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Promises made: Workers end protest as salaries promised
The workers had complained that they have not been paid for the last four to six months.
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On the lookout: Activists ask security companies to do something about their guards
Father seeks justice for daughter who was shot outside employer's house.
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SHC questions delays in Daniel Pearl trial
Defence lawyer claims trial hasn't proceeded even though charges were framed two years ago.
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New Arrivals: SHC Bar Association to hold elections
Elections will be held on August 16.
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Shutter-Down Strike: Naudero shut down to protest murder
A shutter-down strike was observed in Naudero on Monday.
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Lyari’s got talent: Struggling to break free, Lyari’s children find respite in ABC
Give these children a chance and they will outshine their peers in every field, say their teachers.
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Gender-based violence: Need for pro-women laws stressed
Legislators demand registration of divorce be made compulsory.
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Dishonourable murders: Woman, father-in-law killed
No arrests had been made till the time this report was filed.
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Block-print making: Workshop on Japanese technique kicks off
The workshop has been organised by the Japanese embassy in collaboration with Nomad Art Gallery.
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Energy conservation: Look to the heavens for load-shedding solutions
Plans for 16 buildings on Constitution Avenue to go solar; project would save up to Rs10 million annually.
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German declamation contest: Students demonstrate their outstanding oratory skills
The audience gave standing ovation at the end.
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Snake eyes: Five held for gambling
The police registered separate cases against the suspects.
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Rudderless bodies: Ministry receives over 900 applications
Ten posts vacant in affiliated organisations.
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Best performance: Brazilian embassy honours Pakistani street footballers
Ambassador says sports are important tools for social organisations and institutions to promote education.
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PCB case: IHC voids IMC formation, decisions
Detailed judgment says notification suspending PCB governing board seems tainted with mala fide intentions.
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Tree probe: Civic agency initiates inquiry into recently unearthed scandals
Environment wing violated PPRA rules in its transactions.
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Twirling heads: Young and old celebrate culture and heritage
Classical music needs patronage of government: artist Suraj Khan.
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Rigging complaints: ECP decides to penalise fraudulent voters
Action to be taken under the Representation of Peoples Act.
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Acid attack: Police arrest suspect from Lahore
Azhar had been married to Samina but she filed a suit after the couple developed disagreements.
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‘Negligence’: Lioness dies at Bahawalpur Zoo
The caretaker said the lioness had been sick for the last few days.
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Harassment: Polio vaccinators threatened
Armed men on motorcycles threatened to kill women polio vaccinators in Bana Roya near Rahim Yar Khan.
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Convicted : Bomber awarded 125 years in prison
Anti-Terrorism Court awarded life imprisonment to a man convicted for planting a bomb at Faisalabad Railway Station.
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Facebook eyes Pakistan, India for growth
Data shows there are 14.2 million Facebook users in Pakistan.
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Official action: Anti-encroachment drive today
Anti-encroachment drive was conducted from GT Road to Phandu Chowk and several illegally built shops were demolished.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 98.30/98.50 against the dollar compared to Friday’s close of 98.45/98.52.
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From loss to revenue: KE installs over 500 new meters
With “One Stop Shop” consumers could get on spot approval and meter installation for an upfront cost of Rs2600.
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Youth Loan Scheme : NBP facilitates successful candidates
Several candidates have already been intimated through calls and SMS.
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Pakistani general appointed as UN force commander in Ivory Coast: UNSG
Pakistan is currently the largest UN troop contributor with 8,264 personnel.
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Escalation between state institutions could result in derailing democracy: Asfandyar Wali
ANP's leader dubbed the one year performance of the present government in K-P as disappointing.
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ECP to take action against those who polled multiple votes: Sher Afgan
ECP sought data of voters who had polled more than one votes.
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Kabul trip: COAS discusses security situation in Afghanistan with ANSF chief
Furthermore, he discussed ways of enhancing Pak-Afghan bilateralism.
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Celebrating advertisements amid glitz and glamour
The Pakistan Advertisers Society Awards recognises the most effective campaigns of 2013.
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Revamp your summer skin routine
Our beauty pro shares her tips and suggests ways to get healthy skin, despite the harsh weather.
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K-P govt moves against Punjab for stopping wheat supply
Punjab govt has imposed unannounced restrictions on wheat for past 20 days, says PTI govt application.
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PCB will review Sethi’s decisions: Zaka Ashraf
Ashraf was speaking to the media upon his arrival at the PCB headquarters in Lahore.
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Defence ministry official terms budget 'meagre'
Air Vice Marshal Arshad Qadoos said this referring to Rs627 billion for the outgoing fiscal year.
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Ministry of Finance orders ECP to return funds of more than Rs3 billion
ECP claims that it has already spent a portion of these funds on ballot papers.
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Three new polio cases from FATA bring total to 66 this year
Two of the cases are from North Waziristan while the third was reported from South Waziristan.
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Leadership Programme: MPs set to leave for Washington
Barrister Ranjha along with a delegation of MNAs from various political parties will participate in the programme.
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Mansehra gang rape: Remand of three accused extended
Parveen Bibi* was duped by her friend into going with her in a car where two men allegedly raped her.
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Meeting In Kabul: Peshawar-Jalalabad motorway on cards
Pakistan also wants to extend the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement to Tajikistan.
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Akbar Bugti murder case: Musharraf exempted from appearing in court
Court summons former president on June 16, orders guarantors to ensure his presence during future hearings.
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Mansehra gang rape: ATC sends 3 accused on 10-day physical remand
On May 13, two men including a seminary teacher raped a college student in a moving vehicle.
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Jailed in India: 13 years on, a mother still awaits her son
Aashiq Ali Baloch, languishing in Indian jail on charges of espionage, had gone to India for a recreational trip.
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Misappropriation: Housing ministry conducts in-house crackdown
Refers officers accused of corruption to NAB, FIA.
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Friends no more: Musharraf’s ‘abettors’ shied away from FIA team
None of his close aides accepted responsibility for 2007 emergency.
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New video: Mullah Fazlullah says govt, army must accept ‘God’s writ’
Tells Taliban fighters to prepare to fight against the tanks and artillery of forces.
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Why did Modi win?
From having 2 seats in 1984 to 282 seats in 2014 elections, BJP's political status has undergone sea change.
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Nascent peace process: Taliban infighting hampering talks, says Sami
Says differences not linked to peace dialogue; TTP willing to talk.
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Crisis at PCB: Ashraf’s third term cut short in a day
Cut short as body now stands dissolved after losing eight out of 10 Governing Board members.
















































