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Vote fraud: Top court to hear PTI’s petition
Imran Khan had called for the verification of voters’ thumb impressions with the help of NADRA.
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Hagel to PM: Lift NATO blockade or risk billions in aid
Nawaz assures Pentagon chief issue will be resolved.
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Winter woes: PC warns against complete shutdown of CNG stations
Commission underlines need for meeting requirement of fertiliser industry.
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Power through: ADB approves funds for Jamshoro plant
Board votes in favour of Pakistan despite opposition from Washington.
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Vocational training: Germany to aid in teaching scheme
Germany will spend 42 million Euros on projects across Pakistan till 2016 to improve facilities for education.
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NADRA chairman’s attorney debunks government’s stance
Says Tariq Malik’s appointment was made in line with rules and procedures.
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Treason trial: Musharraf can’t be tried in civilian courts, say defence lawyers
Say the former military strongman promulgated emergency as chief of the army staff.
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Auto theft statistics: What goes up, stays up
Rise of 25 percent in car thefts; 136 percent increase in motorbike thefts.
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NUML: PhD scholarships announced
The entry test for the programme will be held on December 18.
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Going up: ‘Women trekkers need more support’
Mountaineer moot discusses ways to increase access, popularity of sport.
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Troika of mosque, temple and Gurdwara show pluralistic past
The gurdwara and the temple have never been documented while compiling the history of heritage buildings in the city.
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Trans-boundary environmental issues: South Asian experts for knowledge sharing
Countries do not often agree on issues when filtered through the lens of “national interest”.
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Headless CDA: Housekeeping, we need a new chairman
Asif removed after inglorious tenure, made secretary to president; few want job.
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One man compels SC to crackdown on ghost schools
A total of 2,088 ghost schools were unveiled for the first time.
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The missing ink: Govt offers talks to resolve poll fraud row
Interior minister writes letters to parliamentary leaders of all parties.
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Fragile peace process: Officials claim progress in secret Afghan talks
Headway seen after Mullah Omar authorised Mullah Baradar to initiate dialogue on Taliban’s behalf.
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Obstacles in place: Despite encouraging policies, foreign investment not forthcoming
To achieve policy objectives, country has to tackle red tape, law and order.
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Oil and gas: Investment environment fraught with risks
Foreign companies say risk is high, some firms have already pulled out.
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Rain needed: Flu cases rising in the capital
Most patients caught the virus from family members.
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Unpaid salaries: Disgruntled PTDC employees to protests outside parliament
Lower staff not paid for last two years.
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Wheat flour negotiation: Federal govt rebuffs K-P’s discount request
Directs provincial government to buy at the rate finalised earlier.
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Early gains: Government keeping it tight at the fiscal front
Cut in expenditure remains focused on reducing development spending.
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High level meeting: Rise in sectarian violence matter of concern, says Chaudhry Nisar
Interior Minister wants increased coordination among law enforcement agencies, provincial governments.
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Flouting the rules: IHC seeks response on unfilled SECP post
Petitioner asked to make the acting chairman party in the case.
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Rare photographs’ display: Sikh community and culture presented in vibrant colour
The pictures were taken from a coffee-table book.
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Obituary: Politicians, civil society shower tributes on Mandela
Political parties and civil society activists expressed shock and grief over the demise of the great leader.
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Spanish film festival: Documentary on flamenco singers lays bare gritty realities
Filmmaker spotlights their unglamorous life, anguish and exploitation.
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Spell-binding performance: Chinese troupe spreads message of love and hope
Flowing movements, colourful ensembles keep audience enthralled.
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Metrobus project: More delays: All three firms fail to qualify
CDA spokesperson says process to be re-initiated.
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Protesting leader’s murder: ASWJ workers run amok in capital
Activists to stage sit-in on Islamabad Highway today.
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Monday’s deadline: SC warns of ‘haunting verdict’
Defence minister to present 9 of 35 missing persons today.
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Neighbourhood watch: Cautious optimism surrounds Nawaz’s visit to Kabul
The premier agreed to facilitate meetings between Afghan officials and Mullah Baradar.
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Improvement: OCAC objects to removing duty on High Speed Diesel
Committee terms suggestion will discourage investors in refinery sector.
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Engro’s new plant: Finance ministry agrees on gas supply at a discount
Company is seeking 103 mmcfd of gas at the rate of 70 cents.
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Reserves dip: Govt struggles to win $500m oil financing
Talks with Standard Chartered make no headway, negotiations with IFC underway.
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Protest: Imran affirms party stand against drones
Says K-P govt won’t allow NATO supply through the province.
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Dwindling foreign reserves: Pakistan urges US to fast track release of CSF dues
Dar puts request before US envoy as foreign currency reserves hit $3b.
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Senate panel: Tariq claims receiving threats
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior directed the interior ministry to provide him foolproof security.
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National Assembly: Govt defends sacking of NADRA chairman
Nisar responds to the questions raised by the opposition.
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Emergency meeting: ISI chief calls on PM Nawaz
The government will take every possible measure to satisfy the SC to avoid any confrontation.
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Missing persons: Defence promises ‘good news’ at hearing today
PM’s phone call prevents defence minister from being summoned.
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Family planning: Coverage, access to services poor, says report
Provincial health departments lack capacity to run health programmes.
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Sustainable development: Environmental impact assessments essential
IUCN conference stresses need for holistic development planning.
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Shared heritage: Journalist discovers host of similarities in Delhi and its people
“I found that the common, shared past and present were far more potent than imagined hostility,” says Rumi.
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Violence against women: ‘Shame’ scaring rape victims from lodging complaints
Over two-thirds of survey respondents feel being a rape survivor is a source of shame.
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Improving ties: Bilateral trade between Finland, Pakistan picking up, says Finnish envoy
Finland opened its embassy in Pakistan in 1951 but had to close it in 2012 due to budgetary constraints.
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Self-accountability: Civic agency sacks ‘tainted’ director
Shariq Khan accused of forgery, stealing documents, but his benefactors remain.
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Exhibition: Artisan hopes to keep woodwork tradition alive
Muhammad Waseem displays fine lacquer work on wood.
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Pak-india: SAARC-CCI delegation urges better relations
New Delhi should play its role to resolve bilateral issues with Pakistan,which are creating hurdles in trade.
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Clean chit: PM’s investment package doesn’t break law, says CCP
FBR drafts rules for obtaining data of bank depositors, loan defaulters.

















































