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Latif field to boost production to 100 mmcfd of gas
PM inaugurates the project, says it will ease energy shortage.
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3G, 4G, LTE up for grabs: Committee decides to offer neutral bands
Policy guidelines include offering 3G, 4G and LTE spectrum for auction.
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Qisas being used by the wealthy to avoid trial: CJ
“Islam has rulings but they are not implemented, leading to an increase in crime,” Chief Justice Chaudhry says.
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Headhunt: Two bureaucrats also in race for NAB chief
Khursheed Shah hopes consensus will be reached in today’s meeting.
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Peace with Taliban: Talks best, yet difficult option to defeat terror says PTI
Party leader Saad Khursheed urges restraint in using force against militant groups.
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Sale of licence: 3G spectrum auction moves a step closer
A committee under finance minister to finalise procedure.
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Grassroot governance: Top court orders provinces to submit LG polls schedule
All provincial governments, except Khyber-Pakhunkhwa, have completed preparations.
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ECP calls meeting of stakeholders to remove confusion
Stresses uniform local bodies tenure throughout the country.
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Tariff increase notification: SC gives govt until Friday for review
Chief justice says public being punished for wrongdoings of a few.
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Karachi operation: Centre, Sindh on same page
Police and Rangers raids are ‘100% based on intelligence reports’, says Sindh government.
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Deadly militancy: Top Deobandi clerics willing to mediate peace
Cleric says Wafaqul Madaris could play role if formally requested by govt.
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Civil-nuclear cooperation: French govt says option can be explored at request
Says Islamabad is working with Beijing but Paris has not received request.
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Power project: Nandipur to be operational in May next year
The project is expected to take 16 months for completion and would be operational by December 2014.
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Solar power ACs could be next big thing in Pakistan
Chinese company believes power crisis has developed huge market for product.
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Civic agency’s apathy: Capital parks fast losing appeal
Lack of maintenance and missing facilities keep visitors away.
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Distance learning: Govt to support AIOU-AAOU joint efforts
The two-day conference was attended by nearly 200 delegates from home and abroad.
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Convocation ceremony: After a long wait, NUML graduates awarded degrees
Students who graduated between June 2011 and Jan 2013 receive degrees.
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Education and adolescents: Change in curriculum, mindset, recommended
Discussion highlighted weaknesses in education system and lackluster community response.
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Unnecessary hospitalisation: FIA to probe former magistrate’s facilitators
PIMS report declared him medically fit.
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Criminal negligence: Hazardous incinerator at Polyclinic shut down
Pak-EPA had pointed out the outdated machine was a serious health risk.
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Eclampsia: Magnesium sulphate shortage increases risk of maternal and foetal mortality
Availability of drug is limited due to unawareness, low price.
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Controversial subject: Post-devolution woes: status of education ministry in limbo
CCI to discuss role this month.
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Regulatory body: ECC panel to revisit automobile policy
Import policy and industry practices to be reviewed to protect consumer rights.
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Critical assessment: ADB slashes economic growth forecast to 3%
Believes Pakistan economy will pick up pace following wide-ranging reforms.
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Baloch separatists threaten more attacks against army
We will continue the relief work for our Baloch brethren even if attacks continue, says Major General Samrez Salik.
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SC tells govt to review electricity price hike
Apex court gives two days to submit reply; govt says it is ready to review new tariff notification.
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Suburban detention for former dictator Musharraf
Pakistan's one-time military strongman is under house arrest, but enjoying detention de luxe.
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CJCSC headhunt: Names shortlisted for Gen Wynne’s replacement
Naval, air chiefs and a top army officer are potential candidates for the post.
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Shahzeb Khan murder case: Attorney general asks for SC’s advice
In a written statement, AGP sought consultation over Qisas waiver in the murder case.
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Financial statements: 264 lawmakers yet to submit details
Senior ECP official says the commission will continue to accept statements till October 15.
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Book launch: ‘Jazeere ka khwaab’ links Pakistan with Mauritius
Mauritius High Commissioner Rashad Duraewood views the book, as an invitation to Pakistanis to visit the island.
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Chairlift consultancy: Six firms show interest
CDA project also involves building a giant Ferris wheel at Lake View Park.
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After police raid: Rally on Oct 3 to highlight plight of poor
Katchi abadis in I-11 were target of recent police operation against ‘criminals’.
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Breast cancer awareness: Month-long drive to educate women
Fatal disease increasing at alarming rate among young adults.
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Art exhibition: Soul searching: reflections of self on canvas on display
Artists explore relationship with their inner selves, surroundings.
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Land scam: Court unhappy, CADD, FIA officials summoned
Court hearing case against magistrate accused of Rs1.5m embezzlement.
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Murder most foul: Retired brigadier, wife and two daughters shot dead
Police clueless about motive, suspect the victims were drugged before being killed.
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High child mortality linked to inadequate immunisation
Low coverage of routine EPI major factor for unprotected children.
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Judiciary steps in: SC asks govt to explain power, fuel price hikes
Bench says govt apparently cannot authorise such tariff increases.
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Dollar flight: SBP chief spills the beans
Awami National Party’s Senator Haji Adeel had flagged the issues of smuggling of dollars and money laundering.
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Investment: PCC seeks business opportunities in Pakistan
PCC plans to organise investment conference for promoting investment opportunities in Pakistan.
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Ministry floats idea: Country could stop importing Kuwait oil on credit
Exchequer feels the strain in the wake of continuous weakening of rupee.
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Govt reports lower inflation despite price increase in commodities
Analysts question credibility of inflation data which seems unfazed by rupee depreciation and fuel prices .
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Location: Gwadar, Islamabad airports ‘unfeasible’
A seismic survey had not been conducted prior to construction.
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Artists from Karachi, Islamabad reveal their tale of the two cities
For Qureshi, Karachi is about chaos, while for Noreen Islamabad is about journeys.
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Road safety: Schoolchildren participate in walk
According to a survey more than 270,000 pedestrians lose their lives on the world’s roads each year.
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Facilitating graft suspect: Polyclinic top official summoned
The court questioned the admission of a former magistrate at the hospital.
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School concert: An electrifying performance makes it a night to remember
Ali Zafar revs up crowd with fast beats.
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Millenial MUN: Future diplomats discuss world issues
The moot was focused on contemporary world contentious issues.
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Safe-havens: Police haul over 100 from I-11 katchi abadis
Claim confiscation of weapons, narcotics, vehicle spare parts.