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Winter blues: Petition seeks equal gas distribution
Residents of posh areas get full pressure at the cost of residents in other localities, say petitioners.
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Local bodies elections: Top court grants ECP request for poll delay
Orders commission to announce new schedule after necessary preparations.
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Back to ministries: Power of headhunting committee curtailed
The commission, earlier empowered to hire heads for 58 state units, is left with only 28 units.
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Bilateral relations: ‘Ambitious to strengthen ties with South Africa’
High Commissioner-designate looks to promote trade with country.
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Cleaning up: Senate urges transparency in housing ministry
Recommends restructuring to promote better monitoring.
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At the grassroots: Local bodies’ elections — when and how
SC has allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan to come up with a new schedule for elections in Punjab and Sindh.
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Development: Engineering design of Kalabagh dam completed
Officials await government’s harmony towards project.
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Freight margin: Finance ministry calls for criteria to stop misuse
Gives the go-ahead to reopening six closed storages of petroleum products.
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Islooites are all set for their coiffure needs with Toni & Guy’s new salon
The world-renowned salon launched its first and largest branch in Islamabad on January 11.
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‘Cleanup’ drive: Police claim 64 arrests in slums
The operation was a continuation of search operations in slums and suburban areas.
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An unexpected artist: Seeing beauty in the broken
From torn, troubled Dera Bugti emerges an artist.
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Islamabad master plan: Know thy city — I
How violations are defacing Islamabad the beautiful.
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Changing hands: Building that beckons
NCA to establish museum, field school at Sujan Singh Haveli .
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Eid Miladun Nabi processions: More than 6,000 personnel to perform security duty in twin cities
In the capital, where the main procession will be taken out from Sector G-7, the police will be assisted by Rangers.
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Under scrutiny: Committee to review 67 HEC projects
The body announced by the PM will determine which pending projects will move ahead.
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Complying court order: Six-member committee to select HEC chief
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal notifies committee and sends names to ETS.
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Tough talk: Govt ready to take on irreconcilable militants, says Nisar
Renewing talks offer, interior minister promises to meet responsive militants halfway.
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Smuggling in: Analysis of the grey traffic phenomenon
With high premium in Account Settlement Rate, illegal traffic flourishes.
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Who’s who of the Privatisation Commission Board
A look at the profiles of members who are entrusted with the responsibility.
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Playful revelry: Young ‘uns put on their acting boots for theatre festival
Excellent renditions of Pied Piper, Wizard of Oz and poetry were highlights of the event.
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Analysis: For Musharraf, 1973 document wasn’t the constitution
In his July 31 judgment review petition, he says assembly was incomplete after East Pakistan secession.
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EAC meeting: Dar highlights steps taken to fix economy
Paints optimistic picture as committee questions official figures.
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Removing ban: Govt planning to allow CNG kit and cylinder imports
Installation of unsafe cylinders cited as a trigger for the move.
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Messy business: A dark, black market in the private power sector
Corrupt govt officials receiving fake capacity payments, contributing to circular debt.
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Bomb hero Aitizaz Hasan honoured with bravery award
Admirer reads out poem questioning where Imran Khan's loyalists and so-called patriots of the nation are hiding now.
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Missing persons’ case: SC censures govt for non-compliance
Asks the premier, K-P chief minister to submit compliance reports by Jan 17.
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To increase fines: Amendment in CDA by-laws proposed
CDA proposes that fines on sellers of unhygienic food items should be enhanced up to Rs15,000.
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Land reforms: SC larger bench to hear petition from 16th
Chief Justice Jillani forms 9-member larger bench to hear petition seeking end to feudal system, large land holdings.
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Anniversary of twin bombings: Remembering the Hazara mowed down in Quetta
Members of civil society hold candlelight vigil; friends and family members of victims still await justice.
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Addition: SECP registers 415 new companies
Around 91% of companies were registered as private limited companies, while 6% registered as single-member companies.
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Adjustments: ‘Monitor performance of foreign trade missions’
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce wants more efficiency.
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APO promises support to Pakistan
Secretary general looking forward to cordial relations.
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One week’s notice: Give date for elections in cantonment areas, says SC
Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea seeking extension in election date.
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Commuter woes: Shortage of gas making commuters’ pockets lighter
'It costs me Rs600 while on CNG to get to my hometown in Kohat on weekends as compared to Rs2000 while on petrol.'
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Vague statement: IHC judge irked by provision of bulletproof vehicle to former CJP for ‘official use only’
Asks interior ministry to take matter seriously.
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New inductions: QAU vice-chancellor summoned
Varsity management allegedly made new appointments in violation of court orders.
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Three strikes, you’re out: Musharraf ordered to appear on Jan 16
Neither did he have a heart attack, nor is he unable to attend hearings: court.
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Availing opportunities: China’s RUYI to invest in Pakistan
Two coal-fired power plants to be constructed with 330MW capacity.
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Investment opportunity: PC approves further share-selling of state-owned units
Five lucrative companies selected for off-loading shares.
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Air travellers: Amid alarm bells, screws tightened on dollar outflow
Ministry of finance says passengers can take $5,000 each against earlier ceiling of $10,000.
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Wiling to hear you: SC disposes of Musharraf’s appeal against registrar
Maintainability of review petition on judgment against emergency referred to larger bench.
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Road tragedies: 14 killed in fatal bus accidents
The deadliest crash took place in Murree where two Rawalpindi-bound buses plunged into a ravine.
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Walls divide: After day-long closure, Bari Imam shrine reopens for public
Attempts by administration to demolish grave walls brought devotees of two sects face-to-face.
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In twin cities: Rain aggrevates people’s loadshedding woes
Rawalpindi streets flooded; gas, electricity become a rarity.
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Back on the agenda: PM constitutes body for HEC chief’s appointment
Body to select a new chief of HEC by Feb 12, the deadline set by the Islamabad High Court.
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Offloading govt stake: PIA sell-off clears the last hurdle
Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.
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ECP suggests new dates for Sindh, Punjab LG election
The court also allowed Sindh United Front and Functional Muslim League to become parties to the case.
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Treason case: A trial of Musharraf’s trial
Defence says special court cannot issue arrest warrants; court to give verdict on Friday.
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Commitment: SAARC delegation discusses regional prosperity
Secretary emphasises need to overcome difficulties of organisation.
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Disease-free: UAE to send team to inspect poultry
Experts to review situation in Pakistan, lifting ban on imports a possibility.