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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.
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Full calendar: Supreme Court benches constituted for key cases
Three judges will hear the contempt of court case against Imran Khan next week.
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Water projects: MPs apprised of plans to resolve energy woes
Work is under way on several dams to store and harvest rain and flood waters, says Water and Power Minister.
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Bankrolling LeT: Indians claim Tunda’s network leads to LeT
Two suspects rounded up for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit currency.
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Identity crisis: For lack of a surname
Thousands of children can’t go to school because they do not know their father’s name.
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Fatal accidents: Four dead, seven injured as jeep falls into gorge
In another incident, lineman electrocuted.
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Target killing?: No headway in seminary attack investigation
Police officials uncertain about culprits, motive.
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Pollen preparation: CDA to partner with hospitals
Public awareness campaign to be launched featuring details of symptoms, preventive measures and treatment guidelines.
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A widower’s woes: Kaawan destined for a life of loneliness
The zoo elephant’s female companion, Saheli, died in May 2012.
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Negligence: Twin cities must do more to minimise dengue threat, say health officials
Garbage, standing water serve as prime breeding grounds for mosquito reproduction.
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Violating procedures: Govt circumvents rules for Khosa’s appointment
Official sources say neither the position was circulated nor the handpicked candidates were interviewed.
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LoC tensions: Pakistan accuses India of killing two women in Kashmir
One house and two cars also destroyed in Kotli.
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A dying art: ‘We have no regard for our heritage’
Age-old wooden columns bite the dust at Ali’s antique shop.
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FATA Secretariat website hacked in protest against Indian aggression
Group of Pakistani hackers called Haxor Crew allegedly behind the act.
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Car monetisation policy: Audit authorities detect irregularities worth Rs20m
Top bureaucrats exploited the govt scheme to curb misuse of staff vehicles.
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Education caravan: Spreading child rights awareness
Aims to spread message that every child has right to education and the importance of sending children to schools.
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Passionate pursuits: Carving out a destiny
Ramzan replicates intricate Gandhara art on rocks to meet his family’s needs.
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Swelling expenditures: PM’s office spent Rs1.5m a day in last tenure
Former PM Gilani lavished Rs200 million on employee-related expenses in 2011-12.
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Disenfranchisement of women: Repolling likely in NA-5, NA-27 next weekend
Court to check voting record to see if women were disenfranchised.
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Illegal deals: US Microsoft kickbacks probe reaches Pakistan
Microsoft business partners allegedly bribed foreign officials for contracts in Pakistan and Russia.
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Indus embankments safe: Sharjeel Memon
Says barrages of the province are strong and technically safe.
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Karachi’s first science gallery opens its doors to visitors
FDSK and Suparco exhibit their scientific articles and machines at the gallery.
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Reviving cultural heritage: Water seeps through Sadequain’s mural
No experts or equipment available in Pakistan to fix famous artist’s work on Frere Hall ceiling.
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Food And Entertainment: Shangla Festival begins today
The inauguration ceremony will be conducted by MPA Haji Abdul Munim.
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Damage Control: India seeks to stop currency fall
India’s rupee recovered from historic lows against the dollar Friday.
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Currency Emergency: Brazil announces rescue plan
Keen to capitalize on a stronger dollar, investors are massively pulling out of emerging markets.
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New Direction: Microsoft chief announces retirement
“Essentially Microsoft missed the shift to high mobility entirely,” says Roger Kay.
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Bilateral trade: Russia reiterates desire for trade
Bilateral trade and cooperation between Pakistan and Russia would bring prosperity to the region, said the envoy.
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Connecting Global South Asians: Second South Asian Diaspora Convention to be held in November
This year’s key issues include investment in South Asia, expanding networks.
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PM denies Javed Laghari another term as HEC chairman
Laghari will complete his current tenure of four years on August 26.
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The ‘Shaan’ Factor
As Pakistan gears up to release its crop of eclectic films in the months ahead, Shaan seems to be the actor of choice.
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Prime Minister announces flood relief package for victims
Directs provinces to step up preparations for risk reduction in future disasters.
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Alleged attacks by Indian army kills another Pakistani soldier
Firing kills one soldier and injures a woman in Pakistan.
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Pakistani Taliban sack commander for welcoming govt talks offer
TTP distances itself from Muaweea's comments, says the commander has no more role in the outfit.
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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs, clinch 2 match T20 series
Hafeez claims three wickets as Zimbabwe restricted to 160 for 6, 19 runs short of Pakistan's total.
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Court rejects Musharraf security fears in Bugti death case
Musharraf is facing charges in several high-profile cases, including 2007 murder of Benazir Bhutto.
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Rigging in PP-150 Lahore: PTI protest ends, but fight to go on
PTI members were protesting against what they claimed was rigging during by-elections by PML-N office bearers.
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Islamabad standoff: Sikandar’s 'accomplice' taken into custody
Mubeen Khan is reported to have accompanied Sikandar when he was bringing weapons from Kasur.
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Contract end nears: HEC chief’s extension now improbable
Proposal has been sent to give additional charge of HEC chief to Secretary for Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Breach of decorum: Upper house witnesses rare verbal brawl
Senators Raza Rabbani and Khaqan Abbasi come face to face; PPP stages walkout.
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Nine in every 10 Pakistanis are anxious: Survey
This is the largest proportion across the globe according to the study.
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Lucrative post: PM picks Nasir Khosa for World Bank job
Development neither confirmed nor denied by PM’s secretary.
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Islamabad standoff: Supreme Court questions role of electronic media
Admonishes Pemra for not gagging live coverage of incident.
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Misuse of funds: Gilani used cars to entice voters
Vehicles worth Rs190 million were bought through industries ministry for illegal distribution.
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Battling child mortality: ‘Highest cases of diarrhoea in country claimed by Sindh’
Sindh has the highest number of under-five deaths, which stands at 101 per 1,000 live births.
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Riveting fights in Senate overshadow NA
The morning after viciously contested by-elections, the NA looked doubly morose and yawn inducing Friday.
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Gwadar has potential like Dubai
Port could be given a special status like Hong Kong to attract foreign investment, says Nawaz Sharif.

















































