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Cellular subscribers cross 132 million mark
Telenor adds highest number of new subscribers in October and November 2013. CREATIVE COMMONS
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Still strong: Cherat Cement posts profit despite drop in exports
Company announces cash dividend of Rs1 per share.
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Back on track: Engro Fert back in black with Rs5.49b profit
Better production at Enven plant lifts bottom line.
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Market watch: Stocks close in red on profit-booking
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 180 points.
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Scorecard: Policy rate hike to prop up banking margins in 2014
Higher rates, deposit mobilisation and decreasing provisions may lead to growth.
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DHA Golf Championship: Unheralded Imran grabs opening day honour
Seasoned campaigners struggle in first round.
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Pakistan rowers win gold, silver medals
Contingent proves mettle on day one of ASRA Championship 2014.
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Faysal Bank T20 Cup: Ibexes, Bears register shock victories
Matches continue to be cut short as rain disrupts play.
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‘Sharjah victory mastermind’ dismissed as manager
Zakir assigned task of Asia Cup, World Twenty20 after replacing Moin.
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Wasim Akram urges unity ahead of ICC meeting
Says national boards should not be victimised regarding ‘Big Three’ draft.
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Illegal hydrants: Bomb hoax at the office Sharjeel was to visit
Sharjeel ssays such cowardly acts cannot discourage him and he will continue his campaign against hydrants.
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Family feud: Mother takes lower court judge, official to SHC
Shaheena has been engaged in a legal battle with her former husband in guardian case.
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Justice served: SHC maintains death, life imprisonment sentences of six
Appeals of three convicts, sentenced for plotting carnage in Rabiul Awal 2010, dismissed.
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Friendly talk: Indian HC says a stable Pakistan in India’s national interest
Says countries should see solutions not as big-bang events, but processes.
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Offering Fateha: Sindh lawmakers pay respect to the dead but only their own
Opposition members annoyed that respects only paid to Bhuttos at start of every session.
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The hand that feeds: For roadside vendors, patrons can be a pain
Traders say raids against encroachments are nothing more than an attempt to raise extortion rates.
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One step forward: Sindh police launch handbook to control crime effectively
The first ever book explaining the complexities of police investigations in Sindh launched.
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Disaster averted: BDS officials defuse 10kg bomb outside KWSB office
The device contained around 10 kilogrammes of explosive material.
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Thar coal contract: SHC orders re-evaluation of complainant’s bid
Gives Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co 15 days for decision.
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Central bank: Forex reserves rise $5.6 million
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $5.6 million to $3.1 billion during the week.
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Financial relations: Pakistan, India to open bank branches soon
Much-awaited banking links between the countries will give a boost to trade and commerce.
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FDI: Movenpick to invest $30m in Pakistan
Company will completely renovate the hotel over the next few years.
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Market watch: Bourse back on bull track
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 111 points.
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Leading golfers to take part in DHA event
Prestigious tournament offers Rs2.1 million as prize money.
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Faysal Bank T-20 Cup: Rain washes away day one of tournament
Five matches abandoned; players question venue selection again.
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International players likely to play in Pakistan: Zaman
Legendary player confident of persuading PSA to remove ban.
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PHF to make crucial decisions soon
Rs100 million grant to help hockey on all levels, says secretary.
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ICC reforms: Ashraf seeks ‘unified stance’ in Singapore
PCB chairman leaves for ICC meeting regarding ‘Big Three’ draft proposal.
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Head coach hunt: Waqar, Mohsin emerge forerunners
Former cricketers apply for coveted role as deadline extended to February 8.
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Drugged oranges?: ANF seizes heroin found in fruit crates
Drugs were hidden in 17 of the 3,000 crates of oranges destined for Malaysia.
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Bomb Disposal Squad clears two bomb threats in Karachi
BDS declares Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Head Office safe, defuses bomb in SITE.
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Derailed train: 24 hours on, no clue to train blast perpetrators
Railways constitute joint team to probe attack on Night Coach Express.
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In solidarity: Protest rallies urge Kashmir solution
Participants call for end to Indian occupation of Kashmir.
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YELL, if you want to be heard: ‘I heard that blood is cheap in Lyari’
Lyari youth talks about displacement from violence, public perception, saving their homes.
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Self-determination: Religious parties hold rallies to mark Kashmir Day
In Mirpurkhas, thousands of students take part in the festival.
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Troubled waters: Court inquires if deep sea port project is eco-friendly
Judges direct KPT’s lawyer to file required information by February 25.
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Outdated laws: Need for change
Section 292 (sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.) carries imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine of Rs1,000, or both.
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Sindh’s culture is not limited to ajrak, topi, screams the art festival
Works by 63 artists, canvases from Benazir Bhutto’s private collection on display at Frere Hall.
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Business venture: Emirati project head looks to Pakistani investors
Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.
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Schedule confirmed: KU announces exam dates for BEd, MEd programmes
The annual examinations of MEd for the year 2013 will be held from February 10 to February 19 from 10am to 1pm.
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Friendly competition: Oasys school to hold futsal tournament today
Top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.
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SBP enhances limits on financing for crops, orchards
Revised ceilings likely to facilitate farmers in getting adequate loans.
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Crime and punishment: Colonial laws fail to deter crime
Many offences don’t carry the punishment to match the crime, says expert.
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Unclear details: Father and daughter, mother and son found dead in different areas
The body of a 35-year-old man was also found in Quaidabad.
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Say no to guns?: Three bags full of arms found in Taiser Town
There was an exchange of hot words between police, Rangers, both of whom wanted credit for the big find.
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Controlling crime: Suspect killed in police encounter
Police claim the suspect was involved in a number of cases of target killings.
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Shah wants centre to devolve control of Korangi Fish Harbour to Sindh
Sindh chief minister wants to take advantage of relaxed export policies to EU, directs surveys for fishing products.
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Budgetary support: Govt borrowing from SBP reaches Rs725.5 billion
Data shows gradual shift towards commercial banks to meet expenditures.
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Catching up: PTA likely to put 4G spectrum on sale
Telecom regulator expected likely to make recommendations for approval.
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Karim departs for Winter Olympics
Teenager to compete in giant slalom event in Sochi.