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Roll number slips issued for second annual Matric exams in Lahore
Roll number slips have been issued for the second annual Matriculation examination, with 64,650 candidates set to appear in the exams this year. According to the Lahore Board, the second annual Matriculation examinations will commence on October 6. Examinations for six subjects will be held on the first day. The first papers will include Education,…
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Imaan Mazari, husband Hadi to be indicted on October 6
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has fixed October 6, for indictment of Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha in a case pertaining to alleged violation of protocol and assault on police. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra heard the case, during which Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha appeared before the court through video link.…
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‘Sexual element’ essential for workplace harassment law to apply: FCC
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that a ‘sexual element’ is necessary for conduct to be treated as harassment under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, saying that not every inappropriate, unwanted or harmful act falls under the law. The court set aside the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC)…
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Shafi Jan threatens Governor House siege if governor’s rule imposed
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has warned that the provincial government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers would surround the Governor House if governor’s rule was imposed in the province. Talking to the media in Peshawar, Shafi said that the federal government should work with the provincial government to tackle terrorism instead of taking…
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Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs2.27, Rs3.56 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), according to a new notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2.27 per litre, while the price of HSD has been cut by Rs3.56 per litre. Following the reduction, petrol…
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Seven militants killed in security operations in KP and Balochistan: Security sources
Security forces killed seven militants in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, security sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, five militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Bara, Khyber district, conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework. Several militant hideouts were destroyed, while a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered, the…
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Eleven injured after school van catches fire in Murree
MURREE: A school van carrying children went out of control after an apparent brake failure and subsequently caught fire in Murree on Tuesday, injuring several passengers, according to District Police Officer Raza Tanveer Supra. Police said an inquiry into the incident is ongoing. Speaking to the Hum News, DPO Supra said the incident occurred at…
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Punjab forms panel to review Hina Javed murder probe ahead of Sept 30 hearing
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has formed a high-powered committee to conduct a fresh review of the investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, sources said, as the case heads into its next court hearing on September 30 amid the family’s allegations that evidence in the case has been tampered with. Committee formed by CM Maryam…
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IMF flags shortfalls in agricultural income tax, FBR targets
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has raised questions over Pakistan’s collection of agricultural income tax and the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) ability to meet its tax targets, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Pakistan and the IMF formally began talks on Tuesday for the fourth review of a $7 billion loan programme and…
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Tarar urges Afghan Taliban to move away from ‘militant mindset’ for lasting peace
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday urged Afghanistan’s interim government to move away from a “militant mindset” and work for the betterment of its people and lasting peace in the region. He also warned that Islamabad’s desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Addressing a conference in Islamabad on Afghanistan and prospects…
