Zarb-e-Azb updates: 7 militants killed as army check post targeted in Lower Dir
Army chief celebrates Eid with troops and IDPs in Baka Khel and Bannu.
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Pakistan
Sindh
Five die in rain-related accidents
Commissioner imposed emergency in SITE and Super highway Industrial zone.
Punjab
Journey of progress: No long march can detract us, says Shahbaz
Says govt is given a heavy mandate to bring progress and development.
Balochistan
Baloch missing men: With kin missing, Eid a joyless affair
Women, children hold demonstration outside press club after Eid prayers
KP & FATA
Running scared?: Saudi Airlines extends flight suspension at BKIA
Flight scheduled to land in the city gets diverted to Islamabad.
Opinion
A leaderless nation
Bringing in the army to deal with political opponents is bound to boomerang with dangerous consequences.
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Contributors
Can the government survive?
If government fails, the solution will fall in the purview of army and it’s for the army to act in the best interest.
Why worry about Gaza when you have Pakistan?
Enraged status updates on Gaza will trend but our country needs an equal amount of attention and devotion.
‘And they got horrifically bloodthirsty’
Our exploitation of religion is so blatant that killing children without provocation is justified in name of religion.
The future trajectory of Sino-Pakistan relations
China-Pakistan railway is will enhance Pakistan’s economic stature in coming wave of Asia-Pacific future.
Lethal panic
We have a panicky govt in Islamabad having no clue how to deal with Azadi March if at all it enters Islamabad on D-day
Word games
Propaganda has been a tool for govts during times of war, but internet & social media dramatically expanded its reach.
Healthcare and greed
Once known as noble profession, medical & pharmaceutical industry are hardly different from other corrupt institutions
Why Pakistan is low on human development
Because those responsible for HD planning & execution at provincial, district levels, can get away with their failure.
How to sell Goliath as David
Israel still screams wolf; seeing Goliaths in dead women and children.
Making Pakistan a centre of excellence for Islamic finance
Given the growth of Islamic banking, Pakistan should develop an international centre of excellence for Islamic finance
Zarb-e-Azb: Handling the aftermath
Situation on-ground demands early clearing of whole area, making it possible for IDPs to return as early as possible.
Impact and its social determinants
The social determinants of innovation and its impact are often even more important than the innovations themselves.
Life & Style
Box office ‘kicked’: Rs50.78m in three days
Salman Khan starrer Kick creates history by getting a record opening and Eid collection in Pakistan.
Comments (5)Did you know? Paramount Pictures apologises for tweeting Ninja Turtle 9/11 poster
Both posts received a barrage of criticism, were deleted, though screenshots were still being shared on social media.
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Sports
Street Child World Cup squad to play in Paris
Pakistan’s young team impresses Norway locals with footballing prowess.
Cook pushes England to maintain winning momentum
Captain revels in team’s massive third Test victory against India.
Amla returns among top three Test batsmen
Misbah loses sixth place to Mathews in latest ICC rankings.
Nishikori stumbles but makes it to Washington quarters
Japanese player to face Gasquet; top seed Berdych knocked out by Pospisil.
McIlroy heads into last major on a high
British Open victor eager to capture PGA Championship title next week.
Business
1MFY15: 18 conventional equity funds outperform KSE-100 index
Alfalah GHP Alpha Fund performs best, reveals MUFAP data.
State of economy: ‘Country can ill-afford a major political crisis’
Leading businessmen gather to discuss future strategy.
World
Not No 1 anymore: Pak asylum-seekers turning away from US
More Pakistani nationals are seeking refuge in other countries, but those seeking asylum in US are declining in number
CommentsNew truce 'very hard' if no confidence in Hamas: Obama
Obama admitted that US officials had "tortured some folks" in the aftermath of the September 11.
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Sabre rattling: New Indian chief issues warning to Pakistan
Says response to any threats will be ‘intense and immediate’.
From Iran and Afghanistan: Smuggled POL products continue to flow into Pakistan
FBR has formed a joint strategy and its field formations have enhanced their anti-smuggling operations
Cross-border incursions: All options on the table, if Kabul doesn’t act, says officials
FC soldier dies in fresh attack on check post in Bajaur Agency; another diplomatic protest lodged.
Gaza offensive: Israel fires fresh salvo as truce collapses
62 more killed as count of deaths crosses 1,500; Hamas accused of kidnapping soldier.
Civilian deaths: Saudi king condemns ‘collective massacre’
Holds international community accountable; criticises Islamic State.
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Regi Model Town
Despite the full payment made to PDA, to date none of the allottees has yet to gain possession of the plots.
Arm for an arm
The question is that will it even be given to the culprit considering that he is related to a powerful landlord.
Death wells
I would advise NGOs in Sindh to also teach more modern methods of providing water to residents such as drilling.
Drowning tragedy
Such a high death toll clearly shows that the administration has failed miserably in carrying out its primary duty.
Drowning tragedy (II)
One hopes and prays that we will all learn from this and next year this will be avoided.
Israel’s Gaza offensive
The fact is that Israel’s criminal actions have crossed all norms of decency and good sense.
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