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Oh what fun it is to be young: Children grab favourite books at Young Readers Den
Along with books, stationery and toys, there is also an activity area for children.
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Randhawa murder case: MQM man remanded in police custody
Randhawa was gunned down by unknown assailants in North Nazimabad on September 26.
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Promoting transparency: ‘Legislature is the strongest pillar of state, civil society the weakest’
Transparency International Pakistan’s report is based on views of 33 experts.
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Showcasing talent: Artists and friends make guest appearances in their own paintings
Visitors found the portrayal of modernism and antiquity diverse and dynamic.
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IBA names centre after Ardeshir Cowasjee
Centre will offer customised services and workshops to students, faculty.
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Follow the rules: Traffic police to penalise bikers for triple-riding
Triple-riding on motorcycles is illegal.
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Karachi’s Stone Age proves history didn’t start with the Muslims
Experts say not enough is talked about pre-historic Karachi of which evidence abounds.
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The Jews built Karachi, but we built shopping plazas on their synagogue
When this city had thriving religious groups, it was more peaceful, beautiful and prosperous.
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Hard times: Cement sales edge down in July-Oct period
Higher taxes, less government spending dent demand.
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Looking ahead: Textile industry optimistic about growth prospects
APTMA pins hopes on GSP Plus status for future growth in exports.
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Weekly review: KSE keeps upward momentum on strong corporate results
Foreign buying remains healthy, but inflation dampens investor sentiment.
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Football: Islamabad, HEC through to women’s final
In the last Group D match in Islamabad, the hosts defeated HEC 1-0 at the Jinnah Stadium.
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Street Child World Cup 2014: Pakistan to participate in Brazil event
It will give country a chance to pursue cause of child equality: founder Chris Rose.
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Davis Cup preparations to begin this month
Selectors resting hope on Aisam, Aqeel to lead Pakistan.
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Jami’s Moor highlights lost livelihood in Balochistan
Director says shooting in the volatile province posed a set of challenges.
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Fuelling hope: Women pathfinders break new ground
Slowly but surely Pakistani women are seen in fields where until a few years ago they would not have imagined working.
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Treasury, opposition move resolution against load-shedding
Wasan added that the election would be possible either in January or February next year.
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With Talat Hussain, AKU board celebrates its high achievers
He praised that the board has continued to accomplish its goals year after year.
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Karachi law and order: Court orders reprobe of missing containers
Directs authorities to verify arms dealers’ records, conduct door-to-door inspection of licenced weapons.
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Former ECP chief all-praise for late human rights’ activist Iqbal Haider
Speakers pay rich tributes to former senator for his efforts for a democratic Pakistan.
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Court stays DUHS VC’s removal, govt announces otherwise
Prof. Masood Hameed has already approached the court before govt issued notice.
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Lapse in security?: Two-month-old baby goes missing from CHK
A veiled woman took the infant from the mother, saying she had to be given an injection.
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Swift operation: Rs4.7m stolen, guard killed in two bank heists in an hour
Police claim that the robbery at Faysal Bank was assisted by security guard.
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The extortion epidemic: Running a clinic can be hazardous to your life
Police suspect that militants are behind the attacks, but have been unable to make arrests.
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To appease Arab dignitaries, wildlife department allows hunting of bustard
The federal govt has issued 50 permits since 2009, says department’s official.
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Textile sector: Indus Dyeing posts profits on stable cotton prices
The net profit of the company jumped to Rs577 million or per share earnings of Rs31.9.
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Market watch: Stock market stumbles on depressing inflation news
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 126 points.
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State Bank launches livestock insurance scheme
It will safeguard interest of farmers in case of death of animals.
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Islamic insurance rules: Takaful firms to withdraw petition against SECP
Conventional insurance firms to be able to run Shariah-compliant business.
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Punjab register massive win at women’s event
Team thrashes LSE WFC 18-0 in national football championship.
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KPT humble Baloch FC 7-0 in PPFL
Karachi-based club moves up to second place in league.
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‘PHF must ensure Asian Games participation’
Olympian Islah fears Pakistan in danger of missing event due to late response .
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Whatmore, Misbah scuffled with Moin over selection
Team management disputed before first ODI debacle in Sharjah.
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Aamina Sheikh leads breast cancer awareness campaign
Model-turned-actor launches YouMatter, an app that encourages girls to conduct self-examination .
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Missing containers, missing weapons?
Supreme Court orders re-investigation into missing containers in the Karachi law and order case.
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Upgrading systems: Japan to grant Rs2.1b for airport security
Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Hiroshi Inomata signed an exchange of notes of the grant by Japan’s government.
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Only in Karachi: The ‘fairy god muggers’
Among the muggers, there also exist a few ‘fairy god muggers’ who possess (somewhat of) a heart.
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Karachi law and order case: SC seeks arms shipment records
Plan against arms, narcotics smuggling ordered.
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Abusing the youth: Support programme holds child labour workshop
Other organizations call on NGOs, govt departments to work alongside NRSP to remove child labour from the country.
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Motherhood in childhood: ‘Child marriages strip girls of their socio-economic rights’
Expert wants girls’ rights to be woven into development programmes, policies.
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On the road to recovery: ‘Steps, even small ones, to empower women matter’
Speakers say power is shifting from the traditional patriarchy.
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Water supply issues: Crackdown against illegal hydrants continues
Equipment worth Rs1 million seized during raids.
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‘Don’t feel sorry for the patients — they need support, not pity’
Experts, parents of Rett patients join hands against society’s apathy towards the condition.
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Decrying delimitation: Lawmakers on the sideline as boundaries change
No one has consulted us, says PPP MPA Nadir Magsi .
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Lessons for life: At ZABMUN, 1,200 delegates learn to celebrate diversity
The conference seen as the biggest gathering of the UN so far in Pakistan.
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Final touches: Sindh Assembly amends LG bill
22 per cent of the seats will be reserved for women, five per cent for non-Muslims and five per cent for labourers.
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Housing projects: Real estate sector sees potential recovery
With law and order slightly better, builders return to Karachi.
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Renewable energy: Project managers asked to seek insurance cover
Lenders unlikely to sponsor projects that have no cradle-to-grave cover.
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The rigmarole: Filing income tax returns...but how?
Complex forms and filing methods discourage first time taxpayers.
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Market watch: Stocks bullish as market recalibrates to foreign investment
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 465 points.