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Fir against Amna Taseer: ‘Shaan Taseer didn’t approach us’
The court fixed March 11 for arguments.
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Model village: Flood victims selling houses allotted to them
12 families sold houses given to them by the government despite commitment not to sell.
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Appeal against jactitation: Judge summons court record again
Khar also agreed to paying Rs20,000 per month as maintenance, says complainant.
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Petition against Malik: SHO summoned again for March 22
Iqbal wants a blasphemy FIR registered against Malik for saying Dr Tahirul Qadri acted “like a semi-pope”.
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Matriculation candidates: Academy owner flees with fees
The DCO has asked the education board to issue roll numbers to the students so that they can take their exams.
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Canal water theft: Action against those responsible says CM
The complainants mentioned that continuous water theft by influential people is causing problems for other farmers.
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Rape: Shot dead for refusing ‘settlement’
The suspects wanted Parveen to drop the charges against them, says police.
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Energy: Gas project inaugurated in Sargodha
The federal government has spend Rs500 million on electricity supply schemes in the constituency, says Qureshi.
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Pakistan team off to take part in Azlan Shah Cup
Hockey captain Imran emphasises on discovering young talent for World Cup.
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee was steady at 98.13/98.18 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 98.13/98.18.
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Taxation: APTSA to strike against new SROs
APTSA has threatened that all textile units will remain closed during strike.
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Corporate governance: PTCL’s annual report earns SAFA award
The certificate awarding ceremony will be held in Colombo on March 22-23, 2013.
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Pakistan 3rd-highest user of freelancer as self-employment rises
Company, spurred by strong growth, launches dedicated Pakistani portal.
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Tennis: Berdych to make return to Queen’s Club
It will be Berdych’s first return to the club in eight years.
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Boxing: Klitschko to defend heavyweight title
Klitschko praises Pienta, says he has ' big fighting spirit.'
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NICL case: SC censures FIA's approach
Justice Azmat Saeed remarked that the FIA did not want the culprits of this case to be unveiled and punished.
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Cricket: BCB still to clear Shakib, Tamim for IPL
Top Bangladeshi players not yet cleared to play in the IPL.
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Another year without Basant
The ban on kite-flying is symptomatic of a government that prefers quick, superficial fixes.
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The lawn affair
Modern cuts and wider silhouettes have replaced the typical three piece shalwar kameez and dupatta.
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IED blast injures lady health worker
Blast shook the office of National Programme for Health, effected the nearby office of Lady Health Workers as well.
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Balochistan MPA abducted from Kuchlack
Kidnappers demand Rs500 million as ransom to free MPA Sultan Tareen.
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ECP invites parties to file application for election symbols
Applications, duly signed by the respective party leader, should reach the Election Commission till March 15, 2013.
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Abbas Town tragedy: Four terrorists arrested, says Malik
Three of those arrested belong to the LeJ, while one is associated with the TTP.
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Unanimous decision: Senate passes Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill
The new bill paves way for law enforcement agencies to take action against those who finance acts of terrorism.
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Pak-India snooker series postponed in wake of fresh terror attacks
Snooker federations from both countries have decided to announce new dates once the situation is safer.
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Ex-PPP leader Lashkari Raisani joins PML-N
Raisani had resigned from PPP after he developed differences with the party.
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Syed Sardar Ahmed new leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly
Speaker Sindh Assembly issues notification after nomination request with signatures of 40 MPAs was submitted.
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Fr Tank: Bullet-riddled body found
The Shaheen Bhittani group, a faction of TTP, claims responsibility for his murder.
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Curbing Travel Fraud: Border management system at Gwadar
Securing Pakistan begins with securing international borders, says NADRA Chairman Tariq Malik.
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Tauqir Sadiq case: Supreme Court questions NAB ‘laxity’
The bench rejects lawyer’s request to adjourn hearing till a review petition is filed.
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Shahzeb Murder Case: Suspects’ plea for case transfer deferred
Owing to the lawyers strike following the Abbas Town blast, ATC judge deferred the verdict.
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Golf: ‘Being number one is tough and lonely’
seng says, she simply does not care about being number one any more after two increasingly difficult years at the top.
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Appointment powers: Limit army chief’s role in DHAs, states panel
Senate defence committee proposes DHA administrators be appointed by the defence ministry.
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Football: Atletico miss chance to close gap
Atletico was held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga.
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Upcoming polls: PML-N marks 110 NA seats in Punjab
PML-Q MPAs, state minister join PML-N.
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Cricket: World Cup 2015 chairman dies at 68
The ICC World Cup organising committee says it is saddened by the news.
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Malala among 259 nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
The list is known to include ex-Eastern bloc activists and former US president Bill Clinton.
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Cycling: National team announced for Asian event
33rd Asian Cycling Championship will be held in New Delhi, India from March 5.
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Scam: Rs54b embezzled in ISAF container case, SC told
The counsel further stated that so far 11,589 show cause notices have been issued against 32,460 containers.
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Athletics: Wariner, Whiting win US titles
Whiting’s winning effort of 21.80m was the best indoor shot put performance in the world this year.
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Instead of striking when the iron is hot, representatives sit cold
Shahbaz can continue to head the Punjab government, even after a caretaker government is put in place in Islamabad.
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Better luck next time: Attorney general says voting for expats not possible
Chief justice calls for larger debate in parliament, ensuring rights of citizens abroad.
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Targeted Attack: Naval officer succumbs to injuries
An investigation by naval police is being conducted to further probe the incident.
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Golf: Thompson captures first PGA title
Thompson wins $6 million Honda Classic by two strokes.
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Transitions: Ghulam Arbi Khar, ‘a people’s arbitrator’, breathes his last
The former MNA was the uncle of Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.
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Cricket: Sri Lanka players end pay row
cricketers sign new contracts and make themselves available for the two-Test series against Bangladesh.
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Political reactions: Punjabi Taliban behind Karachi blasts, says Malik
Groundswell of condemnation over Sunday’s deadly attack on Shias.
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Abbas Town tragedy: Strikes and protests sweep country following blasts
Legal community boycotts courts in major cities, holds day of mourning.
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Balochistan deadlock: Naek woos allies to end governor’s rule
Savvy JUI-F gunning for CM slot in caretaker setup.
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Splinter group?: Benazir’s close aide files to register a new PPP
Naheed Khan submits a list of office bearers of her proposed party along with the application.