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International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week
QAU’s National Centre for Physics to hold international college from Nov 11-15.
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Sense and sensitivity: CDA excludes encroached plot from auction
The plot in Sector I-9 is allegedly in the possession of a ‘sensitive’ agency.
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Dengue cases rising
At least 5 fresh cases of dengue were reported at Pims and 1 fatality at SIH during last 48 hours.
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Sans Islamabadi representation: New IHC building inaugurated
Capital’s bar associations boycott ceremony.
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Apex court delivers a week’s ultimatum
Conducting elections in Punjab and Sindh within the given deadline will not be possible, says ECP official.
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Flouting orders: Top court indicts defence secretary
SC says contempt was committed by not holding cantonment elections as per earlier judgment.
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National Assembly session: Rare camaraderie across party lines evaporates
Squabbling begins over what to do next; members disagree over NATO supply blockade.
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Emerging threat: Tackling the climate challenge
The annual rate of deforestation in Pakistan ranges from 4-6 %, says Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Relief in sight: Fertiliser plants may get much-needed gas from OGDC field
ECC is expected to give the go-ahead in its meeting today.
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Route permits: Crackdown on cabs leads to artificial shortage
Taxis drivers from other cities often ply their vehicles in Islamabad without valid permits.
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Abduction: Girl goes missing
The police took one of the suspects’ family members into custody and started investigation.
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Crime: Three held, hashish seized
Separate cases have been registered against them and investigations are underway, the police said.
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New beginnings: Capital’s oldest art gallery undergoes revamp
Nomad Centre and Gallery comes full circle with its focus on tradition and heritage.
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Jurassic park: While the living die, the dead come to life
CDA installs model dinosaurs at zoo; govt refuses to finance training of zookeepers.
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Lal Masjid case: Court grants bail to Musharraf
APML statement says Musharraf to stay in Pakistan.
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Imran vows to choke NATO supplies after Nov 20
Urges political leaders to get over their differences and give US a strong message.
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Special cabinet session: Govt won’t allow peace process to derail, says PM
Nawaz says peace cannot be achieved ‘by unleashing senseless force’.
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Honing skills: USAID to spend $34m on Training for Pakistan project
The scheme aims to offer education opportunities to 6,000 professionals.
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Gas utilities: Plan to privatise gas distributors may be put on back burner
Before sell-off, govt is to conduct a study and divide SNGPL, SSGC into small units.
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Fueling crisis: Delay in LNG import causes $2 billion loss annually
Govt plans to import 2bcfd of gas in next three years to tackle shortages.
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Key project: Islamabad approaches World Bank for Dasu Dam
The dam takes precedence in bank’s priorities over Diamer Bhasha Dam.
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ECP requests Supreme Court 4 month extension to hold LG elections
Delimitation exercise for LG elections have not yet been completed by provinces, says ECP.
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Control of playgrounds: For public, it’s just not cricket
Eight of 17 grounds under control of private clubs which deny access to common man.
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Hospital theft: Baby business
The easiest thing to steal from any public hospital seems to be a newborn baby.
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PM chairs cabinet meeting today
Government would not resort to any action that might put the country’s relations at odds with the US, says official.
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Not all is lost: Reaping dividends of demographic change
Until now, Pakistan has failed to make use of growing working age population.
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Bearing the brunt: Effect of terrorism on FDI in Pakistan
Falling investment due to security can be salvaged by better terms for investors.
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US envoy summoned over drone hit
Statement said latest drone strike would have negative impact on govt’s initiative to undertake dialogue with TTP.
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Constraints: US aid for Pakistan at risk of being wasted, misused, says report
The NGO selected by USAID to disburse aid lacks capacity, according to OIG.
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‘Torpedoing the peace process’: Pakistan to review ties with the US says Nisar
Terms drone strike on Hakimullah a deliberate move to scuttle peace talks.
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Flights of fancy?: Excess baggage weighs down airport plan
Pressure from the top court could speed up the stalled project but no sooner than June 2015.
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Punjabi blues: A one-of-its-kind fusion
Emerging musician Shamoon Ismail and band offer a new sound.
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Daylight robbery: House burgled
Robbers made away with cash, cell phones, jewellery and other valuables worth Rs250,000.
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Cosmic connection: Where the worlds of art and spirituality intersect
Masterpieces of internationally-acclaimed painters, calligraphers put on display at AP Gallerie.
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Cultural exchange: Swiss cheese, chocolates centre of attraction
Proceeds from Swiss Food Festival will go to Mashal Model School.
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Hazy future: Almost a year on, QAU affiliates still teaching Punjab university curriculum
Varsity says board comprising teachers behind delay.
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University status: Insecurity rife among PIMS staff
Despite official assurances to the contrary, they still worry they will lose civil servants rights.
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Peace concert: Multinational singers, bands enthrall students
Local performers get their first chance to perform from IHRC’s platform.
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Pakistan Market: Chinese group plans on expanding business
Senior Vice President of ICCI, Khalid Chaudhry, appreciated the initiatives of TIENS Pakistan for promoting business.
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Cabinet approval sought: Ministry prepares draft of gas theft control ordinance
Law will lead to establishment of utility courts for recovery of damages.
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Balochistan local bodies: Poll commissioner issues code, schedule
ECP sets Rs30,000 as expense limit for each candidate participating in local bodies elections.
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Borrowing trouble?: WB delays loan till conditions are met
Govt expected the loan in December to strengthen fast dwindling SBP reserves.
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Najam Sethi struck with contempt notice
Earlier, the same bench had suspended the Interim Management Committee.
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Figures discrepancy: Privilege motion moved against Nisar
Opposition boycotts Senate for second consecutive day.
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IPP research report: Load-shedding ‘cost nation Rs1.5t’
The loss amounts to 7% of GDP, says Dr Hafiz Pasha.
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Lessons from Switzerland: Efficient local governments key to development, says Swiss envoy
Swiss ambassador gives two cents on bilateral ties, social projects and future relations.
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Missing baby: PIMS blames own guards, parents
Police clueless as parents blame hospital admin.
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Spirit of inclusiveness: Capital celebrates ‘Canada in the Fall’
Canadian High Commission donates Rs100,000 each to Mashal Model School and PCAPH.
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Muharram: CDA to facilitate mourners
Directs uninterrupted illumination of processions’ routes.
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High-profile hit: A life in infamy ends
Chaudhry Nisar calls drone strike ‘attempt to sabotage talks with Taliban’.