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Treating AIDS patients: MoU signed for special clinic at PIMS university
Only 9,000 AIDS patients out of 90,000 registered for treatment across the country.
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August 14 march: We’ll dethrone ‘monarchist-minded’ rulers, says Imran
Says Centre focused resources on failing K-P govt; censures govt's apologetic approach on Israel’s aggression in Gaza.
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Special needs: Punjab’s free education law fails to facilitate disabled students
Experts call for increase in special schools, better facilities at UC level.
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1 million IDPs and counting
Abdul Qadir Baloch says figures could cross 2m when operation expands; admits govt failed to mobilise public support.
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Satisfied: Abbasi hopeful of timely completion of metro bus
Project chairman said a Rs1.5 billion service depot near Peshawar Mor would be constructed in four months.
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Strength in numbers: Rising crime linked to police shortage, dereliction
Over 3,000 posts lying vacant in the department, CPO says to be filled soon.
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Mysterious murder: Guard stabbed to death in G-11
The police handed over the body to his family and started investigation in the blind murder case.
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Armed robbery: Cash, phone stolen near F-9 Park
A man was deprived of cash and a mobile phone worth Rs40,000 in the limits of Margalla police
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Learning from the best: Nomad workshop helps filmmakers hone their skills
Former NCA principal and veteran photographer Nsir Malik is guiding filmmakers through the video production process.
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Dangerous waters: Three drown in Korang River
The bodies of the deceased could not be recovered till the filing of this report.
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Decision on promotions: Court suspends PM’s review order
Orders promotions in light of CSB recommendations.
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Ailing attorney: Former premiers’ indictment in OGRA chief’s appointment postponed
Defence counsel cites personal illness, plea for adjournment accepted.
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In the pipeline: Construction work on facilitation centre soon
CDA to complete citizen-facilitation project in six months.
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No cash, no gas: Polyclinic’s oxygen supply suspended
Hospital’s unpaid bills have added up to Rs4 million over last three years.
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Embezzlement: Case registered against ex-AG, 9 others
An FIA official said the accused had apparently embezzled Rs470 million of various departments.
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Blasphemy case: SP directed to record petitioner’s statement
Petitioner Qari Muhammad Rafique said he had earlier gone to the police station with a court order to record statement
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Nefarious designs: 3 terrorists held
The terrorists have been shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation.
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Water feud: Family of murdered man block road
The Saddar SHO said police would resume investigations after the post-mortem examination results had been completed.
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Traffic trouble: Drivers blamed for most accidents
Many motorists tended to overtake on the wrong side or approached roads from the wrong direction.
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Eid preparations: Administrator asked to clean up mosque
Sindh chief directed Karachi Metropolitan Corporation administrator to immediately arrange the cleanliness
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Environmental concerns: Residents protest poor sanitation in town
Residents held a protest demonstration against the Shahpur Chakar town committee for poor sanitation in the town.
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Official call: Japanese delegation meets AIG
A two-member delegation of the consulate general of Japan called on Additional IGP Ghulam Qadir Thebo
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Health issues: Good news at last as efforts against TB starting to pay off says Report
In contrast, the number of HIV cases continues to rise.
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Civic facilities: ‘Redress problems of the people’
The meeting also discussed matters related to the law and order situation, arrangements for monsoon
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On fire: Garment factory set ablaze
Police officials also reached the site and the factory was immediately evacuated.
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Know your rights: Rights of a Witness
A person shall not be competent to testify if he has been convicted by a court for perjury or giving false evidence.
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Caught red-handed: Patwari arrested for taking bribe
A case was then registered against Mehmood, who has been put behind bars.
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Blame game: ‘Centre sabotaging K-P govt’s efforts’
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan claims the federal government has been unfair with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Violating the curfew: Tribesman shot and injured in Khyber
The tribesman was treated at Hayatabad Medical Complex and is said to be in stable condition.
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Public transport: KCCI demands fitness certificates
KCCI demanded strict action to be imposed on filling of CNG in those buses which are not bearing fitness certificates
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 98.4/98.6 against the dollar on Tuesday compared to Monday’s close of 98.4/98.6.
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Worker’s Welfare Fund: Director stresses on labour rights
The director said that the welfare fund and workers’ participation fund was payable by industrial units.
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Pakistani UN peacekeeping contingents drop by 32 per cent year-on-year
From the total contribution of 10,680 troops in 2009, Pakistan has reduced its troops to 7203 in first half of 2014.
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Bollywood embraces the new Khan
At the trailer launch, all eyes were anxiously waiting to catch a glimpse of the man who has made Indian girls swoon.
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Kunal Deshmukh’s bag of tricks
The director takes a look at his upcoming street-con film, the Humaima Malick-starrer Raja Natwarlal
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Nisar directs stringent security measures for Islamabad on Eid
IG ICT informs Nisar of search operations conducted on weekly basis to keep check on unlawful elements in suburbs.
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Abdul Qadir Baloch refutes reports of civilian deaths in Shawal
Abdul Qadir Baloch says operation will be expanded to other areas in the country, including Karachi
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Having the last laugh: Brazil turns to Dunga to lift World Cup blues again
Dunga was fired after he fell to Holland in the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2010.
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Two teenage girls attacked with acid in Mastung
Attackers used syringes to spray acid on victims, mirroring yesterday's attack on 4 women in Quetta.
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Zarb-e-Azb operation: North Waziristan residents allege civilian deaths in offensive
Incident has become focus of rising anger among tribesmen who fled to border towns in the country.
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Cricket: Fans urged to donate to Pakistanis fleeing fighting
Moin Khan announces a donation of Rs400,000 on behalf of the team for the IDPs.
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Building ties: Fatemi heads to Washington
Fatemi will also participate in a UN Security Council debate in New York.
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Eid package: Rations sent for Waziristan IDPs
Over 220 tonnes of ration dispatched from Race Course Ground for the IDPs.
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2014 policy reinstated: SC strikes down LHC’s Hajj policy verdict
Additional attorney general says the high court had no jurisdiction to rule over the matter.
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PCB revolving door: Name PCB poll chief in a week, PM told
Najam Sethi to vacate chairman’s post after seven days.
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Sign of goodwill: Pakistan to release 57 boats of Indian fishermen
Move comes nearly two months after 150 Indian fishermen were released ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz visit to Delhi.
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Tribal decree: Jirga bans women from ration points
Women found at ration points will be punished.
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FBR prepares to nail Qadri in tax evasion case
Delays notices to give the PAT chief, little time to respond.
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Helping the displaced: Complaint cell to be set up for IDPs in Bannu
Chief minister’s complaint cell received numerous complaints about problems faced by displaced people.
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Liquor ban: Law ministry, panel frown upon CII bill
Say non-Muslims were allowed access to alcohol by constitution.