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Attack on grid station
Right now, the entire country has essentially been held hostage by the militants.
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Ensuring voting rights
Those Pakistanis who left the country should not be considered that important to have a say in our domestic affairs.
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The TTP’s influence on elections
Pakistan’s commercial capital — Karachi — is already under siege by the TTP.
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It’s crunch time: Eating your way to the ballot box
Do political parties use food to gain voters and loyalties?
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NICL scam: Amin Faheem granted protective bail
Sindh High Court grants Amin Faheem with a ten-day protective bail after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
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Indian girl who strayed into Pakistan, sent back with new dress, candies: Report
She was handed back to Indian Border Security Force on Monday in “good health”.
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Survival of Hazara: Reaping what they sew
Hazara women utilise their talent and earn cash for their families.
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Hottie of the week: Adnan Siddiqui
Adnan Siddiqui is one of the most dapper gentlemen in the Pakistani television industry.
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Hunt continues: Tauqir Sadiq's residence raided
Sadiq's home, other properties sealed.
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ECP orders overhaul of top bureacracy
Replace all federal and provincial secretaries, says ECP.
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Dual nationality case: Former MPA to serve one year in jail
Scrutiny of former members of the provincial and national assembly continues.
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Elections: Imran Khan to contest 5 NA seats
Imran Khan withdraws papers for NA-126, in favour of NA-122 and NA-125.
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Former ANP lawmaker’s appeal dismissed, orders of appellate court intact
Former minister Syed Aqil Shah says he was unaware his degree was issued by a non-chartered institution.
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Pre-arrest bail: QWP candidate granted bail till Apr 8
Bashir Umarzai sustained injuries in a blast on January 12 while he was on his way to a hearing in Charsadda.
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Sidelined minorities: ‘The present system has turned us into second-class citizens’
Adherents of different faiths demand right to elect representatives.
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Security provisions: CM asks intelligence agencies to coordinate with candidates
Inform contestants, law enforcers of any possible threats.
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Internal rifts: JUI-F, PTI workers divided over ticket allotment in K-P, FATA
Alleged unfair allotment practices have compelled candidates to contest independently from their respective parties.
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Fake degree case: Former MPA, MNA awarded jail terms
Both also need to pay penalty worth Rs5000 each in addition to the sentence.
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Times of uncertainty: Conflict displaces 40,000 in Tirah valley
Aid agencies assure assistance once security measures are ensured.
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New weather, new challenges: Helping farmers deal with changing patterns
Climate adaptation projects underway around the country to help farmers adjust to new crop calendar.
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Elections 2013: Over 10,478 file nomination papers
Fear of strict scrutiny led to fewer candidatures.
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Minority candidates for National Assembly
Political parties finalise names of minority candidates for National Assembly seats.
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Slam the brakes on vehicle amnesty scheme, states TIP
Challenges FBR on false figures, demands immediate inquiry.
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Brazen attack: Militants kidnap 4 officers of Peshawar grid station, kill 7 others
Attackers fired around 15 rockets at the station before entering it to plant bombs.
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Without hope: Issues galore at region’s only girls’ polytechnic institute
Letters and applications to the CAD ministry have not served any purpose.
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Power cuts: Hundreds fail to get birth, death certificates
DMA’s electricity supply cut for past six days due to non-payment of bills.
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The ‘me’ generation: Lawyers lock up sessions judge for not hearing case
The judge was busy performing duties as a returning officer, lawyers demand his removal.
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IHC matters: Court orders inquiry into containers case
NAB directed to submit report within three months.
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Power tariff may go up by Rs4 per unit
If interim govt doesn’t increase tariff, it’ll have to give Rs400b subsidy.
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Discussing elections: PPP’s manifesto devoid of people’s aspirations, speakers
PPP, other parties criticised over inconsistencies, gaps in election manifestoes.
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Daylight Robbery: Cellular provider’s franchise robbed
The robbers could not be identified as there were no security cameras inside the shop.
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Border constructions: Kabul lodges protest with Islamabad
Afghan border police reports as saying that “these unilateral activities began a while ago."
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Social service: Charity helps vision-impaired farmer read
While reading the first verses of the holy book tears came out of his eyes and he got emotional.
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Regional stability: Our goal in Afghanistan is durable peace, says Kayani
Army chief meets NATO commander, seeks cooperation against cross-border Taliban raids.
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Balochistan ambush: Five NATO containers torched
Deputy Commissioner says none of the drivers were injured.
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Crime at school: Seven-year-old boy molested
Police to take action against the suspect after receiving lab report.
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More trouble awaits Gilani, Raja Pervaiz
CJ takes suo motu notice of tampering with records of mega projects.
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NICL scandal: Warrants issued for Amin Faheem, five others
Court orders FIA to make arrests by April 14.
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Promoting trade ties: Entrepreneurs to set up plants in Nigeria
Diplomats and other members of the Nigerian community attended the oath-taking ceremony.
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Damage control: Sued by JS for fraud, Ghani Osman levels counter-accusations
Allegations fly between two brokerage firms, capturing the attention of Pakistan’s financial sector.
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Shisha Ban: 16 outlaws held for smoking
Separate cases have been registered against them under relevant laws.
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Fresh races, old faces: Largest parties in K-P retain previously-elected lawmakers
The new provincial assembly will likely host many former seat holders.
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15-member strong: PM Khoso unveils caretaker cabinet
To be sworn in today; portfolios to be allotted later.
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Article 62: RO asks Tappi about farz rakats in daily prayers
Tappi showed up at a Hyderabad court as part of the scrutiny process for aspiring election candidates.
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Autism: An unwarranted stigma
Forget treatment, Autism is rarely even correctly diagnosed in Pakistan.
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Scrutiny process: Luck, lucre and lawmakers
Mysterious prizes and unexplained gains as aspirants reveal financial history.
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Upcoming polls: Disgruntled PTI leaders to contest independently
Shafqat Mehmood said a final decision on awarding tickets to ‘clean candidates’ would be taken on April 7.
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Arbash’s way to gold: Pakistani clinches World Muay Thai Championship
Arbash’s performance was convincing enough for the eight judges who announced a unanimous decision in his favour.
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Ticked off over tickets: PPP workers up in arms
Zardari arriving in Naudero to handle matters personally.
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Passing the buck: A real spat over fake degrees
HEC, ECP fail to decide the fate of 183 former parliamentarians whose degrees have yet to be verified.

















































