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Consumer rights: Computer shop told to pay Rs60,000
The court determined that the laptop’s price was about Rs50,000 and Amin was entitled to it.
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Lawyers’ strike: Orient Labs case adjourned till 23rd
The owners of Orient Labs are accused of criminal negligence that caused a fire in February.
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Medical study: Paediatrics workshop from 24th
The participants will perform examination exercises in the presence of trainers.
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LDA jobs: Nov 2 deadline for applications
A written test will be given for the job by the National Testing Service on November 18.
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Healthcare: Paramedics get Rs1,500 risk allowance
Post-Graduate Medical Institute Principal said he was personally monitoring the process of completing service books.
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Social uplift: Home-based workers demand rights
"In the absence of a policy framework, home-based workers were exploited by the middle man," says Dr Naveeda Shoaib.
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Holiday plans: Hospitals will keep running over Eid
Doctors and other medical staff have been instructed to attend to their duties during the Eid break.
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Foiled attempt: BDS defuses 24kg of explosives
Power supply towers and government schools in this area have also been targeted in the past.
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Postgraduate education: UoP holds entry tests for Masters degrees
The results of the test will be available on the NTS website (www.nts.org.pk) and the UoP website (www.upesh.edu.pk).
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1990 election rigging: PML-N rejects probe by FIA, demands neutral commission
Chaudhry Nisar says his party will approach Supreme Court if needed.
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No anti-militant operation without consensus: Zardari
Urges harmonious approach against terrorism; asks compatriots to come to terms with polarisation within society.
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Tennis: Del Potro wins third title in Vienna
Del Potro defeated Slovenian qualifier Grega Zemlja 7-5, 6-3.
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Cycling: Armstrong admits ‘difficult’ times
"We will not be deterred. We will move forward.”
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Canoe: Navy retain national championship
Pakistan Navy won their 12th successive National Canoeing Championship.
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Cricket: Dubai to host England for training
“Dubai Sports City and the ICC Global Cricket Academy are delighted to host the England squad."
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Tennis: Spotlight on Federer in Basel
Roger Federer will claim the bulk of the spotlight when the Swiss Indoors tournament begins today.
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Pakistan wants Afghanistan to hand over Maulana Fazlullah
FM Khar made this request during her meeting with Marc Grossman, says Fazlullah planned major 15 attacks in Pakistan.
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Saeen ka US trip bhi saaen: Ali Gul Pir’s first tour abroad
The comedian talks about his new music video and US tour.
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Asghar Khan case: Chaudhry Nisar doubts FIA will perform
FIA has been working as a "handmaiden" for the government to protect corrupt people, says opposition leader.
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Bollywood giant Yash Raj Chopra passes away at 80
He was diagnosed as suffering from dengue a few days back.
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Wagah Border's Chacha Pakistani passes away at 90
Chacha Pakistani went to the border everyday adorned in his kurta made out of a flag of Pakistan.
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Participants attempt to set, break world records at Lahore Expo Centre
Two new world records were set today, while two records broken.
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No consensus, no war against militants: Zardari
Swat, South Waziristan operation took place only because there was national agreement, says President.
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Pakistan helping terrorists enter India, claims Indian home minister
Shinde says India has information on this and are on alert.
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Top stories Oct 14-21 2012: Malala, Imran Khan and Saifeena
Condemnation of the attack on Malala and criticism of the PTI dominate the week.
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The road to Swat: What hatred destroyed, humanity has tried to rebuild
'Occasions of hatred are certainly never settled by hatred but by freedom from hatred - Buddha.
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Anthem-singing youth set new world record
Over 70,000 people create record for country.
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Wi-Fi Enabled Usb: PTCL launches 3G EVO Wingle
It connects multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously at hyper speeds of up to 9.3 Mbps, says a press release.
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Wife or surrogate mother?: Apex court takes up unusual child custody battle
US-based Pakistani alleges surrogate mother of his daughter refuses to give up custody.
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Peace through law: Weak rule of law spawns militancy, says CJP
Adds all major world religions carry message of peace.
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Asghar Khan case: Beg, Durrani to be tried, promises Kaira
Says JIT to probe politicians accused of receiving money.
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Integrated development: Community-driven projects revive livelihoods
79 projects were launched and completed at a total cost of about Rs64 million.
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For most Pakistanis, dentists remain a myth
Estimates say 95% of population has untreated dental problems.
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Asghar Khan case: FIA faces herculean task ahead
Country’s premier investigation agency will have to recover the Rs140 million distributed among politicians in 1990.
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Two years and counting, fire safety compliance in capital dismal
Some of CDA’s own offices lack the required number of fire extinguishers and fire exits.
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Pilgrim Flights: PIA completes pre-Hajj mission
PIA spokesman says airline flew 82,823 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through 196 pre-Hajj flights from Pakistan.
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Pak-Japan friendship: Of Wadaiko, kimonos and aid
Japanese embassy celebrate 60 years of friendship with Pakistan.
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Asghar Khan case: MQM demands action against army, govt officials
Asks politicians who received money to surrender before the law.
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Riots over sacrilegious film: Of a man who lost his sole source of income
After K-P govt refused to help, a group of affluent people bought Ayaz Khan a new rickshaw.
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Fighting guns with comics: ‘An enlightened mind is the only way forward’
Pakistan’s first female cartoonist talks about progressive change through comic books.
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‘Promote rule of law for social discipline’
Participants of the course comprised civil judges hailing from all over Pakistan.
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Season’s first: Kaghan cut-off due to heavy snowfall
Heavy rain and snowfall has also been reported in low-lying areas of Kaghan and Naran valley.
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Electricity shortage: LUMHS upset over power shutdown
Around 45 per cent of the colony was occupied by government employees.
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Murky details: Police register case in MPA attack
The MPA tells the police that she was talking on her phone when she was shot by two armed men.
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Outrage: MUET condemns attack on MPA
University officials prayed for her health and asked the government to get hold of the attackers.
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In shambles: Kingfisher’s flying licence suspended
Licence of the airline had been suspended until it presents a “viable” revival plan.
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Policing the system: EU leaders seal bank watchdog deal
Leaders cited “significant progress” on a $155 billion package of measures to try to kick start climb out of recession
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Mergers and takeovers: Canada blocks $5.2b Petronas bid
The surprise move could signal problems for Chinese oil group CNOOC’s C$15.1 billion offer for oil producer Nexen.
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Raided: Afghan refugee arrested
The FIA claimed to have recovered foreign currency worth Rs1.6 million.
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Balochistan demonstration: Doctors protest against kidnapping
Rally of the PMA members passed through various streets of the provincial capital.