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Karachi violence: Govt’s about-face on shadowy group
Expunges references to Mohajir Republican Army from report submitted in Supreme Court.
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Beginning of the end?: Preliminary talks with Taliban paying off says report
Possibility of Taliban snapping contacts with al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi explored in talks.
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Syria crisis: ‘World can’t accept gassing of civilians’
Obama says no ‘final decision’ taken on striking Syria; any military action would be ‘limited and tailored’.
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‘Conspiracies rife’: Democracy under threat, says Rabbani
PPP senator urges all parties to unite; defends president before the Senate.
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Militant Ambush: One constable dead, another injured
“Both militants escaped under the cover of darkness,” said Shakirullah.
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Extortion: FIR registered against militants
Police said the accused were calling Hussain and demanding Rs50 million from him.
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‘High Treason’: JI protests against Shakeel Afridi’s retrial
The senior leadership of JI Peshawar chapter along with 50 activists protested outside the Peshawar Press Club.
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Welfare: 'Women learning about their rights'
Minister for Women's Development Hamida Waheeduddin said on Friday that awareness sessions were being organised.
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Fake Degree: Ex-minister’s interim bail extended
Khan’s counsel submitted that he was being victimised for political reasons.
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Tourism Through Photography: WCLA to organise photowalk
Photographer Sarah Naqvi said, “The photo walk would be a good learning experience for amateur photographers.”
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Negligence: Transformer blast kills one, injures 4
The police have registered an FIR against a Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO).
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Free At Last: Judge orders release of 51 prisoners
They also reviewed security arrangements at the prison.
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Breach of contract
HEC scholars should be held accountable and the HEC should be pushed to collect the money that it is owed.
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When someone cares: Education — Jihad of the times
In Sheikhupura, the realisation that education is the answer to many a dilemma signals winds of change.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 104.44/104.52 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 104.35/104.40.
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Inflation: Index down 0.49% during week
The SPI for combined groups was down by 0.59%.
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SMEs: FPCCI urges relief package for traders
FPCCI chief says both FBR and PFCCI will send their report to federal finance minister for final decision.
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End of an era: Fading demand for cassettes a reel loss for Pashto music
The few large wholesalers left say the business is no longer profitable.
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Breakthrough expected on drone issue, says Sartaj Aziz
Says Pakistan condemns use of chemical weapons but does not support military intervention in Syria either.
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Serious concerns: Nawaz pulls out all the stops for new Counter Terror force
Prime Minister lifts ban on recruitment in law enforcement agencies, urges officials to start recruiting in 10 days.
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'Muhajir Republican Army' is another gaffe after 'Jinnahpur': Altaf Hussain
Chaudhry Nisar withdraws less than "perfect" report from Supreme Court.
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Zinda Bhaag Soundtrack: Delving into the roots of Punjabi folklore
Making a comeback with Zinda Bhaag, Sahir Ali Bagga is back to doing what he does best.
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Did you know?: Zinda Bhaag gets delayed till September 20
It has been reported that the delay is not from the producer’s end.
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Zimbabwe players' strike casts doubt over final ODI with Pakistan
Players' union announced that the team will not participate in Saturday's game unless they are paid by Friday.
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South Korea shatter Pakistan's Hockey World Cup dreams
South Korea defeat Pakistan 2-1in the Asia Cup semi-final.
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Text and call bundle packages not to be discontinued, PTA clarifies
Says their directive only refers to chat rooms and not text/call packages.
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Karo kari: A deep-rooted norm, a hard battle to win
95% of reported Karo kari cases in Sindh were merely a false claim on woman, says research.
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Domestic violence: Seeking help survey
Take the survey now - results will be published in The Express Tribune.
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Prison escapee evolves into al Qaeda-backed jailbreak artist
After allegedly attacking Musharraf and writing letter to Malala, Adnan Rasheed now specialises in jailbreaks.
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Violence case: DG Rangers says weapons coming back to Karachi from tribal areas
Weapons are first sent to tribal areas from Karachi and then transferred back to the city, says DG Rangers.
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Govt will withdraw report on Muhajir Republican Army: Nisar
Attorney general had submitted the report blaming the shadowy group for violence to SC in Karachi suo motu case.
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Opposition parties walk out of Senate in protest
PPP senators protest against delay in foreign policy briefing, MQM against Karachi violence.
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Bar Zardari from leaving Pakistan: Government issued SC notice
The notice was issued in relation to the Abbottabad operation which killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
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Child killed in Quetta bomb blast
Those who sustained injuries were shifted to a local hospital.
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Alleged rigging: PTI chairman warns courts of protests
Imran says Punjab LG Act to concentrate power in the office of CM.
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Abduction case: Navy denies hand of its man in kidnapping
The suspect was booked over his alleged involvement in kidnapping for ransom.
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Not okay!: NDMA under fire from Senate committee
Senators express dissatisfaction over performance in the aftermath of the floods emergency.
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Of crime and commitment
MQM should have realised by now that they cannot mould Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan into another Rehman Malik.
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Financial transparency: Barring PTI, all major parties file details of assets
PTI has sought time from the ECP for filing accounts.
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FO briefing: Pakistan opposes military action in Syria
Urges western powers to respect middle eastern state’s sovereignty.
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Water-stressed: ‘Pakistan should grow potatoes, not make jeans’
A pair of blue denim jeans takes 2,900 gallons of water to make in Pakistan.
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MoUs signed: Qatar to invest in Pakistan power sector
Chinese firm to work on setting up 6,600MW power plants at Gadani.
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Council of Europe Convention: Govt to approach US, other signatories next month
In a meeting with US mission deputy chief, Nisar discusses issue of prisoner-swap deal.
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Monsoon 2013: Floods inundate villages in Sindh
Dozens of villages submerged in Dadu and Matiari districts.
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Senate told: War on terrorism’s price tag, $17.82b
Opposition stages walkout over absence of foreign affairs adviser.
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Helpline: In case of emergency…
Phone operators working at helpline services have a tough job in which lives are at stake.
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New boss of DAO has tainted past
In March 2008, NAB, Punjab, filed a reference against Rashid for fraudulently withdrawing Rs30.2 million.
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Chinese team visits Gwadar
The Federal Minister for Development and Planning Ahsan Iqbal accompanied a high level Chinese delegation to Gwadar.
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Abduction Incident: Spiritual leader kidnapped from Kalat
Relatives of Syed Ahmed Shah and others blocked the main National Highway.
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Probe Indian atrocities: Rights group
The denial of justice has added to the plight of the family members of the disappeared people,” rights group said.

















































