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Capital issue: IG seeks public, media support to curb crime
Says key positions have been assigned to professional officers.
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Christmas blessings: Christians of twin cities pray for peace, harmony
Festive cheers of family reunions and excited children take over parts of the cities.
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Christmas celebrated amid security
Security forces also kept patrolling the sensitive areas to preempt any untoward event.
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Not ‘working’ out: Over 200 officers shown the door
PML-N govt sacked these officials for ‘corruption’ or did not renew their contracts.
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The ruling and the rich: ECP’s assets list reveals ‘billionaire club’
2013’s declarations saw shockingly ‘poor’ MNAs, chief ministers.
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Public-private dialogue: Call for policy reforms to boost surgical, pharma sectors
Secretary says export development roadmap being prepared.
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Slum (p) celebrations: From depressions of the capital
Deep pockets or not, festivity was at its peak on Christmas night.
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Safety measures: Security beefed up for Christmas
Police will be deployed in and around the churches of the capital during Christmas says a police spokesperson.
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Supply to filling stations: Gas utility challenges court order
IHC seeks replies from respondents by December 26.
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Treason trial opens: No more exemptions, court tells Musharraf
Ex-military ruler skips hearing citing security threats.
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Chehlum peaceful, except for Karachi
Mobile phone services also remained suspended in many parts of the country, including Karachi and Lahore.
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Nawaz, Erdogan ink deal: ECO container train to chug off soon
Islamabad, Ankara to conclude preferential trade agreement in early 2014.
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Landmark meeting: LoC peace agreed in rare Pak-India army tryst
DGMOs emphasise need to re-energise existing mechanisms along LoC.
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Friendly relations: Mauritius advised to benefit from PTA
President hopes the two countries will give fillip to mutual trade.
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Hiring process: Candidates jockey for coveted job of PSO MD
Two frontrunners emerge in the race.
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Chehlum preparation: Security tightened across the country
In view of possible terror attacks, PTA likely to suspend cellular networks.
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Christmas with Jinnah: Music show, photo exhibition at Lok Virsa
A three-day photo exhibition depicting the life of Jinnah will commence at the Heritage Museum today.
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Hostelites protest against new IIUI rules
Varsity admin changes warden, promises to negotiate demands.
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Discussion: Speakers urge private sector to help address malnutrition
Nutrient-deficient soil pointed out as leading cause.
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Kiss and make up: Let’s be good neighbours, urge speakers
Instead of sculptures, fountains and flora, we see missiles and tanks in our city squares, says Raza Rumi.
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Against hatred: ‘Shadow Art’ aims to enlighten many hearts
The exhibition features 19 pieces rendered in the folk art of paper cutting.
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Backlog blues: Police catch them, magistrates forget them
Traffic challans piling up; admin dumping backlog instead of properly disposing cases.
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Chehlum procession passes peacefully
Police and a contingent of Rangers had been deployed on the procession routes.
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General in the dock: Musharraf in the line of fire today
Legal team says former military ruler is in high spirits on day of historic treason trial.
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North Waziristan offensive: Conflicting reports cloud military operation
Army spokesman reiterates those killed in operation were militants.
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Trade with Spain: Balance tilts in Pakistan’s favour
Preferential rates are applied to export of 75 tariff lines to EU states.
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Regional integration: First combined Rulebook for South Asian exchanges ready
Project will allow closer harmony between SAARC capital markets.
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Energy trade: Pakistan moves closer to electricity import from India
Both countries likely to sign MoU to meet Pakistan’s energy demand.
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IHC suspends govt order to close CNG stations in Punjab
Court says CNG stations will remain open for three days a week in all areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad.
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Park Enclave: A big challenge for CDA boss
Several stalled projects need to be taken up at the earliest to restore investor confidence.
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Anti-inflation rally: PTI lays into govt’s ‘tyrannical’ economic outlook
Imran Khan rails against reprieves for rich tax dodgers, extravagance of leaders and currency printing habits.
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DGMOs meeting: Pakistan to seek bigger role for UN observers in Kashmir
Military official says observers are provided limited access on the Indian side of the LoC.
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Negligence: Police staffer arrested for losing wireless set
Another five booked for corruption.
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Convocation ceremony: 600 caps go flying in the air
A total of 15 Zulfiqar Gold Medals and 16 Chancellor’s Gold Medals were awarded.
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Art exhibition: Works of eight artists on display, from morning to night
The exhibition will mark a successful year’s end for Satrang Gallery.
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Hiring policy: Govt eases eligibility criteria for Planning Commission
Analysts say less experienced people may undermine PC’s strength.
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JUI-F man’s rant on Mir Ali incident spoils feel-good mood
PML-N looked miserable by failing to collect even the minimum number of legislators required for establishing quorum.
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Potohar region, twin cities: Court orders restoration of gas supply to filling stations
Ruling came on a plea filed by 50 gas station owners.
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Third in a row: Govt red-faced as IHC restores another official
Counsel for AGPR Tahir Mehmood alleges cover-up, says client was not served a show-cause notice.
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Asghar Khan wants ‘guilty’ generals probed
Petitioner records statement before four-member FIA probe team.
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Deepening ties: PM asks Qatar companies to invest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s vibrant economic sector offers an investment friendly environment to Qatar’s investors, says PM.
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BISP funds: One-fourth of ADB loan is not meant for the poor
$100m earmarked for consultancy services, interest payments and other purposes.
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Revenue boosting steps bearing fruit, says govt
Tax collection grows 25% to Rs114b in December so far.
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First NADRA, then PEMRA and now AGPR
Islamabad High Court reinstates Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue Tahir Mahmood.
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D-8 sidelines: Islamabad seeks to double trade volume with Turkey
The Turkish foreign minister acknowledged Pakistan as a rising economic power.
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Musharraf trial: IHC upholds establishment of special court
Appeal against court ‘not maintainable’.
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Unwanted landmark: CDA power bill crosses Rs2b, supply to be cut
CDA tops list of 52 defaulting depts who are served final notices prior to disconnection of electricity supply.
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Pressure tactics: AIOU ‘discouraging’ employees from going to court
Staffers will have to repay varsity’s expenses in cases it wins.
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MoU inked: Leading groups tie up to set up Thar coal power plant
Project expected to start power production in about four years.
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Next generation services: PTA selects consultant for spectrum auction
Signs contract with consultants from US, UK, Singapore and Spain.