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Gas import: Oil minister revives hopes of IP pipeline
Highlights short and long-term strategies to tackle energy crisis.
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Industrial units: OGRA stays away from audit of captive power plants
Agrees to provide technical assistance in energy efficiency appraisal.
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Above the law: PM’s cabinet secretary to take over as ED-ADB
Govt ‘defies’ the law, fails to circulate the slot among all ministries.
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Islamabad standoff: Police submit challan against Sikandar
Challan accuses Sikandar of putting lives of innocent people in danger and of using children as human shield.
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Under threat: Polio drive kicks off in capital
Since June last year, 22 men and women have been killed while administering polio drops in the country.
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Land scam: Ex-magistrate seeks bail
IHC CJ Kasi issued notice after Nadeem who had also served tehsildar in the capital, filed for post-arrest bail.
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Planned encroachment: For grid station in F-9 park, CDA tries to circumvent law
Board approves 10-kanal plot to provide electricity to commercial complexes.
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Falling temperatures: Demand for heaters, geysers increases
Shopkeepers say that the change of weather has compelled people to purchase these products.
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Eyes in the sky: Pakistan inducts home-built fleet of drones
Kayani lauds work of scientists and engineers for developing UAVs.
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Between allies: A likely thorn in US-Pakistan ties
The move is likely to disturb United States and Pakistan relations, International lawyer Ahmer Bilal Soofi.
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Against drone strikes: PTI asks police to name US, CIA in FIR
US mission handed memorandum of demands; Nato containers stopped from entering Peshawar.
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Gathering storm: Ex-premier’s missive could turn around treason case
Shaukat Aziz had urged Pervez Musharraf to impose emergency rule.
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Future dialogue: US-Iran détente brings fresh fervour to pipeline
Minister terms project crucial, says country hopeful.
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Keep the receipt: Proposal put forward for stricter checks on tax returns
Government considers changes in Universal Tax Assessment Scheme.
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Deregulation of prices?: Oil ‘attempting’ to slip out of govt’s control
Industry demands state withdrawal from pricing mechanism.
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In protest: K-P govt to march towards US Consulate in Peshawar
PPP MPA says her party will not become a part of any move that can derail the democratic process.
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Model United Nations: NUML students conclude global deliberations
Conference comprised five committees, a secretariat, one president, two chairs and 165 delegates.
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IIUI holds anti-plagiarism workshop for students
Varsity official accused of plagiarism himself heads monitoring committee.
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Crackdown: Police nab 110 suspects in slum raids
40 bikes, four cars among several contraband recovered.
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Textbook availability in ICT govt schools remains uncertain
The government still has to pay Rs80 million for books purchased from his employer, NBF official.
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Obstructing officials: CDA top boss stops team from removing encroachments
The one-kanal plot has been occupied by a coffee shop.
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Pay up or pack up: Over rent default, 28 food park shops’ licences cancelled
Most had not paid rent for the last five years; shops to be re-auctioned .
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Ground breaking: PIMS to have new academic block within next year
Health minister appreciates work of College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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Solo exhibition: Amney Samney - Andar Bahar offers minimalist genius
The project took Fatima Munir six months to finish.
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High saddle of learning: Top-ranking university facing host of issues
Incomplete faculties, infrastructural issues plaguing QAU.
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Analysts say Iran deal positive for Pakistan
Pakistan welcomed the understanding reached between Iran and P5+1 on the nuclear issue.
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IP gas pipeline project brought back to life
Islamabad has been facing a delay in the IP project as the government failed in securing funds for the project.
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Ramifications: Blockade may cost Pakistan $1m a day
Pakistan receives an estimated $1,500-1,800 for every truck that carries supplies for Nato forces through the country.
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PTI workers send NATO trucks packing
Participants stage sit-ins to stop dozens of containers passing through K-P.
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Mumbai attacks: Five years on, the case has ‘no leg to stand on’
Defence and prosecution at loggerheads as India awaits progress.
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The three major cities: Rise and fall in property prices
Owing to the huge population of Karachi, the demand for new houses is continuously on the rise.
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NJPMC meeting: Judiciary disposed of millions of cases, says CJP
Calls this performance a successful outcome of the National Judicial Policy.
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Reshuffle: Islamabad DC changed
Ahmed was appointed Islamabad DC on Sep 29, 2007, before which he had served as Additional Deputy Commissioner.
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Pims baby abduction: As cops bumble over jurisdiction, probe halted
Deceased’s father says family cannot afford to travel to Islamabad from Abbottabad to pursue case.
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Investment: OPF to hold business conference for expats
Political stability can pave way for overseas investment.
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Ashura violence: Protest rallies end peacefully in twin cities
Separate rallies at Raja Bazaar and Lal Masjid disturb civic life.
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Drone campaign: Time to choose between dollars and honour, says Nisar
PM says no double standards on drone strikes as interior minister criticises Sartaj Aziz.
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Reassessing plans: NAB chairman goes on indefinite leave
Chaudhry was sent on leave by the president and the government as they did not want him to resign, says a NAB official
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Afghans deliberate over granting extension to US forces beyond 2014
Karzai admits to deep mistrust between the two countries, suggests BSA should be signed after presidential elections.
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Neighbourly duty: China wants to share its progress
China wants to pursue a policy of regional co-existence with its neighbours including India, says envoy.
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Regional cooperation: Experts for change in mindset, removing political hurdles
Salman Shah says Pak-India ties will always be a challenge for the region.
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Security on high alert in response to protests against Rawalpindi unrest
Business activities have been suspended in major cities.
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Senate’s 99th meet: Opposition calls for session to discuss Rawalpindi incident
Requisition is submitted with the signatures of 48 senators.
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World Science Day: Students urged to fashion their own investigations
‘Govt should promote credible education and scientific activities in schools and colleges’.
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Between US and Pakistan: Importance of student exchanges stressed
USEFP holds weeklong activities in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
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Superhero season: Trip to dark world brightens everyone’s day
Thor sequel premieres in Rawalpindi.
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Great expectations: CDA bags one-third of estimated revenue
Three-day auction saw successful bids on 24 out of 56 commercial plots up for grabs.
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Elite huddle: Private institutes oppose fixed fee, salary structure
Meeting discusses modalities of private schools regulatory act.
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Culturally diverse: Exhibition highlights Islamic footprint on Brazilian society
“Islam in Brazil” showcases photos celebrating Muslim culture in South American country.
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Unending woes: The naked truth about fishing
Humiliation of fisherfolk mars World Fisheries Day in Pakistan.