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Chilly times: Oil ministry to approach PM for gas outages plan
Suggests stopping supply to CNG, industrial, commercial and power consumers.
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Missing persons not held by army, but in K-P jails: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister says the individuals are being kept at 43 different locations in K-P.
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Maiden tour: General Raheel visits ISI’s HQs
Officials brief army chief on current security situation in tribal areas.
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Campaign against drones: PTI rally outside parliament today
Party will also submit a petition against drone attacks.
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Nato supplies: Pentagon suspends cargo via Torkham
Cites safety concerns for transporters as reason behind the move.
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Musharaf’s treason trial: IHC dismisses petition challenging special court
The petitioner had objected to the selection of judges for the court.
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SSGC-JJVL deal: Top court strikes down LPG quota agreement
Terms agreement ‘non-transparent’, orders recovery of all losses.
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Exit Control List: Govt all set to change the ECL mechanism
Govt’s consideration came soon after a superior court was approached to remove Musharraf's name from ECL.
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Awareness session: ‘Violence against women leaves deep psychological scars’
US Ambassador says that it is encouraging to see young students showing activism against gender-based violence.
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Child abuse: ‘Blackmailer’ booked
The man had taken compromising photographs of the child.
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Trans-boundary issues: Experts stress regional cooperation
Climate Change Secretary Raja Hasan Abbas said regional cooperation was key to managing environmental issues.
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Senate body meeting: Drug pricing policy being prepped, says health ministry
Officials tell lawmakers pharma companies closing shop owing to unfriendly govt attitude.
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Investment unfriendly: What the CDA giveth, it can taketh away
Aqs Gallery owners claim civic agency illegally forcing them out of business.
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First woman tabla player breaks social barriers
US-based Qawwals “Fanna-fi-Allah” conduct workshop at Kuch Khaas.
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Bailout: HEC releases Rs15 million to crisis-hit Balochistan University
Commission’s executive director terms financial mismanagement prime cause of crisis.
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Chilly weather: Firewood price jumps, fuelled by high LPG rates
Non-availability of natural gas affecting residents during winter season.
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Resolving energy crisis: Minister woos Koreans to invest in power projects
Sher Ali explains liberal policy at Power Forum.
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Pakistan seeks Italian investment
BOI chief says government is taking steps to restore peace in country.
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Roundtable: Talks on IP gas pipeline to restart next week
Pakistan likely to ask Iran to waive penalty and cut gas price.
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PTI hails US suspension of supply trucks
PTI claims Pentagon's suspension of shipments out of Afghanistan via Pakistan is a 'tactical success.'
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Safety first: Business community demands security
ICC Paul says government is focused on creating safe environment for promotion of business and investment activities.
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High-level huddle: PM Nawaz meets army chief
Sources say issue of missing persons came under discussion.
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Model college staffers call off strike
CADD assures of no merger of FG and model colleges.
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Pro-poor: Workers’ party announces nation-wide protests
AWP urges civil society to step up against privatisation, rising extremism.
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Public health conference: Speakers recommend LHWs double as vaccinators
There should be one vaccinator for every 5,000 people in order to reach sufficient number of children in the country.
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Dengue deliberations: Experts say awareness best preventive measure
Seminar highlights challenges in defeating deadly virus.
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Young people with handicaps inspire with their determination
Better opportunities, inclusivity can create level playing field.
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Activism through art: Underprivileged children experiment with creativity
Mashal Model School students participate in art therapy workshop.
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Contemporary issues: Young artists speak up through their work
“Quintet” features sketches, prints, dresses, miniature of NCA graduates.
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Senate body meeting: FATA students should avail scholarships in capital
Senators lash out at education, finance ministries for ignoring tribal areas, delaying HEC’s funds.
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Controversial cop: Former capital police chief booked for kidnapping
Bani Amin accused of having a role in the disappearance of a cop, a revenue official.
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Attack on Express offices: Journalists boycott Senate proceedings, stage protest
Parliamentarians and civil society members join media personnel at sit-in outside parliament.
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NADRA chairman saga: Senators come down hard on govt
“The NADRA chairman was penalised for exposing electoral fraud,” says PTI.
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Govt all thumbs?: Within hours, NADRA chief sacked then reinstated
Tariq Malik was terminated allegedly for going ahead with verification of thumb impressions on NA-118 ballots.
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Capital markets: SECP strives to bring best global practice
Submits assessment report to international commission.
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Diesel sales: Oil ministry suggests doing away with deemed duty
Says refineries have failed to modernise plants with the help of this levy.
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PIA’s revival plan: ECC clears the way for lease of five aircraft
Approves guarantees for $150m loan for repair of existing fleet.
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Appointment of judges: Either strengthen or scrap parliamentary panel, say senators
A special committee to tackle water scarcity was also approved in the meeting.
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Booming business: In Islamabad, elite schools breaking land use laws
About 40% of city’s private schools illegally operating in houses; CDA unmoved.
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PPO challenged: DAG asked to submit reply after winter break
Petitioner says some clauses of the ordinance are against fundamental rights.
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Medicines: Sans approval, pharma companies hike prices
Some drugs have seen prices double in the last year, survey reveals.
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Another ultimatum: SC orders recovery of 33 missing persons today
Case should be filed against those responsible for the death of two: CJ.
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Ensuring security: Moblink implements biometrics verification system
Mobilink intsalled biometric verification system at five of its customer care centers and 32 franchises in Karachi.
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Matter closed: Shangrila Private Ltd avoids CCP bullet
Company’s marketing campaign discontinued to ensure compliance.
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State-run producers keep LPG prices unchanged
Speculation about hefty increase in prices comes to an end.
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Tussle: Federal government goes after State Bank
Directs management to resolve dollar shortage crisis .
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Afghan endgame: Islamabad, Kabul to revive Taliban office
Understanding reached during Nawaz’s Kabul trip.
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NICL scandal: Probe against NAB chief to begin this week
Joint Investigation Team comprises police and SECP members.
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Talks with Taliban: Govt edges closer to framing TTP strategy
Information minister says initiative is about to reach ‘conclusive stage’.
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Growing population: Writers to highlight issue in essay competition
The winning entries will be announced on or before December 31.

















































