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Winter’s bloom: Flower show dazzles visitors
Miniature gardens, stand flowers and vegetable stalls are also part of the show.
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Media Credibility Index: Methodology needs to be revised, agree participants
Journalists gather to discuss ethics, demand PEMRA’s autonomy.
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Art exhibition: Concealed in patterns, emotions on display
Six women artists showcase distinct, meaningful work.
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Sexual harassment: IHC orders police to lodge FIR
Complainant alleges she was nearly raped.
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Multi Donor Trust Fund: Danish govt injects $5m
The institute’s total commitment to Pakistan runs into $164.6 million.
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Local govt elections: ECP fails to notify poll schedule for Sindh, Punjab
Acting CEC Tassaduq Jillani resigns, Justice Nasirul Mulk named as replacement.
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Enter the army chief: Baton of command changes hands
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani hands over command to his successor Gen Raheel Sharif.
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40% power tariff hike passed on to most consumers
Power distribution companies charge consumers the same rates as those using 700 units a month.
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MDTF: Danish government lends a helping hand
The MDTF will have commitments totaling $164.6 million.
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Taxmen perturbed: Tax concessions to business disturb budget targets
Continuous changes in tax laws make revenue generating measures irrelevant.
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Karzai attaches conditions on signing security pact
The president remains in a fix over attaching his name to the BSA.
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No cover: US may recall CIA station chief in Islamabad
Station chief plays a key role in the drone campaign.
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Overlooked: Lt-General Haroon Aslam quits
Gen Aslam was not present at the corps commanders’ meeting chaired by outgoing army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
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Swansong: Tributes pour in as Kayani bids adieu
Outgoing army chief presides over his last corps commanders’ meeting; new CSJC assumes charge.
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Money whitening: Nawaz unveils amnesty plan for industrialists
Govt links exemption from probe to job creation.
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Literary gathering: Call for promoting regional languages
“Urdu would continue to benefit from other Pakistani languages,” says Anwar Maqsood.
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VCs meeting: ‘National commission for curriculum’ on the cards
Commission to have rotating head from provinces and the federal government, says minister.
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Palace politics: In homes for the elected, the unelected are kings
CDA chief’s allotment of suites in MNA Hostel irks legislators.
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Energy woes: Experts say Pakistan’s N-plants under IAEA safeguards
The new power plants is a relatively low-cost solution to energy problems.
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Bilateral ties: Denmark keen to increase trade, investment in Pakistan, says envoy
Offers expertise in renewable energy, assistance in social sector.
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Population planning: Pakistan can fill contraceptive need gap
Planning division official says unspent funds can cover gap after donor deal ends in 2014.
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Pakistan Protection Ordinance: New law voted down by rights advocates
Say it may be used to harass people promoting civil liberties.
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LPG price likely to go up by Rs42 per kilo
Global gas prices increase as countries head into winter season.
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Steps underway: Sugar mills to cater to needs of big power consumers
Seek incentives, use of coal as fuel for power co-generation projects.
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No relief: December cut in oil prices ruled out
Petroleum ministry criticises role of OGRA.
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Faiza Shaikh: Painting music on canvas
Artiste’s work draws inspiration from Rumi and Sufism.
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Pakistani media: Experts counsel better training, efficient complaint system
80 per cent journalists in Pakistan are aged 40 or younger, says Individualland Pakistan Director.
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Govt neglect: Pharma industry warns of plants closure
Reps said several companies have shifted abroad while others stopped production.
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Conference: New innovations for health
Speakers will present research papers on ‘minimal access surgery, nutrition, critical care and vascular surgery.
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Neglected and vandalised: Polytechnic institute to open in Mera Begwal college
AIOU to offer courses in five disciplines by mid-2014.
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Maternal, neonatal mortality: Low-cost innovations can save lives
Speaker says educated mothers can take better care of themselves.
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F-9 Park grid station: CDA drops ball in IESCO’s court
Says environment impact assessment should be taken into account before construction.
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In vain: Rights activists criticise government’s hazy ‘national agenda’
Secretary information says YouTube ban not in his control.
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Gross offences: In fury at drone strikes, PTI ‘outs CIA station chief’
Writes application to K-P police chief, DPO Hangu and SHO Thal, asking for the names to be included in FIR.
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Tassaduq Jillani to don chief justice’s robe
PM approves Jillani, the literary judge, as Justice Chaudhry’s successor.
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New GHQ boss: Four stars and top slot for Raheel
PM Nawaz picks third in line to take over from Gen Kayani; Lt Gen Rashad gets keys to CJCSC office.
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Felicitations: Politicians wish for better civil-military ties
MQM chief hopes that institutions and democracy would strengthen with every passing day.
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Profile: Microsoft highlights business, social activities in Pakistan
VP explains plans to introduce cloud computing infrastructure.
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Next-gen: Telenor awaits key document on spectrum auction
Company has already bought new infrastructure in preparation.
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Winter is coming: Govt to suspend gas supply to all sectors for two months
Pakistan, Iran expected to hold talks on IP pipeline next month.
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Anonymous donor: ‘Friendly’ country offers $1b for Iran-Pakistan pipeline
Govt seeks to renegotiate gas price, construction contract in talks with Tehran.
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Wearing another hat: Khursheed Shah accepts PAC chairman offer
NA opposition leader finally agrees to take on the job.
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Asian Century: Pakistan to host moot of Asian MPs
Pakistan hosts it to discuss issues related to economy, energy and environment, announced Senator Mushahid.
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Fake pickets: Two cops among seven arrested
The accused revealed that SHO of Tarnol Sub-Inspector Sattar Baig is also involved in the activities.
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Overstayed visits: Need a house, get in line
CDA fails to get govt-allotted residences vacated by employees living in violation of rules.
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Jinnah Avenue standoff: Police submit charge-sheet against Sikandar
ATC hearing adjourned till Dec 5.
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Post-ISAF region: ‘Put house in order first, meddle in neighbour’s affairs later’
Participants agree dealing with Pakistan takes primacy over dealing with Afghanistan.
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Immunisation: As easy as giving candy to a baby
As news of the immunisation ‘reward’ spread, the lines kept getting longer and longer.
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Raking up old issue: Lawyers stage dharna outside SC
Protesting lawyers turned violent when police used batons to smash the sit-in which began around 9am.
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Joint team to probe NAB chief, others
SC directed NAB to take over investigations from FIA and take action against the accused, including its own chief.