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44 injured in a blast at a shrine near Islamabad
Seven of the injured are in critical condition.
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Model Town incident: Punjab sacrifices Sanaullah to keep heat off Shahbaz
Qadri insists Shahbaz Sharif should resign.
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Lahore clashes: Will accept only JIT with ISI, IB, MI reps, says Qadri
Qadri said he did not have confidence in the one-man tribunal formed by the Punjab government.
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Intelligence agencies' nod now a must for visa extensions
Foreigners to be deported if they do not submit an application for a visa extension, source tells The Express Tribune
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Looted: Robbers strike house
They ransacked the house cupboards, looted Rs200,000 cash, jewellery and other valuables
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Gunned down: JUI-F senator’s son shot dead in Wana
Shamsul Islam, 30, was shot dead in Ashraf Khel village, close to Wana Bazaar
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Drone strikes: PTI accuses govt of complicity with US
The strikes are “illegal under international law and a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty” Dr Shireen Mazari said
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Structural reforms: Justice Mansoor made reform judge
reform judge tasked primarily with counselling structural reforms at the court and the district level judicial system.
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Up And away: Communication workshop at GCU
The workshop aims to strengthen the communication and interpersonal skills of the students.
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Back home: Kidnapped girl recovered
The Women police have obtained two-day physical remand of the alleged kidnapper.
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Shoot-and-run: Rickshaw driver shot dead
Irfan died at the spot while the assailant managed to flee.
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Taking measures: Helplines set up for crime complaints
Two helplines, along with an email address, have been established to receive information against suspicious persons
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Secondary school certificate: CHS students make it to top 20
A total 84 students appeared from the convent school.
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Disaster preparedness: Training session under way in Gilgit
“We have helped more than 100,000 victims of various disasters so far,” said PRCS Provincial Secretary, Noorul Ain
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Switching to alternatives: ‘Electricity prices to be reduced soon’
the minister said the government has launched various projects in the past 12 months that will yield results soon.
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Never too old for school: K-P lifts age bar on college applicants
The lifting of the age-limit will be in effect from the new academic session.
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Line of fire: Gang member killed in ‘encounter’
Wasim Paddu was killed when the police raided his hideout and the gang members opened fire at the police team.
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Neelum-jhelum project: Civil work on main tunnel completed
the project would be completed by 2015, adding 960MW to the national grid.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee remains steady at 98.2/98.4 against the dollar on Thursday compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.2/98.4.
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Who foots the bill?: FDE seeks teachers’ degrees verification
FDE has asked its Islamabad Capital Territory staff to get their academic certificates verified within 30 days.
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Anti-Encroachment drive: Police book train attackers
Case has been registered against people who had stopped and attacked two trains on Monday
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Fresh information: Report on Bagram detainees sought
JPP complained that the authorities were not giving the families access to the released detainees.
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Education for all: Punjab govt to spend Rs8 billion on 15,000 schools
Funds to provide water, electricity, toilets, boundary walls, furniture to schools.
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India's nuke enrichment plant expansion operational in 2015: IHS
No comment was available from the Indian government press office or the foreign ministry.
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Gunship helicopters pound rebels in N Waziristan as 150,000 civilians flee
The shelling kills at least 20 militants.
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NA condemns attack on MQM MNA Tahira Asif
Parliamentarians pay tribute to Asif, saying she contributed greatly to proceedings of the House.
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Indian rugby players barred from entering Pakistan
Indian team takes the field with only 12 players after members serving in armed forces did not gain clearance.
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Of dharnas and strikes: PM Nawaz asks opposition parties to act maturely
Premier says other parties should let him work for the betterment of Pakistan.
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Justice for animals: Animal rights under the judicial scanner
The secretary says there are 111 wildlife breeding farms operating in the province.
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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
















































