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Suspected suicide bomb explosion in Islamabad kills one, injures another
The injured man has been shifted to Polyclinic hospital for treatment. Security officials have sealed off the site.
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Controversial legislation: Opposition waters down terror law
Senators categorise types of suspects, suggest criminal and judicial procedures.
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Amid Taliban attacks, Ghani and Abdullah prepare for June 14 polls
Voter fraud allegations prompt call for transparent elections
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Sexual harassment : Four suspects, including cop, arrested
After being informed of the incident, the police raided the accused’s house.
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Suspected militant: Police arrest bomb ‘expert’
ajid Afridi was signalled to stop for a routine check near Northern Bypass.
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Pk-45 By-elections: PTI chief to address voters
Imran is expected to address a public meeting in Beerot village on Saturday.
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Pakistan becomes first country to deploy China's BeiDou GPS network
The company claims that the GPS can provide positioning with accuracy of up to two centimeters.
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K-P Assembly: Who is the most vocal of them all?
After the first parliamentary year, a look at how active opposition and treasury bench members were in K-P Assembly.
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Recognition : Unilever wins at PAS Awards
Unilever was the leading client organisation to win accolades with successes for brands.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 98.4/ 98.6 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 98.40/98.60.
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Inflation: Index decreases 0.17% during the week
The SPI for the combined groups also decreased by 0.05%
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Amending PPO: Opposition presents its Protection of Pakistani Citizens Act
PPCA aims to differentiate between foreign and local militants and suspects of terrorism.
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Parveen Shakir in the eyes of Fatema Hassan
The late poet lost herself in love and used her poetry to put her emotions in words.
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No SIM to be activated without biometric identification after July 31
Telcom companies will bear the cost of procuring biometric machines, installing them at franchises and retail outlets.
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Govt approves allocation for construction of Bhasha, Dasu dams
Allocation for construction Faisalabad–Khanewal Motorway and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus project was also...
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PCB disowns suspended county cricketer Arif
Arif was charged on Thursday with six offences relating to a 40-over game between Sussex and Kent in August 2011
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On The Frontier: IED blast leaves one dead
A man was killed and another injured in a blast on the Pak-Afghan border in Khar, Bajaur Agency.
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Vaccination And Certification: Anti-polio counters set up in FRs, FATA
Polio counters for vaccination and certification have been established at each agency headquarters hospital.
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Foiled Attack: Bomb disposed in Khyber Agency
A bomb was safely detonated by members of a local pro-government militia on Thursday.
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Towards Swift Justice: Prosecution coordination units opened
The move is part of the provincial government’s commitment to improve coordination between criminal justice agencies.
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Security Measure: Section 144 imposed in Bannu
District government imposed Section 144 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on Thursday, banning the display of weapons.
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Toxic Spinach?: 22 of same family fall sick
They fainted after consuming adulterated food in Saray Darpakhel area of Miranshah, North Waziristan Agency.
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Bogus Case : Dijkot SHO suspended
Dijkot station house officer (SHO) has been suspended for registering a bogus case against a citizen.
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Out Of Jail: Bilal Khar granted bail
Son of former Punjab governor Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar, faces charges of destruction of public property.
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Vaccination And Certification: Anti-polio counters set up in FRs, FATA
MS and AS will provide signed certificates to travellers after they have been administered the free-of-charge drops.
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Prejudiced Behaviour?: ‘No room for K-P in Punjab’
Azam Khan said police officials came to his hotel and directed the management to refuse accommodation to K-P residents
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On The Frontier: IED blast leaves one dead
A man was killed and another injured in a blast on the Pak-Afghan border in Khar, Bajaur Agency on Thursday.
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Anti-dengue drive: Two shops, four junkyards sealed
The administration warned shopkeepers to properly cover old and new tyres to stop dengue larvae breading.
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New Facility: CAA introduces toll-free number
Call 0800-00114 free of cost.
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Added Service: PCAA introduce toll-free number
Passengers will be able to enquire about flight information and lodge their complaints by calling free of charge.
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Ccia Sidelines: Mamnoon, Xi discuss economic corridor
Mamnoon Hussain said the partnership between Pakistan and China with increased focus on economic and trade ties.
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Ministerial Promise: ANF likely to get more funds, manpower
Chaudhry Nisar has directed ANF to control drug trafficking from across the border into Balochistan and K-P.
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Labour care: FWMC sets up health desk for waste workers
The inauguration ceremony of the health desk was held Liaquat Town on Thursday.
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Going nowhere: 4 held for travelling on forged papers
FIA immigration staff on Thursday arrested four persons for trying to travel on forged documents.
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New polio case from FR Bannu takes countrywide total to 67
The seven-month-old victim was never immunised against the disease.
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Sikh community storms Parliament to protests against alleged desecration of their holy books
The protesters claimed that their religious sanctity had been violated as many as 7 times in the past few years.
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In a first, Twitter blocks 'blasphemous' tweets in Pakistan
NYT report states a PTA official asked Twitter to block accounts and tweets he considered blasphemous or unethical.
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High life: Punjab has highest number of drug users, says UNODC report
2.9 million people used illicit substances in 2013.
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Pakistan condemns attack on Indian consulate in Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemns the attack, Modi thanks Karzai for his efforts to thwart it.
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Comparisons: ‘Punjab allocated less funds for health, education’
Experts call upon government to declare education emergency.
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Faith and rights: Govt reply sought on plea to save Jain temples
Pakistan Post’s comments sought on petition urging postage stamp for Bhagat Singh.
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Good news on track: Lahore to get Pakistan’s first metro train
Chinese company to execute $1.6b project in 27 months, Beijing to provide funds.
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Food crisis: Agricultural growth rate declines alarmingly
Senate panel asks govt to increase budgetary allocation for ministry of food.
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Share records with defence team, prosecutors told
Musharraf’s lawyer complains of missing testimony.
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First parliamentary year: One law, three walkouts and seven appearances by the prime minister
Absenteeism marred NA sessions, lower house ‘failed to emerge as forum of substantive debate and effective...
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New technology: 3G to raise Rs260b in taxes, create new jobs, says PM
Four telecom companies formally handed over licences; two more available for new entrants.
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Patriarchy, extremism: Steps urged to curb violence against women, minorities
The National Commission on the Status of Women asks govt to take steps to stop violence against women and minorities.
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Court, Sabzi Mandi blasts: Two months on, police clueless about perpetrators
SSP’s reply was as lacklustre as capital police’s inefficient attitude in immediate aftermath of suicide, bomb attacks
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World Day for Cultural Diversity: Celebrating the rich mosaic of cultures
Activists, musicians gather to promote appreciation of heritage, traditional values.
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Energy crisis: Regional countries urged to employ integrated solutions
Experts say collective political will needed to invest in energy sector.















































