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SC rejects request to transfer army officer case
The bench accepted AAGP Shah Khawar’s request for time and adjourned the hearing until March 10.
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National security: Govt pleads for consensus against ‘invisible enemy’
Nisar shares contours of security policy with lawmakers.
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High-level huddle: Civil, military brass discuss Waziristan operation
The meeting was focused on ‘evaluating’ various aspects of a possible military operation in North Waziristan.
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New york conference: PC chairman meets top global investors
The conference was hosted by Elixir Securities – a brokerage house – in partnership with Credit Suisse.
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Trial: Mobile phone operators to test 3G, 4G services
PTA grants free trial licence to prepare ahead of spectrum auction.
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Fizzling revenue: Capacity tax could be increased further
Industry players and government to enter new agreement.
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Duty-free purchases: Ban on gold import to stay for one more month
Govt yet to come up with mechanism to curb smuggling.
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Prime minister, army chief discuss national defence, security
COAS General Raheel Sharif calls on prime minister Nawaz Sharif in meeting attended by defence minister, DG ISI, DGMO.
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Asmatullah’s killing: TTP blames Pakistan, American agencies
Shahidullah Shahid claims the agencies have launched an alternate programme to drone strikes.
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Fiscal year 2014-15: ‘Trimmed’ uplift budget proposed for next year
Economists warn of repercussions from reducing PSDP share.
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Plan of action: Govt gives go-ahead for ‘preemptive strikes’
Security official says state will not tolerate any more violence.
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Quest for peace: National security policy wins cabinet nod
Nisar will brief National Assembly on ‘operational part’ of policy today.
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Parween Rahman murder case: SC gives one month to conclude investigations
A plea filed by 12 petitioners called for a judicial commission to probe the case.
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Cotton season: Crop sowing target to be set tomorrow
Federal ministries will convene to coordinate efforts.
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Economy of Tomorrow: Experts call for tax reforms and redistributive policies
Decisions about privatisation must account for consumer and labour welfare
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Freight margin collection: Byco accuses government of anti-competitive practices
Petroleum ministry, OGRA dismiss refinery’s claims.
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‘Restricted’ demand: PTA to sell licences for 3G services at base price
Will not hold open bidding if demand does not beat supply.
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Building ties: Dar pushes FWO on early completion of Torkham-Jalalabad highway
The director general of the FWO requested the support of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the finance ministry.
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Saving the Margallas: City admin’s inaction spurs senators’ rage
Demand CDA, ICT implement SC order.
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Imran backs action against groups reluctant to talk
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Monday invited the TTP for a round of the ‘gentlemen’s game’.
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NA session: Opposition seeks clarity from govt
The first sitting of the ninth session started with prayers for the troops.
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North Waziristan: Cabinet to ponder the option of military operation
Sartaj Aziz says writ of the state will be established after the breakdown of talks.
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Businessmen urged to join hands with CCP
Law addresses cartelisation, abuse of dominance and deceptive marketing.
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‘Disabled persons prove to be more efficient’
Employer sensitisation workshop takes place in Sialkot.
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Averting delay: Govt may task food security ministry with urea import
Body formed to suggest how to streamline functions of govt organisations.
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Trouble moving forward: No NDMA status for India unless concerns addressed
Sartaj Aziz says non-tariff barriers hampering exports to India.
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Operation in illegal slum: Who will lead?
ICT, CDA administrations passing buck, call slums ‘tricky’ subject.
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Police roundup: 753 suspects nabbed in 45 days
The suspects included 246 court absconders.
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Firewall: Laws against junk mails, unsolicited texts
IT minister says PTA has been asked to take telecom companies on board and draft a law.
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Curtailment: Flow of smuggled tea going unchecked
No major breakthrough, though customs claims to have seized big consignments.
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Exploring reasons for the slide in tea import bill
Smuggling, falling Kenyan prices cause decrease.
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Kidnapping of Iranian guards: Joint Pakistan-Iran panel to ease border irritants
Islamabad assures Tehran of cooperation in tracking down the missing guards.
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FBR, TransAsia at odds: Row over Rs1.7b tax payment deepens
FBR says conditions for tax exemption not met, company contests claim
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Surveillance: Police consent mandatory for renting houses, hotel rooms
This has been done to prevent houses and hotels from being used for terrorist activities.
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Capital to have slaughterhouse soon
CDA’s technical committee approves abattoir.
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High treason case: Special court to indict Musharraf on March 11
Rejects plea seeking transfer of case to military court; former military ruler’s lawyers to challenge decision.
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Govt to auction 3G licences by mid-April
Islamabad expects to raise at least $1.6 billion through the spectrum auction.
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Peace process: Still willing to talk ‘if govt ends hostility’, says TTP
“Our doors are open for talks … [but] the government needs to stop killing our comrades,” says TTP spokesperson.
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Policy statement: ‘Military prepared for all challenges’
Army chief salutes the spirit and morale of FC men.
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‘Working towards increasing trade volume’
Secretary says textile sector’s growth important for economy.
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Stress laid on Intellectual Property Rights
Pakistan needs proper enforcement of law, says US judge.
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Minister’s media talk: Govt wants to make some changes in IP gas pipeline contract
LNG imports to start from November this year.
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Petrol, diesel: PIDE suggests annual review of OMC, dealer margins
Proposes Consumer Price Index as base for calculating margins.
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Reforms unit rebranded: Overlapping of work runs contrary to austerity drive
Both ERU, Planning Commission to perform task of private sector development.
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University advancement programme: Pointing the way to financial independence
Academics share ways varsities can raise funds on their own.
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Strain on resources: Practical measure urged to control population growth
Lack of education, poor implementation of plans main factors behind population explosion.
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Essay contest: Celebrating Brazilian culture
Students awarded prizes by ambassador.
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Teenage rage: Man shot dead for not changing channel
A petty squabble over which TV channel to watch quickly escalated into a heated argument.
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Compensation issue: Court asks CDA to come up with payment plan
Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui directed the land and finance directors of the CDA to appear before the court.