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One marathon to the next, Sarmad's answer to neck-down paralysis
"I am an appreciator of life," says Sarmad.
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Kalam visit: Empowering people is real change, says Imran Khan
PTI chief says united and empowered people can change the fate of a country.
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President Karzai wins Nawaz Sharif's support for Afghan peace
Pakistan and Afghanistan also signed an agreement to boost volume of trade and strengthen economic relationship.
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Security measures: Nisar orders raising of rapid response unit
Calls for reactivation of National Crisis Management Cell, picket improvements and higher alertness.
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Monsoon devastation: Floods killed 178, affected 1.5m people: NDMA
Rains had wounded 855 people, affected 5,615 villages and destroyed 20,312 houses, says NDMA
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Sectarian clashes: Police round up 29 suspects in Bhakkar crackdown
Shifted to unidentified location; inhabitants run out of supplies.
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Lakki Marwat by-elections: JUI-F urges re-polling in 90 stations
Party says only a fraction of proxy votes cast after women disenfranchised.
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Low cost power project: Electricity from Gaddani can cost Rs8 per unit
Only Thar coal can provide guaranteed long term energy security, says scientist.
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Deweaponisation: Routine violations disrupted disarmament drive, documents show
Despite a bar on issuance of arms licences, former premiers Gilani, Ashraf approved 187,189 permits.
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Swept away: Raging at the intruding waters
Years on, nearly 70,000 of those uprooted by the 2010 floods continue to suffer, with no help in sight.
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Global surveillance: US spy agency broke encryption on UN communications
NSA documents reveal it caught Chinese spies eavesdropping on the UN.
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Finance ministers meet: Kabul welcomes double taxation treaty offer
Dr Zakhiwal invites Pakistani construction companies to undertake projects in Afghanistan.
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Financial irregularities: PTA breaches rules by investing idle funds
Audit report says that Rs18.4 billion had to be transferred to the Federal Consolidated Fund.
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Islamabad standoff: Sikandar's wife sent on 2-day physical remand
She was earlier sent on a 7-day physical remand and a 1-day transit remand.
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Faceoff in Lahore: PM appeals for restraint, appeases PTI protesters
Nawaz calls Shahbaz a day after PTI protest, disapproves The Mall Road arrests.
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Law And Order Case: SC to resume hearing from Wednesday
In addition, the Supreme Court has also constituted two benches to hear the cases at the Karachi registry.
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Go Green: Turning parks into solar energy systems
DMC East Karachi plans to save energy by introducing solar systems in all family parks of district east.
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Oil Price Hike: Transporters hit out at govt
“There is no justification to raise the CNG and petroleum products’ prices.”
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Targeted Killing: Man shot dead by armed men
The police handed the body over to the relatives after autopsy, while further investigation is under way.
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Targeted Attack: Former UC nazim shot dead
The funeral prayers for the deceased were offered on Saturday evening in front of the furniture market.
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Toxic Liquor Tragedy: Woman among two suspects sent to jail
The police accused them of being involved in preparing and selling liquor.
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Celebrating Foundation Day: JI to mark its 73rd year
The announcement said that the party has completed its 72 years of existence after it was founded on August 26, 1941
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Group Clash: Two killed, one injured in land dispute
Two men were killed in a land dispute in village Ali Bux Nohani at Chohar Jamali on Friday.
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Urban heat island effect: Is Karachi heating up while the countryside keeps its cool?
Traffic, factories, air conditioners, buildings are all tweaking our city’s temperature.
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Art of oral storytelling: Manto’s radio plays illustrate the comic side of witty Urdu writer
‘Aao’ invites the audience to observe the complex dynamics of a marriage.
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Stray dogs Residents of Pindi cantonment want them out
Resident are afraid of letting their children go outside to play.
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AIOU-staffers row: Open varsity students continue to suffer
Fake degree allegations, protest over regularisation create headaches galore.
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Popular poet: Twin cities literati remember Faraz on fifth death anniversary
Faraz was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2004 in recognition of his literary achievements.
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To end students’ woes, two IBAians launch online book portal
At IBA Bookery.com, sellers are able to get a better price compared to selling it in the market.
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Standing ground: Slum dwellers to hold protests against planned evictions
Residents of katchi abadis to be organised before government initiates evictions.
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Anti-dengue drive: CDA sets up helplines for reporting breeding grounds, patients
Asks citizens to be vigilant during the peak season.
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Meritocracy?" Fresh postings in CDA raises questions
CDA spokesperson says he iss unaware of any inquiry against the newly-appointed head of planning and design.
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Economic empowerment: Women overcoming various barriers to make their mark
Retail, services industries brimming with women from lower, middle class backgrounds.
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Instrumental Ecstasy concert: A retreat into the rhythms of Sindhi classical tunes
Eighth concert series featured Alghoza performances, including variations of ragas and melodies.
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HEC yet to recover Rs136m from scholars who breached surety bond agreements
Many have not returned to Pakistan after completion of studies to serve in government.
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Winds of change: Capital moves one step closer to local govt system
Move would overcome legal obstacles barring urban Islamabad from having a local body system.
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Breaking the law: Man booked for possessing illegal arms
Investigation is underway.
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Daylight robbery: Millions looted from house
Robbers took away with cash and jewellery after taking the family and guests hostage at gunpoint.
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Under attack: IED explosion in North Waziristan
Security officers surrounded the area and initiated a search operation.
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Pak-Afghan ties: Women want to promote peace
The people of the two neighbouring countries share a long history of suffering due to conflicts and violence.
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Flash floods: Two sisters drown in stream
Sumaya committed suicide after a dispute with her family over a domestic issue, says police.
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Dengue Strikes Swat: Over 250 cases reported
125 people are receiving treatment at Saidu Teaching Hospital.
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The world is our stage: Punjabi theatre hopes to go global
Iftikhar Thakur is excited about his upcoming tours in Europe and North America.
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Pakistan orders indefinite shut down of govt offices near LoC
Unprovoked firing from Indian Army across the LoC continues.
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ASWJ spokesperson shot dead in Karachi firing
Maulana Akbar Saeed was returning from an ASWJ rally in Lasbela Chowk.
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Asia Cup: Pakistan defeats Malaysia 4-1
Muhammad Zubair, Dilbar Hussain, Muhammad Waqas and Shafqat Hayat claimed a goal each.
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Pakistan floods affect 1.5 million: officials
Further heavy monsoon rains are expected in Pakistan next month.
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ECP accounts: Auditor general points out irregularities worth Rs120m
Says indelible ink worth Rs5 million was left to waste and Rs1.8 million were spent to buy an unapproved new car.
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Doorway to the boss: The Secretary
Behind her desk, she sees all, knows all but is rarely ever heard.
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Balochistan Assembly session: Legislators slam PIA for scaling back flights
House passes unanimous resolution against management of national flag carrier over alleged discriminatory practices.

















































