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Data clean-up: Telcos shut 1.65m unregistered sims
The PTA, on the order of interior ministry, banned selling of SIMs thorugh retailers.
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Hajj Corruption Case: Ex-minister's bank account, property frozen
A case was registered against him for inflicting a loss of a billion rupees to the national exchequer.
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MQM announces electoral application forms for the 'poor and middle-class'
Forms available at election cell of MQM headquarters, zonal and district offices and MQM's official website.
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Azlan Shah Cup: India sweep aside Pakistan 3-1
Pakistan had nine penalty corners but could not break through.
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World record for Pakistan hockey players
The players made 43 passes in one minute to seal a place in Guinness Book of World Records.
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Zardari to simultaneously announce dissolution of assemblies, election dates
Cabinets will also dissolve on the night between March 15 and 16.
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No need for electoral candidates to appear before returning officer: NA
NA passes bill to exempt candidates from appearing personally to file nomination papers.
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District election commissioner shot dead in Quetta
Gunmen on a motorbike shot Qasmi as he went by car to his office, says police.
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Five-year performance: On average, one person died in each terror attack
Government has paid out Rs456 million to heirs of terror attack victims.
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Hottie of the week: Shehroz Sabzwari
Shehroz is the kind of guy everyone wants to bring home to Mommy dearest!
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Demands presented: Dealers meet finance minister
The demands included clearance of 400 imported cars that were stuck at seaports because of duty issues.
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Protecting minorities: SHCBA condemns Joseph colony incident
Mustafa Lakhani said people shouldn’t discriminate against each other on the basis of religion.
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Quality education: Training programme for teachers leaves some trumped
Officials say there is no proper mechanism in place.
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Spielberg planning Kashmir film: Report
The script of the movie has been finalised: Director
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Time to sell: CDA yet to retrieve the plot it plans to auction
The five-star hotel using the space has refused to vacate it.
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Liar lawyer: HEC law officer busted for using forged visa documents
The staffer was trying to get British visas for his brother and another relative.
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Change of symbol: Court suspends ECP decision
Book symbol of JUI-F was changed due to qualms about it being misrepresented as a holy book.
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If you want to be Captain Planet, turn off extra lights for an hour on March 23
Earth Hour will be celebrated on the day from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
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Much needed: Japan pledges Rs230m for polio eradication
Funds will provide for social mobilisation, procurement of vaccines.
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Mapping the future: Climate change, water scarcity may lead to food insecurity, says expert
SUPARCO using remote sensing, space technology applications to tackle issue.
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Art exhibit: A splash of neon to herald spring
Mother-daughter duo bring a fresh collection to RAC.
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Up in arms: Sit-in of non-teaching staff continue
Nonteaching staff have been staging sit-ins and protests for the last five days.
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RPPs case: CJ admonishes premier over inquiry panel request
Asks Saleh Hayat, Khwaja Asif and NAB chief to appear at March 18 hearing.
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Roadside bomb: Two security officials killed, three injured in Kurram Agency
A vehicle hit the explosive device killing security official Rizwan on the spot.
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Why waste time in duplicitous point scoring?
‘Badami Baghs’ will keep occurring in this country, until our lawmakers revamp the blasphemy-connected laws.
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‘Solidarity and brotherhood’: NA, Senate slam assault on Christian homes
NA suspends day’s agenda; MQM storms out of Senate.
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Paan shop targeted: Karachi bomb blast kills two
The casualties were shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre and the Sindh Government Hospital.
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Irregularities noticed: SC bars govt from awarding LNG import contract
SC says multibillion-dollar deal to remain frozen till suo motu case is disposed of.
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Non-appearance: SC warns Haqqani of passport cancellation
Haqqani is paranoid of the prevalent security threats in Pakistan: Lawyer
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JUI-F chief shares peace plan with North Waziristan tribe
Fazlur Rehman says change of govt won’t affect grand jirga’s workings.
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Smooth transition: European Union offers observers for upcoming polls
The 27-nation bloc says such a mission would be a sign of its support for the democratic process.
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National interests: Govt seeks to keep tabs on foreign funding for NGOs
Senate panel proposes law to restrict influence of international agencies in the country’s affairs.
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Senators to debate why SC judges are allowed to be dual nationals
Legal experts say Parliament cannot discuss conduct of judges.
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ATC hearing: Shahzeb’s mother narrates just how murder happened
Judicial magistrate tells ATC eyewitness statements have been recorded.
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Self-imposed exile: Arbab Ghulam Rahim returning on March 13
In 2011, Rahim was appointed president of the Pakistan Muslim League -Likeminded party.
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Smelling a scam: Punjab CM welcomes NAB probe into Lahore projects
Watchdog seeks documents from govt to scrutinise the schemes.
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Balochistan Unrest: Two men slain in separate incidents
Two others were injured on Monday in separate acts of violence across Balochistan.
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Speaking Out: BNP-M leader rejects key projects
He was of the view that ruling elite were orchestrating conspiracies against Baloch through a well-thought out plan.
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Parco Violates Rules: German company awarded contract
The financial volume of the contract is Rs150m annually.
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No loss reported: Suspect arrested for firing on police van
A pistol, bullets and a hand grenade were recovered from him.
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Celebrations: Prize distribution ceremony on March 14
Shah Abdul Latif University, Sports Section, Khairpur will hold its prize distribution ceremony of Sports Week 2013.
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Meeting challenges: CFO conference on March 12 and 14
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) conference is based on the theme ‘CFO- Meeting Future Challenges'.
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Road accident: Four killed as car and van collide
Twelve of the critically injured ones were transferred to Civil Hospital, Hyderabad.
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Bahria university event: Medical symposium starts Apr 26
The ‘Healthcare from Bench to Bedside and Beyond’ event will consist of various lectures and workshops.
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Annual examinations : Primary school students protest
Primary School Teachers Association office bearers blamed the district officer of education, Ghotki of corruption.
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Environmental Pollution: 33 businesses fined, 29 get warnings
Deputy District Officer Farhat Abbas Kamoka says EDP official will make surprise inspection visits to these places.
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At Gunpoint: Robbers loot weapons worth Rs2.5m
City Police Officer, Azhar Hameed Khokhar, dispelled the impression that Taliban were behind the robbery.
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Marriage Dispute: One booked on murder charges
The murderer after committing the crime, disappeared in the nearby jungle.
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Alleged Maltreatment: Maids beaten up ‘for cooking rice’
Police says that they would get the girls examined before making any arrests.
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Decrepit: Girls’ school gets new building
Govt approved Rs200m for new building, after the old building was declared dangerous.

















































