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Capacity building: ANF gets 200 kits for drug identification
Equipment part of project aimed at strengthening border security against drug trafficking, organised crime
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helping hands: Authentic data termed vital for assistance
The UK Department for International Development hosted the event in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning
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Illegal activities: Use of residential buildings for commercial purpose becomes a practice
Residents experience difficulties, question efficiency of concerned departments
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Crimes against young girls on the rise in capital
As young girls continue to get harassed and assaulted, police fail to take any action
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Afridi seeks complete implementation of NAP
Also orders media’s entry to Passport and Immigration Headquarters
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Swindled: Groom lands in jail for ‘fake marriage’
Bride turns out to be mother of two who was hired to role play as police hunt for fraudsters
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Recycling and renewing energy: Waste-to-energy project faces delays due to lack of land
Authorities urged to find permanent solution to manage 700 tons of garbage a day
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Black market dealings: Police bust gang involved in human organ trade
Suspects made millions purchasing organs from the poor and selling them to needy patients
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Social contract: Gap between parliament, people must be reduced
Speakers highlight the need for public to know about their basic rights as per law
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Renewable energy resources: Experts warn against relying on fossil fuels
Experts, researchers and educationists discussed topics such as ocean energy and hydro power generation
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Muharram security: Two month-long pillion riding ban irks citizens in Islamabad
Authorities say extended ban due to increased security threats
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India filled with cautious hope as Pakistan opens political window, says Ajay Bisaria
Statement comes in the backdrop of Prime Minister Imran Khan's call for improved Indo-Pak ties
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Experts warn against overuse of antibiotics
The drugs are not necessary in most cases
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Gang of 16 poachers intercepted
This was the 30th attempt of the illegal hunting in the Islamabad Capital Territory this year
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Missing metres: Residents decry rise in gas metre thefts
Locals believe members of relevant department are responsible for the theft
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Viral video: Rights minister takes notice of maid thrashing
Dr Shireen Mazari took prompt action over physical assault by housework's employer
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Canada removes Islamabad from 'avoid non-essential travel' cities list
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for Pakistan
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Environmental emergency: Tree planting could become mandatory
Mayor assures that trees causing pollen allergies will be replaced with fruit trees
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Since 2014: 79 kids abused in capital
Interior Ministry says 100 suspects were arrested in these cases but only four were convicted
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Repeated violations: CDA seals illegal high-rises in Sector E-11 for third time
Civic body looking to take legal action against owners of the plazas
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Electric ‘sword’ hanging above: Bani Gala students study under power lines
Education officials, residents claim power utility has paid little heed to their complaints
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Experts call for mercury-free Pakistan
Urges the media to join government efforts to increase public awareness
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Merit-based appointments of varsities’ heads demanded
Process should be transparent, says Working Group on Higher Education Reforms
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Islamabad SSP told to continue Muharram operations despite ‘transfer’
Police reluctant to let him go without getting replacement
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Islamabad nan makers warn of protest tomorrow
General Nanbai Association staged its second protest demonstration against a tariff on natural gas
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Margalla Hills fire: Hearing reveals wildlife board’s inability to handle forest fires
IMC officials tell NCHR that board did not have capacity to tackle blaze
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Stolen or misplaced? Gun goes missing from police chief’s car
The gun had been missing since August 24 but the matter was reported to the office only on August 31
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In Sector G-8: Sidewalks, greenbelts are for parking cars
Lack of funds holds up development work in the sector
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Senate panel: CADD told to fill vacant positions in govt hospitals
Committee also called for the regularisation of contractual employees
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Roundup: Over 5,600 suspects held so far this year: police
Police take action against robbers, recover valuables worth millions
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Dengue threat: 25 test positive for the virus in Pindi
This was warned by District Health Officer Dr Zeeshan as he warned that September was crucial for the spread of dengue
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Honour killing? : Young couple stabbed in their sleep in village
Man’s throat was slit while the wife survived a stabbing to the abdomen by an unidentified assailant
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Non-conforming use: CDA planning wing suggests action against Sir Syed complex
Action recommended as engineering institute wants amenity plot transferred, lease terms altered
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Nabbed: Five arrested over land grabbing, weapons recovered
Resident informed police that 10 fully armed suspects barged into his property
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Clean up overdue: Mayor suspends environment wing officials
Officials were suspended due to delaying the disposal of foliage after the thunderstorms
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Crime in the capital: Woman injured in acid attack by husband
Two killed, four injured in road accidents in the capital
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NUST plants trees
NUST has planted olive, cassia fistula (amaltaas) guava and pomegranate tree saplings
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Pensioners made to prove they are alive
Post offices demand of elderly pensioners to produce UC certificate to receive pension
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Seminaries complain of being ignored
Officials say they lack support from FDE including textbooks, registration
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Islamabad stinking due to overflowing dumpsters
Foul smell pollutes the air that spreads respiratory and skin related diseases
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Fighting drugs on campus: Over 5,000 ANF youth ambassadors
ANF conducted 451 operations in educational institutions across the country
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Victimisation: FAPUASA demands protection of whistle-blowers
IIUI faculty members under pressure
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By 2020: UK striving for gender parity over Chevening scholars: official
British High Commission announced launch of Asma Jahangir annual scholarship
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'Remove obsolete cat’s eyes’ in twin cities
People say these reflectors endanger public safety
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PTI shifts blame of RTS failure during general elections to PML-N
PTI leader Swati says Nadra, ECP staff were appointed by the former PML-N govt
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Pak-India water talks commence in Lahore
Focus of the discussions will include Indian hydropower projects at Lower Kalnai and Pakal Dul
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Land grab? PSB occupying 60 acres more than allotted
Discrepancy uncovered in survey department’s report submitted to SC
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Violating the rules? Traffic warden who helped clear path for Sheikh Rasheed suspended
DSP Taimoor Khan tasked with conducting a departmental inquiry into the matter
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Case cracked: Four killed in capital for not washing teacups
Police say investigations in last month’s incident has been completed and report submitted to the court
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Graduate conference: Academic research may solve social, economic problems
Conference held at AIOU