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HEC takes steps to improve education
Plans to evaluate 300 colleges for minimum standards.
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Viewpoint: Rights activist criticises US role in war on terror
Professor Khurshid Ahmad in said that US policymakers should realise that “terrorism” was not born on 9/11.
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Metro bus project: Capital’s civic managers cave in to pressure from Punjab govt
CDA approves PC-1 of 14km section of project.
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Katcheri attack: Judicial commission to start hearings today
Constituted a day after the attack, it was restrained from working due to SC suo motu.
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Launch: Capitalising on the web: initiative to empower women entrepreneurs
Experts share ways social media marketing can help grow their businesses.
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Convocation ceremony: After years of waiting, a day of pride and joy
136 graduates of Islamabad Medical and Dental College awarded degrees.
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Peace process: Names for new govt committee shortlisted
Members likely to be unveiled in a day or two; civil and military leaders finalise dialogue strategy.
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Working together: PTCL inks accord with Khushhali Bank
The agreement entails provision of data connectivity, hosted IP video surveillance and managed router.
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Channelling remittances: Government clears dues of commercial banks
Rs3.5b cleared, incentive given for further expansion.
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ECC refuses to increase wheat support price
Sets procurement target at 8 million tons, maintains ban on gold import.
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Perks: Bureaucrats try to secure lucrative posts
Top positions in govt’s power generation initiative up for grabs.
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Giving up control: Understanding reached on deregulating petrol margins
Will lead to varying prices of oil across the country, to attract opposition.
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Katcheri attack: Islamabad lawyers continue strike
Official bodyguard of slain judge sent on 10-day judicial remand.
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Katcheri investigation: Dissatisfied with report, SC orders fresh probe
Bars public figures from making statements, seeks report in two weeks.
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Staying put: De-Fecto lord of the hills
Over 100 stone crushers have bared Margallas; cement factory stay order another hurdle.
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Metro bus service: To keep capital green, Mushahid seeks SC intervention
'Development should not be at the cost of natural beauty of Islamabad,' says Senator Mushahid Hussain.
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Sindh govt accepts responsibility
The bench directed the Sindh government to submit a report on the causes of the prevailing situation in Tharparkar
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Investment potential: Estonia expresses interest in Pakistan’s energy, ICT sectors
“Pakistan is in a good position to exploit wind and solar energy which is in abundance here,” says Vaino Reinart.
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Interior ministry warns of possible attack on Musharraf
Defence team seeks trail of abettors, aiders for treason.
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Relief for auto part vendors: Govt paves way for withdrawal of 2% additional sales tax
Understanding reached in meeting between finance minister and PAAPAM.
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Exports increase 18% YoY
Trade deficit for February 2014 contracts 7.5% YoY.
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Canadian oil firm wraps up Pakistani operations
PPL moves to acquire company’s working interest .
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Freight charges: ECC likely to rule in favour of Pak Arab Refinery
HSD price may go up Rs0.18 per litre if decision made.
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Pakistan Development Fund: Another tranche of $750m makes way into public purse
SBP remains tightlipped over source and purpose of funding; dollar falls to 101 .
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Nigerians to train Pakistani footballers
Both countries form an association; Rs100k donated as seed money.
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Islamabad courts attack: SC dissatified with IGP’s report
Apex court orders IGP to present new report in 2 days as his report contradicts chief commissioner's.
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AJK, twin cities: Heavy rain bring temperatures down
According to the Meteorological Office, 6mm of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi and 7mm in Islamabad.
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Arson: The Art of Living meets the art of burning
Yoga centre in Bani Gala torched; no injuries reported; police have no leads.
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Campus violence: Private varsity students thrashed for ‘speaking Balochi’
Students say they were beaten without reason; cops not registering FIR till medical reports submitted.
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Metro bus project: Facing the axe: widening of avenues will eat up green belts
Nespak refuses to address CDA’s concerns about Islamabad master plan violations.
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In harmony: Govt proposes code of conduct between sects
JUI-F opposes proposed madrassa reforms; to begin countrywide protests from March 20.
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Seeking inclusion: PTI signals willingness to name its panel representative
Arif Alvi says govt position similar to PTI, calls for keeping KP CM in loop.
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Peace talks with Taliban: Govt committee presses for mini peace agreements
Says ‘all inclusive’ deal may be unlikely, given disparate nature of groups under TTP umbrella.
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Five more kids lose battle for life in Mithi
CM hinted at the removal of Sindh food Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar and rehabilitation minister Makhdoom Jameeluz Zaman.
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The Raqs Revival dance extravaganza
Brimming with energy and wielding command over their craft, the dancers put up a brilliant show.
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Default threat: Bubble behind the Chinese Wall
China faces decreasing return on capital, investment in shadow banks.
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Lawyers contest findings: Mystery deepens over cause of judge’s death
JIT report says bullets fired by ADSC judge’s own guard took his life.
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Islamabad courts attack: Judge not shot with Kalashnikov, say police
Sources claim guard denies shooting at Awan; police issue note five days after attack.
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Safeguarding women: In focus: Men who challenge swara
At documentary screening, stories of change agents.
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Human chain: Protesters for reopening of Kohistan video case
Jirga condemned five women, two men to death for singing, dancing at a wedding.
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Roll of honour: Beaconhouse celebrates high achievers
Nearly 5,000 parents, students, teachers participated in two-day event.
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Special auction: Chinese embassy raises Rs1.7m for special children
Diplomats donated paintings, sculptures, jewellery and a cricket bat for the auction.
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Old enmity?: Student shot dead, relatives block Benazir Bhutto Road
The police has registered a murder case and is investigating
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Plant disease poses threat to wheat crop
US agri adviser says virus-resistant varieties can fend off the danger.
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Budget creation: Govt constitutes a large tax advisory committee
To give representation to lobbies in attempt to stem post-budget protests.
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Musharraf’s treason trial: Prejudice charge on special court judges rejected
Govt opposes Musharraf’s plea to adjourn the trial sine die.
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Political manoeuvring takes centre stage as Afghan elections draw near
Dr Abdullah accuses Karzai of interference as president’s brother bows out in favour of Zalmai Rasoul.
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International Women’s Day: Women tell tales of bravery and hard work
PCP drafts guidelines for media for gender sensitive reporting.
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Tip-off: Two ‘assassins’ held
The police have accelerated efforts to arrest other accomplices.
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Manoeuvring intensifies as Afghan polls draw near
Dr Abdullah accuses Karzai of interference as president’s brother bows out in favour of Zalmai Rasoul.