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Bari Imam Complex: Govt apathy deprives devotees of spiritual intimacy
Annual urs of Potohar region’s most revered saint has not been held in five years.
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Health risk: Nine held for selling stale meat
The police recovered 400 kilograms of meat.
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Documentary screening: ‘Home’ shows how humans are plundering the planet
The film is a wake-up call before damage to earth becomes irreversible.
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Nagorno-Karabakh issue: Senate panel renews Pakistan’s support for Azerbaijan
Six-member delegation to travel to Baku to monitor Azeri presidential elections.
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Sorry state: Going to PIMS? Good luck finding a bed
Recent donation by US govt makes only slight difference in overcoming shortage.
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Computerising land records: Contract awarded in violation of rules
ICT officials say firm selected without open bidding.
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Candlelight vigil: Minorities’ protection demanded
Members of the Beydaar Society Islamabad, a youth cultural society, called for interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
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Promotion criteria in question: Fate of civil servants hangs in balance
Change in service laws could result in their demotion.
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Despite preventive measures: Dengue still a potential threat for residents
17 people have been admitted in Pindi’s allied hospitals in the last 24 hours.
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Violation of rules: Nisar orders action against 2,000 dubious passports
Scraps blue passports issued to non-entitled persons.
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Planning minister says govt will improve system in all sectors
PML-N working on a plan to produce more power, grow economy.
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Structural flaws in IMF programme may hinder reduction in budget deficit
Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.
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Peace process: JUI-S demands emergency talks with Taliban
JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq accused the government of not being sincere in pursuing peace talks.
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LB polls: Punjab reserves a seat for the youth
The provincial government headed by PML-N has also shifted its focus to the young people.
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Training and induction: ‘Headless’ NAB inducts fresh blood
But NAB cannot take up corruption cases until a chief is appointed.
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Pakistan moves closer to clinch spot at CERN
Nuclear research lab’s council approves country’s name for consideration of associate membership.
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Rare visit to NCA: Pakistan is not in an arms race, says PM
Nawaz assures nuclear arsenals are in ‘safe hands’.
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Tariff controversy: Government relents, but with reluctance
Tells SC that notification of nearly 30% increase in power tariff stands withdrawn.
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Bulk water supply project: Murree residents’ thirst may finally be quenched
Following premier’s orders, provincial govt decides to restart project ‘immediately’.
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Distinct styles: Cross-generational artwork exhibits stark differences of perspectives
A mother and daughter’s artwork is on display at Aqs Gallery.
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Laissez-faire attitude: Senators admonish govt for ignoring hospitals’ expansion, construction
Panel discusses expansion of PIMS, Polyclinic.
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Grossly inconvenient: Aabpara residents witness another day-long siege
Civic life comes to a halt; traffic mess in and around G-6, as ASWJ rally participants descend on business hub.
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Doctors promoting formula milk at expense of babies’ lives
Deprivation of mother’s milk leading to sharp rise in underweight and stunted infants.
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Cutting corners: Industrialists and retailers win major tax concessions
Govt issues four new SROs in violation of memorandum agreed with IMF.
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Suspicion in Afghanistan grows as Baradar remains out of sight
Analysts say Baradar can play a positive role only if he enjoys ‘complete freedom’.
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Fatima Khan’s label finds home in L’atelier
From the glamorous fashionista to the plain Jane, there is something for everyone.
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Government withdraws power tariff increase notification
“The court will hold the government responsible if it fails to provide relief to the public” CJ says.
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Pursuing reconciliation: Govt won’t abandon dialogue option with TTP
Taliban are split into several groups and most would be responsive says Sartaj Aziz.
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Capital punishment: Moratorium on death penalty to continue
President and the PM are due to meet for a final decision.
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Procedural snags: ECP hints that LB polls not possible in 2013
At least 60 more days needed for preparation.
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Power tariff hike: Tough decisions a must to save economy says Rashid
Says the country needs to produce cheap electricity.
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Energy Crisis: PM for protecting low-income groups
He issued the directive while speaking to the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Corruption: TI points out ‘illegal KPT land allotment’
A piece of land of 130 acres was allotted by the KPT Board to the KPT Officers Society in 1996.
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PTI meeting: K-P govt unable to hold LB polls amid terror
Stopping drones is critical in extending any dialogue process, said Imran Khan.
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Diversion of water: Badin farmers approach SC’s Human Right Cell
Say certain influentials took direct connections from canals, causing severe dearth of drinking and irrigation water.
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Court action: Promotions of 49 officers annulled
The promotions were made by former PM Ashraf in the last days of PPP govt.
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Chinks in armour: Remove loopholes in anti-terror laws says PM Nawaz
Says existing legislation has gaps and lacunas that provide carteblanche to terrorists.
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Guarding against misuse: Larger SC bench to review Qisas, Diyat cases
Diyat is used to discourage lawlessness, not for the rich to escape justice: CJ.
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IMF’s condition: Govt backs selloff plan, 31 public entities cited
Decides to sell one-fourth or more shares of institutions including PIA and Pakistan Steel.
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Defacing the capital: Civic agency admits master plan violations
Senators admonish CDA for allowing commercial activities in National Park area.
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Face saving: NUML’s reply to HEC self-contradictory
The confusion leads back to the varsity’s creation during Musharraf’s regime.
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Train Accident: Seminary student run over
Police sources said Matiullah was crossing a railway track when he was crushed by a train.
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Post-election report launch: Women’s participation stressed
33% seats for women demanded in upcoming LG polls.
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Security conference: Speakers vehemently oppose talks with Taliban
Criticise govt for poor response to militancy.
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Civilian officers’ woes: IHC dismisses petition against promotion policy in ISI
Civilian employees of the agency claimed they were being discriminated against.
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Emergency operations: Rescue 1122 saved 1,492 lives in September
Rehman requested people to inform the emergency service immediately in case of any accident or disaster.
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Invisible refugees: No light at the end of the tunnel for runaway Iraqi couple
Suha urgently needs a lung transplant, but there is no word from UNHCR doctor.
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‘Land rights’ rally: Mass mobilisation takes off against feudalism
Leaders seek land for peasants, shelter for slum dwellers.
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Shutdown warning: KESC not to exceed 650 megawatts, says Ali
The government is taking appropriate measures to overcome the power shortage, says minister.
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Latif field to boost production to 100 mmcfd of gas
PM inaugurates the project, says it will ease energy shortage.