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Security threat: Australia cautions on Pakistan travel
Safety and security advisory says demonstrations and protests in Sindh likely following Altaf Hussain's arrest.
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At a standstill: Residents protest over power outages
Roads leading to main Tank-Dera, Tank-Bannu, Tank-Waziristan roads remain closed for more than 4 hours.
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‘Anti-poor, pro-rich’: PTI MNA slates centre over budget
Ayesha Gulalai finds budget lacks relief for public in form of utilities or edibles.
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30 militants killed in FC operation in Balochistan
One paramilitary was killed and five wounded during the action, explosives and landmines were also recovered.
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Key TTP commander killed in North Waziristan
Ashiqullah Mehsud killed in fresh clashes between rival factions of the TTP
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Lawn — to wear or not to wear?
The designer lawn fad reached a new level with this year’s collections.
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Police recover girls, arrest jirga members
Jirga forces 2 minor girls into marriage under tribal custom of Swara in K-P but police thwarts trade-off.
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Word of advice: Let the people judge, PM advises budget critics
Urges banks to participate in Youth Business Loan Scheme.
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Prisoner swap: Taliban release video showing Bergdahl’s handover
‘Do not come back to Afghanistan’, video warns.
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Altaf urges calm amid protests across Sindh
Met police yet to respond to request for consular access; MQM asks traders,transporters to reopen businesses.
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Rare support: Senate unanimously passes five bills
Govt says it will introduce amendments following budget debate.
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Altaf’s arrest: Imran expresses concern over Karachi’s situation
PTI chief says MQM needs to show patience and not punish people of Pakistan for actions taken by British govt.
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Drowned JI leader: JI seeks AJK help in retrieving missing body
SDMA secretary assures Sirajul Haq all available resources are being used in search efforts.
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Year 2014-18: Strategic plan to prevent child deaths launched
New immunisation scheme aims to save lives of 600 children who die every day.
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Farzana murder case: Police detains three more suspects
To seek physical remand from court today.
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Blowback: MNAs seek suspension of Dasti’s membership
He claims prime minister ‘is behind this move’.
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Tribal clash: Woman, girl killed in firing
The police reached the spot but were unable to end the fight.
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Future prospects: KU to create links with SOAS
Officials discussed prospects for academic linkages with the departments.
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Kidnapped: Missing girl’s family stages protest
The family of an abducted girl, daughter of Ali Muhammad Chahwan, staged a protest in Naudero.
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Leopard geckos fetch good money for hunters as trade continues to destroy ecosystem
It is still unclear whether the geckos are being exported or being used in the country for medicine.
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Promoting healthy activities: Three-day Margalla Sports Festival kicks off
The tournaments are being held at different grounds situated in different sectors of the city.
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Implementation of law: SC presses govt on jobs quota for minorities
Also asks K-P govt to create a fund for Peshawar church blast victims.
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Drug busts: Three booked, heroin, hashish seized
After being stopped by ANF officials, he confessed to having 94 heroin-filled capsule in his stomach.
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Illegal arms: Three held for carrying weapons
The Kahuta police on Wednesday arrested three persons.
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Nominal increase not a good omen for ICT education
Limited funding available to address issues plaguing education over the last year.
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Drop in allocation does not spell good news
Rs26.8 billion allocated for health in 2014-2015.
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Raise rebuke: Police arrest over 100 clerks at D-Chowk
Batons, rubber bullets used to disperse protest; they were demanding 50% increments.
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Resettlement first: Slum dwellers protest drive against kachi abadis
Police stop protesters from marching to apex court.
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Mercury waste management: Disposal mechanism urged
Petition submitted to PM calling for legislation on issue.
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Dues settled: After five weeks, IESCO lights up CDA’s offices
Federal secretary’s intervention leads to rationalisation of dues.
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Ward woes: In Rawalpindi hospitals, everything is at own risk
Public hospital waiting lounges lack clean drinking water, barricades problematic for car parks lack security.
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Expedition: Turkish cyclist to attempt K2
Muharram Aydin Irmak will lead a 21-mmber expedition to the world’s second highest peak.
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Unexpected benefit: New airport road may force CDA to develop I- sectors
Changed alignment passes through many undeveloped sectors; CDA dilly-dallying over development for decades.
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Appreciation: Lawmakers hail new budget
Lawmakers said the budget had a sizable allocation for energy sector to end load shedding.
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Heinous Crime: Girl ‘assaulted’ by two
Girl was abducted by two men who took her to a deserted area and assaulted her.
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Precautionary Measures: Armed guards for Chinese engineers
Security for Chinese engineers working in Faisalabad has been beefed up, police officials say.
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Public Education: Govt school classrooms inaugurated
Minister for Cooperatives Malik Iqbal Channar said on Wednesday that education was the government’s priority.
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Monetary Dispute: Factory contractor ‘poisoned’
The Nishatabad station house officer said they had registered a case against Mustafa.
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Dar downplays ‘pro-business’ tilt
Says influential segment has been brought under tax net for the first time.
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Porous border: Seven troops killed in Bajaur border incursion
It was the third cross-border incursion by militants over the last 10 days.
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Fateh Jang bombing: Two colonels among five dead in suicide attack
Teenaged bomber targets a patrol vehicle; Taliban claim responsibility.
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At a standstill: Residents protest over power outages
A protest rally against prolonged power outages in the district resulted in a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down.
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‘Anti-poor, pro-rich’: PTI MNA slates centre over budget
The government has presented an “anti-poor and pro-rich budget,” said MNA.
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Stamp of approval: CCP’s performance consistent,says GCR
GCR has termed CCP a maturing authority.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee remained steady 98.3/98.5 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.3/98.5.
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Pakistan, canada: Can collaborate in many fields, says Giokas
More than 300,000 Pakistani are working in Canada who could also invest in Pakistan.
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MQM requests traders, transporters to resume activities
MQM vows to continue sit-ins across the country.
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London Police not responding to Pakistan’s request for consular access to Altaf Hussain
No one is allowed to see Altaf Hussain, said Pakistan High Commission in London.
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MQM chief urges workers to remain peaceful
Talking to the MQM coordination committee, the MQM chief informed about his well-being.
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Aisam to address House of Commons
Tennis ace receives recognition for his efforts in promoting peace through tennis.
















































