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Change of guard: Macroeconomics chief transferred
Main coordinator of Vision 2025 sidelined without investigation.
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Circular debt piles up: Dar objects to TCP’s line of credit
National trading agency accumulates further outstanding dues, ECC told.
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ECP suggests holding Sindh, Punjab local body elections in February and March
ECP urges Sindh High Court to hold Local Body elections on Feb 23 in Sindh, and March 13 in Punjab.
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Islamabad standoff: ATC indicts Sikandar, his wife, weapon supplier
Sikandar denies all allegations against him.
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At least 15 dead as two buses collide, fall into 30 ft ravine near Murree
Injured shifted to PIMS hospital and Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad.
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Park Enclave: Senators grill city managers for delaying project
Chair recommends civic agency ignore FIA recommendations.
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Non-conforming use: Notices served on land use violators
CDA constitutes special team to keep check on ever-increasing usage of residential units for non-conforming purposes.
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Between home and school: Students, parents annoyed by confusion
Cadd had extended winter holidays before cutting them short again.
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Musharraf bailout: Saudi royal laughs off exit deal reports
Prince Saud al Faisal says he talked about non-interference in internal affairs of other countries.
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Experts say medical report ‘inconclusive’
Cardiologists say angiography will reveal extent of blockages in arteries.
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Medical report wins ex-army chief two-day exemption
Special court will rule on the medical certificate tomorrow.
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Of art and ownership: A Gandhara tug of war
For three years now, the K-P government has been striving to bring Gandhara artefacts back to their home soil.
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Beyond borders: Let’s build trade ties with Bosnia, says minister
Hamid terms bilateral economic activity crucial for both countries.
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Energy demand: Pakistan for expediting LNG import from Yemen
Yemen minister for industry meets President Hussain.
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Looking forward : Punjab governor expresses optimism over GSP Plus
Trade preferences can potentially double exports of the country, says Sarwar.
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Ignoring directive” In defiance of court, NBP grants service extension
Two EVPs, one of them allegedly involved in concealing bad loans, win extension.
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High-level visit: Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan
Will likely seek Islamabad’s support over Syria.
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Headless commission: Court orders govt to appoint HEC chairman by Feb 12
The post has been vacant for six months.
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Taliban talks: No one tasked to lead peace process, says Rashid
Information minister says PM Nawaz is spearheading the initiative.
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Healthy supply: CDA to initiate work on slaughterhouse project this month
Official says the civic body is very serious about its completion this time.
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Hollow: Populist slogans distracting people from core issues, says AWP
Left-wing party leaders say it will not be surprising if Musharraf is given an escape route.
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Show evidence: With Musharraf missing, court asks for proof of illness
Defence team asked to submit medical certificate today; prosecutor says ex-president using hospital as ‘hideout’.
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Musharraf treason trial: Shujaat offers himself for trial
PML-Q chief says all aides of Musharraf, including Gen Kayani, Pervaiz Elahi, should also be tried.
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Creating energy: Mir Ghazanfar for generating electricity from Attaabad Lake
G-B chief secretary has prepared a feasibility report for construction of 20MW electricity on site of Attaabad lake.
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Liaison: ‘Academia-industry links to be promoted’
ICCI has signed a MoU with Bahria University to conduct joint research.
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IMF assured of rising interest rate
Pakistan says it will keep purchasing dollars to buffer reserves after international lender’s criticism.
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For promotion of trade: Pakistan looks to resolve dispute with Russia
Committee formed to settle old claims made by Pakistani investors.
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Beating a retreat: Musharraf seeks exemption from court appearance today
Lawyer says even international community is concerned about his client’s health.
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Freshly brewed: Tis the time to talk tea!
To residents of the capital, Tea Tok has exciting and delightful beverages to offer.
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In review: A year’s worth of lacklustre glory for IHC
High profile cases disposed as the common man is left in the lurch.
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Righting wrongs: New PC-I for Park Enclave now in motion
Commencement of housing colony, I-15 development to begin after technical committee’s approval.
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Loadshedding blues: Woman, child hurt in stove explosion
The blast occurs when the woman returns to the kitchen in the afternoon and tries to light the stove again.
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Analysis: Govt needs to avoid polarisation
The challenge now is not to prove one tough by settling old scores but to move ahead by taking everyone along.
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Taliban talks: Govt eyes Saudi mediation for peace
Riyadh will be asked to use its ‘good offices’ and help broker a peace deal with Taliban.
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Ruling party speeds up privatisation process
A meeting of the Privatisation Commission Board has been called on January 8.
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Tug of war: PMDC warns YDA against resorting to strike
PMDC threatens to take stern action against its office bearers if they did not desist.
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March to Red Zone: Funeral prayers for slain ASWJ men offered at D Chowk
Protesters disperse peacefully after sit-in.
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Remembering the fallen: Salman Taseer hailed for courageous stand
Candles, flowers and poetry for slain leader as supporters vow to continue his cause.
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Recruitment ban: Uncertainty looms over PhD scholars hired on contract
HEC interim placement plan which engages such scholars facing legal hurdles.
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Mislabelled: Demystifying the Sufi musician stereotype
Arieb Azhar feels the description pigeonholes diverse music in a single genre.
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Smoke and fizzle: Capital police foils potential terrorist attack
Two suspects, five kg of explosives seized.
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Line of duty: One cop killed, another injured in Sector I-10
A man alleged to be one of the suspects was later gunned down in Pirwadhai.
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First review: Govt failed to keep spending in check, says IMF
Finance ministry spokesman says IMF projections are not the same as those of the government’s.
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Appeal to minister: Sehba seeks travel ban waiver for ailing spouse
Says Musharraf returned voluntarily to Pakistan to face charges against him.
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2007 emergency: Court to rule on Nov 3 actions, says PM
Shares his dream for youth through loan programme.
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Lal Masjid: Petition seeks ban on Musharraf’s exit
Says it will not be possible to bring him back.
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Treason trial: FO quashes speculation about Saudi prince’s trip
Brushes aside ‘fascinating’ reports about ‘prearranged visit’.
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Widening the net: Musharraf should also be tried for coup, says Shah
Leader of Opposition backs treason indictment but insists that it is not enough.
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Amid US pressure, Afghanistan seeks Muslim states’ help
President Karzai in a fix as US pushes signing BSA sans conditions.
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Musharraf’s statement: PPP senator questions army’s silence
Leader of the house defends army, says no need for clarification by ISPR.