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On court orders: All billboards removed, claims CBC
Billboards on private property do not flout the SC’s order
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Iqra university: PhD scholar to defend dissertation
The dissertation of the scholar has already been approved by foreign experts as per HEC guidelines
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Taking measures: Rain emergency control room set up
The department has established a control room to assist the public to register complaints regarding cleanliness
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Euro 2016: Wales stun Belgium 3-1 to reach semi-finals
Radja Nainggolan fired Belgium into a 13th-minute lead in Lille
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The missing link
Pakistan has already lost its market share in Afghanistan to India in pharmaceuticals
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Pakistan warns of 'blowback' from moving too fast against militants
"There are risks involved of how far we can go and in what sequence we should go," says Sartaj Aziz
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Murree teen believed to have burnt alive committed suicide, police say
19-year-old Maria Sadaqat made headlines after claims she was tortured then set alight for refusing marriage proposal
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PIA introduces new menu for domestic, international flights
The national flag carrier revises its menus on a quarterly basis based on customer feedback
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Three Iqra University students aim at reviving tourism in Pakistan
They aim to travel across Pakistan to promote tourism
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Spain arrests three Pakistanis accused of promoting militancy
Spain has now detained 29 people suspected of belonging to or acting for extremist militant groups
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Pakistan players hone fielding skills ahead of England series
Fielding coach Steve Rixon joins the national side for a practice session in Somerset, UK
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Tesla driver killed in first fatal crash while using 'autopilot' mode
Deceased Tesla driver earlier credited auto pilot system for saving his life
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Law enforcement: Three TTP, LeJ ‘militants’ killed
The Rangers conducted a raid in Chakiwara area after receiving a tip on the presence of militants in the area
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Safe Holidays: Sukkur police finalise Eid security plans
Arrangements have also been made for traffic management
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KMC drive: Encroachments removed from Hyderi
Around 150 illegal makeshift shops were removed from the market in a grand operation, says official
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Improving Security: 7,000 CCTV cameras to be installed
As many as 1,000 surveillance cameras of 10 megapixels are being installed at 200 sensitive locations
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Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves amount to $16.82b
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $4m to $16,820m compared to $16,816m in the previous week
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US envoy calls for revamping agriculture
Says it is the key to alleviating poverty in Pakistan
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National Highway Authority: Steps being taken to protect highways
The NHA has established weigh stations on its entire network to ensure load limits
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Impact: 'Brexit will reduce remittance, exports'
Volatile international currencies will make debt servicing easier for Pakistan which is under a $70 billion dent
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent weeks with hefty rises and falls on some occasions
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Karachi and the ‘joys’ of rain
The ‘joy’ was short-lived and electricity suppliers, waste and gutter managers seemingly disappeared from the city
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Hajj safety: Riyadh to introduce hi-tech bracelets
99 Pakistanis among 2,070 people died in a crush when thousands converged on a walkway intersection in Makkah last Sep
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Pakistan plans talks with Afghanistan, UN refugee agency
Fresh wave of unrest stalls voluntary return of Afghans
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Taliban kill 30 police cadets in Kabul
Under new leader, the insurgents have made it clear they will continue attacks on the Western-backed government
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Lahore High Court: Bar questions legality of ‘disciplinary committee’
Says matters relating to lawyers fall within jurisdiction of bar councils
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Elderly inmates to get term remission
Women convicts with children will get one-year waiver
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Bisp funds: Biometric payments in 4 districts
A biometric payment system will be introduced in the districts of Multan, Mianwali, Mirpurkhas and Sanghar
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Senate body recommendations: ‘Treat online child abuse separately’
Subcommittee also calls for explicitly defining hate speech in the bill
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Online shopping still in infancy, but growing
One ecommerce portal hopes overall business would reach billion-dollar figure by 2020
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PM advises workers against homecoming celebrations
Asks people to remember terrorism victims and their families during Eid
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OGDCL announces second gas reserve discovery in a week
Newly tested well was in Sanghar district of Sindh
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Nawaz faces another disqualification reference
ECP says all references will be heard after appointment of its members
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Army supportive of democracy: FO
Islamabad likely to take up issue of F-16 deal with visiting US delegation on Saturday
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Achakzai says K-P belongs to Afghans
Tells Afghan newspaper he will not allow ‘harrassment’ of refugees
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SHC gets two weeks to decide Ayyan’s plea
Top court says pendency not grounds enough to put name on ECL
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Interior minister admits spike in Karachi crime
Nisar claims situation still better than pre-operation days
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Three LeJ militants killed in Quetta
The militants were said to be the facilitators in the recent targeted killing cases of police and FC personnel
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Govt agrees to ‘full’ review of NAB ordinance
A five-member National Assembly subcommittee will propose amendments to the NAB Ordinance-1999
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Euro 2016: Portugal beat Poland 5-3 on penalties
It will now play either Wales or Belgium in the semi-final on July 6
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IUB budget approved
The budget deficit will be met through financial management
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Controversial: Suit filed against Qandeel Baloch
The court recorded his statement and adjourned hearing till July 16
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Departmental exam case: IBA allowed to become party
Eighteen judges have challenged departmental examination test
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Polio eradication: Advisory group for maintaining quality of drive
Also hail Pakistan’s current performance of the last six months
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Artists pay tribute to qawwali maestro Amjad Sabri
Speakers say it was unfortunate that Sabri was murdered at such a young age
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Anti-corruption conference: NAB official meets Lankan, Moroccan counterparts
Deputy Chairperson Muhammad Imtiaz Tajwar briefs them about his organisation’s performance
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Sale of substandard henna on the rise
Rise in demand in the days leading to Eid see a parallel increase in prices
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Collision: Two motorcyclists killed in road accident
Basher Khan and Sohail died on the spot
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Hindus concerned about attempts at grabbing temple land
Federal Ombudsman had previously authorised ownership of the temple to Hindu residents of the area
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Ramazan sanctity law: Plea seeking closure of Cineplex dismissed
Judge says no bar on screening movies during daytime in Ramazan

















































