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MoU signing: China to support Red Crescent in rescue, ambulance service
This was announced at a meeting between PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi and a visiting delegation of RCSC.
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Maligning state institutions: Defence ministry favours heftier fine against Geo TV
Application has been sent to attorney general, who will forward it to IHC.
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A dangerous field: Pushto artiste shot dead inside her residence
Police say four armed men entered Gulnaz Muskan’s house and sprayed her with bullets.
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Documentation directives: Speakers urge monitoring polio vaccine certification process
Expressed concern over lack of monitoring and coordination at various places where polio certificates are being issued
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Lopsided development: Rising inequality a major poverty reduction challenge in Pakistan
Progressive tax regime essential to mobilise resources for universal education, health services.
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Misappropriation: NAB arrests two over plot allotment
Accused include CDA director, private contractor.
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Man commits suicide, boy drowns
Police say deceased, Muhammad Abrar, was in distress for the last couple of weeks due to a domestic issue.
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Tutoring gone amok: Nine-year-old tortured
The fifth-grader was late for class.
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Against all odds: Teenage girl in Bara braves bombs to shine academically
Shakeela remained undeterred by security, financial concerns and came third in SSC exams.
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Helping hand: CDA facilitating Lal Masjid’s re-encroachment
Civic agency agrees to rebuild two of seven illegal mosques razed in 2006.
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‘D'–iaper Company: Toddler charged with resisting arrest
Boy was allegedly among protesters interfering in raid.
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Interview: UN youth envoy for better employment opportunities
Ahmad Alhendawi urges government to increase school enrolment, improve quality of education.
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Mainstreaming: Inclusive socioeconomic development linked to women’s participation
President lauds role being played by the NCSW in examining and reviewing existing laws.
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Free laptops: QAU students protest change in policy
Because of delay, they are no more eligible.
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Imagery: Traditional Japanese prints go on display
Exhibition showcases silkscreen, photo etching and lithography.
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Dozens die of heatstroke at Sehwan urs
According to unofficial estimates, between 500,000 to 700,000 people attended the urs this year.
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Financial woes: Govt seeks four-year extension to retire debt
Bill to amend the SBP law is contrary to govt’s agreement with IMF.
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Shielding the weak: Top court proposes panel for minorities’ rights
Asks govt to form a task force to protect worship places of minorities.
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Spain’s rout and the death of Tiki-taka
All in all, Tiki-taka did help Spain bring home a number of accolades but it’s time they say goodbye to it.
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Battling polio: IDPs turned back at Pak-Afghan border for refusing vaccine
Military officials hope operation will enable more vaccinations.
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Trusted ally’s advice to handle Lahore blowback
Sources feel whole blame for mishap was passed to Rana Sanaullah, often blamed for overacting to establish his loyalty
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NA session: Lahore debate ends short of fisticuffs
Khursheed Shah says PML-N govt repeating past mistakes.
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Lahore incident: Police backtrack after naming Qadri’s son in FIR
PAT files complaint against PM, Punjab CM and other ministers.
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Damage control: Shahbaz to oversee Qadri’s security
PM tells PML-N leaders to avoid comments on media.
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Balochistan unveils Rs215.7 billion budget
Deficit soars to Rs15.6 billion from last year’s Rs8 billion.
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MQM MNA succumbs to injuries
Tahira was in a coma after being attacked by two armed men who tried to loot her.
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N Waziristan operation: Fresh air blitz leaves 23 militants dead
At least eight Uzbek militants were killed near Miramshah in a separate sniper action.
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Anti-terrorism cooperation: Islamabad asks Kabul to extradite Fazlullah
Special envoy tells Karzai that Waziristan operation’s success hinges on uprooting TTP hideouts in Afghanistan .
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Kidnapped, raped and murdered: Woman found hanging from a tree in Layyah
Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of incident, asks DPO Layyah for report, orders strict action against those responsible.
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Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s urs comes to an end
Attending the event is considered as a religious obligation by many devotees.
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All in a day’s work: Fighting polio for Rs250 a day
Teams of two health workers, two cops cover entire neighbourhoods for work that is part-financial, part-humanity.
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Pakistan seeks extradition of TTP supremo Mullah Fazlullah from Afghanistan
Request for the extradition of Pakistan’s most wanted man was made by Mahmood Khan Achakzai.
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SC asks govt to form a National Council for minorities’ rights
Apex court also asks government to form special task force for protection of worship places of minorities.
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NA authorises Speaker to constitute committee for electoral reforms
Committee shall present its report to the parliament within 3 months from date of the notification of the committee.
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Zarb-e-Azb: Nawaz seeks national unity, support for troops
All possible resources will be allocated to look after the IDPs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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A whole new ball game for Junaid Khan
Celebrity cricketer is all set to play a new innings in his life with 17-year-old wife Khansa Khan.
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From a local shoemaker to international retailer
Markhor take their brand from Okara to the rest of the world.
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Pakistan special envoy, foreign secretary seek Afghanistan's cooperation on Waziristan operation
Afghan president says his government will cooperate until all sanctuaries of terrorists are eliminated.
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Drone strikes not linked to Zarb-e-Azb operation: FO
Aslam says it is misleading to attach Wednesday's drone attacks to military operation in North Waziristan.
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'At least 113,000 people have fled N Waziristan since initial air strikes in May'
Three-day window to allow civilians to leave the area due to end on June 20
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Ahmadis find refuge in China
Around 35 of the almost 500 UN-registered asylum seekers and refugees currently in China are Ahmadis.
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Targeted operation to be carried out in Islamabad
Rangers will support the capital police and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the operation.
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Aftermath: Critics lash out at govt for use of force on PAT supporters
Myriad of commentators deem incident as being avoidable, hold provincial govt responsible for tragic turn of events.
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Apex court orders formation of task force for protection of minorities
Task force to be responsible for protecting places of worship and ensuring the safety of minorities.
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Justification demanded: SITE body questions FBR powers
SITE Association of Industry acting chairman says giving more power would adversely affect trade and industry.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
Pakistan paid the 30th loan installment of $109 million to the IMF on April 1.
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Initiative: RCCI to set up business centre for women
RCCI president says RCCI making efforts to set healthy examples for private sector to follow.
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New order in Egypt
Egypt welcomes its fifth head of state, Sisi was declared Egypt’s president after landslide victory of 96.9% votes.
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Held hostage: Pakistanis among 60 workers kidnapped in Iraq
Foreign office says Pakistan’s ambassador in Iraq has no information about kidnapping of any Pakistani citizens.
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State of unrest: Iraq appeals for US air strikes
Request comes as ISIL fighters attack main oil refinery; Obama insists return to combat in Iraq not on the cards.

















































