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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.
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Financial irregularity: Top bureaucrats receive irregular honorariums
Audit report shows Ministry of Finance officials violated ECC’s decision.
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‘Issues of the minorities won’t be addressed until they get due rights in assemblies’
Seminar discusses ways to curb religious hate and encourage harmony.
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Waziristan fallout: Sindh govt to seek UNHCR aid for IDPs
Cabinet meeting was informed NADRA will assist in identifying nationality of displaced persons.
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Budget debate: NA approves 118 demands for grants
Govt rejects over 437 cut motions of the opposition.
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Olive branch: Punjab government in bid to mollify Qadri
PML-N delegation to visit Minhajul Quran Secretariat today.
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Vandal-in-chief: Gullu Butt arrested, claims he acted alone
Butt is set to be presented before court on June 19.
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Discussing security: Afghan envoy meets Gen Raheel
Pakistan pushing Afghan authorities to seal borders along North Waziristan in order to deny safe exit to militants.
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Of mountain-size egos, and taming of the shrew
In dynamic democracies, govts always appear jittery during budget sessions of their respective parliaments.
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Building consensus: PML-Q invites JUI-F to join anti-government alliance
Party says no chance of independent judicial probe into attack on PAT.
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Pakistan Awami Tehrik chief rejects judicial commission
Says party will ensure impartial probe ‘after current govt is ousted’.
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In solidarity: Imran to support Dr Qadri’s push against ‘fascism’
Condemns attack on PAT workers; says dismissing police officials was not enough.
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Musharraf’s travel abroad: CJ forms larger bench to hear govt’s appeal
The apex court will take up the matter on June 23.
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Difference of opinion: Clerics’ role in promoting tolerance underscored
Dr Tahir Mansoori said there are numerous examples of tolerance in the matters of Fiqh in Muslims history.
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Who am I?: Exploring multiple layers of identity
American scholar peels the various strata that make up a person.
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Illegal trade: Four charged with smuggling weapons
Investigations were under way when this report was filed.
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Art: Painting competition held at RAC
A large number of students attended the workshop.
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Right to information: Six months on, Punjab yet to implement law
Provincial govt asked to ensure information commission’s administrative and financial autonomy.
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City planning: Civic agency approves two underpasses on Faisal Avenue
Facilitation centre in Sector G-7/2 to provide all CDA, IESCO, PTCL, SNGPL and NADRA services under one roof.
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Prioritising sustainable energy: ‘Development of renewable energy potential top priority’
Minister says steps being taken to increase power generation .
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LG polls: Other provinces asked to emulate Balochistan
Bureaucratic hurdles, lack of political will main reasons behind election delays.
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Deadlock: BISP service providers without payments for a year
Secretary says BISP investigating allegations of fraud, verifying deserving beneficiaries.
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Court boycott: Lawyers protest Lahore incident
High court, district bar associations demand transparent inquiry, action against perpetrators.
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Pre-monsoon rain: Weather turns pleasant in twin cities
The experts cautioned that monsoon rainfall could be below average this year.
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The taxman cometh: CDA accounts frozen
FBR ordered move after civic agency failed to clear its tax dues.
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Busted: FIA arrests building supervisor for power theft
A case has been registered and further investigations are underway.
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Monsoon season: All dikes to be monitored
The assistant commissioners were also asked to jointly visit the vulnerable areas of the dikes.
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Crossing the bridge: Woman dies in road accident
Police have taken the motorcycle-rickshaw driver into custody.
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Accidental fire: Cotton stocks burn down in fire
A Rescue-1122 team reached the scene and put out the fire.

















































