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The real sacrifice: Police, civic officials’ extortion deprive many of happiness
While buyers’ complaints are aimed at sellers, the latter blame the government.
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Eid at Edhi Home: A different festival for some
As people line up to donate money, police dump unwanted off streets at shelter homes.
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‘Et tu Brute’ moment: Shujaat, Ejaz to testify against Musharraf
Ex-president denies allegations levelled against him in a statement with the police.
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Helping survivors: Civilian oversight of relief activities in quake-hit areas demanded
AWP alleges military is preventing civilian organisations from accessing affected areas.
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Price gouging: Inter-city bus operators fleecing passengers
Home-goers complain of paying double fare.
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Music and fashion show: Showcasing the cultural diversity of Indonesia
Troupe comprising batik artists, a singer, instrumentalists and dancers entertain audience.
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PIMS brawl: Doctors worried after attendants thrash their colleague
The incident occurred on Sunday after a critically injured patient died in the emergency room.
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Lower courts’ shifting: IHC overrules registrar’s objection over a petition
IHC is housed in judicial complex in G-10 that was constructed for district courts.
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Capital control: Interior ministry, CADD at loggerheads
Summary sent to PM seeks to bring CDA and ICT under its ambit.
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Bloody Monday: Kidnapped Singaporean among eight found dead
The woman was kidnapped over weekend; guard killed in robbery bid; six including child unidentified.
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Searching for elusive peace: Pakistan, US envisage Afghan deal before 2014
Obama’s point-man James Dobbins discusses Nawaz’s scheduled US trip.
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Energy leap: PM Nawaz declares energy emergency
Warns that any lapse or delay in implementation of power projects would be unacceptable.
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Invites go out for APC on ‘economic roadmap’
Vision 2025 aims to put Pakistan on map of fastest growing Asian economies.
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Cost efficiency: Government to convert three power plants to coal
Plan aimed at reducing cost of production by two-thirds.
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Power import: ADB pulls out of project, WB and IDB to provide $1b
Under CASA-1000, central Asian states will supply 1,300 megawatts.
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Production falls: Energy import critical for Pakistan’s economy, says ADB
Bank’s energy Outlook says country has to step up efforts to address bottlenecks.
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Zardari ordered to appear in accountability court on Oct 29
Former president to face references related to SGS, Contecna, ARY, Polo ground and Ursus tractors deal.
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MERS-CoV: Returning pilgrims could be exposed to virus
While WHO, health experts issue warning, authorities do not know how the virus spreads.
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10-year-old among 6 found dead in Islamabad
Four bodies found earlier in the morning had their hands tied.
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Disregarded legislation: Accountability commission an unmet promise of CoD signatories
Holders of Public Offices Bill was presented in 2009, but is still pending in parliament.
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Charm offensive: Diplomatic push to boost trade, investment says Basit
Pledges to implement PM Nawaz’s foreign policy goal of building regional ties.
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Khewra salt mines: Healing heights
With terrorism eroding tourism industry, these mines stand out as a blessing for patients with respiratory problems.
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Sowing tolerance: Activists make human chain at Islamabad church
Over a hundred people gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church to resist forces threatening peace.
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Pakistan-India tensions: Top military officials to meet face-to-face
DGMOs to work out mechanism to avoid repeat of ceasefire violations.
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On duty: Five cops suspended for sleeping
Officials were deployed at a picket on Murree Road.
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Helping hand: Exhibition displays work of home-based women entrepreneurs
Various NGOs are providing a platform to women from under-privileged communities.
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Rawalpindi neighbourhoods being polluted by illegal cattle markets
Sacrificial animals risk spread of contagious Crimean-Congo fever.
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Sacrificial animals: Festivities dampened by soaring prices
While residents complain, vendors justify high rates .
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Transcendental tradition: Under the spell of Sindhi snake charmers
Folk tunes from the desert dunes mesmerise audience at Kuch Khaas.
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Protest threats: Sector I-15 yet to see development work begin
Plot owners urge CDA to take immediate steps or they will take to the streets.
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Oddity: Mr and Mrs goat, packaged in one
A ‘buck’ in Taxila is attracting crowds after the owner learnt it also produced milk.
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Human chain formed to protect Islamabad church
Similar human chains were formed in Karachi and Lahore following the Peshawar church attacks.
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Days long past: Nobody can now abrogate the Constitution, says CJP
Says shortcomings in the judiciary’s performance can be overcome with cooperation.
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Weekend getaway: Soulful tunes to rejuvenate the senses
Base camp serves as a place to unwind on alternate weekends.
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For a better cause: Shubinak launches with a message of sustainability
The brand’s art focuses on sustainability and environmental preservation.
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Customer-friendly: CDA to go extra mile to facilitate buyers
Authority chief says red-tape to be removed for ‘valued customers’.
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Malnutrition: In absence of nutritionists, stabilisation centres of no use
Formulas used to treat malnourished patients also absent.
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Just like last time?: ‘Foolproof’ security plan finalised for capital
Around 900 policemen to guard 685 mosques, 40 imambargahs.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf files bail plea
Counsel argues he was wrongly implicated in case.
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LNG import: SSGC to get PPRA’s approval for gas terminal contract
Project will handle 500 million cubic feet of LNG per day.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf files bail application
Musharraf was rearrested on October 10 and court had sent him two weeks judicial remand.
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Senate panel meeting: ANP senator, state minister trade barbs
Senator Zahid Khan blames Abid Sher Ali for using abusive language against Pashtuns.
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Local government polls: SC issues contempt notice to Yasin Malik
Bench hauls defence ministry over the coals for failing to conduct elections in the cantonment areas.
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Unending saga: Musharraf again sent on judicial remand
IHC dismisses petition to put former president’s name on ECL.
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Poor performance: CDA chairman to monitor plots’ auction
Recently, civic agency received only 37 applications for 484 plots.
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Administrative negligence: Clerical errors jeopardising students’ future
Officials not ready to rectify mistakes.
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Combating militant ideologies: State organs asked to put their acts together
Media asked to avoid promoting militant ideologies.
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Piano concert: Emotional and dramatic, Wagner’s work gets rousing applause
Event marked legendary German composer’s 200th birth anniversary.
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Fresh dengue cases: Twelve more patients at Pims
Most of the patients are from Rawalpindi.
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Afghan polls: Warlords, rights abusers join the race
Observers, civil society members call for rejection of their nomination papers.