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Busted: Three nabbed with weapons
Cases have been registered them and further investigations are underway.
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Distinct flair: Paintings that speak directly to the viewer
Mashkoor Raza’s diverse art on display at Tanzara Gallery.
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Behind the scenes: Drone strikes will end soon, Obama assures Nawaz
Official says controversial programme may end in ‘a matter of months’ as CIA wipes out remaining high-value...
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RPP cases: NAB to move reference against Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Investigations into six more RPP cases under way, say officials.
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Business conference: Germany to host Pakistan-focused moot
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and State Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar will lead the delegation.
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Spectrum sell-off : Transparent auction of 3G licences promised
IT minister assures govt support in the exercise in meeting with PTA acting chief.
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Tax dodgers: About two-thirds of notices could not reach the big fish
Tax evaders have provided fake addresses to NADRA.
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Mehboob, Iqbal depart for UK challenge
Pakistan players all set for World Individual Squash Championship.
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Neglected culture: Readings bring to fore lost folk tales
Literary event at Kuch Khaas recalls folk stories from Sindh to K-P.
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Safety not guaranteed: ‘Incentivise workers to gain ground in fight against polio’
While security comes first, Dr Sania Nishtar believes higher pays, life insurance can also motivate.
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Privatisation plans: For CDA, tension over convention centre
Govt move to sell off building worries CDA staffers who claim it is a profitable enterprise, source of pride.
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Indonesian students: Disappearance from IIUI shrouded in mystery
Visas of the four students expired in July, but they did not renew them before vanishing from scene.
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Bail denied: Suspected extortionists arrested from court
Police believe accused hail from FATA and are funding militancy.
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Government to use media to defend ‘unpopular decisions’
Reversal of earlier strategy adopted by government to black out the media and try to control information.
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Respite: FBR extends deadline for IT returns, wealth statements
Tax collection may fall short of the target because of delay.
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Fuel price adjustment: NEPRA increases power tariff by 32 paisa per unit
Tariff hike will apply to all, except for lifeline and KESC consumers.
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Meet Umair Jaswal, the youth ambassador
The IHRC initiative will provide education to internally displaced children from Waziristan and Kashmir.
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After CDA’s snub: Slum dwellers threaten another protest for right to shelter
CDA chief cancelled meeting with AWP and katchi abadi alliance members.
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HEC chief appointment: IHC seeks explanation for delay
Former sessions judge files petition seeking court’s directions over the appointment.
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Yet again: Islamabad bus rapid transit project scrapped
Firms pre-qualify for new integrated transit system for twin cities.
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On strike: IIUI students bring activities to standstill
Demand additional courses, first half of BA LLB degree.
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Rudderless: Top educational bodies without chiefs
PM has yet to approve names of HEC, NAVTTC, NCHD heads.
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Art exhibition: Steeped in individualism, three NCA graduates portray human emotions
‘The man who wasn’t there’ opened with 17 pieces at Satrang Gallery.
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LB polls cantonment boards: Defence aide says sorry to top court
Lt Gen Yasin Malik failed to hold LB polls in cantonment boards despite court orders.
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Environment safety: Oil refineries to adopt EU-II global standards
The minister pointed out the collective responsibility to cope with the menace of environmental degradation.
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Corporate results: PTCL earns Rs11 billion
PTCL group posted a revenue growth of 16%.
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LNG imports: PQA to seek expert help in framing rules
Ministry asks the authority to hire services of a reputable consultant.
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Defence Secretary apologises to SC for not holding LG elections
On October 11 the Supreme Court had issued a contempt notice to the defence secretary.
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Local bodies’ polls: SC asks ECP to issue final schedule
Suggests K-P and Balochistan hold polls under an ordinance.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz nominated co-accused
The complainant has asked the police to book all the officials involved in murder case.
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Declaring assets: ECP dragging its feet on suspension of MPs
Official says polls body will issue notification today.
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Election of PCB chairman: IHC orders ECP to hold polls on Nov 2
Lahore High Court withdraws objection against petition seeking to set aside the Interim Management Committee.
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Attack on reporters: Journalists lodge protest with IGP
Two reporters were allegedly thrashed by son of judicial magistrate and his friends outside Jinnah Supermarket.
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Lal Masjid boundary wall: City, mosque admins offer conflicting views
The wall was torn down, but the mosque claims it will be rebuilt at state expense; government denies.
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Slain family case: Police chief says alleged murderer confessed to crime
Accomplices also arrested from Peshawar.
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Conference: Students advised to adopt modern research techniques
Experts wrap up opening session of a five-day conference on computational biology.
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End to an oddity: ‘Mr and Mrs’ goat’s 15 minutes of fame put to knife
More than half-a-million rupees could not keep the butcher away.
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Turf battle: Ginner loathe to new sugar mills
Says the new units are causing the cotton farming area to shrink.
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Economy’s revival sacrificed for IMF deal: Pasha report
Ex-finance minister wants 10% regulatory duty slapped on non-essential imports.
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Dispute settlement: Int’l court orders release of Turkish power ship
The company welcomes verdict, seeks compensation from Pakistan.
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Letdown: Tax base broadening plan gets cold response
The ambitious scheme aiming to catch tax thieves makes a poor start.
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IHC orders PCB to hold elections on Nov 2
Ad-hoc committee and all arrangements made by acting government are to be rendered invalid by Nov 2.
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Struggle for justice: Terrorists taking advantage of weak prosecution, says CJ
Concern voiced over the dearth of qualified and competent investigation officers.
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Missive from London: UK lawyer seeks action against influential woman
Accuses Ayatullah Durrani’s daughter-in-law of swindling him of Rs5.5m.
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Failure to declare assets: Election Commission will suspend 71 lawmakers today
Commission will notify members who failed to declare assets even after 15-day grace period that expired on Oct 15.
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Privatisation proceeds: Half a billion rupees lost in illegal deposits, says report
Ex-minister, aides were shielded from investigation by departments of state.
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Offshore project: Nigeria adopts NADRA system
President among the first to enroll for identity cards through new system.
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Military rule legacies: Enter the boots, exit books
Before Partition, railway stations housed libraries and recreational clubs. Most have been converted into thanas.
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Army denies operation in quake-hit Awaran
Security forces are in Awaran and Mashkey only for the relief operation DG, says ISPR Maj Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.
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Guide to peace: Life safety made an official goal
Pakistan Protection Ordinance declares peace-disrupting elements ‘enemies of state’.