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1 day ago
Five killed in incidents of violence in Karachi
Five people were killed in incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi, DawnNews reported on Tuesday.
Five people were killed in incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi, DawnNews reported on Tuesday.
2 days ago
Petrol and diesel prices rise again
For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up by up to Rs2.70 per litre with immediate effect.
For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up by up to Rs2.70 per litre with immediate effect.
2 days ago
Punjab govt presents budget with outlay of Rs 897 billion
The Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman announced a cut in expenditures for the CM house by 30 per cent.
The Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman announced a cut in expenditures for the CM house by 30 per cent.
2 days ago
CM Sindh presents budget with Rs 617 billion outlay
Shah said the provincial government was committed to improving the financial condition of Sindh's poorest.
Shah said the provincial government was committed to improving the financial condition of Sindh's poorest.
3 days ago
N. Korea proposes high-level talks with US: state media
North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the US aimed at discussing nuclear weapons programmes and easing of tension on the peninsula.
North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the US aimed at discussing nuclear weapons programmes and easing of tension on the peninsula.
16th June, 2013
Govt retreats on salary, Benazir’s name
The govt had to make an early retreat when it announced 10 per cent increase in salary of its employees and withdrew its decision to change the title of the BISP.
The govt had to make an early retreat when it announced 10 per cent increase in salary of its employees and withdrew its decision to change the title of the BISP.
16th June, 2013
Ministers hint at involvement of locals in Ziarat, Quetta attacks
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan claimed that one of the suspects involved in the attack on Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta had been arrested.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan claimed that one of the suspects involved in the attack on Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta had been arrested.
15th June, 2013
Rs503bn debt to be settled in two months: Plan ready to ease power crisis
Under the strategy, the government will provide Rs326bn to settle circular debt and dues of the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) before June 30.
Under the strategy, the government will provide Rs326bn to settle circular debt and dues of the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) before June 30.
15th June, 2013
Ogra puts gas supply projects on hold
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has placed a ban on Rs12.5 billion worth of new and ongoing schemes for supply of natural gas.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has placed a ban on Rs12.5 billion worth of new and ongoing schemes for supply of natural gas.
15th June, 2013
Countrywide ‘heavy’ to ‘very heavy’ rain forecast
The forecast attributed the expected showers to the pre-monsoon system that has gripped the entire country.
The forecast attributed the expected showers to the pre-monsoon system that has gripped the entire country.
15th June, 2013
US accuses Syrian govt of using chemicals, decides to arm rebels
US officials, however, ruled out imposing a no-fly zone, an idea they said earlier was under consideration.
US officials, however, ruled out imposing a no-fly zone, an idea they said earlier was under consideration.
14th June, 2013
Iran begins voting to elect new president: television
Iran began voting on Friday to elect the successor of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the state television announced.
Iran began voting on Friday to elect the successor of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the state television announced.
14th June, 2013
Senate sub-committee approves draft of Right to Information Bill
A meeting of the sub-committee also proposed some amendments to the RTI.
A meeting of the sub-committee also proposed some amendments to the RTI.
13th June, 2013
Turkey PM floats referendum to end Istanbul park protest
The gesture came as thousands gathered in the city's Taksim Square for a 13th evening of demonstrations.
The gesture came as thousands gathered in the city's Taksim Square for a 13th evening of demonstrations.
13th June, 2013
Most parties find budget burdensome
Former Punjab finance minister and PPP provincial secretary general Tanvir Ashraf Kaira said PML-N government’s first budget disappointed people.
Former Punjab finance minister and PPP provincial secretary general Tanvir Ashraf Kaira said PML-N government’s first budget disappointed people.
13th June, 2013
BISP renamed; allocation raised by 87pc
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government’s priority was to identify poor families and support them through the programme.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government’s priority was to identify poor families and support them through the programme.
13th June, 2013
Omission of Benazir’s name sparks protest
The minister’s assurance that program would be continued and expanded could not satisfy the protesters.
The minister’s assurance that program would be continued and expanded could not satisfy the protesters.
12th June, 2013
SC, police cannot investigate army personnel, says MI
The Military Intelligence said in the SC that an army man and a subject under the Army Act 1952 could not be investigated by any court, even the apex court, or police.
The Military Intelligence said in the SC that an army man and a subject under the Army Act 1952 could not be investigated by any court, even the apex court, or police.
11th June, 2013
Musharraf granted bail in judges’ detention case
The Islamabad High Court granted bail to the former military ruler in the judges’ detention case.
The Islamabad High Court granted bail to the former military ruler in the judges’ detention case.
11th June, 2013
US whistleblower drops out of sight, faces legal battle
Edward Snowden, 29, checked out of his Hong Kong hotel hours after going public in a video released on Sunday.
Edward Snowden, 29, checked out of his Hong Kong hotel hours after going public in a video released on Sunday.
