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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.
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Mishap: Two injured as CNG cylinder explodes
According to the police, the CNG cylinder of a motor car exploded during gas filling.
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Prayers: One-minute silence observed for Malala
Majority of the clerics in mosques across Peshawar refrained from criticising the Taliban during their Friday sermons.
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Gender balance: Less than 1% of police officials are women
Women rarely get chance at top police jobs, say serving officers.
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Kalabagh Dam: LHC urges federal govt to take petitions seriously
Centre directed to explain hurdles to building dam in detail by October 17.
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Punishment: ASI jailed for late arrival
SHO Khurarianwala Nasrullah Niazi ordered that ASI be locked up as a punishment.