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Pakistan Development Fund: Another tranche of $750m makes way into public purse
SBP remains tightlipped over source and purpose of funding; dollar falls to 101 .
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Nigerians to train Pakistani footballers
Both countries form an association; Rs100k donated as seed money.
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Islamabad courts attack: SC dissatified with IGP’s report
Apex court orders IGP to present new report in 2 days as his report contradicts chief commissioner's.
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AJK, twin cities: Heavy rain bring temperatures down
According to the Meteorological Office, 6mm of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi and 7mm in Islamabad.
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Arson: The Art of Living meets the art of burning
Yoga centre in Bani Gala torched; no injuries reported; police have no leads.
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Campus violence: Private varsity students thrashed for ‘speaking Balochi’
Students say they were beaten without reason; cops not registering FIR till medical reports submitted.
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Metro bus project: Facing the axe: widening of avenues will eat up green belts
Nespak refuses to address CDA’s concerns about Islamabad master plan violations.
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In harmony: Govt proposes code of conduct between sects
JUI-F opposes proposed madrassa reforms; to begin countrywide protests from March 20.
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Seeking inclusion: PTI signals willingness to name its panel representative
Arif Alvi says govt position similar to PTI, calls for keeping KP CM in loop.
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Peace talks with Taliban: Govt committee presses for mini peace agreements
Says ‘all inclusive’ deal may be unlikely, given disparate nature of groups under TTP umbrella.
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Five more kids lose battle for life in Mithi
CM hinted at the removal of Sindh food Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar and rehabilitation minister Makhdoom Jameeluz Zaman.
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The Raqs Revival dance extravaganza
Brimming with energy and wielding command over their craft, the dancers put up a brilliant show.
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Default threat: Bubble behind the Chinese Wall
China faces decreasing return on capital, investment in shadow banks.
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Lawyers contest findings: Mystery deepens over cause of judge’s death
JIT report says bullets fired by ADSC judge’s own guard took his life.
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Islamabad courts attack: Judge not shot with Kalashnikov, say police
Sources claim guard denies shooting at Awan; police issue note five days after attack.
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Safeguarding women: In focus: Men who challenge swara
At documentary screening, stories of change agents.
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Human chain: Protesters for reopening of Kohistan video case
Jirga condemned five women, two men to death for singing, dancing at a wedding.
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Roll of honour: Beaconhouse celebrates high achievers
Nearly 5,000 parents, students, teachers participated in two-day event.
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Special auction: Chinese embassy raises Rs1.7m for special children
Diplomats donated paintings, sculptures, jewellery and a cricket bat for the auction.
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Old enmity?: Student shot dead, relatives block Benazir Bhutto Road
The police has registered a murder case and is investigating
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Plant disease poses threat to wheat crop
US agri adviser says virus-resistant varieties can fend off the danger.
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Budget creation: Govt constitutes a large tax advisory committee
To give representation to lobbies in attempt to stem post-budget protests.
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Musharraf’s treason trial: Prejudice charge on special court judges rejected
Govt opposes Musharraf’s plea to adjourn the trial sine die.
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Political manoeuvring takes centre stage as Afghan elections draw near
Dr Abdullah accuses Karzai of interference as president’s brother bows out in favour of Zalmai Rasoul.
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International Women’s Day: Women tell tales of bravery and hard work
PCP drafts guidelines for media for gender sensitive reporting.
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Tip-off: Two ‘assassins’ held
The police have accelerated efforts to arrest other accomplices.
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Manoeuvring intensifies as Afghan polls draw near
Dr Abdullah accuses Karzai of interference as president’s brother bows out in favour of Zalmai Rasoul.
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Discussion: Speakers for introducing LG system in FATA
None of the four legislators from FATA, who were invited to the roundtable discussion, showed up.
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Judge’s death: Conflicting claims continue to pour in
Lawyers to lodge FIR against minister, police officials; ATC sends accused on remand.
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Empowering women: Need stressed for implementing gender-sensitive laws
Activists vow to continue struggle for rights.
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Restoring plots’ ownership: CDA approves new policy to plug loopholes
Officials were making money by giving back title years later.
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Vaccine procurement: Japan, Unicef join hands to eliminate polio from Pakistan
An agreement is signed by representatives of Japanese government and the Unicef for a grant of $3.7 million.
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The military option: Khawaja Asif warns of possible operation against TTP in March
“We have evidence that India is meddling in Afghanistan, no doubt,” says Khawaja Asif.
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Drought in Tharparkar: Another child dies as govt springs into action
PM, CJ Jillani take notice; ISPR leaves for affected areas with relief goods.
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FPSC Amendment Bill 2014: Govt paves way for CEC appointment
Amendment in FPSC law will allow govt to appoint Bhagwandas as new poll chief.
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In the back seat: Army balks at joining govt peace committee
Officials say military will assist, but wants civilian authorities to take lead.
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Ensuring smooth process: Govt seeks suggestions before spectrum auction
Minister, CEOs meet to ensure successful completion of process.
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PTCL assets: Two dozen properties cannot be transferred to Etisalat
Govt decides not to demand payments for these properties.
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Gas import: KSEW offers to construct LNG vessels, tugboats
Defence production ministry to send summary to PM for approval.
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International Women’s Day: Pending laws Stuck in a limbo
All women-related laws that were pending by March 2013, 'lapsed' when the 2008 National Assembly ended its 5-year...
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Islamabad attack: Guard who accidentally shot Judge Rafaqat Awan sent on 3-day physical remand
On Mar 6, interior minister revealed in NA that Judge Awan was accidentally shot by his own guard during the attack.
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City slums: Homes of have-nots, not havens for terrorist
Political activists protest ‘negative’ propaganda against slum dwellers.
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Illusion of security: Sans power, cops patting down visitors at courts
Three of the six walkthrough gates are not operational.
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New and improved?: Govt decides to talk directly with Taliban
Nisar says govt panel will be reconstituted next week; Corp Commanders to consider army role in talks today.
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Pakistan to ink initial deal on CASA power import project
State minister for water and power, additional secretary leave for Istanbul.
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MOL completes work on $225m gas processing plant
Plant will produce 300 tons of LPG and 30 mmcfd of gas.
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Bureaucratic wrangling: Govt withdraws Dasu project from ECNEC agenda
Water and power ministry submits revised documents late .
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Dent in revenues: Govt admits to revising tax target downwards
Tax collection target now Rs2.345 trillion, development budget sliced as well.
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The 60 Second International Film festival
Renowned American filmmakers Ted Braun and Marilyn Agrelo will conduct a series of workshops for aspiring filmmakers.
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New committee will talk directly with the Taliban
New committee would have representatives from federal government and the provincial Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government.