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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’.
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Musharraf treason trial: Shujaat offers himself for trial
PML-Q chief says all aides of Musharraf, including Gen Kayani, Pervaiz Elahi, should also be tried.
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Creating energy: Mir Ghazanfar for generating electricity from Attaabad Lake
G-B chief secretary has prepared a feasibility report for construction of 20MW electricity on site of Attaabad lake.
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Liaison: ‘Academia-industry links to be promoted’
ICCI has signed a MoU with Bahria University to conduct joint research.
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IMF assured of rising interest rate
Pakistan says it will keep purchasing dollars to buffer reserves after international lender’s criticism.
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For promotion of trade: Pakistan looks to resolve dispute with Russia
Committee formed to settle old claims made by Pakistani investors.
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Beating a retreat: Musharraf seeks exemption from court appearance today
Lawyer says even international community is concerned about his client’s health.
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Freshly brewed: Tis the time to talk tea!
To residents of the capital, Tea Tok has exciting and delightful beverages to offer.
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In review: A year’s worth of lacklustre glory for IHC
High profile cases disposed as the common man is left in the lurch.
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Righting wrongs: New PC-I for Park Enclave now in motion
Commencement of housing colony, I-15 development to begin after technical committee’s approval.
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Loadshedding blues: Woman, child hurt in stove explosion
The blast occurs when the woman returns to the kitchen in the afternoon and tries to light the stove again.
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Analysis: Govt needs to avoid polarisation
The challenge now is not to prove one tough by settling old scores but to move ahead by taking everyone along.
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Taliban talks: Govt eyes Saudi mediation for peace
Riyadh will be asked to use its ‘good offices’ and help broker a peace deal with Taliban.
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Ruling party speeds up privatisation process
A meeting of the Privatisation Commission Board has been called on January 8.
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Tug of war: PMDC warns YDA against resorting to strike
PMDC threatens to take stern action against its office bearers if they did not desist.
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March to Red Zone: Funeral prayers for slain ASWJ men offered at D Chowk
Protesters disperse peacefully after sit-in.
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Remembering the fallen: Salman Taseer hailed for courageous stand
Candles, flowers and poetry for slain leader as supporters vow to continue his cause.
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Recruitment ban: Uncertainty looms over PhD scholars hired on contract
HEC interim placement plan which engages such scholars facing legal hurdles.
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Mislabelled: Demystifying the Sufi musician stereotype
Arieb Azhar feels the description pigeonholes diverse music in a single genre.
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Smoke and fizzle: Capital police foils potential terrorist attack
Two suspects, five kg of explosives seized.
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Line of duty: One cop killed, another injured in Sector I-10
A man alleged to be one of the suspects was later gunned down in Pirwadhai.
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First review: Govt failed to keep spending in check, says IMF
Finance ministry spokesman says IMF projections are not the same as those of the government’s.
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Appeal to minister: Sehba seeks travel ban waiver for ailing spouse
Says Musharraf returned voluntarily to Pakistan to face charges against him.
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2007 emergency: Court to rule on Nov 3 actions, says PM
Shares his dream for youth through loan programme.
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Lal Masjid: Petition seeks ban on Musharraf’s exit
Says it will not be possible to bring him back.
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Treason trial: FO quashes speculation about Saudi prince’s trip
Brushes aside ‘fascinating’ reports about ‘prearranged visit’.
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Widening the net: Musharraf should also be tried for coup, says Shah
Leader of Opposition backs treason indictment but insists that it is not enough.
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Amid US pressure, Afghanistan seeks Muslim states’ help
President Karzai in a fix as US pushes signing BSA sans conditions.
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Musharraf’s statement: PPP senator questions army’s silence
Leader of the house defends army, says no need for clarification by ISPR.
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Ex-CJP’s security: Court orders provision of bulletproof car, proper security
IHC judge fines a lawyer for filing frivolous petition against former CJP’s security.
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Kalabagh Dam: PTI wants national consensus
Imran Khan says party’s stance very clear on building dams.
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Accessible education: AIOU introduces MSc degree for remote areas
The programme will encompass multiple disciplines starting from the next academic year.
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Drive: 14 alleged encroachers held
The stallholders were causing problems for smooth flow of traffic by displaying their stalls on road.
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False promises: Protesters block Faisal Avenue against gas shortage
Say supply discontinued for the past month and a half.
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Shakespearean dilemma: CDA bans, unbans restaurant
As many as 63 restaurants and cafés are operating in violation of the land use norms.
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100 per cent: Capital city claims a ‘first’ in anti-polio coverage
151 mobile teams comprising 302 workers go door to door to administer drops.
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Targeted attack: ASWJ leader gunned down in Islamabad
Mufti Muneer Ahmed had been released from police custody on Thursday.
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Gwadar port to open economic portals: Afridi
Chairman of standing committee on project stresses on its capacity.
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Circular debt: Former finance minister slams current administration
Qamar says PML-N adopting ‘anti-public’ policy.
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ASWJ Islamabad General Secretary shot dead
Mufti Muneer Ahmed and Asad Mehmood, an ASWJ office bearer, were targeted after Friday prayers.
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Message from Riyadh: Saud al Faisal due in Islamabad next week
There is speculation that Riyadh may be sending a message to Islamabad in the wake of Musharraf saga.