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Tough competition: Supreme Court bar goes to polls
2,720 eligible voters to elect new office bearers of Supreme Court Bar Association for 2013-14.
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NPF land scandal: SC orders PML-N leader to return 126 kanals of land
Court says NPF has been robbed; if Anjum Aqeel does not return the land, action should be taken against him.
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Nisar vs Rabbani: From war of words to privilege motion?
Exchange between Chaudhry Nisar and Raza Rabbani over number of deaths from terrorist attacks turns ugly.
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Will the influential ever be convicted?
No positive change can be expected as long as strict action is not taken against the influential accused persons.
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Balochistan unrest: Blast in Quetta kills three
Of the 20 injured, six are said to be in critical condition.
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Afghan council to meet Baradar in Pakistan
Govt has agreed to give Afghan council access to the Taliban leader.
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Meeting with UK delegation: Speaker seeks world help to stem tide of terror
Ayaz Sadiq says govt committed to exterminating militancy and extremism.
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Drone controversy: Grayson’s statement ‘irresponsible’, says Rashid
Says government’s stance on drone strikes unchanged.
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First ODI: South Africa beat Pakistan in first One-day
The second one-day international match will be played in Dubai on Friday.
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Huddle enters day-four: ECP may outsource printing of ballot papers to private sector
No headway on printing of millions of ballot papers, procurement of magnetised ink.
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Lal Masjid case: Court reserves judgment on Musharraf’s bail plea
The ex-president’s lawyer argues that ex-premier Shaukat Aziz and his cabinet decided to launch operation.
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Kamra airbase attack: Three PAF officials face court-martial for negligence, says sources
Arrested officers failed to prevent a terrorist attack on a key air base.
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Breast cancer: Experts discuss ways to mitigate fatalities
Multi-stakeholders’ consultation held with theme ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’.
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Failing to pay up: Senator’s plots cancelled by IHC
In November 2012, K-P lawmaker placed highest bids for three commercial plots.
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Empowering the marginalised: Rural women converge on capital to share problems
Sixth annual conference at Lok Virsa sees hundreds of women from across country.
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Art exhibition: Artist depicts love for city by the sea
Use of monotones and colours bring out contrast in compositions.
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Promoting peace: Connecting youth, policymakers through mediation, dialogue
Grantees say they will utilise funds for peace building at grass-roots.
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Changing times: Prolific truck artist wishes another life for son
Exhibition at Satrang Gallery features traditional work of truck artists.
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Human trafficking: Contemporary slavery a part of every life
Academy award nominated director willing to visit Pakistan.
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‘Illegal’ parking sealed: CDA comes down hard on Centaurus
Claims additional 3.5 acre plot encroached, also seals original parking lot.
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Dengue outbreak: 11 more patients come to PIMS
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif reprimands officials for failing to stem the virus.
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New PTI MPA crusades to purge Clifton of push-cart vendors, filth, faqirs and send Johnnie walking
Commissioner brings Karachi departments together to assist newly elected representative.
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Karachi law and order: FBR chief grilled over Nato containers
CJP says Suddle Commission established 19,000 containers went missing; asks why this was not communicated to US envoy.
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Indus Hospital comes up with country’s first centralised blood centre
The centre will supply screened blood to partner hospitals to save patients from hassle.
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PTI considers legal action against Geo
Geo Group had sent a defamation notice to the PTI chief through fax.
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Upper house proceedings: Pandemonium as Nisar, Rabbani clash in Senate
Opposition rejects official numbers on drone casualties.
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Global fluctuation: Price of petrol likely to go down
Cost of other oil products are expected to increase according to an Ogra summary.
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Imran stands by comments as Jang-Geo group file defamation notice
PTI statement says Imran Khan is now reconsidering legal options against personalised attacks on Geo, Jang column.
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Digital darwinism: ACCA for adopting hi-tech approach
The report also asserts that advancement in technology will also demand new skills.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 106.78/106.83 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 106.57/106.63.
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Energy development: First gasification plant in 2014
Dr Mubarakmand informed that the electricity generated from gasification will cost as low as Rs5-6 per unit.
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LoC violations by India will jeopardise the peace in entire region: Khursheed Shah
Shah strongly condemned the firing by the Indian forces at LoC.
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Pakistan says US drones killed only 67 civilians since 2008
Defence ministry says not a single civilian died in the 59 strikes in 2012 and 2013, but 319 militants were killed.
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Hijrat makers promise entertainment
Farooq Mengal’s film focuses on social issues through a love story set amongst internally-displaced Afghan refugees.
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Police clear Musharraf of blame in 'Lal Masjid' murder case
Joint investigation team says the petitioner was not able to provide any substantial evidence.
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Britney’s songs used to shoo away Somali pirates!
Sea authorities blast out Britney’s Oops I Did It Again and Baby One More Time to deter Somali Pirates.
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No plans to convert death sentences to life imprisonment: Nisar
Says a total of 13,223 death penalties were announced across the country since 2002, of which, 501 were executed.
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Zaheer Abbas joins Abdul Qadir in run for PCB chairman
Competent cricketers should contest in the elections, Qadir says.
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No more late night chats for Sindh jail inmates, terrorists
Step taken after it was revealed that many inmates were in contact with terrorists through mobile phones.
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Close call: Army helicopter crashes, pilots unhurt
The pilots were taken to Combined Military Hospital.
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Six months: Rs250m recovered in vehicle token tax
Vehicle owners now had to pay Rs17,500 instead of Rs10,000 for lifetime token tax.
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Hit-And-Run: 15-year-old killed in road accident
He was riding a motorbike when a speeding rickshaw hit him on Shahpur Road.
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Jubilation firing: Six-year-old shot
The body was taken to tehsil headquarters hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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Asma Jahangir: 'Judges’ appointments not on merit'
Asma says the high court chief justices should not take suo motu action, as the Constitution did not allow it.
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Local Govt: ‘Political parties have no basic rights’
Advocate Salman Butt appeared on behalf of the local government department.
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Ensuring peace: Security to be increased for Muharram
Chaudhry decided to continue all current security programmes while also making special arrangements for Muharram.
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Making alliances : ‘PPP-MQM relations on road to recovery’
Rehman Malik said that both the parties will work together for the welfare of Sindh’s people.
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Following procedures: Minister condemns ‘incorrect’ postings
Transfers and postings are allowed in extreme conditions but strictly prohibited if done on personal preference.
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Infrastructure network: Transporters demand better roads
Transporters claim potholes, unattended diggings and uncovered manholes are making it increasingly dangerous to drive.
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Street crime: Armed bandits loot trader
Around Rs35,000 cash and cell phones of the trader and his driver were taken by the robbers.

















































