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Election fever grips Afghanistan as candidates hold maiden debates
Independent EC has formally allowed presidential campaigning for two months.
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Forgotten plan: CDA fails to rehabilitate, relocate ‘recognised’ slums
CDA survey puts number of houses in eight katchi abadis at 4,814.
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Mashrooming dwellings: Civic agency told to remove ‘illegal’ slums
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of IHC directs CDA to clear all illegal settlements from the capital within a month.
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Under one umbrella: CADD to oversee all institutes for physically challenged
Summary currently awaits PM’s approval .
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Bending the rules: YDA threatens to stage sit-in if colleagues repatriated
30 doctors on deputation refuse to go back to their parent departments.
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Treason trial: After no-show, Musharraf wins 10-day reprieve
Special court says non-appearance on Feb 18 could result in non-bailable arrest warrant.
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Peace initiative: Maulana Aziz strikes a discordant note
TTP intermediary wants Sharia on agenda; colleagues hope to win him back.
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Curbing tax evasion: Govt likely to miss key IMF loan condition
FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.
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Court battle: German court rejects JS Bank’s claims
Quashes its own injunction against Transparency International.
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Energy sector: Audit of debt under way on IMF’s request
Senate panel seeks briefing from senior officials on calculation of power cost.
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More than materialism: Debunking plastic promises
Exhibition at Khaas Art Gallery paints the perils of a consumerist culture.
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Round one: Peace dialogue finally starts
Govt, TTP panels satisfied with talks; security ensured to negotiators in Waziristan.
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Foreign assistance: Govt receives only 26% of projected funds in first half
Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.
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Avoiding project bidding: Power ministry seeks advice on direct award of contracts
Step taken to meet pressing investment needs for mega energy projects.
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Dubai Islamic bank willing to help Pakistan float sukuk bonds
DIB CEO expresses interest disinvestment process of public sector entities in Pakistan, promote Islamic banking.
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Iranian Cultural Week makes an impression on Islamabad
Showcase pays homage to the cultural trajectory of both ancient and modern-day Iran.
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Negotiations with Baloch groups: Taking cue from Centre, Balochistan will initiate talks
Home minister claims ‘substantial progress’ in mass graves probe; denies Shazain Bugti’s allegations.
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In solidarity: Protest rallies urge Kashmir solution
Participants call for end to Indian occupation of Kashmir.
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Kashmir day: Support for Kashmir cause stays firm
Rallies, seminars express need for resolution of issue.
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Dereliction of duty: Two revenue officers suspended
They were not in the office when the DC paid a surprise visit.
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Lawbreaking for lawyers’ gain: CDA bends over backwards to please judges, lawyers
Setting bad precedent by allotting plots to court without following its own rules.
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ICT colleges’ result: Girls outshine boys in master’s exams
Around 464 students appeared in the exams, 83 of whom failed.
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Kashmir Day: Buoyant Kashmiris ambivalent about their future
Modest crowd lines stairs to watch performances set to mark solidarity with Kashmiris at amphitheatre at Lok Virsa.
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Hi-tech: Nanotechnology Foundation to be established soon
Ministry was planning to set up a centralised national research facility for developing nanotechnologies and products.
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Lease of fuel storages to PSO requires huge investment
Company, power ministry to decide on modalities, capital injection.
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Divestment: Govt to seek CCI’s nod for Lakhra plant privatisation
Calls meeting on Monday to discuss sale of 150MW power project.
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High treason: Musharraf’s appearance in court likely on Feb 7
Counsel argues that special court’s order is ‘an illegal decision’.
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Internal accountability: From CDA inquiries, no fears for fry and fish alike
Only three lower cadre officials punished; censured officer currently on CDA board.
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Plagued: FDE - financially directionless entity
Past weeks have seen multiple financial scams hit the capital’s education regulator.
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IP pipeline: Govt cannot undertake project as sanctions loom
Will wait for normalisation of relations between Tehran and Washington.
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Due process: PAC questions privatisation without a policy
PC does not have the capacity to carry out such an exercise, says secretary.
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PIA privatisation: Govt to miss December deadline, says Zubair
Will also not be able to bag Rs150b in privatisation proceeds by June.
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Tackling corruption: Pakistan Railways recovers land worth billions
Pakistan Railways has recovered 407 acres of land worth billions of rupees from land grabbers.
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Innovation: Programme to enhance maize output
Under the innovation project, public and private partners will get support in evaluation of climate-resilient maize.
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Graft references: NAB opposes Asif Zardari’s acquittal pleas
Says there is sufficient evidence to frame charges.
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Kick-starting dialogue: Govt, TTP panels to devise strategy at today’s session
Imran, Mufti Kifayatullah skip maiden meeting of Taliban committee.
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Hoarse hospitality: Complaint filed against F-6 guesthouse
Around 175 guesthouses mostly located in F-sector series trouble residents.
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Corruption charges: FIA delays indictment of former CDA chief
Senior FIA official claims investigators were unnecessarily delaying case, raising doubt that it was favouring Iqbal.
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‘Jail’ operations: Musharraf’s security has cost national kitty Rs100 million
According to sources, every month around Rs10m is being spent to secure former president and under-trial prisoner.
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Ministry slaps ban on export of precious stones
Customs seizes large quantity of stones at airport.
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CPI: Monthly inflation slows down
Analysts sceptical of PBS’s calculation method.
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Power tariff: Only ‘low-income’ consumers to enjoy subsidy
Govt decides to pass full impact of price revision on to consumers.
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‘Illegal occupation’: Rangers deprive women, farmers of buildings
Students of a vocational training centre were shifted to a small rented building to accommodate paramilitary force.
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Ban relief: Twin cities’ bike enthusiasts get day in the sun
Traffic police arrange event in connection with its eighth anniversary celebrations.
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Taliban vow iron-clad security for negotiators
TTP hopes the incumbent government will not repeat the mistakes committed by its predecessors.
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Intermediaries for talks: Nisar hails TTP’s move as ‘positive’
Says govt wants clarity on mandate of TTP’s committee
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Exchange goods, not contempt
Establish Peace Market at Wagah border to attract businessmen.
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Of misappropriations: Eleven ‘Illegal’ computer labs set up in colleges
At least 93 unadvertised appointments made while setting them up.
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Runny noses: Coughing capital waits for rain
Extended dry weather caused increase in viral infections, expected rain may offer succor.
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Child injured in stove explosion dies
Victim’s father complains his daughters were discharged without proper treatment.

















































