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700-strong lawyers' alliance remains defiant after Qadri's execution
Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Lawyers' Forum's mission is to ensure anyone insulting Islam is charged, tried and executed
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Habib Wali Mohammad’s son keeps his legacy alive
The late singer's beautiful ghazals were recently reprised by his son at an event in Karachi
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Suicide blast kills 16 in Shabqadar as Taliban avenge Qadri's execution
TTP splinter group says attack was revenge for the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri
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Pakistani officials arrive in India to review security arrangements for World T20
Pakistan has said its cricket team will not visit India until it is satisfied with security arrangements
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Empowering women: Making women’s cultural presence visible
Lok Virsa holds seminar to mark international women’s day
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Political musings: Zehri says power brokers pick Balochistan governments
Election or selection? BNP-A chief discusses Balochistan’s politics
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Centenary plans: As milestone nears, JUI-F still without spokesman
Party officials offer differing views on the issue
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NAB should be allowed to work in Punjab, says Shah
PPP leader claims anti-graft body suppressed in the province
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Mustafa Kamal’s allegations: Imran demands judicial commission
PTI chief says accusations should be investigated
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Stranded on death row
Pakistan is believed to have the largest number of death row inmates in the world
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World T20: Pakistani officials travel to India today to review security
Pakistan has said its cricket team will not travel to India until it is satisfied with security arrangements
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Escalating violence: IS truck bomb kills 60 in Iraq
At least 70 more wounded in suicide attack at checkpoint south of Baghdad
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Mumbai attacks case: Pakistan asks India to send all witnesses
Foreign secretary writes letter to Indian counterpart
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In the line of fire: Customs officials killed in raid
The slain inspector Abdul Ghaffar Shaikh was among the 10-member team who raided the godown owned by Haji Ayub
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Criticising the bureau: ‘NAB needs to prove its impartiality’
Chandio said NAB has become controversial after complaints against its action have also started coming from Punjab
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A matter of ‘honour’: Woman strangled over karo-kari in Jacobabad
Nazar Muhammad Soomro suspected that his daughter was having illicit relations with somebody in the village
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Tug of war: Govt delays opening wheat centres
The farmers are being paid between Rs1,100 to Rs1,200 in the open market against the government rate of Rs1,300/40kg
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Reforming education sector: Rotary to adopt 1,000 schools
He was addressing a ceremony at a government school in Hyderabad on Sunday
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New chief: Amjad Latif to become acting SNGPL MD
The petroleum secretary is expected to attend the meeting as a member of the board
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Widen probe to include Musharraf, Imran over RAW links, says Rashid
Information minister alleges NAB created by former dictator to target PML-N
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87 Indians freed after more than two years
Another 86 are expected to be released on March 20
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Treason trial: As hearing date approaches, govt yet to name head of special court
Legal experts believe latest ruling may be damaging for the former military ruler
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Ex-CJP purchased a car at deflated price, Senate told
Law ministry says government still bears fuel, maintenance expenses of bulletproof vehicle
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Civic development: Urban train for Quetta on the cards
The project will be a joint venture of the Balochistan government and the federal railways ministry
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Women’s day: Govt pledges to protect women’s rights
Sen Parveen added the government wants to provide interest-free loans to women from marginalised segments of society
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Fake teachers: Three more cases of illegal appointment unearthed
EDO claims his signatures on the appointments are forged
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Panchayats: the people’s court?
Alternate dispute resolution mechanisms gaining currency world over.
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Joining hands: Panel finalises charter on climate change
‘Periodic assessment report on climate change’ will cover impact on all sectors
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Domestic, cyber violence: Documentary highlights issues of violence against women
‘Posheeda Qadam’ depicts consequences of violence, discriminatory laws
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Enhancing greenery: Plantation campaign launched in AJK
Forests department hopes to double the plantation next year
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Jhelum school incident: Punjab govt forms probe body
Around 100 schoolgirls had fainted due to the use of spurious anti-dengue spray in the Domeli area of Jhelum
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Falling short: Rawalpindi education department yet to hire security guards
Selected guards have refused to accept job on Rs13,000 monthly salary
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Security directives: Route duty officials get strict new guidelines
An official said that these security personnel would also be monitored by CCTV
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Governance issues: Proposal afloat to bring capital admin under CADD
An official says the proposal is not practical
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Fake degree: PIPS director found guilty after probe
The speaker of the NA gave Mehr three days to present his defence and verify his degree but he failed to do so
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Accidental death: Man dies after being hit by train
The Railways police can only take action if an incident takes place before the outer signal of the station
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Accident: ASI injured after a truck hits his car
. Fiaz suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Polyclinic hospital
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Overcharging: Over 100 transporters challaned
Rawalpindi CTO Shoaib Khurram Janbaz said the campaign was conducted at inter-city as well as intra-city routes
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Civic problems: Residents demand repair of broken sewerage lines
Local traders, businessmen and other residents have called upon Punjab’s chief minister to look into the issue
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Unidentified: 18 booked for beating up civic body staff
The attackers also kept Tehsil Chowk blocked for traffic for a number of hours
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Violations: Kiosks allotted to widows sold on
The allottees are still paying nominal charges to railways but making thousands in rent
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Police report : Woman kidnapped
Police have registered a case but have found no clue to the abducted woman yet
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Unwelcomed: Expat family looted of Rs4 million
The robbers entered Muhammad Sharif’s house. Residents have urged the local police to curb rising crime in the area
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Spring exams: AIOU announces results
AIOU has also extended the deadline for its admission to March 21 for all programmes from matriculation onwards
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Action: Passenger held with heroin
The suspect has been shifted to a police station
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Trading verse: Poets complain of thinning readership
Abbottabad Deputy Commissioner Ammara Aamir Khattak said literary programmes help connect people to their roots
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Concealed danger: Three minors injured in ‘flask bomb’ blast
The children were playing by the riverside near Khani Fort when the explosive went off
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Guvs’ huddle: Jhagra, Achakzai meet
The K-P governor apprised Achakzai regarding the steps being taken to bring peace and stability in the province
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In custody: Police arrest 173 proclaimed offenders
The largest number of offenders was arrested by Daudzai police circle which took 50 suspects into custody
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Inner workings: Amendments proposed to K-P Assembly’s rules of business
Draft submitted to deputy speaker; will be presented in next session