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Parking fee issue: Civic agency move angers traders, visitors
CDA claims it will address security, vehicle theft issues.
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Out of control: Transporter hits traffic police officer
The cop was warning the driver when he sped away.
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Collective responsibility: Model citizen committee to monitor police conduct
Ten-member body begins operating at Kohsar Police Station.
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Taliban talks, drone strikes: Opposition to boycott NA until premier clears the air
Lawmakers demand policy statement on both issues on Monday.
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Missed target: IMF says $6.7b bailout ‘broadly on track’
International lender concludes first review of the programme.
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Failure to hold LB polls: SC stays action against defence secretary
Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik challenged CJ’s decision of indicting him of contempt charges.
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In the frying pan: LNG import tender controversy flares up
Participation of Chinese blacklisted company violation of rules, says bidder.
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Despite debt clearance, IPPs fail to enhance supply
Senate panel for addressing power crisis, particularly in southern Punjab.
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Nandipur power project: NAB to take action against those responsible for delay
Project cost more than doubled after delay of two and a half years.
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Afghans split over impact of Hakimullah’s death on peace process
Say Afghan Taliban will doubt US quest for talks in the wake of TTP chief’s killing.
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Visit from down under: Australian official links investment to internal security
Australian senator concludes two-day visit to Pakistan.
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Near red zone: Robbers loot office equipment
Robbers steal two ACs, a computer and other valuables worth Rs70,000.
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Upcoming climate change conference: Pakistan should focus on technology transfer, fund mechanisms
19th session of Conference of the Parties will be held in Poland from November 11 to 22.
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Lal Masjid bail: IGP denies favouring Musharraf
Hayat says contrary to news reports, the police were not bent on declaring the former president innocent.
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Trafficked sex workers: FIA chief ordered to supervise case
Sisters forced into prostitution in Dubai, request court for speedy investigation.
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Strengthening the Silk Route: Understand each other first for better business, say speakers
Two-day conference concludes with tips for Pak investors looking at China’s markets.
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Capital’s cops: Top performers receive laurels
IGP presents cash prizes, certificates to 12 officials.
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Seasonal havoc: Three minors dead as rain lashes K-P, twin cities
Cold spell to continue, more rains and snowfall forecast.
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Better safe: Nisar for strict checking at entry, exit points
Capital police will keep close eye on 23 religious leaders on watch list.
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Sector I-15: CDA shelves uplift plan
Sources say chairman no more interested in carrying out work.
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Local government elections: Lawmakers reject SC’s poll deadline
Unanimous resolution says timeframe to conduct the elections in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan is too tight.
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Muddled future: Assembly move leaves ECP in a quandary
Under pressure from court, poll body ponders its next move.
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Pakistan called a ‘major untapped market’
Diplomat says Pakistan offers high potential for foreign investment.
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Cultural festival: Silk Route event aims to lift sagging tourism
SRF opens opportunities to explore tourism and trade in G-B.
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Prepaid customers: Telenor launches life insurance scheme to widen user base
Post-paid customers have been excluded from the incentive.
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Gas import: NAB starts probe into award of LNG contract
Inter State Gas Systems clears way for giving the contract to Engro subsidiary.
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Difficult to make it big as celebrity in Pakistan: Atif Aslam
Singer says Sur Kshetra experience taught him that talent hunts give aspiring artistes only short-lived success.
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Senators stand their ground outside Parliament for second day
Opposition remains firm that Nisar provided incorrect figures.
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Musharraf's farmhouse, no longer a sub-jail
Rangers’ checkpost was also established near the farmhouse.
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Missing persons case: SC orders probe against ex-DPO Karak
A serving army official says ISI and MI officials came to his house and took away his brother.
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Excise and taxation department to open bank counter
Hundreds of people face problems due to the unavailability of a bank counter in the department.
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Permit protest: Capital chiefs can’t clamp cabbies down
ICT temporarily allows taxis with Pindi permits to operate in city.
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Park rules violation: Cement factory removal a test case for admin
In compliance of SC order, CDA to submit report of park rules’ violations in Margalla Hills.
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Mountainous molehills: Urdu university students protest against fee raise
Management say their decision is not irrational.
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Convocation ceremony: Khaldunia recognises academic, extracurricular stars
O-levels students of past two years awarded certificates and trophies.
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Naudero-II RPP case: NAB files reference against ex-PM Ashraf
Accountability court summons former premier on November 19.
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Local bodies elections: ECP issues poll schedule for Sindh, Punjab
Poll body puts the burden of making arrangements on provincial governments.
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‘Protest session’: Why did the govt send Abid Sher Ali?
“I don’t think Sher Ali was sent by the government. It might have his own initiative,” says PPP Senator Saeed Ghani.
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Politicking under the sky: Senators hold session outside parliament
Aitzaz Ahsan says senators were forced to come out in the open as the govt ‘closed the doors of Senate’.
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Pervez Musharraf formally released on bail
Ex-army chief’s lawyer submits solvent surety for bail in Lal Masjid cleric’s murder case.
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Fake deals: Textile tycoon arrested for Rs110 million tax fraud
FBR’s intelligence arm uncovers a racket to avoid sales tax.
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IP gas pipeline: Iran to accept payment in currencies other than dollar
India still part of the pipeline project, says petroleum ministry report.
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Lal Masjid murder case: Bail approved, but Musharraf awaits release
Adiala jail has sent notification to Islamabad Chief Commissioner, but the latter has yet to act on it.
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Ratcheting up pressure: Senate opposition to hold session on the street
Senator Aitzaz Ahsan insists the interior minister should withdraw the ‘wrong’ figures he placed before the house.
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Senate saga unfolds: A letter penned to prove innocence
Nisar sends letter to Senate chairman, says he is being dragged into a controversy.
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Missing baby: Parents devastated as police recover body
Newborn boy kidnapped from PIMS found near a stream in Pindi.
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NICL scam: SC reserves judgment in contempt cases
Former interior minister, interior secretary appear before court.
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All that glisters is not gold: Shimmering garlands fail to make sales this Hajj season
Vendors at Benazir Bhutto International Airport trying hard to make ends meet.
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QAU convocation ceremony: An occasion for students to bask in glory
VC urges president to resolve varsity’s issues.
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Muharram processions: Capital’s security arrangements finalised
Police chief asks all stations to be vigilant during the month.