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Cracking down: Three suspects arrested in operation
The arrested include a prayer leader.
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Arrested US national: Police told to file charge-sheet by May 19
Joel Cox’s passport is still in the custody of police.
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May 11 elections: A year after polls, tribunals wade through complaints
Fervour, optimism that drove the elections faded away when electoral irregularities marred the democratic transition.
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Unfounded reports: Edhi comes in public to quash his death rumours
Spokesperson denounces ‘propaganda on social media’.
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Justice delayed: Tribunals yet to decide fate of 12 aspiring K-P lawmakers
Tribunal member blames candidates for the delay, says NADRA reports also overdue.
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Poll chief’s appointment: Delay in filling top post fuelling doubts, says SCBA chief
Says CJ should resume hearing of the matter and pass appropriate orders.
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Exhibition for little ones: Artists find future Picassos in different parts of Karachi
‘Bachon se Tabdili’ project is displaying the artworks at VM Art Gallery till May 26.
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Sexual assault: Transgender’s head shaved off after ‘rape’
There were two more people at the house and all together they assaulted and then shaved off his head.
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Under one roof: Red-carpet launch of a multi-label boutique
“Less than a decade back, I would call Islamabad sleeping beauty because it was beautiful but was sleeping to fashion"
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D-Chowk Day: Federal capital braces for ‘tsunami’
Imran warns govt of serious repercussions if PTI workers are harassed.
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Diabetes: Mothers advised to guard against risks
Dr Ishtiaq said around 18 per cent of expectant mothers develop gestational diabetes.
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For engineers: IEP announces housing schemes
Chairperson said have embarked on new areas such as adopting emerging technologies, promoting state-of-the-art skills.
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Drug smuggler held
Danish Rafiq told the local police that auto-thieves had stolen his Toyota Corolla.
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Nature’s fury: Despite rain, PTI rally preparations on schedule
Workers take out car-and-bike rally in capital.
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Exhibition: Tiny tots turn trash to treasure
Projects in blue, green, red, yellow and white colour schemes included pencil-holders, jewellery boxes, photo frames.
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On the road: ITP issues special traffic plan
Separate parking areas have also been specified for parking of vehicles.
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Far and dear: Commuters suffer as work on metro bus route starts
With Benazir Bhutto Road dug up and closed for traffic, transporters charging higher fares.
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Metro bus project: Senator, MNA move apex court to void project
Mushahid Hussain, Asad Umar argue that the project violates multiple constitutional provisions, Islamabad bylaws.
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Dicey weather: Dust blanket washed away by mild showers
Flights were delayed due to a dust storm, but ensuing rain lessened impact on citizens.
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Slow but not steady: CDA’s lackadaisical attitude invites senator’s ire
Compensation for E-12 affected, slow progress of Park Enclave among issues.
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PCRWR: Unsafe bottled water found
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRhas found 21 brands of bottled water unsafe for consumption.
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Hit-And-Run : Man killed in accident
A man was killed in a road accident in Sector G-8/3 on Saturday.
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Misuse of authority: ‘Policemen robbed me’
Petitioner said when he tried to register a case against them, the police refused to cooperate.
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Missing: Case sought against ‘abductors’
Judge sought comments on a petition seeking the registration of a case against two men accused of abducting.
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Busted: Four extortionists arrested
The DPO has announced rewards for the police team that arrested the men.
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Protest : PAT to take out rally today
District Coordination Officer Javed Ahmad Qazi said the PAT had sought permission for two rallies.
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Healthy activities : Students receive sports goods
The state minister said the government wanted to promote healthy activities among the youth.
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Pile up : Two killed, 11 injured in collision
An army officer and his wife were killed and three of their family members were injured.
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Alleged spy: Man killed by pro-govt militia
Political admin said suspect was killed for allegedly spying against Touheedul Islam (TI), a pro-government militia.
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Cracking down: Three suspects arrested in operation
Locals said security forces surrounded the entire locality around midnight and imposed a curfew.
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The Alchemy festival brings Pakistani culture to London
Event focuses on showing the positive side of Pakistan to a multicultural United Kingdom.
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PBCW day one: Traditional is the way to go
The collections were a reminder that no matter how experimental one gets, nothing tops keeping it traditional.
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IMF review: Progress in stabilising economy, but more needs to be done
Pakistan, IMF agree to consolidate Rs290b in next fiscal year by levying Rs220b in new taxes, reducing power subsidy.
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Pirs of Sindh: Blind faith
While followers remain loyal, dynastic spiritual leaders of white desert in Sindh are neglecting people’s progress.
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Govt green lights PC's plan to sell UBL shares
CCoP approves roadshows for Privatisation Commission to seek out potential buyers for UBL shares.
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India election campaign ends with clashing visions
Few observers expect the BJP to reach the magic 272 number needed for a parliamentary majority by itself.
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May 11 protest will take place despite govt hindrances: Imran Khan
Khan alleged that the PML-N is lying about not causing hindrances in transport.
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Elite class controls 95% of Pakistan's resources: Sirajul Haq
JI ameer adds there will be no need to take loans from World Bank, IMF if corruption was brought under control.
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Lost power: Over 1,000 MW unaccounted for, says Ali
1,006MW unaccounted for from national grid, causing Rs260m in losses to public exchequer every day, says minister.
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‘I am a girl seeking education, do I threaten you?’
Schoolgirls are so strong that they can actually cause chaos in an Islamic society.
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Downward revision: Once again, IMF lowers tax target
Move prompted by FBR’s lacklustre performance; will force govt to slash development spending this year.
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Coalition Support Fund: Pakistan to receive $380m this month
US deputy secretary of state assures Dar about Washington’s decision to release next tranche of CSF.
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Nature’s wrath: Two killed as quake rattles Benazirabad
Residents say aftershocks were felt in several nearby tehsils, districts.
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Still bickering: Govt rejects PTI’s agreement over rigging dispute
Minister says thumb impression audit is unacceptable .
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At stake is more than just credibility of the May 11 polls
Imran Khan and his party want to demolish the credibility of the whole election process of May 11, 2013.
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Retaliatory action: Security forces nab 55 suspects
Search operation launched after bombing in North Waziristan Agency in which 9 FC officials were killed.
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Fake vaccination: In hunt for certification, polio drops ‘optional’
Hospitals, EPI officials issue vaccination certificates without administering polio drops.
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5-year-old petition: SC admits Biharis repatriation plea
At least 300,000 live in camps across Bangladesh.
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Gunned down: Two people shot dead
Three men on two motorcycles chased a black Toyota and started firing.
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Press freedom: ET reporter presented PFUJ award
The award was given to ET reporter on the occasion of World Press Freedom day on May 3.

















































