s speaker candidate likely to be from Sindh or Balochistan; PTI will field its own candidates.
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Staying put: The lights are off, but they won’t go home
Ex-MNAs yet to move out of parliamentary lodges despite several warnings.
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Power play: Nawaz sets energy plan in motion
PML-N leadership meet CEOs of power companies, looking for new management of state-owned firms.
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Accident: MPA-elect shoots himself in the arm
Awais Leghari, an MNA-elect and the brother of Jamal Leghari, said that the incident had been an accident.
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Marine magic: Banker decides to engage in a little ‘fishy business’
Irfan Mirza has opened up his shop, Aquatic Koncepts, to sell marine species.
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Those shunned by society find homes at this caravan for life
Karwan-e-Hayat has been improving lives since 1983.
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Diplomatic shake-up: 14 ambassadors called back, fate to be decided by new government
Sources say Salman Bashir and Masood Khan might continue.
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Water borne: Dangerous pastime
The recent heat wave and load shedding have forced several people turn to bathing in the canal for relief.
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Road accidents: Two die, 11 injured
A case was registered against the driver and the bus was taken into custody.
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Gujrat van fire: LHC asked to order judicial inquiry
The petitioner, Advocate Shahid Ikram Siddiqui, submitted that a judicial inquiry should look at what caused the fire.
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Judicial remand: ‘Officers sold rail track worth Rs340m’
Police asked that they be sent on judicial remand as the police had completed their investigation.
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Punjab Assembly: MPAs-elect to be sworn in on June 1
The assembly speaker and deputy speaker are to be elected on June 3 and the leader of the house on June 5.
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Kashmir Highway expansion: CDA asks contractors to speed up work
The construction work on the new Islamabad Airport will also be completed next year.
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‘Turkey will never compromise on constitution’s ideals’
Professors say country isn’t evolving into theocratic state.
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‘Murder mystery’: Six weeks on, FIR yet to be registered
Cause of death unconfirmed.
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Alleged mismanagement: Court orders for record of ZTBL expenses
IHC unimpressed by meetings in luxury hotels in a petition filed by SVP of bank.
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Tobacco control: Raising awareness the techie way
Searchable database launched jointly by an NGO and federal government.
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Standing up: Senior AIOU professor accused of sexual harassment
Faculty members complain to VC; registrar says formal complaint yet to be filed.
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Highly qualified: At CDA, mud stains no bar on promotions
Grade-19 official recommended for promotion during chairman’s absence; court stays order.
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Political representation: Christians demand leadership in PTI
The demand was made in a meeting attended by the minorities leaders of PTI.

















































