Islamabad

The students got updates about admission procedures of 16 universities.

Border management at the forefront of new challenges.

Govt panel also writes letter to TTP, clarifying certain points.

The grant to PWS will be utilised for the construction of a primary school in District Layyah.

Finance ministry puts faith on success of upcoming Euro-bonds.

Oppose amendments to ordinance that allows OGRA to slap fines on OMCs.

ECC exempts distribution companies from 1% tax for one more year.

The ECC was informed that so far 865 decisions had been compiled which come to 89% implementation status.

Medical board delays autopsy report by a day; civil society call for fresh post-mortem.

Bhandara accuses brother-in-law of irregularities.

Researchers highlight gaps in teaching techniques, suggest remedial measures.

Provisions are applicable to buildings that have a connected load of at least 100 kilowatts.

WAF celebrates National Women’s Day at Nomad Gallery.

The amount has been proposed for seven ongoing and the same number of new projects across the country.

Exhibition showcasing photographic prowess of nine survivors begins.

Online inventory will be regularly updated and data will be public.

Upper house passes unanimous resolution exhorting govt to ensure that rights are protected.

Deficit stands at $2.1 billion in January after just 2% rise in exports.

Directs water and power ministry to rationalise exorbitantly higher cost.

Petroleum minister to lead delegation during talks in Doha next week.

PIMS gynaecologists refuse to treat colleagues’ patients seeking emergency care.

K-P inquiry committee submits report in apex court with details from Malakand’s internment centre.

A comprehensive plan has also been chalked out for identification and eradication of dengue larvae.

Fines amounting to Rs26,000 were imposed on on four food outlets, at least five pumps were fined Rs165,000 in total.

Residents, activists demand long-term solution for housing the urban poor.

Official commits date by which joint operation will be undertaken.

Housing society staffers accused of illegally selling someone else’s land.

Spends 16% less than last year on uplift projects.

The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir.

To help country achieve turnover of $10m annually by 2018.

Delegation leaving today for dialogue with stakeholders in Washington.

Trial court extends bail for Electrical Mechanical Development Director Irfan till Feb 13 after counsel seeks time.

Nearly 400,000 tons of trash is collected each year from the twin cities, according to official statistics.

CDA since its establishment has been disposing municipal solid waste in unscientific manner in open dumps in Islamabad

After devolution, no body could take over work of devolved ministries.

Senate chairman asks treasury, opposition to propose names; no timeframe given.

“Both sides will show patience if bitterness surfaces during the talks,” says TTP spokesperson.

CCI takes decision after provinces refuse to take ownership; approves ‘diagnostic analysis’ of NEPRA.

Asks Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to extend the timeframe for deferred payments.

“The government has prioritised mega projects to place the country’s economy on a right track,” says PM.

Petroleum minister awards exploration blocks to OGDC and PPL.

Files ‘memorial’ with World Bank’s arbitration body against Pakistan.

Claims improvement in fiscal performance through higher non-tax revenues.

Karim Khan was picked up from his residence by 20 armed men.

IMF increased its forecast of inflation from 7.9% to 10% while expecting that inflation will soon bounce back.

NACTA is all set to be placed under National Security Division umbrella.

Intermediaries complete consultation with Taliban Shura.

Trade may not solve all the problems, but it could help lower tensions.

Govt must take a bold decision on energy import like the EU did.

To appease both voters and political opponents is a self-deceiving spin