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Politicking: FATA alliance rejects reform proposals
SHABQADAR: A seven-party alliance from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas has rejected FATA Reforms Commission’s recommendations for the tribal heartlands, saying it will continue to struggle for...
View ArticleSeven killed, 32 injured in road accident
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Seven people were killed and 32 others were injured in a road accident on Sunday. A Recue 1122 spokesman said more than 40 passengers were travelling on a private coach when it...
View ArticleTangible steps: Dasti launches bus service for flood victims
LAYYAH: National Assembly Member Jamshed Dasti started a bus service on Sunday for flood affected families. The service, named Awami Raj Bus Service, would provide free travel to flood victims of...
View ArticleAmid delays: QWP in no hurry to join PTI govt: Tahirkheli
PESHAWAR: It might take more time than expected for Qaumi Watan Party to join the government bandwagon, said QWP General Secretary and acting speaker of the K-P Assembly Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli. Speaking...
View ArticleEncroachment drive: Villagers protest evictions, demand resettlement
BAHAWALPUR: Scores of villagers of Chak 11BC and Chak 12BC on Sunday protested against the district administration, demanding a resettlement plan ahead of evictions. More than 1,500 protesters gathered...
View ArticleEqual representation: Sherpao backs reconstitution of central bodies
PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has hailed the Senate’s recommendations over the reconstitution of boards of all regulatory bodies, autonomous and semi-autonomous...
View ArticlePotable water: Saaf Pani Company to seek bids with relaxed criteria
LAHORE: The Punjab Saaf Pani Company (PSPC) will rationalise its selection criteria and float a fresh request for proposals (RFPs) for its potable water schemes in the province, The Express Tribune...
View ArticleDeserted: MQM losing ground in G-B
GILGIT: It seems there is no end in sight for Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s troubles. Party chief Altaf Hussain’s back-to-back controversial speeches have caused the entire MQM Baltistan zone team to jump...
View ArticleCurrency: Rupee stable against dollar
KARACHI: The rupee remained stable to 101.5/101.7 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday compared to Friday’s close of 101.5/101.7. The currency market has remained stable for the past...
View ArticleWater scarcity: ADB analyses effects on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Climate change will affect water resources and impact water systems in countries across the world, said an Asian Development Bank (ADB) analyst on water sector. “Regional studies have shown...
View ArticleA taste of pakistan: Mango show in Belarus
ISLAMABAD: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would organise a mango show during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit in Belarus. “The show’s theme will be ‘A taste of Pakistan’ and will be...
View ArticleCrackdown on eateries
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) is providing an excellent service to the people of Lahore by cracking down on restaurants serving unhygienic food or preparing it on premises inhabited by flies,...
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Privatisation of NPCC: Minimum reference price set 12% higher
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation has approved the minimum reference price roughly 12% higher than the price recommended by the financial advisor to sell the government’s majority 1.76...
View ArticleRemittances increase 0.8% year-on-year
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent remittances amounting to $1.66 billion in the first month of 2015-16, which translates into a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, according to data released by the State...
View ArticleFast-food joint: Golden Chick Restaurants preparing to land in Pakistan
KARACHI: An upcoming Pakistani food company has formally signed a franchise agreement with Texas-based Golden Chick Restaurants, a fast-food chain with a global presence. Crescent Star Insurance, which...
View ArticleRefunds, energy crisis: TDAP wants issues addressed
LAHORE: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Chief Executive Officer SM Muneer said Pakistan’s export share in global trade will rise when issues of energy crisis and unreleased refunds of...
View ArticleThe persistence of polio
The global battle to eradicate polio just took a step forward. Nigeria celebrated its first year as being polio-free recently, and this in a country wracked by conflict and the predations of Boko...
View ArticleNational Minorities Day: ‘We demand our right to elect representatives’
FAISALABAD: Religious minorities do not have the right to direct vote for their representatives at the provincial and national levels, under the Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Ordinance 2015,...
View ArticleEnhanced security sought for the Chinese
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad RPO Muhammad Ehsan Tufail has directed the district police to beef up security of Chinese nationals residing and working in Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh...
View ArticleOut on streets: Villagers stage protest against police
FAISALABAD: Dozens of people from Chak 88-JB Dhol Majrah staged a protest demonstration against Dijkot police on Tuesday for not registering a robbery case. The protesters gathered outside the police...
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