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Annual reports: FTO, FPSC chiefs brief president
The report says that an amount of Rs8.23 billion was refunded to the taxpayers.
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Silent killer: World Hepatitis Day on Monday
World Hepatitis Day will be observed on Monday under the theme of Think Again to raise awareness about disease.
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Quetta killings: Two police constables slain
The constables were going on a motorcycle towards Sariab Mills when ambushed.
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Royal audience: PM Nawaz calls on Saudi king
The premier was accompanied by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Shootout in Bannu: Militant killed, another arrested
The security forces retaliated and killed a militant identified as Mattiullah.
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Assault: Bullet-riddled body found in Kuchlak
The body bore multiple bullet marks. Police have identified the deceased as Muhammad Ali.
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August 14th protests: PML-Q jumps into the fray
Party official says alliances sought with PTI, PAT, MQM and PPP.
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Independence Day: PML-N faces dissent over 30-day celebrations
Nisar and likeminded MPs want the ruling party to divert funds to Waziristan IDPs.
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1937-2014: Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan’s son dies
Nawabzada Ashraf was 14 years old when his father was assassinated in 1951.
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Prior preparation: Sindh Rangers conduct attack drill
According to a Sindh Rangers spokesperson, a joint exercise to analyse the responses in case of a militant attack.
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Backlash: Several suspects detained in raids
Police and Rangers have detained several suspects in connection with the targeted killings
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Holiday shut down: No SIM renewals during Eid
Cellular companies will not issue SIM during Eid days.
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Education analysis: As compared to other major cities, students of Karachi show the least progress
Surveys by Alif Ailaan and Aser reveal the shortcomings of education in the country.
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Up in air: Passengers protest flight delays at BKIA
As a result, most people receiving their loved ones arriving from Dubai kept waiting for hours.
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August 14 faceoff: Too late for talks, Imran tells govt
PTI chief visits Bannu, assures IDPs that K-P government won’t abandon them.
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IDPs are our heroes and stars, says Baloch
Cash assistance of Rs400,000 will be given to those whose houses have been destroyed, said Baloch.
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Imminent changes: Key army shake-up expected in 2 months
Four corps commanders, ISI chief will retire in October 2014.
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Monetary dispute: Children injured in shoot-out
The names of the children have yet to be ascertained and investigation is under way.
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Old Karachi US consulate sold for Rs1.5b
Architects won case to get modern master Richard Neutra’s design protected heritage status.
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Street life: Living on the dividing line
Men from tribal areas move to the city in search of work, but end up sleeping on footpaths as jobs remain hard to find
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Mob torches homes of Ahmadis, three dead
The local head of the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya alleged that the mob looted houses before setting them on fire.
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The world inside: For prisoners, Eid is the most difficult time of the year
Over 6,000 inmates will spend this Eid in Central Jail.
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Overcharging complaints: Motorway service shops fined
The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) took action on complaints of overcharging by shopkeepers.
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Gujranwala blasphemy case: Ahmadis point fingers at 'silent spectators'
Members of Ahmadi community say police simply watched as a mob looted their houses and set them ablaze
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On the rise: Dengue count spikes to 43
Officials said, 37 people died from the virus while unofficial estimates suggest the number could be as high as 63.
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Luxurious surprise: Zong awards Mardan resident Mercedes
The winner was handed the grand prize by Zong Chairman and CEO Dr Fan Yunjun.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 98.4/98.6 against the dollar on Monday compared to Friday’s close of 98.4/98.6.
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Branchless banking: Warid, Bank Alfalah launch ‘Mobile Paisa’
The service is launched in collaboration with Monet Private Limited as the technology provider.
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How henna can benefit you
Henna can help defend your body against infections.
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Five kinds of Eid attires you are cursed to witness
Come rain or shine this Eidul Fitr, get set to come across people whose attires will make you facepalm.
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Cycling: Kazakhstan wants to host Tour
President Kazakh Cycling Kairat Kelimbetov said his country wants to host the start of race like England did this year
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Tennis: Andujar lifts Swiss Open trophy
Pablo Andujar broke defeated Argentine Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-5 to win the Swiss Open.
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Scorned: Man arrested for acid attack
The DPO also sent the family Rs10,000 aid.
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Moon sighting: Pakistan to celebrate Eid on Tuesday
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said it had received testimonies of the Eid moon being sighted from a number of places.
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Court requests federal govt to provide notification invoking Article 245
Direction given while hearing case against invocation of Article 245 in federal capital at the IHC.
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Wounded bomb-squad policeman longs to get back to the field
On the day he was injured he had defused five mines and tripped over a sixth, which blew off his right foot
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Boy accused of raping 3-year-old girl arrested in Lahore
The perpetrator has been identified as the three-year-old's cousin
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Keeping a low profile, Lahore's Bohra community celebrates Eid today
Celebrating Eid a day before official celebrations is normal for the community, which follows Fatimid Lunar Calendar.
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Hawaiian Airlines to facilitate return of Haris Suleman's body to Indiana
Search for Babar Suleman continues despite bad weather, NTSB Central Regional Office says.
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Kick to have a bigger opening than Waar and Dhoom 3
Salman Khan’s Kick is all set to dominate the single screens and multiplexes in Pakistan.
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Interior ministry outlines SOP for invoking Article 245
In a letter, interior ministry says all costs and logistics of calling in army will be borne by provinces.
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Imran's politics based on lies and hatred, accuses Pervaiz Rashid
Information minister also alleges PTI chief is conspiring to created hatred between Centre and provinces.
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Liaquat Ali Khan's son passes away in Karachi
Born in 1937, Ashraf was just 14 years old when his father was assassinated in October 16, 1951.
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Belated development: First meeting of electoral reforms panel due after Eid
NA body criticised for inadequate representation of women, minorities.
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March on Islamabad: PPP should have used 245 against Nawaz, says Gilani
'It is PTI's constitutional right to march, using dictatorial tactics against PTI is acceptance of weakness by...
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Pak envoy addresses congregation in Jamia Masjid Delhi
This was the first time that a Pakistani envoy was invited for Iftar at Jamia Masjid and also addressed congregation.
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The Roundup: An audience with Saudi royalty in hallowed halls
Nawaz's trip was said to be a personal one, with time to be spent in prayer and with family. Yet it seems anything...
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Gaza truce hopes flounder as toll hits 1,030
Hamas leader says no coexistence with Israel till their land is occupied.
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Terror strike: 13 wounded in Quetta IED blast
Bomb went off when Kandhari bazar was crowded.
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August 14 protest: Reach D-Chowk at any cost, says PTI to workers
Party urges PML-N govt to not resort to violence against Azadi March participants.