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Govt all thumbs?: Within hours, NADRA chief sacked then reinstated
Tariq Malik was terminated allegedly for going ahead with verification of thumb impressions on NA-118 ballots.
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Capital markets: SECP strives to bring best global practice
Submits assessment report to international commission.
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Diesel sales: Oil ministry suggests doing away with deemed duty
Says refineries have failed to modernise plants with the help of this levy.
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PIA’s revival plan: ECC clears the way for lease of five aircraft
Approves guarantees for $150m loan for repair of existing fleet.
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Appointment of judges: Either strengthen or scrap parliamentary panel, say senators
A special committee to tackle water scarcity was also approved in the meeting.
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Booming business: In Islamabad, elite schools breaking land use laws
About 40% of city’s private schools illegally operating in houses; CDA unmoved.
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PPO challenged: DAG asked to submit reply after winter break
Petitioner says some clauses of the ordinance are against fundamental rights.
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Medicines: Sans approval, pharma companies hike prices
Some drugs have seen prices double in the last year, survey reveals.
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Another ultimatum: SC orders recovery of 33 missing persons today
Case should be filed against those responsible for the death of two: CJ.
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Ensuring security: Moblink implements biometrics verification system
Mobilink intsalled biometric verification system at five of its customer care centers and 32 franchises in Karachi.
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Matter closed: Shangrila Private Ltd avoids CCP bullet
Company’s marketing campaign discontinued to ensure compliance.
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State-run producers keep LPG prices unchanged
Speculation about hefty increase in prices comes to an end.
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Tussle: Federal government goes after State Bank
Directs management to resolve dollar shortage crisis .
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Afghan endgame: Islamabad, Kabul to revive Taliban office
Understanding reached during Nawaz’s Kabul trip.
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NICL scandal: Probe against NAB chief to begin this week
Joint Investigation Team comprises police and SECP members.
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Talks with Taliban: Govt edges closer to framing TTP strategy
Information minister says initiative is about to reach ‘conclusive stage’.
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Growing population: Writers to highlight issue in essay competition
The winning entries will be announced on or before December 31.
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Climate change: Severe food, water shortage on the horizon
Devoid of govt policy, scientists discuss preventive measures.
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Debutantes: Pakistani perfumers to launch products globally
The collection includes fragrances for both men and women.
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Cops playing robbers
The officials would stop passengers on the pretext of a police checkup and then loot them.
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Auto show: Vintage vehicles descend on capital
Two-day event saw go-karting grand prix and classic car rally.
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Snitch shot dead: Police informant pays the ultimate price
Altaf Hussain had helped capital police identify robbers who had fled to village near Bahawalpur.
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Appointment ambiguity: Delayed verdict hindering CDA work
IHC yet to decide on petition challenging removal of former planning wing head.
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Permission not granted: Many universities running regional campuses without NOCs
The HEC has warned such varsities not to award degrees until they get NOCs, meet minimum criteria.
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Gas import projects: Country must woo foreign investors
Demand rises consistently, existing infrastructure promises profit.
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Energy solutions: Hydroelectric power – the way forward
Plentiful and affordable energy only possible through hydroelectric power.
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Park perversion: PCB restarts building stadium
CDA debates action to stop work at site.
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Bridging the gap: Five citizen-police coordination centres open for business
Centres to focus on resolving community issues, ending indecent police practices.
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Capital’s model jail: Groundbreaking may hit snag as architect cites cost escalation
Submits new proposal for five per cent budget increase.
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Infrastructure development: Govt clears Rs244.5 billion worth of projects
Power ministry asked to help provinces develop small hydropower projects.
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Below par: FBR misses revenue collection target again
Repeated concessions to businessmen nibble at tax collection drive.
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Int’l conference: Call to protect women’s rights
Women delegates from 24 Muslim countries participated in the conference.
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Education emergency: CADD taking its time while colleges feel the heat
I-8/2 girls model college without teaching staff, necessary funds.
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Violence against women: One Billion Rising campaign launched
The Amal Human Development network has been appointed as the official coordinator of the global campaign in Pakistan.
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Winter’s bloom: Flower show dazzles visitors
Miniature gardens, stand flowers and vegetable stalls are also part of the show.
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Media Credibility Index: Methodology needs to be revised, agree participants
Journalists gather to discuss ethics, demand PEMRA’s autonomy.
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Art exhibition: Concealed in patterns, emotions on display
Six women artists showcase distinct, meaningful work.
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Sexual harassment: IHC orders police to lodge FIR
Complainant alleges she was nearly raped.
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Multi Donor Trust Fund: Danish govt injects $5m
The institute’s total commitment to Pakistan runs into $164.6 million.
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Local govt elections: ECP fails to notify poll schedule for Sindh, Punjab
Acting CEC Tassaduq Jillani resigns, Justice Nasirul Mulk named as replacement.
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Enter the army chief: Baton of command changes hands
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani hands over command to his successor Gen Raheel Sharif.
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40% power tariff hike passed on to most consumers
Power distribution companies charge consumers the same rates as those using 700 units a month.
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MDTF: Danish government lends a helping hand
The MDTF will have commitments totaling $164.6 million.
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Taxmen perturbed: Tax concessions to business disturb budget targets
Continuous changes in tax laws make revenue generating measures irrelevant.
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Karzai attaches conditions on signing security pact
The president remains in a fix over attaching his name to the BSA.
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No cover: US may recall CIA station chief in Islamabad
Station chief plays a key role in the drone campaign.
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Overlooked: Lt-General Haroon Aslam quits
Gen Aslam was not present at the corps commanders’ meeting chaired by outgoing army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
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Swansong: Tributes pour in as Kayani bids adieu
Outgoing army chief presides over his last corps commanders’ meeting; new CSJC assumes charge.
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Money whitening: Nawaz unveils amnesty plan for industrialists
Govt links exemption from probe to job creation.
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Literary gathering: Call for promoting regional languages
“Urdu would continue to benefit from other Pakistani languages,” says Anwar Maqsood.