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Precautions: Officials review flood relief arrangements
As many as 4,150 people have been rescued.
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Short circuit: Transformer explosion injures five
The explosion was heard several kilometers away.
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Appeal for peace: ‘Keep calm and carry on’
DCO Zahid has appealed to the media to help normalise the law and order situation in the district.
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Alhamra Art Gallery: Calligraphy exhibition begins on 27th
The exhibition will continue till August 29.
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Face-off: Three killed in police shootout
Police said the suspects started shooting at the police during the chase.
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Conviction: Drug dealer sentenced to one year
The judge also fined Muhammad Mehboob Rs20,000.
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Crime against children: 13-year-old ‘raped’, body found
Police suspect that girl was raped before she was killed.
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Parked in Hayatabad, mobile court disposes 28 cases on first field trip
Two more cases forwarded to mediators for resolution.
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SCO membership: Pakistan’s bid gains Chinese support
The 13th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the SCO is slated for September 13.
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Credit rating: ‘China-based agency a welcome change’
Dar assured Chairman UCRG that Pakistan would like to benefit from its expertise and services.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 103.74/103.79 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 103.70/103.75.
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Pakistan made up to 47 requests for information on Facebook accounts: Report
US government tops list of most data requests made to Facebook in 2013 by a huge margin.
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From Australia to Pakistan: ‘Anybody can become a splendid cook’
MasterChef contestant Amina Elshafei believes women in Pakistan are great cooks in their own right.
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Award-winning film Lamha set to release in Pakistan on September 20
The movie will be screened at Atrium Cinemas in Karachi under the new initiative The Platform.
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Karzai concludes Pakistan visit with invitation to Sharif
The two leaders met for lunch in Murree to discuss matters of common interest.
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International conventions to be considered for Dr Aafia's release
A summary report has been sent to the Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to discuss it in a session tomorrow.
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Malala awarded 2013 Children's Peace Prize
It carries a cash value of $133,000 that is invested in projects relating to the winner's cause.
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Asia Cup: Pakistan tramples Chinese Taipei 13-0
After it’s victory against Japan, Malaysia and Chinese Taipei, Pakistan stands first in Group A with nine points.
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Death by prize bond: Man dies after winning Rs1.2m
When told he had the winning bond he had a heart attack and died inside the bank before help could arrive.
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Farooq Sattar says military in Karachi demand is lawful, democratic
MQM leader says army can take over administration under Article 149.
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Contempt of court: In written reply, Imran Khan sticks to his words
Imran to submit 21-page long reply to court, explaining his comments related to the judiciary and alleged rigging.
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Sealed with a six: Zimbabwe hand Pakistan shock defeat after 15 years
Opener Hamilton Masakadza awarded Man of the Match for 85.
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Pak-Iran pipeline: Pakistan to continue pipeline project despite international pressure
The $1.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is vital to meet burgeoning energy needs of the country.
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The 'invisible democrats' of Pakistan
Transgenders lament that their ability to stand in the elections as independent candidates is next to futile.
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Monsoon 2013: Flood washes away dykes, settlements
Water causes devastation in South Punjab districts.
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Nationwide survey: PM’s decision to hold foreign, defence portfolio appreciated
Survey was conducted by Gallup Pakistan.
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Islamabad standoff: Sikandar raised funds for banned outfits, say police
IGP says the gunman received militancy training in 1996 in AJK.
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PTI’s hunger strike: PTI and media workers clash
Tensions between media personnel and party members rose as protests continued.
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Opposition’s antics prove much ado about nothing
The PTI zealots seemed annoyed over the vote counting in a constituency for the Punjab Assembly in Lahore.
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LoC violation: Five civilians injured in 2nd day of Indian firing
Indian shelling forces hundreds of villagers to flee: Officials.
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Missing persons’ case: Security agencies ‘not cooperating’ with top court
Chief justice says the court should not be compelled to order the arrest of FC personnel.
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Crackdown on PTI workers: Opposition protests against police ‘highhandedness’
Khursheed Shah pointed out that the PPP govt has not put any political worker behind bars.
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Altaf Hussain demands army take control of Karachi's administration
Altaf says Sindh government has completely failed to protect the residents of Karachi from the criminal elements.
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Drone campaign: Tacit understanding but no deal with US, lower house told
Khurram Dastagir says PML-N will make sure all verbal understandings are translated into written contracts.
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Assets detail: Major parties shy away from declaring assets
Submission of asset records has been added to the election laws to bring transparency.
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Mall Road protest: PML-N avoids PTI motions on arrest of workers
Punjab govt accused of changing presiding officers in PP-150.
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Nowshera, Lakki Marwat: Re-polling in stations with women vote bar
PHC orders poll body to conduct fresh voting in parts of NA-5 and NA-27.
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Years gone by: Tale of the dusty medals
Once a national level champion, 82-year-old retired boatman Baksh still has to work for Rs300 a day, simply to survive
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Child marriage: Bride’s father, bridegroom arrested
The police were informed that the accused was marrying his 10-year-old daughter to a 12-year-old boy.
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Injury and insult: ‘He raped me, now claims I am his wife’
Police had registered a case on court orders but made no arrest.
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Dar defends Khosa’s appointment
Says nepotism avoided, but previous govt’s policy followed.
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Power project: CM to preside over foundation-laying
The foundation laying ceremony is of a 3.8 MW solar powered electricity generation plant.
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Illegal extensions: Govt employees adding rooms to quarters
CDA says that they can take action on the Estate Office’s request.
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Public transport: A nuisance for commuters
Majority of the people in the twin cities use public transport for travelling.
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Teaching english: Workshop for seminary teachers begins
Around 40 participants from across Pakistan will attend session.
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Five colleges in rural areas to become operational by year-end
The PC-I of the project was approved in 2008 to upgrade the higher secondary school into a degree college.
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Report launch: Increased allocation needed to improve basic healthcare
Low expenditure on pre and post-natal care responsible for high rate of fatalities.
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Press preview: Celebrating the intricacies and surprises of printmaking
Artists share their reasons for selecting an unusual medium.
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Illegal building at F-9 Park likely to be turned into facilitation centre
Passports, licences, birth certificates to be processed under one roof.
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Frequent transfer of secretaries leaves education department in a quandary
The division saw four secretaries in just one year.

















































