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Energy dialogue: US pushes Chevron’s bid for TAPI pipeline project
Pakistan, US officials to meet today at the US-Pakistan Energy Working Group meeting.
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Competition rules: No leniency to violators once CCP hands down verdict
Anti-trust watchdog amends regulations to stop violators from buying time.
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Sabzi Mandi cleared of encroachment, waste
The stallholders were warned of strict action if they violated the law in future.
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Pillar to post: Aggrieved farmers from Sindh wait in vain
Sindh Abadgar Association seeks end to ‘illegal’ outlets taken out by influential politicians.
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Fire incident: Shoe store in Jinnah Super burnt to ashes
Fire brigade saves adjacent shop from a similar fate.
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Master plan’s violation: Massive rise in non-conforming use of houses in capital
City managers fail to curb violations.
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Vigilance: Police arrest 230 suspected criminals, 102 absconders
The police also apprehended 370 beggars during the past two weeks.
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Uncertainty over LB polls: ECP to seek more time for Sindh, Punjab
Commission will request Supreme Court to delay polls for four to six weeks.
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Controversial remarks: Army demands apology from Munawar Hassan
ISPR calls JI chief’s statement ‘painful’ and ‘unfortunate’ and asks the party to clear its position.
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Lal Masjid case: Victims to move IHC against Musharraf’s bail
Police sources maintain lack of evidence.
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Clandestine operation: Suspected Muharram attackers nabbed
At least three held by agencies in Sector I-10; local SHO clueless.
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Busted: CIA arrests four-member gang
CIA has claimed to have arrested a four-member gang allegedly involved in a murder and a string of robberies.
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Half-strength court: Quest for justice unjustly protracted
Strength of IHC judges stands at 4 instead of 7, pending cases cross 12,000.
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Show of strength: Police, Rangers hold flag march
Capital’s security beefed up further following imambargah attacks in Gujranwala.
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Runaway girl: Woman alleges son-in-law involved in trafficking
Husband behind bars for appropriating daughter’ dower given by ex-husband.
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Bhara Kahu: Two booked for ‘kidnapping’
Teenage boy allegedly kidnapped from his school in Madian Town.
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Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline: No decision on shelving IP project, says minister
Says threat of sanctions limits Islamabad’s options.
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Odd one out: Better to try and fail than not try at all
Young engineering grad builds electric car.
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Maternal deaths: A 30-rupee medicine could be potential lifesaver, says aid agency
Mercy Corps says Misoprostol needs to be introduced at grassroots.
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New legislation: Private hospitals to be regulated
This is to improve services and maintain strict quality controls.
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Parking fee issue: Civic agency move angers traders, visitors
CDA claims it will address security, vehicle theft issues.
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Out of control: Transporter hits traffic police officer
The cop was warning the driver when he sped away.
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Collective responsibility: Model citizen committee to monitor police conduct
Ten-member body begins operating at Kohsar Police Station.
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Taliban talks, drone strikes: Opposition to boycott NA until premier clears the air
Lawmakers demand policy statement on both issues on Monday.
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Missed target: IMF says $6.7b bailout ‘broadly on track’
International lender concludes first review of the programme.
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Failure to hold LB polls: SC stays action against defence secretary
Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik challenged CJ’s decision of indicting him of contempt charges.
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In the frying pan: LNG import tender controversy flares up
Participation of Chinese blacklisted company violation of rules, says bidder.
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Despite debt clearance, IPPs fail to enhance supply
Senate panel for addressing power crisis, particularly in southern Punjab.
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Nandipur power project: NAB to take action against those responsible for delay
Project cost more than doubled after delay of two and a half years.
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Afghans split over impact of Hakimullah’s death on peace process
Say Afghan Taliban will doubt US quest for talks in the wake of TTP chief’s killing.
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Visit from down under: Australian official links investment to internal security
Australian senator concludes two-day visit to Pakistan.
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Near red zone: Robbers loot office equipment
Robbers steal two ACs, a computer and other valuables worth Rs70,000.
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Upcoming climate change conference: Pakistan should focus on technology transfer, fund mechanisms
19th session of Conference of the Parties will be held in Poland from November 11 to 22.
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Lal Masjid bail: IGP denies favouring Musharraf
Hayat says contrary to news reports, the police were not bent on declaring the former president innocent.
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Trafficked sex workers: FIA chief ordered to supervise case
Sisters forced into prostitution in Dubai, request court for speedy investigation.
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Strengthening the Silk Route: Understand each other first for better business, say speakers
Two-day conference concludes with tips for Pak investors looking at China’s markets.
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Capital’s cops: Top performers receive laurels
IGP presents cash prizes, certificates to 12 officials.
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Seasonal havoc: Three minors dead as rain lashes K-P, twin cities
Cold spell to continue, more rains and snowfall forecast.
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Better safe: Nisar for strict checking at entry, exit points
Capital police will keep close eye on 23 religious leaders on watch list.
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Sector I-15: CDA shelves uplift plan
Sources say chairman no more interested in carrying out work.
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Local government elections: Lawmakers reject SC’s poll deadline
Unanimous resolution says timeframe to conduct the elections in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan is too tight.
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Muddled future: Assembly move leaves ECP in a quandary
Under pressure from court, poll body ponders its next move.
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Pakistan called a ‘major untapped market’
Diplomat says Pakistan offers high potential for foreign investment.
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Cultural festival: Silk Route event aims to lift sagging tourism
SRF opens opportunities to explore tourism and trade in G-B.
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Prepaid customers: Telenor launches life insurance scheme to widen user base
Post-paid customers have been excluded from the incentive.
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Gas import: NAB starts probe into award of LNG contract
Inter State Gas Systems clears way for giving the contract to Engro subsidiary.
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Difficult to make it big as celebrity in Pakistan: Atif Aslam
Singer says Sur Kshetra experience taught him that talent hunts give aspiring artistes only short-lived success.
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Senators stand their ground outside Parliament for second day
Opposition remains firm that Nisar provided incorrect figures.
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Musharraf's farmhouse, no longer a sub-jail
Rangers’ checkpost was also established near the farmhouse.
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Missing persons case: SC orders probe against ex-DPO Karak
A serving army official says ISI and MI officials came to his house and took away his brother.