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Petrol prices may be slashed by Rs2.09 for next week
CNG price may be reduced by as much as Rs1.92 per kg. Diesel price to be increased by as much as Rs.3.16 per litre.
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Malala attack: Zardari orders provision of medical care to other two injured
President enquired about the health of Shazia and Kainat who were travelling along with Malala.
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Pakistani Taliban to target media organisations: Report
Mehsud says media personnel, organisations criticising them for attacking Malala will be targeted, BBC Urdu reports.
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Regaining senses: Doctors hopeful as Malala starts feeling pain
Five more men, including an Afghan national, were arrested on Saturday from the Akbarpura area of Nowshera.
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‘Malala should be Ambassador for Peace’
Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, the chief of the party, put his suggestion forward to the prime minister during a meeting.
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Blast in Darra Adamkhel market kills 15, several injured
Officials say anti-Taliban, pro-government militia targeted in attack. TTP Darra Adamkhel deny involvement.
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Attack on women’s education: Mukhtaran Mai tells about similar threats
Says senior teachers at her school were attacked by militants, number of girls has dropped substantially.
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Political backlashing: Nawaz causing anarchy in Sindh
Sharjeel Memon says PPP was going to hold a public rally in Hyderabad where it will demonstrate its street power.
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Political situation: PPP leaders huddle in Presidency
The meeting discussed the country’s current situation in the meeting.
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Religious obligation: Sacrificial animal prices soar
Traders expressed the hope that sales will gain momentum in the coming days.
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Child rights: Govt committed to protecting children
Prime Minister says Ministry of Human Rights is mandated to implement UN treaties and core human rights instruments.
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Fresh appointments: Sindh Madressatul Islam gets registrar
Governor Ishratul Ebad has appointed Dr Ishaque Lashari as registrar.
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Medical education: Turkish govt to establish university
Turkish government has decided to partner with private investors in establishing a medical university in Thatta.
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Fakhra Yunus case: Court summons prime suspect
Several NGOs have filed a petition asking the court to reopen the acid attack case.
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Political protest: Pro-local governance rally held
The participants shouted slogans of “Jeay Bhutto” and termed the recent attacks terrorism.
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Mindless violence: Militants attack Kurram students with guns, acid
Two students suffer burns, another wounded.
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Attempt to silence: Mullah Radio sent ‘hit squad’ after Malala
Swat Taliban spokesman says Malala’s father also on hit list.
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Speaking Out: JUI-F condemns attack on Malala, just like Salala
Rehman said that Salala and Malala are made a pretext to eliminate a section of society.
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Pakistan’s top judge makes Rs8.9 million annual salary
Law minister updates senators on salaries and allowances of top court judges.
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Hockey: Players called for juniors camp
Junior team’s chief coach and manager Rana Mujahid will supervise the training camp at the Hockey Club of Pakistan.
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Athletics: Official suspended for six years
The official was found guilty for alleged involvement in two separate doping scandals.
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Football: Uruguay lash out at FIFA vice-president
Claim the official’s criticism of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was ‘unacceptable’.
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Football: Independent probe into British police
Probe to examine potential criminal actions by officers involved in the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster.
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Boxing: Brook, Khan talk over 2013 bout
Brook’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes the bout is almost ‘inevitable’.
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Cricket: Deccan Chargers’ owners agree sale
The decision is subject to approval by its shareholders.
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Cycling: Cancellara considers leaving RadioShack
Decision taken after discovering team manager’s level of involvement in USADA file on American cyclist Lance Armstrong
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Kidnapping: Case registered over abduction of ex-intel officer
Four police teams formed to trace whereabouts of Brig Tahir Masood.
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Pakistani Hindus seek Indian citizenship
Dozens stage protest outside Rajasthan state legislature.
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Ephedrine case: SC confirms bail for Ali Musa, Shahabuddin
Apex court rejects ANF request for cancellation of pre-arrest bails.
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Confirmation: UK lab confirms Australian sheep not infected
Blood samples drawn from 102 random sheep tested negative.
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Serious reservations: Islamabad miffed at UN group’s report on missing men
Official says much of the report is based on unsubstantiated allegations against intelligence agencies.
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South Waziristan insurgency: Militants attack security post, kill four soldiers
The attack involved about 70 militants, including Uzbeks; TTP claims responsibility.
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Pakistani, Indian officials to visit Kishanganga site
Group to inspect implementation of stay order.
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Afghan govt condemns Imran’s jihad comment
Karzai to meet MPs in this regard.
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Senators slam tax on incoming overseas calls
Senator Ishaq Dar criticises govt for its failure to tackle grey trafficking.
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What does unanimous passage of PML-N resolutions signify?
Things between the government and the opposition appeared to have changed somewhat.
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Sports Gala: Khanpur festival kicks off
The three-day festival would entertain the picnickers with activities such as water boating, hot air balloons.
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Unexplained death: Afghan girl’s body to be exhumed
The family termed it a suicide and buried the body shortly after death.
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Victim of aerial firing: Boy living with bullet in head for the past five years
Doctors have recommended treatment abroad; family does not have enough money.
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Concert: Journey through a sea of emotions
German embassy hosts concert featuring works of Liszt, Wagner.
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Capacity building: Lacquer artisans get training
Their work is currently on display at Lok Virsa.
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World Food Day: Marathon relay to highlight malnutrition in children
Key government stakeholders will also be invited to the race to show their commitment to the cause of child nutrition.
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Vacancy filled: After almost two years, IIUI gets new president
Saudi educator Dr Al-Draiweesh was appointed with support from his home govt.
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Irregularities, mismanagement: TVO comes under FIA’s scanner
The inquiry has been initiated on Supreme Court’s order.
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Unusable detour: Weekly car bazaar makes messy traffic messier
Illegally parked used cars make travel impossible on the BB Road alternative.
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Towering teenager: Civil society, students rally behind Malala, her mission
Multiple peaceful protests call for societal, state support for causes she championed.
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Extracurricular: Speech, art competitions about Japan
A first of its kind, art and speech competition about Japan was held at the Amphitheatre in Murree on Thursday.
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Kidnapped wapda employees: Recovery of five officials demanded
Wapda employees says, "the kidnapped officials are still in the custody of their abductors".
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Crime: Foreigner deprived of cash, valuables
The police have registered a case and started investigations to trace the suspects.
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Ambushed: Police constable gunned down
Several suspects have been arrested and are being interrogated, the official said.