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Local solutions: Micro-hydel power stations to illuminate Swat
The plants are funded by the UN agency for refugees and SRSP.
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Central Selection Board: 159 bureaucrats denied promotion over three years
Officials cite negligence of the record keeping department.
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Regional conflict: ‘Stronger Pakistan is in India’s interest’
Former Air chief says none of the four wars fought with India were started by Delhi.
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Residents of Haramosh threaten to besiege CM office
Criticise ruling party leaders for neglecting their area.
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections: ML, JI enter into electoral alliance
The two parties to field joint candidate in Dheer Kot constituency.
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Crime: Man kills sister
An enraged man shot dead his sister in Bagnotar area.
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Workshop: Social impact monitoring
Three-day workshop on social impact monitoring was held at Strengthening Participatory Organization national centre.
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Environmental degradation: Rickshaws, motorbikes main culprits
According to 2010-11 economic survey, there are 3,329 CNG stations operating in the country.
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Increasing literacy: Most of the education budget spent on non-development projects
Punjab has the highest literacy, followed by Sindh, Balochistan and K-P.
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HEC steps up to foster confidence of all provinces
Provincial consultative groups set up to strengthen role of Higher Education Commission’s regional centres.
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Rehabilitation: Canadian Red Cross to generate funds
CRC and its Pakistani partner PRCS will generate funds for rehabilitation of last year’s flood survivors.
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Tribute: An evening to remember Tufail Niazi enthrals audience
“Lok Mausiqi Ki Sham” enthralled music lovers of Islamabad at Pakistan National Council of the Arts.
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Afterthought: Released earlier, the court wants them back
Arrest warrants for three men who were absolved of terror charges in 2009.
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Saleem Shahzad’s murder: The Fourth Estate calls ISI statement into question
Hameed Haroon says he received the same email Shahzad sent to Human Rights Watch representative.
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Economic Survey 2010-11: Infant and maternal mortality rate rising
Infant and maternal mortality rate has been on the rise in past several years.
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Devolution upshot: Minister raises spectre of food security
Zehri says food ministry devolution is not a good idea .
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Nepotism case: Port Qasim warned over illegal recruitments
Disputed appointment made by my predecessor: PQA chief.
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Under the scanner: Banks to submit 40-year record of forgiven loans
New central bank circular to require DFIs to furnish record of concessions given to loan defaulters.
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The indecent proposal: Safety that comes at a ‘higher’ price
Supreme Court questions multi-million-dollar Safe City Project; calls for transparency in the deal.
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Border-crossing: Iran deports 55 Pakistani immigrants
Pakistans had entered Iran without legal travel documents.
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No justice for journalists: Investigations rarely make any headway
After an initial flurry of activity the investigations stall and the case rarely makes it to court.
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Chicago trial: ‘Major Iqbal’ sought progress report on terror plot
An FBI agent testifies that the ISI was keeping tabs on the Mumbai attacks.
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‘If all else fails, PML-N may quit parliament’
Nawaz calls for independent panel to probe PNS Mehran attack.
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Bilateral Agreement: Pakistan, India start talks on visa procedures
Meeting aims to replace hardline visa policies with a new accord facilitating the people of both countries.
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KESC, union tussle: Attackers shut down 27 feeders in Clifton
Attackers escaped as soon as police and Rangers’ personnel arrived at the scene.
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NICL scam: Impatient FIA chief in SC’s crosshairs again
CJ orders DG FIA to appear today.
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Headley testimony: FO against ‘baseless speculation’
Islamabad not in position to determine details of testimony.
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Leaderless Senate opposition to take up budget today
Differences within the opposition ranks have left the chairman ambivalent.
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Last in economic, first in population growth
Eight were born, two died every minute on average in 2010, survey shows.
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Without energy deregulation, high growth is impossible
The biggest obstacle to economic growth is the government's own inability to engage in structural reforms.
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Cost of being a frontline state: $68b
2010-11 losses are the highest since Pakistan became the frontline state in the war against terrorism.
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In court: 5 PPP workers ‘missing’ since 1981, notice issued
Petitioner said the activists were picked up from Nazimabad, Jodia Bazaar, Lyari.
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WAPDA privatisation: The company will fall apart, say workers
Unions in upper Sindh try to prevent power companies from being sold.
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Acid attack: ‘Men equally likely to be victims’
Human rights group report shows Sindh has highest number of cases so far in 2011.
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Opening another front in FATA
Pakistan has suffered due to activities in N. Waziristan, is it wise to open another front because the US wants it?
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‘Afridi didn’t need to raise hell’
Waqar surprised by all-rounder’s decision, PCB forms disciplinary committee.
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8kg heroin seized at Islamabad airport
PIA airhostess and husband arrested for possessing 8kg heroin.
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What next in Afghanistan from Pakistan’s perspective
Our economic planners know the presence of Afghan refugees and the smuggling and drug trafficking costing Pakistan.
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Voice: Dr Shah wants Butt sacked
Sindh Sports Minister calls removal of Shahid Afridi from captaincy a conspiracy.
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The courageous many
Were we brave, we would not have lost Saleem Shahzad. Were we brave, Salmaan Taseer’s killer would have been hanged.
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Media and North Waziristan (II)
There is absolutely no reason to go after people who pose no threat to Pakistan.
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Summer style: Keeping your cool
Designs at PFDC Fashion Week show how to be stylish in sultry weather.
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Corrupt traffic warden causes the death of one
Mob beats up warden for holding car too long to deny critical medical aid to patient.
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Pakistan to be the biggest recipient of UKAID
The programme is designed to help children get into schools.
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Hunting terrorists: Pakistan,US to form joint intelligence team
The move comes after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave Pakistan a list of five wanted militant leaders.
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Pakistan will protect its sovereignty at all costs: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua said that Pakistan would protect its sovereignty at all costs.
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Crime Investigation: Forensics Society formed at GCU
A Forensics Society has been formed at GCU and the university is offering an MSc and MPhil in forensics.
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Umt: Follow Iqbal’s vision, says Imran
Khan urged that the students must follow Iqbal’s vision of self respect to fight for their rights.
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Higher Education: Ivy League PhD for Pakistani student
Basit Riaz Sheikh, a Pakistani student, was awarded a PhD in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Cheat Sheets: 8 students booked for cheating
A total of eight students were caught cheating from various examination centers.