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Defence secretary’s sacking: Court refuses to temporarily restore Lodhi
Directs authorities to maintain status quo, not appoint a new secretary.
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SC inquires about progress: Missing persons commission has a week to file report
Affected families say body is not taking the issue seriously, lacks coordination.
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Tripartite engagement: Estranged allies hold border talks
Senior Pakistan, Afghanistan and NATO officials meet in Torkham.
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Election concerns: Demands on electoral body ‘reasonable’: Nawaz
Says PML-N should be given credit for exposing the NRO.
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Would ‘meaningful’ consultation do the job?
Without taking PML-N on board, PPP-led coalition would not dare to ask for vote on the proposed amendment.
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Mohmand Agency: Two Khasadars killed in mine blast
The deceased men were identified as Yad Gul and Jahanzeb while Mian Khan was injured.
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Working together: Pakistan, Russia vow to support Afghan peace initiative
Foreign minister Khar meets Russian counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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Ticket frenzy: ANP finalises squad for Senate elections
Azam Khan Hoti, Ilyas Bilour among those given tickets.
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Balochistan’s grievances heard by US committee
Committee hears testimonies from human rights groups, scholars and analysts.
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Senate elections: Fata lawmakers pay up to maintain clout
Nine of 11 MNAs arrange to keep Fata Senate seats amongst themselves.
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Senate session marked by uproar over Domki killings
Govt charging ‘extra tax’ on urea commodities in Bajaur Agency, upper house told.
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Hearing of Gilani's intra-court appeal adjourned till tomorrow
Aitzaz Ahsan directed to conclude arguments by 10:30am in the next hearing.
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Legislative business: National Assembly approves bill tightening fiscal belt
Also passes bill granting legal status to the private power and infrastructure board.
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Bolstering ties: Sri Lankan president to visit Pakistan on Feb 10
Delegation to seek support for upcoming UNHRC meeting this month.
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Murder: Madrassa teacher shot dead in Bhara Kahu
Resident of Mansehra who was in his 40’s, used to teach at Darul Aloom Islamia in the Satra Meel.
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Busted: Four women held for supplying drugs
Jail officials seized heroin and hashish from the women.
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Financial Aid: Orphans admitted to NUML to get scholarships
Government-funded charity organisation had already announced 100 scholarships for students in NUML.
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Postings: Gen Mehmood appointed POF chairman
Lt General Ahsan Mehmood has been appointed Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POFs) Board chairman
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Discussion: The fine line between sin and unlawful
Participants of Socrates Café discuss the meaning of sin at Kuch Khaas.
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Different country, same story: Exporting corruption - Living up to their name in Saudi Arabia
Pakistani school faculty accused of mismanagement, abuse of power.
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Resistance: Women shot injured
A woman was shot and injured for resisting abduction bid in the Airport area
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Musical evening: Singing their hearts out
Arieb Azhar and Todd Shea presented a mix of pop and soul music
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Road accident: Man killed, companion injured
A young man was burnt alive and another was seriously injured when their car caught fire after falling into a ravine
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Musical performance: Guitar trio enthrals audience with traditional Spanish beats
The capital gets a dose of tango music at PNCA.
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Defiance of NA order: Despite instructions, Kurram students getting no financial assistance
Universities say they are already in a financial quagmire, ask HEC to arrange funding.
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ACE vs NAB vs Bahria Town: Counsel’s no-show lands realtor, son in hot water
LHC Pindi bench issues notices to NAB chief, Malik Riaz, Ali Riaz, on a petition over jurisdiction dispute.
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Unprecedented Move: Why an eight-member bench?
In case of an even split on an appeal by the prime minister, the seven-judge bench order shall be applicable.
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20th Amendment: ‘Make or break’ day today in talks
Agreements already made on caretaker government.
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Alarm bells: Unpaid firemen to organise rally today
The city has not paid them for four months.
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‘Not before me’ no longer: Aitzaz faces CJP to appeal contempt charges on PM
Eight-member bench formed to hear appeal today.
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US Balochistan hearing: Pakistani senators condemn ‘direct intervention’
The hearing lasted nearly 75 minutes and ended somewhat abruptly as congressmen were summoned to the house for a vote.
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Thousands dish out cash to see whale shark before it goes to Sri Lanka
The fish was placed on the floor in a tent but there was no ice to preserve the body.
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Flying colours: Govt decides no report cards for classes I to III
Education minister announces 19,000 more teachers.
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Up In Flames: Man dies, two hurt in two separate fires
Mian Jogi’s hut caught fire in Jogi village, which is near Kotdiji.
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Exam Time: FUUAST examination schedule out
Students who have not yet received their exam schedule are instructed to contact the examination department.
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Deadlines: MBA admissions still open at KU
University of Karachi has extended the deadline for submitting admissions forms for MBA in banking.
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Paediatric Care: NICH to get new cancer building
The building will cost Rs300 million, and will be dedicated to children suffering from various forms of blood cancer.
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Results: KU announces MBBS results
Around 34 students appeared in the exams.
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Baloch Grievances: Nationalists to protest on February 11
Demanded the formation of a judicial commission to conduct an inquiry into the murder case of Dhomki’s family.
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Law And Order: JI leader criticises the police
MPA Younus Barai has expressed serious concerns about the increasing street crimes and robberies in District East.
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Group Think: Women’s rights seminar
The Aurat Foundation will organise a seminar on the domestic violence bill on Thursday.
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Vocational Homes: Homes being equipped with amenities
70 industrial homes KMC established to provide vocational training to women will now have basic facilities.
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Monsoon Season: City tasked with clearing drains
Muhammad Hussain Syed has directed his staff to complete the cleaning of drains ahead of the monsoon rains.
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Foreign workers: Security slightly better, but still bad
At 153 of 177 projects in Punjab, security deemed unsatisfactory.
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Marking Boundaries: Navy inaugurates new canal
A 1.5 km long and 25 meter wide canal dug by the Pakistan Navy to join Sughando and Othano rivers.
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Formula required: Committee formed on police promotions
PP and PSP officers are at odds over what proportion of promotions to BS-18 should be from what group.
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Statement: HRCP asks govt ‘to show some spine’, pre-empt disasters
Disaster exposed the non-existence of any regulatory system, which is horrific.
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Careers: Paramedics protest for service structure
Say they will march towards Lahore if demands are not met.
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PPP core committee reposes faith in President Zardari, Prime Minister Gilani
Core committee briefs Gilani over current situation who in turn briefs them on Qatar visit.
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Public-private plots: Cleanup operation launched
SWMD launched a clean-up operation to remove garbage and litter from unused plots in the city.
















































