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Roughed up in illegal custody: Medical report confirms torture
Thirty-year-old rickshaw driver’s both kidneys damaged.
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Malala Yousafzai: Lawyers observe strike
Lawyers say Muslim women were proud of Yousafzai.
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Health facility: PKI to set up 400-bed hospital
PKI CEO urges people to donate for the new institute as it will serve as “a ray of hope for underprivileged people”.
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Accident: Girl drowns as boats collide
The girl was identified as Sabeeha Bibi, 10, daughter of Taoos Khan of Chamgah village in Torghar.
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Health department: Malnutrition policy discussed
Malnutrition results in illness, impaired cognitive development, school dropouts and economic losses.
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Heavyweights: Goats, oxen and calves compete
The owners of all goats declared healthy and beautiful were awarded Rs10,000 each.
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Defective phone: Shop served notice
Consumer court issued a notice for allegedly selling a defective mobile phone.
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Frank talk: Expert sees ethnic meltdown in Balochistan
Number of missing Baloch people misquoted by govt: Ali Dayan Hassan.
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Call for speedy and inexpensive justice
'Judges may adopt such measures which can help us to achieve the objective of a just society.'
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VIP shuttle service: K-P Chief Minister inaugurates helicopter
The ceremony was attended by provincial government officials, CAA officers.
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Promoting development: President to take part in ECO summit
ECO is an intergovernmental organization involving seven Asian and three Euro-Asian nations.
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Immunisation: Three-day polio drive begins tomorrow
Thirty-four million children will be vaccinated during the three days.
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Fees waived: UoP to promote degrees in philosophy
The move comes amid the university’s efforts to promote more interest in the subject.
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Attack on Malala: Schools’ body holds protest
Students were carrying posters of Malala, placards and banners inscribed with different slogans.
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Raising awareness: National Voters Day on Oct 17
In meeting held in Islamabad on Saturday, ECP gave finishing touches to National Voters Day preparations.
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Throwball: Convent of Jesus of Mary clinch title
The Convent clinched the second Haque Academy Girls Throwball Tournament title as they defeated the Hampton School 2-0
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Cricket: Faysal Bank through to T20 final
Faysal Bank brushed aside Dubai Islamic Bank by 10 wickets in a high-scoring match.
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Tennis: Azarenka, Goerges in Linz final
German dropped her first set at the tournament and hit one double fault to Flipkens’ six in a 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory.
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Cricket: Deccan Chargers ejected from IPL
Termination stands after the team failed to meet a deadline to submit $19 million as guarantee money.
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Cycling: Tyler sympathises with Armstrong
Tyler was among the 11 former teammates whose testimony led to a life ban against US cycling star.
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From dead fish to national heritage: Whale shark’s journey near complete
The 40.1-foot-long shark was found dead on the shore in February.
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Calling all members: EWCA’s annual meeting on Oct 20
The agenda is to elect new office bearers for the next session and collect members’ proposals about future.
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Children of Malakand: Forgotten victim of a long war
Ninth grader Aurangzeb has been in coma since Sept 2011 after he was injured in a suicide attack during a funeral.
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Incensed by Malala attack, jirga declares war on Taliban
Nepkikhel Aman Jirga chairperson says they won’t rest until terrorism is wiped out.
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Criticism of Malala attack: TTP planning attacks on media houses, journalists
Intelligence agency report reveals TTP chief has called for attacks on media in various cities.
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Infighting: 6 militants killed in clashes between rival TTP groups
Gunfight erupts between vice commander and commander of TTP in Orakzai Agency.
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Illicit cargo: Indian tomatoes might be ‘raw’
Labourer finds electronic equipment during unloading at Wagah Border.
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Balochistan security case: Restrictions placed for ‘terrorist-glorifying media’
In its recent judgment, apex court restrains media from airing, publishing irresponsible material.
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Ex-OGRA chief hiding near PM Secretariat: NAB
Spokesman rejects allegations of protecting the accused till the passing of a new accountability law.
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FIA probe: Govt bars low-cost hepatitis vaccine
FIA suggests probe against persons who cancelled research.
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How closely will ECP implement election laws?
In a largely ignored requirement, parties are required to submit proof of intra-party elections.
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Grim spiral of violence: Car bomb rips through Darra arms market
13 killed and 39 injured; Taliban deny involvement, condemn the attack.
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Gone in 60 seconds: Suspect escapes from police custody
A case has been registered against the policemen for negligence.
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Networking: JuD to organise social media workshop
JuD has an extensive presence on Twitter and Facebook.
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Local taxes: Dept misses revenue target by Rs330m
Advertisements and local taxes department of KMC failed to meet its revenue target of Rs1 billion in last fiscal year.
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International monetary fund: ‘Fiscal policy should be growth-friendly’
IMF MD says she is happy for Greece to have two more years to meet its deficit-reduction targets.
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China: Exports rise but weakness remains
Chinese exports rose 9.9% in September year-on-year to a record monthly high.
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Economic rebound: US fiscal deficit sharply lower for 2012
Overall, the deficit remains at a level economists consider unsustainably high over the long run.
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Vaccine fails to save Bajaur child from polio
New victim comes from an area where vaccination was not monitored by District Health Teams.
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Dual nationality bill: Senate to open debate on Monday
Proposed amendment would allow lawmakers to hold dual nationalities of 16 countries.
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Growing requirements: President approves Army Cardiac Centre
Number of patients at CMH Lahore for cardiac medical treatment exceeded beyond its capacity.
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Malala attack: Govt finally realises there were two other victims
Parents say they were initially only pursued by police to divulge details of the attack.
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Audit-dodging departments: Nuclear watchdog agrees to undergo audit
Move comes after PAC summoned heads of departments refusing access to their accounts.
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Key meeting on Malala’s treatment today
As she shows positive signs, decision on ventilator, shifting her abroad, to be taken.
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Population planning: Before you get your knickers in a twist, use the coil
Successful pilot project helps women right after they give birth.
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Finalising Arrangements: PPP reviews security for gathering
The chief minister directed Hyderabad DIG to present a security plan.
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Planning and development: Rs3.1 billion funding approved for rapid bus
6 plans approved by Provincial Development Working Party.
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Attack on church: Amid reservations by some, police registered blasphemy case
Muslim protesters booked under Section 295-A for damaging St Francis Church.
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Farmhouse Raid: PML-F activists take to streets against police
The abducted engineers, Manzoor Mangi and Nasrullah Shaikh, were not found.
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Attack On Staff: DCET suspends academic activities till Rangers arrive
The extreme measures were taken after members of a student organisation threw a chair at the dean of engineering.