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Unending passport delays
Pakistanis are being denied their basic right to have a passport by these inordinate delays.
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Election date
The PML-N seems to be the favourite, according to most opinion polls.
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Of lives and limbs
This is a time for taking stock of the government’s overall performance.
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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt "shattered" as sent back to jail
"I know in my heart that I have been a good human being, respected the system and been loyal to my country."
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Joseph Colony: Cheques handed out by Punjab govt bounce
Shahbaz Sharif had announced Rs0.5 million in compensation for those affected in the mob attack.
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Balochistan interim govt: Ghous Bakhsh Barozai named as interim CM
Opposition party congratulated the leaders and members of the assembly on completing five years of government.
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Parliamentary committee concludes second meeting, no decision made
The Parliamentary committee has time till Friday, March 22 to finalise a name for the caretaker prime minister.
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Loadshedding protest in Muzaffarabad turns violent
At least 50 people injured as protesters pelt stones at police.
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Military may target TTP in Tirah Valley
TTP forms alliance with Lashkar-e-Islam to oppose the military's efforts to dislodge them.
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ECP allows assembly speakers to proceed with electoral campaigns
Issued a notification permitting speakers of the provincial and national assembly to proceed with electoral campaigns.
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'Always Karo Yaqeen Miniseries'
The series will be run on the Being Girl Pakistan facebook page.
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Blast at Jalozai camp in Nowshera kills 15
Bomb went off as people had gathered to collect rations.
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Robbed: Driver injured on resisting robbers
The robbers took Rs800,000 from Sajjad at gun point and hit Aslam on the head for resisting.
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Promoting health: Osteoporosis awareness drive planned
The awareness campaign will include informational seminars on osteoporosis.
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Transitions: Bangladesh president dies in Singapore hospital
Zillur Rahman was suffering from kidney and respiratory problems.
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FTO notice: Details of FED deduction on prepaid cards sought
FTO also wants to know how much airtime through pre-paid cards has been sold by each cellular company.
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Intra-party elections: Imran elected PTI chief unopposed
Welcomes election dates, calls on immediate establishment of interim setup.
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Provisions: Malik can’t be appointed adviser, Presidency told
Presidency had sought cabinet division’s comments on a proposal to appoint Malik.
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Assuring Turkmenistan: Zardari backs Turkmen gas pipeline scheme
President flies to Ashgabat to celebrate Navroz festival.
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Stalemate: Deadlock persists over caretaker CM in Balochistan
Raisani and Magsi have one day left for a decision before it goes to a parliamentary panel.
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Blame game: Karzai unleashes fresh salvo against Pakistan
Alleges reconcilable Afghan Taliban either ‘imprisoned or killed in Pakistan’.
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Court informed: 7 Adiala ‘missing’ men handed over to Orakzai PA
ISI, MI lawyer says internment authorities have withdrawn detention orders.
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Reign of terror: Beheaded man leaves behind inconsolable family
Gohar Ali was executed by Taliban for accidentally shooting his wife.
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Green light: Interpol rejects Pakistan’s request to arrest Musharraf
Says move seems to be politically motivated, manner of ‘political character’.
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Appeal to chief justice: TIP seeks action over delayed passport delivery
Transparency International Pakistan says passport office has become highly corrupt in last five years.
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See You Next Winter: Birds from Siberia flying back home
Dr Muhammad Rafiq said there are a total of seven identified flyways in the world.
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Tragedy: Five Pakistanis killed in South Africa
The spokesman said further details are being obtained from the mission.
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Groundwater: 18% samples fit for drinking: Report
The study was carried out by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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World Tb Day: 2013 slogan: Stop TB in my lifetime
The World Tuberculosis Day will be observed globally, including Pakistan on March 24.
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New branches: CPLC launch in Hyderabad
Police will carry out a number of targeted operations as a part of the new strategy, says Dr Ishratul Ebad.
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Bomb hoax: Two trains delayed
The bomb disposal squad was called around 11pm to check a suspicious bag placed at the track near Odero Lal town.
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Inferno: Fire breaks out at towel factory
The chief fire officer say it was a third degree fire and the cause has yet to be ascertained.
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Inferno: Two houses gutted in fire
Shabir claimed he and his brother suffered a loss of over Rs500,000.
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Attacks: Two murdered, one injured
The murders were due to property dispute and looting.
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Lightening strikes: Six personnel injured
A bolt of lightning struck the check post of security personnels.
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Police Non-Protection: LHC seeks probe into Sahiwal murder
Samina Bibi had been shot by her husband Nawaz as she left the district court.
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Plea For Ban: LHC seeks Musharraf’s address
Petitioner asked court to ban Musharraf from public office for life, for repeatedly subverting the Constitution.
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Ahad Town Owners: SHO directed to investigate case
According to the petitioner, owners of Ahad Tower deceived potential buyers.
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Exchange Of Views: Dr Raheem’s return feted
British high commissioner says Raheem’s return to Pakistan from Britain was a good sign for Pakistan and democracy.
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School Education: Rs317m approved for Sargodha
Money will be used for the provision of missing facilities in government schools, says Education Department spokesman
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‘High Transport Fare’: Students turn hooligans
Several students travelling from Sahiwal to Gujranwala refused to pay the fare charged by van driver.
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Sibghatullah Shah: Freedom fighter remembered
Our textbooks are silent on real heroes: Dr Khadim Soomro.
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Special Judicial Allowance: AGP moves court against contempt notice by tax ombudsman
The auditor general had objected to the allowance which is meant for judges.
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Illegal occupation: Court gives police chief a week to vacate all G-6 flats
IGP assures court he will help housing ministry vacate them.
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Minority woes: The church keeps shrinking, canteen keeps growing
Christians protest retraction of promise to remove canteen by Holy Family Hospital administration.
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In memory: Dada’s legacy honoured by comrades, supporters
Glowing tribute paid to struggle of Ameer Haider Khan.
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Case Study: Taking Georgia’s example
According to TI Corruption Perception Index to 51 out of 176 counties in 2012 from 130 out of 159 countries in 2005.
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‘Unless people are empowered, corruption cannot be tackled’
Speakers call on civil society to encourage accountability in existing system.
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Political parties urged to include issue of population explosion in manifesto
Pakistan’s population is estimated to jump to 325m by the end of the century.
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Democratic transition: Tariq Pervez Khan takes oath as caretaker CM
Says he will contact all stakeholders to hold peaceful elections.
















































