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SZABMU protests: Sans doctors, hospital staffers protest against proposed university
Express concerns about loss of government service status, claim hospital will be privatised.
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Rape-murder case: SC directs lower court to complete trial within 30 days
Shows satisfaction with investigation; both suspects sent on remand.
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Seminar: Regional connectivity: railway network linked to prosperity
Speakers underscore the importance of connecting with South Asia for economic growth.
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Soothing: Intercontinental Jazz Trio play at Kuch Khaas
The Intercontinental Jazz Trio gets its name from the fact that each member hails from a different continent.
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Layout plan for housing society: Political backscratching gets plan approved
Senator leans on CDA to push through NOC despite long list of objections from cabinet secretary, CDA officials.
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Funds released: Sigh of relief for HEC
Funds needed to overcome the current problems will immediately be released, says Mandviwalla.
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Rash driving: One killed, 15 injured in road accident
The police confiscated the vehicle and registered a case against the unidentified driver.
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Questioning officials: CJ takes suo motu notice of Abbas Town blasts
The chief justice directed the Sindh officials to file a comprehensive report.
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Abbas Town blasts: Mourners attacked
Protesters allege Rangers opened fire on the crowd.
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Abbas Town attack: Shia, Sunni residents stick together amid heart-rending tragedy
Regardless of their religious views, locals and volunteers come out to lend victims a helping hand.
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Snowball effect feared: PM fattens federal secretariat salaries by 20%
The move will put an additional Rs533 million burden on the national exchequer.
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In circles: Stunned by attack, senators grope for answers on unrest
Some see geo-political conspiracy, others blame security forces and Sharmila Farooqui.
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Afghan president censures Pakistan
Karzai, Nato secretary general urge government to do more in fight against terrorism.
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PML-N tops voting intention list in Punjab: Survey
PML-N is still the kingmaker in Punjab.
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Hospital in Dadu can help battle TB with some freebies
It has even attracted volunteers from abroad to train people and villagers.
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Compensation: Govt ordered to pay cameraman
Shah was injured when a steel gate of Punjab Stadium fell on him.
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Due Process: ‘Green Town killer’ remanded in custody
The magistrate granted them four days.
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‘Mama, let’s leave quickly… I’m so scared’
Residents of Rabia Flower and Iqra City apartments left without a roof over their head on Sunday evening.
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‘Misusing authority’: Town officer asked for explanation
Warraich denied the allegations and said he would defend himself.
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Celebrating achievement; Laptops given to madrassah students
As many as 450 girls received laptops.
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Polio teams: Three-day vaccination drive begins
DCO urged citizens to cooperate with the vaccinators and ensure that their children aged five or less get polio drops.
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Blasphemy case: SP summoned to testify
The accused had asked the LHC to transfer the case on security grounds. She had also been granted after-arrest bail.
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Rest in peace: Amid tears and anger, at least 35 blast victims laid to rest
The largest of the funeral prayers took place at Sharae Pakistan, where a protest was also held.
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Appointment of judges: Justice Sheiks unable to hear petition
On February 26, the LHC registrar’s office had raised objection to the petition.
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Kinnaird college: Trees tell stories of years gone by
The play was written by Perin Boga and Kausar Sheikh and was directed by Prof Shama Khaliq Salman and her team
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Karachi bombing part of conspiracy against Pakistan: Parliament
Parliament says that the acts are a conspiracy against Pakistan, related to the trade deals made with Iran and China.
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After the bloodletting, Karachi opens a vein for survivors
Donations, in cash and kind, pour in for Abbas Town survivors and families.
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Rs54 billion embezzled in ISAF container case: SC told
Supreme Court expresses its disappointment over the non-compliance of the FBR in implementing previous court orders.
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Coca-Cola announces $379m expansion plan for Pakistan
Company to establish three more bottling plants across the country.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee was almost steady at 98.13/98.18 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 98.15/98.20.
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Bilateral trade: South Korea invited to invest in Pakistan
Doosan Corporation’s Senior VP says that that his company has the capacity to explore coal field reserves in Pakistan.
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Big promises: PTI vows to create 10 million jobs in industrial policy
Unveils the policy with promises to shun aid, bring back illegal wealth from offshore accounts.
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Why Karachi bleeds
It seems as if ruling elite of this country no longer consider lives and property of citizens worth being protected.
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The genocide continues
Genocide is what we are now facing in our own country, and the Shias are the victims
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Protecting the source
'If I disclosed the source of my story today, who will give me the news tomorrow?'
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A moment’s silence for the departed
While some thought it was best to cancel ongoing events, others felt that the show must go on.
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Shikarpur blast: the pir of the shrine succumbs to injuries
Pir Hajjan Shah was severely injured in the attack on the shrine in Shikarpur.
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Abbas Town blast a conspiracy to divide Shia, Sunni: Sattar
Abbas town attack “is a genocide of Shia Mohajirs and this is a conspiracy to divide them” says Sattar.
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Karachi blast: Chief Justice takes suo motu notice
CJP wants comprehensive report within two days, IG Sindh and the advocate general summoned in court.
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Malala, Clinton cited as Nobel peace candidates hit record
Malala's young age could work against her, say experts.
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One killed as funeral procession participants fired upon
14 people including five Rangers personnel injured as a result of firing near Sohrab Goth.
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HRCP slams killings in Karachi blasts
'We slam the unending targeting of citizen because of their belief,' says the HRCP.
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Sharmila defends herself over Abbas Town security lapse
“32,000 police personnel were protecting 400 guests? Find a better excuse to bash me!”
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Rehman Malik claims providing intelligence about Karachi blasts
Interior Minister asks IG Sindh, home secretary why no steps were taken despite being provided intelligence.
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Gender equality in Pakistan? Take our short survey!
Results from the survey will appear in the Women's Day issue of MsT and online.
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Government providing 'safe haven' to terrorists: Imran
Imran vows his party will eradicate terrorism if it comes into power.
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HIV cured in baby for the first time: Scientists
Researchers call it a "functional cure" rather than a complete cure.
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SC orders NAB to submit final report on Tauqir Sadiq’s arrest
Judge questions if the NAB has started protecting the corrupt people instead of arresting them.
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Transitions: PPP MNA passes away
Mehrunnisa Afridi was elected as MNA on reserved seat for women from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the 2008 elections.
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Tough law sees acid conviction rate triple in Pakistan
Victims, left with horrendous injuries and often blind, say the penalties are still too light.