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The joint resolution and after
May 18th
Parliament must be careful in treading a course, and may take preliminary measures to shore up civil authority.
Unattended IDPs: Fodder for terrorists
May 18th
“Security forces demolished our houses in Mamond [Tehsil of Bajaur Agency], so where should we go now?” he beseeches, adding that he wants compensation to rebuild his house that was destroyed in the army operation to wipe out militants from his area. The situation is alarming.
Disaster response: Govt seeks PRCS support in devising plan
May 18th
Two-day conference aims to come up with recommendations on disaster preparedness.
Thar coal: ‘Influential elements hindering project’
May 18th
Sindh finance minister says delays are a conspiracy.
IMF urges Pakistan to improve debt management
May 17th
WASHINGTON: The IMF said on Tuesday that Pakistan needs to improve debt management and broaden its tax base after talks on its $11.3 billion loan program to help Islamabad deal with financial challenges. There was no mention of any new disbursement fro…
Step out in style
May 17th
The most sought after designs are the flat-thong sandals, platform shoes and Kolhapuri chappals.
Overcrowded prisons : No separate jail for militants, Senate panel informed
May 17th
Militants routinely threaten jail officials.
Nawaz drinks deep nationalism at a meet with Palijo
May 17th
HYDERABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif today in a meeting with the chief of Awami Tahrik, Rasool Bukhsh Palijo at his residence here, said that nationalism was a good thing and added his party shares the same agenda with the Awami …
2010 floods aftermath: $572m required to complete rehabilitation programme
May 17th
UNDP adviser says donors need to release funds immediately .
