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Tackling corruption: Pakistan Railways recovers land worth billions
Pakistan Railways has recovered 407 acres of land worth billions of rupees from land grabbers.
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Innovation: Programme to enhance maize output
Under the innovation project, public and private partners will get support in evaluation of climate-resilient maize.
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Graft references: NAB opposes Asif Zardari’s acquittal pleas
Says there is sufficient evidence to frame charges.
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Kick-starting dialogue: Govt, TTP panels to devise strategy at today’s session
Imran, Mufti Kifayatullah skip maiden meeting of Taliban committee.
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Hoarse hospitality: Complaint filed against F-6 guesthouse
Around 175 guesthouses mostly located in F-sector series trouble residents.
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Corruption charges: FIA delays indictment of former CDA chief
Senior FIA official claims investigators were unnecessarily delaying case, raising doubt that it was favouring Iqbal.
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‘Jail’ operations: Musharraf’s security has cost national kitty Rs100 million
According to sources, every month around Rs10m is being spent to secure former president and under-trial prisoner.
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Ministry slaps ban on export of precious stones
Customs seizes large quantity of stones at airport.
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CPI: Monthly inflation slows down
Analysts sceptical of PBS’s calculation method.
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Power tariff: Only ‘low-income’ consumers to enjoy subsidy
Govt decides to pass full impact of price revision on to consumers.
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‘Illegal occupation’: Rangers deprive women, farmers of buildings
Students of a vocational training centre were shifted to a small rented building to accommodate paramilitary force.
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Ban relief: Twin cities’ bike enthusiasts get day in the sun
Traffic police arrange event in connection with its eighth anniversary celebrations.
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Taliban vow iron-clad security for negotiators
TTP hopes the incumbent government will not repeat the mistakes committed by its predecessors.
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Intermediaries for talks: Nisar hails TTP’s move as ‘positive’
Says govt wants clarity on mandate of TTP’s committee
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Exchange goods, not contempt
Establish Peace Market at Wagah border to attract businessmen.
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Of misappropriations: Eleven ‘Illegal’ computer labs set up in colleges
At least 93 unadvertised appointments made while setting them up.
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Runny noses: Coughing capital waits for rain
Extended dry weather caused increase in viral infections, expected rain may offer succor.
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Child injured in stove explosion dies
Victim’s father complains his daughters were discharged without proper treatment.
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Oil imports: Govt to take higher credit ceiling plea to gulf states
Plan comes in the face of mounting pressure on foreign reserves.
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Punjab cabinet approves extension of metro bus project to four cities
The project has been approved for twin cities of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, as well as Faisalabad and Multan.
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Gandhara Triangle: Commercialism may gobble up green tract
CDA decides to develop commercial-cum-residential hub near Margallas.
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Neighbourhood watch: Afghans reiterate past grievances with Pakistan
Say Pakistan is the main ‘obstacle’ in Afghan peace process.
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Water business: Small dams to irrigate 0.13m acres
Naulong, Winder, Ghabir and Nai Gaj dams will be completed in three years.
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Pakistan, Korea: President for taking trade ties with Korea to new highs
Says frequent exchange of business delegations vital for utilising trade potential.
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Wathra takes over as acting SBP governor
He was deputy governor at the central bank.
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Room for investment: Education and then technology, says Intel chief
Country manager Siraj asks govt to set concrete goals and achieve them.
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Govt leaves petrol, diesel prices unchanged
Increases petroleum levy to absorb impact of price reduction.
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Living and breathing art
This private showcase is probably the closest one gets to viewing rare art pieces.
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Special court denies Musharraf's appeal for treatment abroad
A bailable warrant set at Rs 2.5 million has been issued by the court.
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Bilateral cooperation: GSP Plus to promote economic growth
EU envoy spells out benefits of award of special status.
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Unexplained death: Injured PPP activist dies
Sheikh Mansoor Ahmed died at the Pims due to hypertension and cranial bleeding.
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Addressing the question mark: Failing education in Pakistan
Dialogue on the abysmal state of education sector propounds solutions.
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Tale of two villages: CDA moves muscle on stalled Kuri project
FIA has already submitted findings; authority will only entertain ‘genuine’ claimants.
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Honour among thieves: Robber kills accomplice
Thief stabs his accomplice over the distribution of the loot, right after they robbed a bakery.
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Slum growth: IHC wants more detailed report on katchi abadis
Court dissatisfied with current document; interior secretary doesn’t show up.
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Letter from centre conveys urgency to kick-start Sehat ka Insaf
PM’s focal person on polio appreciates K-P’s efforts to increase the immunisation net.
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Foreign know-how: ‘Pakistan can follow Brazil’s example’
Ministry welcomes cooperation in agriculture trade.
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GSP Plus: Textile ministry to train cotton growers
Farmers to be introduced to modern technology for cultivation.
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Cut down: OGRA proposes significant cut in oil prices
Petroleum rates may be reduced by up to Rs5.27 per litre.
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Friendly neighbour: Indian officials cast light on new visa regime
Say restrictions have been eased under the new system.
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Access denied: Ministers refuse to meet with HR delegates
Representatives of FIDH highlight rising faith-based discrimination.
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Contempt case: Court summons Pak-EPA chief, others
His client challenged the decision and the court provided him relief.
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Troubled entity: Govt undecided over Steel Mills privatisation
Considering technical audit to determine status of machinery and plants.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance 2013: Govt puts PPO into force
The ordinance has been silently enforced from Dec 5, 2013.
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The mediators: No prerequisites for talks, says Siddiqui
Says dialogue should not begin with ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’.
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Kohistan video scam: SC urged to reopen case
Dr Farzana Bari says ‘victims’ presented in court were never authenticated.
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Bleak future: Pakistan placed in same league as Mali, Niger
New study says Islamabad set to miss education goal fixed for 2015.
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Strategic planning: Overhaul of immunization programme on the cards
Officials say EPI facing a shortage of staff; govt’s ignorance affecting performance.
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Parting note: Bidding farewell to a silent star
Dr Laiq Ahmed Khan, senior educationist and treasured PTV host passes away.
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No to war: PM Nawaz decides to ‘give peace a chance’
Forms committee for talks with TTP; political parties welcome move.