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Improvement: OCAC objects to removing duty on High Speed Diesel
Committee terms suggestion will discourage investors in refinery sector.
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Engro’s new plant: Finance ministry agrees on gas supply at a discount
Company is seeking 103 mmcfd of gas at the rate of 70 cents.
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Reserves dip: Govt struggles to win $500m oil financing
Talks with Standard Chartered make no headway, negotiations with IFC underway.
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Protest: Imran affirms party stand against drones
Says K-P govt won’t allow NATO supply through the province.
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Dwindling foreign reserves: Pakistan urges US to fast track release of CSF dues
Dar puts request before US envoy as foreign currency reserves hit $3b.
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Senate panel: Tariq claims receiving threats
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior directed the interior ministry to provide him foolproof security.
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National Assembly: Govt defends sacking of NADRA chairman
Nisar responds to the questions raised by the opposition.
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Emergency meeting: ISI chief calls on PM Nawaz
The government will take every possible measure to satisfy the SC to avoid any confrontation.
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Missing persons: Defence promises ‘good news’ at hearing today
PM’s phone call prevents defence minister from being summoned.
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Family planning: Coverage, access to services poor, says report
Provincial health departments lack capacity to run health programmes.
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Sustainable development: Environmental impact assessments essential
IUCN conference stresses need for holistic development planning.
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Shared heritage: Journalist discovers host of similarities in Delhi and its people
“I found that the common, shared past and present were far more potent than imagined hostility,” says Rumi.
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Violence against women: ‘Shame’ scaring rape victims from lodging complaints
Over two-thirds of survey respondents feel being a rape survivor is a source of shame.
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Improving ties: Bilateral trade between Finland, Pakistan picking up, says Finnish envoy
Finland opened its embassy in Pakistan in 1951 but had to close it in 2012 due to budgetary constraints.
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Self-accountability: Civic agency sacks ‘tainted’ director
Shariq Khan accused of forgery, stealing documents, but his benefactors remain.
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Exhibition: Artisan hopes to keep woodwork tradition alive
Muhammad Waseem displays fine lacquer work on wood.
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Pak-india: SAARC-CCI delegation urges better relations
New Delhi should play its role to resolve bilateral issues with Pakistan,which are creating hurdles in trade.
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Clean chit: PM’s investment package doesn’t break law, says CCP
FBR drafts rules for obtaining data of bank depositors, loan defaulters.
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Chilly times: Oil ministry to approach PM for gas outages plan
Suggests stopping supply to CNG, industrial, commercial and power consumers.
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Missing persons not held by army, but in K-P jails: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister says the individuals are being kept at 43 different locations in K-P.
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Maiden tour: General Raheel visits ISI’s HQs
Officials brief army chief on current security situation in tribal areas.
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Campaign against drones: PTI rally outside parliament today
Party will also submit a petition against drone attacks.
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Nato supplies: Pentagon suspends cargo via Torkham
Cites safety concerns for transporters as reason behind the move.
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Musharaf’s treason trial: IHC dismisses petition challenging special court
The petitioner had objected to the selection of judges for the court.
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SSGC-JJVL deal: Top court strikes down LPG quota agreement
Terms agreement ‘non-transparent’, orders recovery of all losses.
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Exit Control List: Govt all set to change the ECL mechanism
Govt’s consideration came soon after a superior court was approached to remove Musharraf's name from ECL.
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Awareness session: ‘Violence against women leaves deep psychological scars’
US Ambassador says that it is encouraging to see young students showing activism against gender-based violence.
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Child abuse: ‘Blackmailer’ booked
The man had taken compromising photographs of the child.
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Trans-boundary issues: Experts stress regional cooperation
Climate Change Secretary Raja Hasan Abbas said regional cooperation was key to managing environmental issues.
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Senate body meeting: Drug pricing policy being prepped, says health ministry
Officials tell lawmakers pharma companies closing shop owing to unfriendly govt attitude.
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Investment unfriendly: What the CDA giveth, it can taketh away
Aqs Gallery owners claim civic agency illegally forcing them out of business.
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First woman tabla player breaks social barriers
US-based Qawwals “Fanna-fi-Allah” conduct workshop at Kuch Khaas.
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Bailout: HEC releases Rs15 million to crisis-hit Balochistan University
Commission’s executive director terms financial mismanagement prime cause of crisis.
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Chilly weather: Firewood price jumps, fuelled by high LPG rates
Non-availability of natural gas affecting residents during winter season.
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Resolving energy crisis: Minister woos Koreans to invest in power projects
Sher Ali explains liberal policy at Power Forum.
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Pakistan seeks Italian investment
BOI chief says government is taking steps to restore peace in country.
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Roundtable: Talks on IP gas pipeline to restart next week
Pakistan likely to ask Iran to waive penalty and cut gas price.
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PTI hails US suspension of supply trucks
PTI claims Pentagon's suspension of shipments out of Afghanistan via Pakistan is a 'tactical success.'
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Safety first: Business community demands security
ICC Paul says government is focused on creating safe environment for promotion of business and investment activities.
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High-level huddle: PM Nawaz meets army chief
Sources say issue of missing persons came under discussion.
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Model college staffers call off strike
CADD assures of no merger of FG and model colleges.
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Pro-poor: Workers’ party announces nation-wide protests
AWP urges civil society to step up against privatisation, rising extremism.
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Public health conference: Speakers recommend LHWs double as vaccinators
There should be one vaccinator for every 5,000 people in order to reach sufficient number of children in the country.
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Dengue deliberations: Experts say awareness best preventive measure
Seminar highlights challenges in defeating deadly virus.
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Young people with handicaps inspire with their determination
Better opportunities, inclusivity can create level playing field.
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Activism through art: Underprivileged children experiment with creativity
Mashal Model School students participate in art therapy workshop.
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Contemporary issues: Young artists speak up through their work
“Quintet” features sketches, prints, dresses, miniature of NCA graduates.
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Senate body meeting: FATA students should avail scholarships in capital
Senators lash out at education, finance ministries for ignoring tribal areas, delaying HEC’s funds.
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Controversial cop: Former capital police chief booked for kidnapping
Bani Amin accused of having a role in the disappearance of a cop, a revenue official.
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Attack on Express offices: Journalists boycott Senate proceedings, stage protest
Parliamentarians and civil society members join media personnel at sit-in outside parliament.