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PTCL blocks ECP site access due to massive traffic: DG IT
Website started receiving 50,000 visits per minute, claims DG IT of Election Commission.
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Top 10 commented stories: March 2013
Don't miss the top commented stories of the month on The Express Tribune website.
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189 degrees of political candidates under HEC scrutiny
Politicians with unverified degrees must submit all documents in order to contest polls.
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ICC ranking: Ajmal slips, Hafeez rises and Afridi stays put
Pakistan and India share 3rd position at ICC's T20 team rankings.
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Musharraf's return: Court to hear Benazir murder case afresh
Musharraf to be charged again. Around 25 witnesses will record their statements.
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Mystery 'fish' on Karachi beach is a bad omen, say locals
"This fish is amazing. It has no face...where does it eat from?" ask local residents.
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Foundry accident: Four workers burn in workplace fire
Molten iron fell on four workers standing nearby.
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Militancy: Girls school blown up in Bannu
They found that the boundary wall had been completely destroyed as well as two out of three classrooms.
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Rivals clash: Three kidnapped men found dead
Darsmanad was a stronghold of Nabi Hanfi supporter, Hakeem Khan.
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Violating curfew: Four injured in North Waziristan
Security force, on the basis of suspicions, fired mortar shells near Esha check post.
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KUST convocation: 676 graduates awarded degrees
A total of 42 gold medals were conferred on the outstanding students in various disciplines.
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Kohat: Militants injure police official
The militants managed to escape.
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Revoked decision: ANP leader withdraws resignation
The ANP district workers who had resigned along with Zarshaid Khan returned to the party.
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Next CM will be from MQM: Sattar
Dr Farooq Sattar has claimed that the party is not confined to Karachi alone and it has roots throughout the country.
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Traffic mess: KTAC wants raise in fines rolled back
Traffic problems of Karachi largely stem from the traffic police’s mismanagement.
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Bhutto death anniversary: Event shifted from Garhi Khuda Baksh
All candidates must be present in their relevant constituencies for the scrutiny of nomination papers.
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Upcoming polls: Ghinwa Bhutto files papers
Her papers were presented to the returning officers by Noor Hassan.
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Upcoming polls: PML-F announces NA nominees for Sindh
Pir Sahab Paghara has finalised 130 candidates for provincial assembly.
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Easing traffic flow in Saddar: KMC alters bus routes
All buses and minibuses coming from MA Jinnah would not be allowed to enter Saddar.
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Crime: Three vehicles, cash snatched
Muhammad Basharat lodged a report with the police that armed men snatched his vehicle.
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Malik phones Altaf: Code of conduct during polls discussed
The political parties should solve all issues by mutual understanding instead of resorting to confrontation.
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Corruption watchdog: ‘NAB saved Rs200b from being swindled’
The NAB chairman said that the bureau targeted high profile cases, involving huge money.
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PEC results: Girls outshine boys in middle, primary exams
Hirra Malik topped the district with 694 marks.
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Internal rifts: PPP district leadership opposes Kundi’s nomination
Threaten to support opposing candidate or boycott elections if ticket allotted to former NA speaker.
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Women Manifesto 2013: Blue Veins releases policy statement to increase women’s participation in polls
Needs of women across KP, FATA highlighted to include in political agenda.
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Sufi night: Soulful aura rekindles Khusro’s magic
Music and poetry enthrall audience, acquainting them with the saint’s work.
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Reckless driving: Two killed in road accidents
A recklessly-driven car and a truck claims two lives.
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Pack your bags: CDA wants to clean its stable
An official facing corruption charges in her parent department is allegedly not being repatriated.
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PTI, PML-N face increasing pressure to finalise candidates
Both parties are negotiating seat adjustments with JI.
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Easter: Celebrations in twin cities centre on hope, unity and family
Children enjoy themselves, while older siblings and parents take time to reflect .
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Academic exchange: Student delegation from Nepal visits FJWU
The purpose of the visit was to develop mutual ties and build better academic cooperation between the two institutes.
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Free healthcare: Day-long medical camp held at Tarnol
Camp included facilities such as eyes tests,testing for diabetes, Hepatitis B and C, and dental care.
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Mama Parsi celebrates 95th anniversary: Journey back in time
The construction of the school’s own building began in January 1920.
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Biodegradable bags guarantee a greener future for Islamabad
Shopkeepers, manufacturers could face charges for defying new regulation.
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Elections: Candidate rides donkey to file nomination
PML-N, PTI supporters brawl on way to returning officer’s office.
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Insurgent’s handiwork: 17 Balochistan districts plunge into darkness
Four electricity pylons blown up in Dera Murad Jamali; FC head promises security for elections.
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Exhibition: Gran Monarca exhibition attracts Islooites
Over 200 handmade wreaths displayed.
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Overseas Pakistanis: NADRA seeks ECP approval for voting software
The approval has to come before April 5 for timely deployment of the system.
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Shabab-e-Milli youth convention: JI chief urges people to vote for change
Says over a thousand JI leaders elected to assemblies in last 65 years, none faced corruption charges.
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Charsadda: Rickshaw driver to contest on MQM ticket
Khan said the MQM has also awarded a party ticket to Liaqat Ali, a daily wager at a bakery.
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Tardy proceedings: ECP, HEC on notice over fake degrees
HEC list names 54 parliamentarians with fake degrees; 189 verification cases remain pending.
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Stabilising Afghanistan: Pakistan has crucial role, peace negotiator
Abdul Hakim Mujahid urges Kabul and Islamabad to reduce trust deficit.
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ECP announcement: April 15 last date for postal ballot application
For staff and police personnel posted at polling stations last date of submission is April 25.
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Quashing rumours: Faryal Talpur denies rift with Bilawal
PPP leaders fail to settle dispute over party tickets in Sukkur and Ghotki.
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Electoral trends: PPP appears loosening grip on fortress
Analysts say local influentials, and not ideology, will drive voting in Sindh.
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As JI cozies up to Nawaz, chances of alliance with PTI fade
PTI leader say that chances of striking a seats adjustment deal with Jamaat are slim .
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Time’s up: ‘Merciless’ scrutiny begins today
ECP received nearly 7,000 nomination papers by midnight Sunday; exact number to be confirmed today.
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Settling a score: Fauzia Siddiqui challenges Musharraf
Fauzai has accused Musharraf of handing over her sister, Dr Aafia, to the United States
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Tribal woman breaks taboo, to contest election from FATA
Badam Zari aims to stand for NA-44 seat in Bajaur Agency .
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In Mingora: Imran delivers his ‘I have a dream’ speech
Says he dreamt PTI swept elections; promises to restore peace to Swat.

















































