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ITP kicks off road safety campaign
There will be a fine for not wearing seat belts.
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New labour policy: Unions ask Punjab govt to take labourers onboard
New policy to be announced on May 1.
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Pindi’s pain is Islamabad’s gain
CDA board set to meet to allow RDA to execute work in ICT limits.
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Dissecting privatisation: All state entities can’t be viewed through the same lens
Experts argue over quick-fix solution.
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Minorities’ rights: Top court takes notice of threats to Kalash
Chief justice said threats are against three constitutional clauses.
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Hitting back: Air blitz flattens Khyber, North Waziristan targets
At least 30 suspected insurgents killed in ‘precision strikes’.
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Foreign currency: Reserves increase to $7.99b
Foreign currency reserves held by the SBP stood at $3.19 billion.
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ECC rejects mills’ demand for more sugar export
Also turns down request for duty rebate on shipments to Kabul, Central Asia.
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Spectrum auction meeting: Telecom firms seek easy terms, realistic price
Govt does not commit anything, will send proposals to consultant.
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Continuing talks under prevailing circumstances difficult: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan
Nisar said that the committee nominated by the TTP is inclined towards bringing peace in the country.
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No change in policy: Afghan Taliban reject Dubai peace initiative
Say Agha Jan Mutasim not given responsible position in the faction.
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Seven summit expedition: Halfway through, Samina and Ali make brief stopover
Brother-sister duo have scaled three of six mountains on their agenda; scaled Everest earlier.
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Unjustified austerity: Of tight belts and penniless health, education systems
CADD seeks waiver of 30% cut on budgets from PM.
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Speeding: Man dies after driving off bridge
A policeman was killed by a speeding truck in an unrelated incident.
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Cyber threats: Govt urged to put in place an agency to address hacking issue
Mock drill by CERT team thwarts cyber attack.
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Bearing the brunt: Unnoticed conflict quietly shatters lives
Escalating violence nationwide striking fear, hopelessness in citizens.
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VBMP long march: ‘Threatening calls to participants condemned
Senators submit adjournment motion in Senate secretariat to discuss issue.
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Prize distribution: High achievers awarded at ceremony
Beaconhouse School System North Executive Director Nasir Kasuri presented prizes to the students.
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Dispelling darkness: Revamped federal committee to help prevent and cure eye diseases
Expected to prepare five-year plan to integrate eye care at all levels.
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Stalled peace talks: Taliban set own terms for ceasefire
TTP spokesperson claims govt killed 60 Taliban since the start of peace initiative.
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Ties with India: Free trade will not eliminate any industry, says FPCCI
VP says increased trade will deepen relations with Delhi.
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Privatisation: Gas utilities unlikely to be attractive when they go under the hammer
Reduction in UFG ceiling to wipe Rs33 billion off their assets.
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Power struggle: Ignoring oil ministry, Dar restores gas supply
Export-oriented industrial units to start receiving gas from tomorrow.
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Two killed as car veers off flyover in Islamabad
Two others jump out of car before it hits ground, survive crash.
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Monkey business: For high and mighty, civic agency breaks own rules
CDA allowed multiple subdivisions of farm belonging to PM’s assistant;official who pointed out discrepancies punished.
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NA panel to PMDC: ‘Revoke all recent decisions’
Disapproves of council’s functioning despite notice for termination .
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In oblivion: ‘Parliament’s panel clueless about budgets’
P&D ministry unable to make proposals due to lack of budget info.
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Promoting goodwill: Greater exchange of mediapersons urged
The 13-member delegation from the Kolkata Press Club was headed by KPC President Sudipta Sengupta.
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OGRA case hearings: Court exempts Gilani from personal appearance
Ex-PM’s counsel cites security reasons; Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also appears.
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Exploring dreamscapes: Piecing together dream remnants
Abstract paintings by Scotland-based artist on display.
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Local government polls: Empowering women at the grass-roots
At policy dialogue, more active role for female representatives sought.
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A 16-minute matter: ‘Mr Musharraf, take your seat’
Contrary to his medical reports, Musharraf looked fresh and healthy.
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Much-awaited appearance: Musharraf returns to the dock
Special court defers indictment until jurisdiction is decided.
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Govt team says no talks till TTP shuns violence
Negotiators tell PM dialogue can’t advance in current circumstances.
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Munda Dam: WAPDA accused of Rs400m corruption in project
Planning Commission calls for referring case to NAB or FIA.
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Unending wait: Govt yet to take action in Rs81b oil scam
NAB says it has submitted investigation report.
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Food talk Tai Zu — A taste of the Orient
New Chinese and Thai restaurant opens doors to residents of the twin cities.
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Pakistan urges Iran to respect its borders
Govt regrets negligence on its part over the incident. Meeting with Iranian counterparts set for February 19.
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Targeted attack in Peshawar: Ex-Afghan Taliban minister gunned down
Maulvi Abdul Raqeeb was in favour of talks with Karzai govt.
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Permanent solution?: Landfill site in Nilore under consideration
Mechanised system for waste collection from major roads also under study.
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Mohmand executions: Peace talks hit roadblock
Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.
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Alternative sources: Hydel generation increases, reveals NTDC data
Power shortfall also eased to 1,900MW as total generation was recorded as 9,300MW against a demand of 11,200MW.
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Open bid: Govt likely to invite fresh tenders for LNG supply
Ministry seeks ECC approval for award of terminal services contract to Engro.
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Tax pool: Provinces receive 43% of their share in taxes
Show surplus budget in first half as Centre transfers Rs646b.
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Energy projects: EIB signs €100 million agreement with Pakistan
Keyal Khwar project finally achieves financial closure after 10 years.
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Media can be used to counter negative propaganda about Islam: Pervez Rashid
Rashid said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue to work jointly as they share a common religion.
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Digital democracy: Senator creates online platform for constituents
Osman Saifullah seeks increase in interaction with public.
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Peace overtures: Taliban hint at ‘temporary ceasefire’
Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.
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Growing violence: Saudi grand mufti’s decree sought on suicide attacks
Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.
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Change in govt: Investment inflows could not pick up pace
Security issues, energy woes, bad governance still drive away foreign investors.