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Perween Rahman’s murder: Apex court asks Sindh govt to give ‘full’ progress report of case
Directs Sindh prosecutor general to represent the provincial government in court.
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Nisar promises new security policy, restart of drone-disrupted dialogue with militants
Nisar says efforts are being made to restart dialogue with militants.
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LG elections: K-P, cantonments, ICT want polls delayed
ECP asks KP govt to approach Supreme Court for extension of election date.
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Raid: Two persons recovered, six kidnappers arrested
Police say suspects had demanded Rs10 million ransoms.
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Unveiling the Taliban: A western journalist’s perspective
Kathy Gannon, author of ‘I for Infidel’ shared nuanced insights about the demonised warlords at the book’s...
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Climate change: Mapping of infrastructural vulnerabilities urged
A policy can help build resistant infrastructure in times of disaster.
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Protecting CJ Chaudhry: IHC orders govt to provide security at par with former prime ministers
Interior ministry removes “official use” condition for bulletproof car .
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Balochistan LG polls: Observers highlight weaknesses, irregularities in system
No contest was witnessed on 513 of the 11,754 seats.
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Headless HEC: SC also seeks reply from top govt lawyer
The court also issued a notice to the law secretary for failing to comply with the court order.
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A curious case of complacency: Islamabad Cultural Complex hosting bacterial cultures
Intended to preserve Pakistan’s cultural heritage, abandoned project now rests in pieces.
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IHC reinstates Zaka Ashraf as PCB chairman
“I never brought politics into cricket and always believed that the sport should be politics-free,” says Zaka Ashraf.
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Will Musharraf show up in court today?
"If doctors say leaving AFIC will have a negative effect on his health, he will probably not come," says Kasuri.
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Agriculture: Denmark-Pakistan to increase cooperation
Danish agriculture companies are interested in showcasing their agricultural products in Pakistan, said Sorenson.
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First-half: Trade gap shrinks as imports slow down
Deficit stands at $9.1b, about a billion dollars more than IMF estimate.
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Hydropower: Dasu dam expected to be cleared
CDWP to recommend project to ECNEC for approval.
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Iran-Pakistan pipeline: Foreign Office calls meeting to decide project’s fate
Delegation expected to visit Iran this month to avoid penalty, renegotiate gas price.
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Planner for the poor: Perween Rahman murder petition hearing expected today
OPP director was gunned down in March 2013, land mafias suspected.
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IHC to hear Musharraf's appeal against Special Court's appearance orders on Thursday
Justice Riaz Ahmed of the IHC will hear intra-court appeal.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: After day-long suspension, mobile phone services restored
Services have been restored in Quetta and Rawalpindi but are still suspended in other major cities.
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Privilege motion: Rabbani moves Senate against PIA’s privatisation
Argues that CCI should formulate and regulate policies in related matters.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: Mobile phones likely to go silent in major cities
Conferences, congregations, processions to be organised at federal, provincial levels.
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Crackdown: Eight held on separate charges
The Shahzad Town police launches crackdowns in Zia Masjid area, Sohan, Shakrial and Iqbal Town area of Islamabad.
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Sorry state: Task force to bring capital’s health depts under one roof
Minister says current state of capital’s healthcare worse than remote areas.
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Festive look: Twin cities to host Eid Milad processions
Security plan chalked out; understanding spirit of religion is need of the hour, urge citizens.
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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.