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Removing ban: Govt planning to allow CNG kit and cylinder imports
Installation of unsafe cylinders cited as a trigger for the move.
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Messy business: A dark, black market in the private power sector
Corrupt govt officials receiving fake capacity payments, contributing to circular debt.
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Bomb hero Aitizaz Hasan honoured with bravery award
Admirer reads out poem questioning where Imran Khan's loyalists and so-called patriots of the nation are hiding now.
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Missing persons’ case: SC censures govt for non-compliance
Asks the premier, K-P chief minister to submit compliance reports by Jan 17.
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To increase fines: Amendment in CDA by-laws proposed
CDA proposes that fines on sellers of unhygienic food items should be enhanced up to Rs15,000.
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Land reforms: SC larger bench to hear petition from 16th
Chief Justice Jillani forms 9-member larger bench to hear petition seeking end to feudal system, large land holdings.
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Anniversary of twin bombings: Remembering the Hazara mowed down in Quetta
Members of civil society hold candlelight vigil; friends and family members of victims still await justice.
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Addition: SECP registers 415 new companies
Around 91% of companies were registered as private limited companies, while 6% registered as single-member companies.
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Adjustments: ‘Monitor performance of foreign trade missions’
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce wants more efficiency.
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APO promises support to Pakistan
Secretary general looking forward to cordial relations.
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One week’s notice: Give date for elections in cantonment areas, says SC
Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea seeking extension in election date.
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Commuter woes: Shortage of gas making commuters’ pockets lighter
'It costs me Rs600 while on CNG to get to my hometown in Kohat on weekends as compared to Rs2000 while on petrol.'
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Vague statement: IHC judge irked by provision of bulletproof vehicle to former CJP for ‘official use only’
Asks interior ministry to take matter seriously.
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New inductions: QAU vice-chancellor summoned
Varsity management allegedly made new appointments in violation of court orders.
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Three strikes, you’re out: Musharraf ordered to appear on Jan 16
Neither did he have a heart attack, nor is he unable to attend hearings: court.
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Availing opportunities: China’s RUYI to invest in Pakistan
Two coal-fired power plants to be constructed with 330MW capacity.
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Investment opportunity: PC approves further share-selling of state-owned units
Five lucrative companies selected for off-loading shares.
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Air travellers: Amid alarm bells, screws tightened on dollar outflow
Ministry of finance says passengers can take $5,000 each against earlier ceiling of $10,000.
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Wiling to hear you: SC disposes of Musharraf’s appeal against registrar
Maintainability of review petition on judgment against emergency referred to larger bench.
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Road tragedies: 14 killed in fatal bus accidents
The deadliest crash took place in Murree where two Rawalpindi-bound buses plunged into a ravine.
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Walls divide: After day-long closure, Bari Imam shrine reopens for public
Attempts by administration to demolish grave walls brought devotees of two sects face-to-face.
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In twin cities: Rain aggrevates people’s loadshedding woes
Rawalpindi streets flooded; gas, electricity become a rarity.
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Back on the agenda: PM constitutes body for HEC chief’s appointment
Body to select a new chief of HEC by Feb 12, the deadline set by the Islamabad High Court.
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Offloading govt stake: PIA sell-off clears the last hurdle
Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.
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ECP suggests new dates for Sindh, Punjab LG election
The court also allowed Sindh United Front and Functional Muslim League to become parties to the case.
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Treason case: A trial of Musharraf’s trial
Defence says special court cannot issue arrest warrants; court to give verdict on Friday.
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Commitment: SAARC delegation discusses regional prosperity
Secretary emphasises need to overcome difficulties of organisation.
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Disease-free: UAE to send team to inspect poultry
Experts to review situation in Pakistan, lifting ban on imports a possibility.
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Change of guard: Macroeconomics chief transferred
Main coordinator of Vision 2025 sidelined without investigation.
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Circular debt piles up: Dar objects to TCP’s line of credit
National trading agency accumulates further outstanding dues, ECC told.
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ECP suggests holding Sindh, Punjab local body elections in February and March
ECP urges Sindh High Court to hold Local Body elections on Feb 23 in Sindh, and March 13 in Punjab.
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Islamabad standoff: ATC indicts Sikandar, his wife, weapon supplier
Sikandar denies all allegations against him.
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At least 15 dead as two buses collide, fall into 30 ft ravine near Murree
Injured shifted to PIMS hospital and Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad.
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Park Enclave: Senators grill city managers for delaying project
Chair recommends civic agency ignore FIA recommendations.
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Non-conforming use: Notices served on land use violators
CDA constitutes special team to keep check on ever-increasing usage of residential units for non-conforming purposes.
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Between home and school: Students, parents annoyed by confusion
Cadd had extended winter holidays before cutting them short again.
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Musharraf bailout: Saudi royal laughs off exit deal reports
Prince Saud al Faisal says he talked about non-interference in internal affairs of other countries.
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Experts say medical report ‘inconclusive’
Cardiologists say angiography will reveal extent of blockages in arteries.
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Medical report wins ex-army chief two-day exemption
Special court will rule on the medical certificate tomorrow.
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Of art and ownership: A Gandhara tug of war
For three years now, the K-P government has been striving to bring Gandhara artefacts back to their home soil.
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Beyond borders: Let’s build trade ties with Bosnia, says minister
Hamid terms bilateral economic activity crucial for both countries.
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Energy demand: Pakistan for expediting LNG import from Yemen
Yemen minister for industry meets President Hussain.
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Looking forward : Punjab governor expresses optimism over GSP Plus
Trade preferences can potentially double exports of the country, says Sarwar.
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Ignoring directive” In defiance of court, NBP grants service extension
Two EVPs, one of them allegedly involved in concealing bad loans, win extension.
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High-level visit: Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan
Will likely seek Islamabad’s support over Syria.
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Headless commission: Court orders govt to appoint HEC chairman by Feb 12
The post has been vacant for six months.
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Taliban talks: No one tasked to lead peace process, says Rashid
Information minister says PM Nawaz is spearheading the initiative.
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Healthy supply: CDA to initiate work on slaughterhouse project this month
Official says the civic body is very serious about its completion this time.
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Hollow: Populist slogans distracting people from core issues, says AWP
Left-wing party leaders say it will not be surprising if Musharraf is given an escape route.
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Show evidence: With Musharraf missing, court asks for proof of illness
Defence team asked to submit medical certificate today; prosecutor says ex-president using hospital as ‘hideout’.