ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to hold by-election in PS-76 Dadu on March 03, 2016. Spokesman of the ECP said on Sunday that nomination papers for PS76 by-election will be filed from February 08 to 09, whereas the verification process will be completed on February 11. The candidates can file their...
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Ex-SI of police shot dead by nephew in Swabi
SWABI: A pitiless man gunned down his uncle, a retired sub-inspector of police and injured his sister over petty dispute here on Sunday. Police said that accused Zaheem Shah after exchange of hot words opened indiscriminate fire killing his uncle Naeem Shah and injuring sister in Doubian area of Swabi and fled the scene. The...
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APC demands govt to review, withdraw plan of PIA privatization
LAHORE: An anti-privatization All Parties Conference (APC) organized by the JI Lahore chapter on Sunday demanded of the government to review and withdraw its decision for the privatization of major national institutions and convene a meeting of the Council for Common Interest (CCI) to decide a line of action on this score with the consent...
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RAC organizes conference to highlight teachings of Hazrat Shah Waliullah
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in collaboration of Shah Waliullah Foundation (SWF) on Sunday organized a conference entitled “The need and importance of Shah Waliullah’s teachings in present era” in connection with the birth anniversary of renowned Islamic scholar, muhaddith and reformer. Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Abdul Khaliq Azad presided over the conference which was...
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FCCI concerned over high prices of construction material despite decrease in POL prices
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has expressed grave concerns over high prices of construction material despite remarkable decrease in POL prices in international market and termed it as major hurdle in development and initiating new projects. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the FCCI said that shortage of bricks coupled with...
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Probing situation in Tharparkar, CM Sindh constitutes 2-member JC
KARACHI: Taking serious notice of situation in Tharparkar, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has constituted a two-member Judicial Commission to probe into overall situation in the district. Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday said that taking serious view of the situation in Tharparkar, the provincial government had taken practical measures for poverty alleviation in...
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Speakers recommend increase of 4% of GDP for health sector
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a forum here on Sunday expressing dismay over the pitiable health sector unanimously recommended the government to increase finance for health sector up to 4 percent of the GDP. The speakers also recommended increase in duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) to five years and add seven new subjects including behavioural...
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PM Fee Reimbursement Scheme, over 80,936 university students benefit in three years
ISLAMABAD: Under Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme to facilitate the students belonging to less developed areas of country, over 80,936 Masters, MS and M.Phil students have benefitted during last three years. The Scheme was launched by the incumbent government through Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad to waive the fee for Masters, MS/M.Phil. & Ph.D. students...
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Terror bid foiled, bomb planted by roadside defused in Dera Bugti
DERA BUGTI: The police foiled a terror bid as it recovered bomb planted by roadside here on Sunday which was later defused by bomb disposal squad (BDS). Police said that dwellers of Kaley Sehr Road of Dera Bugti spotted presence of a suspected water cooler by roadside after which it reached the scene along with...
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Explosives-laden vehicle seized, three arrested in Nowshera
NOWSHERA: The police seized an explosives-laden vehicle and arrested three culprits here on Sunday. SHO Syed Ismail Shah said that reacting to a tip-off, the police started snap checking of vehicles and during search a vehicle laden with explosive material was seized at GT Road near Hakimabad area of district Nowshera. The vehicle was taken...