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Encounter: ‘Militant’ killed, policemen injured
Kohat DPO says police raided the house of suspect Rizwan who opened fire at them and injured SHO Afzal Khan.
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Health care initiative: Free medical camp set up at Mathra
At least 1,500 patients were treated by doctors, says a statement issued by PTI's media cell.
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Amnesty blames countries for betraying their commitments to end torture
Human rights watch body launches global campaign "Stop Torture" to combat widespread torture.
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Pakistan tells two Indian journalists to leave within week
India termed Pakistan's move as regrettable, unfortunate.
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Musharraf treason case: FIA report, relevant documents given to prosecutor
Interior ministry hands over a 237-page report to the prosecutor.
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Foreign loans are not the answer
A textbook definition of a rentier state is one that is rich in resources and is not accountable to the citizen.
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Senate session: Senators storm out, slam foreign policy
Senators Rabbani, Aitzaz call PM adviser a mix of ignorant and innocent.
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TTP infighting: Sajna refuses to accept Fazlullah’s orders
Khan Said alias Sajna has ‘refused’ to accept his dismissal as head of the militant group’s South Waziristan chapter.
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The last act: India appoints new army chief
Outgoing Congress-led government faces intense criticism for the last-minute appointment.
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Two schoolteachers gunned down in Hangu
Seven teachers have been killed in targeted attacks since Feb 8.
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Closing ranks: ECP members should resign, says Shah
Says PPP, PTI and JI to hold joint meeting on reforms.
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Central Prison Karachi's first ever magazine: The prison edition
Three inmates produce the Central Prison’s first ever magazine.
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Forced into flesh trade: Judge orders deportation of Uzbek girls
The two victims had earlier taken refuge in the Uzbek diplomatic mission.
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Lyari linchpin Baba Ladla shot dead
Baba Ladla was gunned down by Iranian border guards near a crossing point at Pak-Iran border, say officials.
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US naval chief meets PM, Gen Raheel
Reaffirms importance of US-Pakistani security relationship.
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Unending misery: SC seeks AG’s help in Biharis repatriation plea
Petitioner’s counsel says most families are living in subhuman conditions in Bangladeshi camps.
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JUI-F’s master of deadpan spins drone theory
He never allowed me to find out whether this JUI-F Maulana was being serious or simply trying to make us laugh.
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Notice issued to PCB chief
Justice Noorul Haq N Qureshi issued notices on Tuesday to the officials and sought their replies till May 15.
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Exam alert: Last date for MA exam forms
Schedule to submit forms for the MA and double MA (private) programmes has been announced by the Karachi University.
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Paf meeting: Birds can be a flying hazard, say aircrew
The participants included government and civil administration representatives.
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Shot dead: Alleged criminal killed in encounter
The suspect was injured in the exchange and was taken to Jinnah hospital, where he died.
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Alcoholism: Moonshine liquor kills five
Five people, including four boys and a policeman, died after consuming moonshine liquor.
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Reconciling Muslim family laws with modern realities
President Hussain stresses need to discuss divorce.
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Judge’s retirement: Full court reference for IHC justice
The presidents of IHC and IDBA will participate in the reference.
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Flammable evidence: FIA formally asked to probe estate office fire, says minister
Earlier, an internal probe found evidence of arson, office staff involvement.
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Last-minute respite: Ex-PTDC chief granted pre-arrest bail
IHC issues notice to NAB, which was about to arrest Khetran.
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Highs and lows: Two CAA officials held for smuggling heroin
“Hopefully they will reveal the names of their accomplices,” says ANF official
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Sensitised house: MPs back polio-free Pakistan
“The government should investigate the link between polio and the American drone campaign,” says JUI-F MNA.
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Rocketing rents: No affordable housing for single folk
Shortages, rising demand for rental housing forcing many to go for substandard options.
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No relaxation for sluggish and corrupt police officers, says IGP
Inspector sent packing for mixing with bootleggers, drug dealers.
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Chasing polio: Karachi under the radar
Sewage samples collected from Peshawar did not contain traces of the virus in the month of April this year.
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Offence against any religion is blasphemy, says Justice Jillani
SC to set guidelines to enforce minorities’ rights, proposes task force.
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Intangible Heritage: Parliamentary panel for preservation of classical music
The sufi mystic singer said that classical heritage needed state support.
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Road safety: No more unfit public transport in AJK
The campaign aims at protecting lives of passengers.
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Economic empowerment: PM clears loan scheme worth Rs3.5 billion
Half of interest-free scheme’s beneficiaries will be women.
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Facilitating first-aid: Hilal-e-Ahmer 1030 Ambulance Service launched
The 12 new ambulances come equipped with essential emergency equipment.
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Polio-related travel restrictions: Inoculation certificates mandatory from June 1
Following govt appeal, WHO official grants time for effective implementation.
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Pak-China art show: Let a hundred flowers bloom
Artworks by Chinese artists reflect indigenous styles.
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Freedom of expression: Journalists vow to continue struggle
Join parliamentarians in promise to uphold democracy.
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Property taxes: CDA jacks up ground rents
Dues for many properties were previously not collected, improperly calculated.
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Work Ethics: Fish vendor seeks case against cashier
Bux said police had not entertained his complaint.
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Acquittal: Murder suspect gets benefit of doubt
The witnesses, including the complainant, said the man arrested was not the murderer.
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Anniversary : Youm-e-Ali observed
“We should follow the teachings of Hazrat Ali (RA) to check sectarianism"
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Unspoken Words: Psychology book launched at FCC
The author of the book, Anita Saleem, is a trained clinical psychologist and a faculty member at the FCCU.
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Drive Safe: Woman dies in road accident
Woman was taken to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
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Family Feud: Two killed over property
Both injured were taken to a hospital where Asif succumbed to his injuries.
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Robbery Case: Protest against police inaction
“Upon hearing the noise, some of the neighbours raised alarm due to which robbers fled without collecting valuables,”
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Tax Ombudsman Orders: FBR asked to settle pending payments
FTO Abdur Rauf Chaudhry ordered FBR to clear all refund claims of exporters that have been settled.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.3/98.5 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 98.70/98.75.
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Collaboration: Punjab body signs MoU with CPCC
MoU was signed by the PBIT Director General (Investor Relations) Jalal Hasan and CPCC President Mehreen Javaid.