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Government to use media to defend ‘unpopular decisions’
Reversal of earlier strategy adopted by government to black out the media and try to control information.
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Respite: FBR extends deadline for IT returns, wealth statements
Tax collection may fall short of the target because of delay.
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Fuel price adjustment: NEPRA increases power tariff by 32 paisa per unit
Tariff hike will apply to all, except for lifeline and KESC consumers.
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Meet Umair Jaswal, the youth ambassador
The IHRC initiative will provide education to internally displaced children from Waziristan and Kashmir.
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After CDA’s snub: Slum dwellers threaten another protest for right to shelter
CDA chief cancelled meeting with AWP and katchi abadi alliance members.
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HEC chief appointment: IHC seeks explanation for delay
Former sessions judge files petition seeking court’s directions over the appointment.
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Yet again: Islamabad bus rapid transit project scrapped
Firms pre-qualify for new integrated transit system for twin cities.
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On strike: IIUI students bring activities to standstill
Demand additional courses, first half of BA LLB degree.
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Rudderless: Top educational bodies without chiefs
PM has yet to approve names of HEC, NAVTTC, NCHD heads.
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Art exhibition: Steeped in individualism, three NCA graduates portray human emotions
‘The man who wasn’t there’ opened with 17 pieces at Satrang Gallery.
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LB polls cantonment boards: Defence aide says sorry to top court
Lt Gen Yasin Malik failed to hold LB polls in cantonment boards despite court orders.
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Environment safety: Oil refineries to adopt EU-II global standards
The minister pointed out the collective responsibility to cope with the menace of environmental degradation.
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Corporate results: PTCL earns Rs11 billion
PTCL group posted a revenue growth of 16%.
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LNG imports: PQA to seek expert help in framing rules
Ministry asks the authority to hire services of a reputable consultant.
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Defence Secretary apologises to SC for not holding LG elections
On October 11 the Supreme Court had issued a contempt notice to the defence secretary.
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Local bodies’ polls: SC asks ECP to issue final schedule
Suggests K-P and Balochistan hold polls under an ordinance.
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Lal Masjid case: Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz nominated co-accused
The complainant has asked the police to book all the officials involved in murder case.
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Declaring assets: ECP dragging its feet on suspension of MPs
Official says polls body will issue notification today.
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Election of PCB chairman: IHC orders ECP to hold polls on Nov 2
Lahore High Court withdraws objection against petition seeking to set aside the Interim Management Committee.
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Attack on reporters: Journalists lodge protest with IGP
Two reporters were allegedly thrashed by son of judicial magistrate and his friends outside Jinnah Supermarket.
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Lal Masjid boundary wall: City, mosque admins offer conflicting views
The wall was torn down, but the mosque claims it will be rebuilt at state expense; government denies.
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Slain family case: Police chief says alleged murderer confessed to crime
Accomplices also arrested from Peshawar.
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Conference: Students advised to adopt modern research techniques
Experts wrap up opening session of a five-day conference on computational biology.
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End to an oddity: ‘Mr and Mrs’ goat’s 15 minutes of fame put to knife
More than half-a-million rupees could not keep the butcher away.
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Turf battle: Ginner loathe to new sugar mills
Says the new units are causing the cotton farming area to shrink.
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Economy’s revival sacrificed for IMF deal: Pasha report
Ex-finance minister wants 10% regulatory duty slapped on non-essential imports.
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Dispute settlement: Int’l court orders release of Turkish power ship
The company welcomes verdict, seeks compensation from Pakistan.
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Letdown: Tax base broadening plan gets cold response
The ambitious scheme aiming to catch tax thieves makes a poor start.
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IHC orders PCB to hold elections on Nov 2
Ad-hoc committee and all arrangements made by acting government are to be rendered invalid by Nov 2.
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Struggle for justice: Terrorists taking advantage of weak prosecution, says CJ
Concern voiced over the dearth of qualified and competent investigation officers.
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Missive from London: UK lawyer seeks action against influential woman
Accuses Ayatullah Durrani’s daughter-in-law of swindling him of Rs5.5m.
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Failure to declare assets: Election Commission will suspend 71 lawmakers today
Commission will notify members who failed to declare assets even after 15-day grace period that expired on Oct 15.
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Privatisation proceeds: Half a billion rupees lost in illegal deposits, says report
Ex-minister, aides were shielded from investigation by departments of state.
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Offshore project: Nigeria adopts NADRA system
President among the first to enroll for identity cards through new system.
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Military rule legacies: Enter the boots, exit books
Before Partition, railway stations housed libraries and recreational clubs. Most have been converted into thanas.
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Army denies operation in quake-hit Awaran
Security forces are in Awaran and Mashkey only for the relief operation DG, says ISPR Maj Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.
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Guide to peace: Life safety made an official goal
Pakistan Protection Ordinance declares peace-disrupting elements ‘enemies of state’.
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Successful: Police bust car lifting gang
Ashfaq reported to the Koral police that two men snatched his taxi at gunpoint near Ali Pur.
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Tech policing: Police impound three cars over weekend
The vehicles and a bike had fake registration plates.
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Matchbox walls: For two years, CDA fails to enforce fire safety laws
The civic agency has not fined or checked anyone for violating the regulations.
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Capital’s climbers scale Trango Braak in G-B
The two mountaineers studied works of renowned climbers, practiced for four years.
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Flood management: Better coordination, central agency needed
China’s successful flood mitigation efforts highlighted, measures advised for Pakistan.
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Handicapped students: HEC’s lack of policy hampering educational pursuits
Most universities in the country have zero measures to assist disabled students.
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Appreciate Pakistani rupee: avoid huge external debt
A policy of stabilising the exchange rate is in Pakistan’s interest.
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Contempt of court charges: In absolving Imran, SC cites his overall conduct
Detailed judgment says the PTI chief showed that he had due respect for the court.
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Expediting accountability: NAB chief to review two ex-prime ministers’ cases soon
Official says evidence against Yousaf Raza Gilani and Pervaiz Ashraf is overwhelming.
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PTI needs drastic policy change on militancy, says ANP
Adeel said PTI is wasting time without making its policy clear about militancy in the province.
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Abandoned schemes: Govt to shelve Rs6b gas projects
The prime minister has been requested not to discontinue 54 other schemes worth Rs5.85 billion.
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UN report speaks Pakistan’s mind: FO
Drones are counter-productive‚ result in loss of innocent lives, says Aizaz Chaudhry.
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Gas explosion: Mother, two children admitted to PIMS
Sources at the hospital said the mother was in critical condition and her children were in stable condition.