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Westridge Woman deprived of cash; car lifted
Separate cases have been registered against thieves but no arrests or recoveries have been made yet.
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Forecast: Rain and storm in K-P
In next 48 hours, rain and thunderstorm is expected at scattered places in upper K-P.
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Monetary Dispute: Beheaded body recovered
The police said the body bore torture marks and the head, legs and one hand of the victim had been chopped off.
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Apex committee: Govt officials discuss security measures
the governor stresses the importance of maintaining peace for rehabilitation of displaced tribes from FATA.
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Out of despair: Two commit suicide in Hazara
The first incident was reported from Mansehra, while the other was reported from Mirpur area of Abbottabad.
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Nowshera: Police to be deployed to avoid cheating
No one would be allowed to come near the examination hall except students, says examination superintendent.
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Road accident: Two women killed, 16 others injured
The cause of the accident was reckless driving and rainy weather, according to the police and witnesses.
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General Elections: All arrangements in place says DCO
The DCO asked all ACs to visit all polling stations and submit a report by March 20.
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Winter wonderland: Heavy snowfall a boon for Chitral sports
Heem Ghaal is played with wooden sticks and homemade balls.
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Constitutional concerns: Car registration debate fuels wrangling over G-B status
Lawmakers oppose FBR’s amnesty scheme for vehicles.
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New province: Hazaras warn protests if demand not met
Demand creation of Hazara province be created with passage of 24th Amendment.
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100% Health allowance: Special education staff get good news
Non-teaching staff of schools and colleges of Islamabad continued their protest and sit-in at D-Chowk.
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Crime: Cash, valuables robbed from house
A man was booked for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery from his employer’s house.
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Upcoming polls: Police directed to implement ECP’s code
Necessary arrangements should be made for holding smooth and impartial elections, says Bosal.
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Pak-China trade: Bureaucracy blamed for stalling economic cooperation
Pakistan’s prospects dwindled due to investing in Western countries: speakers.
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Lecture on accountability: ‘Menace of corruption in the country system-centric’
Vibrant media, a pro-active judiciary, NGOs and global watch dogs can be helpful in getting rid of corruption.
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Elections 2013: ECP receives voter education boost
UNDP hands over first set of voter education material to Election Commission of Pakistan.
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Polio eradication: JUI-S asks donor agencies to condemn drone strikes
For campaigns to be successful, cultural difference should be kept in mind: Haqqani.
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Enhancing the experience: Audio-visual equipment to double the learning
Islamabad museum receives technical assistance from UNESCO.
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Court directives: Govt ordered to regularise Islamabad police constables
Over 400 personnel dismissed last year had filed a petition with IHC.
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Pollen is in the air: Over 3,000 allergy complaints received in last two weeks
Pollen count expected to peak after March 20.
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Bird-watching: PM inaugurates CDA Aviary
According to CDA aviary, which is spread over 3.8 acres, consists of 1,200 different species of birds.
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Sexual abuse: Protection to vulnerable children stressed
At awards ceremony, NGO shares findings of report.
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Police Possession: Judge seeks report from SP
The judge has sought a report from the City Division superintendent of police.
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Labour Courts: Judges to hear cases in other districts
Presiding officers of the labour courts have been asked to undertake tours in the districts of their jurisdiction.
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Fake degree petition: ‘MPA can’t be disqualified till CM’s eligibility decided’
A petition seeking the chief minister’s disqualification is pending before the Supreme Court.
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Defaulting MPA: MPA’s PA membership suspended
Justice Malik suspended Khichi’s membership on a petition moved by Imran Khan, the losing candidate.
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Political activity: PTI holds central region elections
On March 16, the PTI will hold elections for the provincial body.
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Clean bill: Metro Bus contracts transparent says TI
LDA has followed the Punjab Procurement Rules 2009 in all 25 construction contracts, says TI.
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Assisting passengers: Railway sanctions train stoppage
Badar Express running between Lahore and Faisalabad will stop at Farooqabad and Bahalkay railway stations for a minute
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Joseph Colony protest: Speaker accepts MPA’s resignation
I am pleased that the Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice of the incident, says Rafique.
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Owner flees: ‘Rs5m’ gas theft by foundry
Initial investigation revealed that Bajwa had been stealing gas for 14 years.
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Jumping Ship: PML-N MPA from Sialkot joins PTI
The former MPA accused MNA Khawaja Asif of blocking the development funds allocated for his constituency.
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Badami Bagh tragedy: SC demands answers, Lahore police unable to give any
CJ criticises authorities for failing to protect basic rights of Christian residents.
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Papal election: Without a cardinal, Pakistan shut out at conclave
Opportunity can only come when Vatican elevates an archbishop to cardinal.
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Targeted killing: OPP director gunned down in Karachi
Development worker Parveen Rehman shot dead by unidentified men.
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At stroke of midnight: Governor’s rule expires in Balochistan
Constitutional experts say Raisani govt stands restored.
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TTP, AI clash leaves 18 dead, several injured
TTP tried to kidnap the AI chief Haji Samar Gul but they failed, says AI spokesperson.
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Musharraf should be put in jail as soon as he returns: Rabbani
Lawmakers debate dual nationality of judges.
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Top courts says no room for delay, 180m want polls on time
Supreme Court vows not to let any factor postpone upcoming elections.
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Apex court cites grounds for rejecting Qadri’s plea
Says he has failed to convince them that his rights have been infringed upon.
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Police crackdown: IGP orders foolproof security
Sindh IGP ensures security for teachers, administrators and students of all schools in the city.
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Caretaker set-up: PPP and MQM yet to shortlist name for interim CM
Apart from PPP and MQM, all opposition parties nominate candidates and send names to opposition leader.
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Bank Alfalah, Warid launch mobile banking solution
Monet, Fundamo team up to release mobile money network in Pakistan.
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Power distribution: NA body highlights steps to improve performance
Recommends privatisation of power companies, removal of subsidies.
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A ticking bomb: ADB report warns of falling land productivity
Says rising salinity and deterioration of water quality will lead to serious problems in the future.
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Currency: Rupee steady against the dollar
The rupee was steady at 97.85/97.90 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 97.85/97.90.
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Special economic zones: Pakistan, Japan discuss cooperation
Agar emphasised on the promotion of small and medium enterprises.
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Racing uniforms: Pakistani garments attract investors
All car racers and motorbike riders the world over prefer Pakistani made garments, BFW Director Marketing.
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Ghalib comes knocking on a present-day house in DHA
Ninth graders of Bay View High school also act out Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.















































