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Pakistan seeks Italian investment
BOI chief says government is taking steps to restore peace in country.
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Roundtable: Talks on IP gas pipeline to restart next week
Pakistan likely to ask Iran to waive penalty and cut gas price.
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PTI hails US suspension of supply trucks
PTI claims Pentagon's suspension of shipments out of Afghanistan via Pakistan is a 'tactical success.'
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Safety first: Business community demands security
ICC Paul says government is focused on creating safe environment for promotion of business and investment activities.
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High-level huddle: PM Nawaz meets army chief
Sources say issue of missing persons came under discussion.
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Model college staffers call off strike
CADD assures of no merger of FG and model colleges.
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Pro-poor: Workers’ party announces nation-wide protests
AWP urges civil society to step up against privatisation, rising extremism.
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Public health conference: Speakers recommend LHWs double as vaccinators
There should be one vaccinator for every 5,000 people in order to reach sufficient number of children in the country.
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Dengue deliberations: Experts say awareness best preventive measure
Seminar highlights challenges in defeating deadly virus.
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Young people with handicaps inspire with their determination
Better opportunities, inclusivity can create level playing field.
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Activism through art: Underprivileged children experiment with creativity
Mashal Model School students participate in art therapy workshop.
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Contemporary issues: Young artists speak up through their work
“Quintet” features sketches, prints, dresses, miniature of NCA graduates.
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Senate body meeting: FATA students should avail scholarships in capital
Senators lash out at education, finance ministries for ignoring tribal areas, delaying HEC’s funds.
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Controversial cop: Former capital police chief booked for kidnapping
Bani Amin accused of having a role in the disappearance of a cop, a revenue official.
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Attack on Express offices: Journalists boycott Senate proceedings, stage protest
Parliamentarians and civil society members join media personnel at sit-in outside parliament.
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NADRA chairman saga: Senators come down hard on govt
“The NADRA chairman was penalised for exposing electoral fraud,” says PTI.
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Govt all thumbs?: Within hours, NADRA chief sacked then reinstated
Tariq Malik was terminated allegedly for going ahead with verification of thumb impressions on NA-118 ballots.
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Capital markets: SECP strives to bring best global practice
Submits assessment report to international commission.
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Diesel sales: Oil ministry suggests doing away with deemed duty
Says refineries have failed to modernise plants with the help of this levy.
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PIA’s revival plan: ECC clears the way for lease of five aircraft
Approves guarantees for $150m loan for repair of existing fleet.
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Appointment of judges: Either strengthen or scrap parliamentary panel, say senators
A special committee to tackle water scarcity was also approved in the meeting.
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Booming business: In Islamabad, elite schools breaking land use laws
About 40% of city’s private schools illegally operating in houses; CDA unmoved.
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PPO challenged: DAG asked to submit reply after winter break
Petitioner says some clauses of the ordinance are against fundamental rights.
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Medicines: Sans approval, pharma companies hike prices
Some drugs have seen prices double in the last year, survey reveals.
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Another ultimatum: SC orders recovery of 33 missing persons today
Case should be filed against those responsible for the death of two: CJ.
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Ensuring security: Moblink implements biometrics verification system
Mobilink intsalled biometric verification system at five of its customer care centers and 32 franchises in Karachi.
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Matter closed: Shangrila Private Ltd avoids CCP bullet
Company’s marketing campaign discontinued to ensure compliance.
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State-run producers keep LPG prices unchanged
Speculation about hefty increase in prices comes to an end.
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Tussle: Federal government goes after State Bank
Directs management to resolve dollar shortage crisis .
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Afghan endgame: Islamabad, Kabul to revive Taliban office
Understanding reached during Nawaz’s Kabul trip.
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NICL scandal: Probe against NAB chief to begin this week
Joint Investigation Team comprises police and SECP members.
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Talks with Taliban: Govt edges closer to framing TTP strategy
Information minister says initiative is about to reach ‘conclusive stage’.
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Growing population: Writers to highlight issue in essay competition
The winning entries will be announced on or before December 31.
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Climate change: Severe food, water shortage on the horizon
Devoid of govt policy, scientists discuss preventive measures.
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Debutantes: Pakistani perfumers to launch products globally
The collection includes fragrances for both men and women.
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Cops playing robbers
The officials would stop passengers on the pretext of a police checkup and then loot them.
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Auto show: Vintage vehicles descend on capital
Two-day event saw go-karting grand prix and classic car rally.
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Snitch shot dead: Police informant pays the ultimate price
Altaf Hussain had helped capital police identify robbers who had fled to village near Bahawalpur.
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Appointment ambiguity: Delayed verdict hindering CDA work
IHC yet to decide on petition challenging removal of former planning wing head.
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Permission not granted: Many universities running regional campuses without NOCs
The HEC has warned such varsities not to award degrees until they get NOCs, meet minimum criteria.
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Gas import projects: Country must woo foreign investors
Demand rises consistently, existing infrastructure promises profit.
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Energy solutions: Hydroelectric power – the way forward
Plentiful and affordable energy only possible through hydroelectric power.
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Park perversion: PCB restarts building stadium
CDA debates action to stop work at site.
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Bridging the gap: Five citizen-police coordination centres open for business
Centres to focus on resolving community issues, ending indecent police practices.
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Capital’s model jail: Groundbreaking may hit snag as architect cites cost escalation
Submits new proposal for five per cent budget increase.
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Infrastructure development: Govt clears Rs244.5 billion worth of projects
Power ministry asked to help provinces develop small hydropower projects.
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Below par: FBR misses revenue collection target again
Repeated concessions to businessmen nibble at tax collection drive.
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Int’l conference: Call to protect women’s rights
Women delegates from 24 Muslim countries participated in the conference.
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Education emergency: CADD taking its time while colleges feel the heat
I-8/2 girls model college without teaching staff, necessary funds.
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Violence against women: One Billion Rising campaign launched
The Amal Human Development network has been appointed as the official coordinator of the global campaign in Pakistan.