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PIMS OPDs: Patients demand full-fledge evening shifts
Daytime staff cannot handle patient load; some OPDs only active in the daytime.
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At your own risk: CDA approves demolition of Margalla Towers structure
Civic agency asks firm to adopt latest techniques to avoid any mishap.
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Joseph Colony attack: As bigotry rises, so do minorities’ miseries
Lahore incident renews sentiment among minorities that they are second-class citizens.
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Student goes missing
Police registered a case and but have not yet traced the man.
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Deadlines: Expedite work on tunnel project
35 percent work on the project has been completed.
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Festival: Celebrating hues of spring
The green valley with its bright mustard flowers, provided the backdrop for the festivity.
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Ncsw appointments: 13 new members approved
The commission members comprise two from four provinces and one member each from GB, AJK, FATA, ICT and minorities.
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Lahore siege: Chief justice takes suo motu notice
Statement issued by court referred to media reports and noted that Police had not taken action against the attackers.
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Torching of homes: Drunken row triggered clash, victims blame tradesmen
Victims of the Joseph Town assault say that tradesmen in the area are real perpetrators of the incident.
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Joseph Colony tragedy: Outcry against arson attacks
Rallies staged in major towns and cities; in Lahore and Karachi protesters turn violent.
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Their language of love: Bapsi Sidhwa’s short story collection launched
Ceremony starts with a 30 minute delay as roads leading to the venue were blocked by protesters.
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Joseph Colony: Some homeless families left under open sky
The LDA and the Communication and Works Department has been assigned the task of rebuilding.
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Addition: 3 cubs born to Bahawalpur zoo lioness
With the birth of three cubs, the zoo now has 11 lions.
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Training: Workshop on cattle, milk production
Dr Abbasi said that milk produced in Pakistan worth Rs150,000 trillion annually.
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Gender (in)equality: Poster For Tomorrow show reaches Hyderabad
Visitors on the opening day appreciate the work on display.
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Law enforcers quell rumours of student abductions in Karachi
Insist that in all three cases reported, victims were released.
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In Pakistan, fashion still too shy of e-commerce
Apparel designers cite multiple reasons for not taking businesses online.
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Mob madness
We watch silently, motionlessly as the blasphemy issue gets more and more out of hand.
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Chief Justice takes suo motu notice of Joseph Colony attack
IG Punjab and Advocate General Punjab summoned to Supreme Court tomorrow.
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Joseph Colony attack: Protests turn violent in Karachi
Rangers, police try to disperse protesters with aerial firing and tear gas.
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Argument between friends sparked anti-Christian riot
Police say Masih and Imran were drunk when had an argument over a discussion.
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Rs1m compensation for victims of Joseph Colony attack
President Zardari, Shahbaz Sharif both pledge Rs0.5 million each for the victims.
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Christian colony attack in violation of Islam: Allama Tahir Ashrafi
Pakistan Ulema Council chief says Islam guarantees protection of life and property of non-Muslims.
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Top stories Mar 3-10 2013: Attacks on minorities
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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Drug Dealing: Four sentenced to life in prison
An additional district and sessions judge has sentenced four people to life imprisonment for dealing drugs.
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Negative Outlook: Fitch downgrades Italy to ‘BBB+’
Italy polls left the country in a political deadlock, with no party or coalition able to form a government on its own.
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Activists’ Effort: Seamen rescued from Somali pirates
One Nigerian died on vessel last year due to lack of medication.
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Peace With Taliban: JUI-F chief urges govt to start talks
Maulana Fazlur Rehman asked the government on Saturday to give the go-ahead for peace talks with the Taliban.
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Crime In Balochistan: Man kills father in Barkhan
A man shot dead his father in Barkhan over a domestic dispute and fled after committing the murder.
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Empowerment: ‘Govt protecting women rights’
Women parliamentarians have a great opportunity to protect the rights of women from the parliamentary forum.
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Collective Effort: ‘Electoral process key to progress’
PPP-led government was fully aware to its responsibility and facilitating people in the country, says Shazia Marri.
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Joseph Colony backlash: Enraged protesters smash Metro Bus office
Protests held in several cities, MQM leader Raza Haroon urges CJ to take suo motu notice.
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Attack on Christians: PPP MPA Pervaiz Rafiq resigns in protest
MPA accuses Punjab government of protecting extremists.
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Mob attack on Christians: Police arrest 100 suspects
Police also file criminal case against hundreds of unidentified people.
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Killer kites: After second death, police swing into action
Despite police action, many residents were seen celebrating the festival.
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Home invasions: Locals perplexed as burglaries on rise in F-11
Blame an Afghan gang; police claim no burglaries in last week.
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Expressing solidarity: Children upset over Badami Bagh incident
The children, from various missionary schools in the city, expressed solidarity for the people who lost their homes.
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Children Assembly: Kids lament state of education in rural areas
Want emphasis on girls’ education, improved facilities.
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Quarrying at Margallas: Digging their own ‘hills’, with no one to stop them
For decades stone crushing has continued in area; enforcement of rules still an issue.
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Artisans the highlight of women festival
A large number of people, particular women and children thronged the festival.
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Living the culture: Continuing the tradition through verse and emotions
Wakhi musical night held in the capital.
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Security forces on high alert to avert terror attacks
Anti-terrorism force to be deployed in towns and on highways.
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Damaging blow: PML-Q likely to lose last heavyweight in K-P
MNA Muhamamd Nawaz Khan Alai will consult his family before making final decision.
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Polio eradication: Muslim scholars deny polio vaccine rumours
Say protection of children against poliovirus a collective responsibility of Muslim Ummah.
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Official matters: NAB officers promoted
Sources say officials, allegedly leaking information, were promoted in a bid to silence them.
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Basic democracy: Leghari calls for immediate LG polls
Leghari said he wrote the letter to the chief election commissioner calling upon him to hold LG elections immediately.
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Herculean task: Only the influential can get a passport in Pakistan
Issue likely to remain unresolved for at least another two to three months.
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Hazara genocide: ‘We cannot keep the fear of our families out of our work’
A thriving art market and security concerns at home persuade some Hazara artists to stay in the city.
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Elections 2013: APML hints at alliance with Imran, Qadri
Ahmed Raza Kasuri says former military ruler might delay his homecoming.
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Day-long Ajmer trip: Premier marks spiritual trip with prayer for peace
Politics off the agenda as Indian FM welcomes Ashraf with ‘open arms’.

















































