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NADRA plans to facilitate e-voting in next elections

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Islamabad: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has planned to facilitate e-voting and interactive electronic thumb-voting in the next general elections, sources in Nadra said. The Nadra has issued over two million Smart Cards during last ten months, adding that the Nadra continues to process Smart Cards without any break. Sources in Nadra disclosed […]


Dawn staffer Shagufta Naaz passes away

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KARACHI: Shagufta Naaz, a senior sub-editor of Dawn, died at a private hospital here on Monday after a brief illness. She was 41. She leaves behind her mother. She was buried at the Gizri graveyard. Coming from an advertising background, Shagufta joined Dawn in 2007. Having proved her creative talents quickly, she was given the […]


Journalists stage rally against Nov 3 emergency

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists on Monday held a protest rally from National Press Club to the Parliament to observe black day of November 3, 2007 when dictator Musharraf imposed emergency in the country and put a ban on free voice of media. The rally was led by Afzal Butt, claimed to be President […]


Government approaches SHC for transfer of Wali Babar murder trial

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Karachi: The provincial government filed an application with the Sindh High Court on Monday seeking the transfer of Geo News reporter Wali Khan Babar’s murder trial from an anti-terrorism court of Karachi to Shikarpur over security concerns for witnesses, the prosecutors and investigators. The application was filed by the member inspection team of the high […]