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All are equal before law: Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
CJP says backlogged cases have seen a fall in the three years new judicial policy has been implemented.
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The car that ‘runs’ on water (II)
What is even more disturbing is how so many senior scientists seem to have fallen for this hoax.
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Turning water into wine
In Pakistan, everything is a matter of belief, not only religion but politics and now science.
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Mitt Romney is right
Romney, Zakaria talk of such things as “Israeli” culture and “Indian” culture with reference to economic success.
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Jackson siblings deny money at root of dispute
Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson said in an attorney’s statement.
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Missing persons issue being played up to malign Pakistan: Rehman Malik
Malik reaches out to estranged Balochi youth. Tells Senate only 36 cases of missing persons in Balochistan.
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Fuzon starts afresh with a new vocalist
‘Saregamapa’ star Khurram Iqbal joins the band for their third album.
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Ramazan spirit: Ration distributed among 100 families
The Omair Sana Foundation distributed Ramazan packages to more than 100 families.
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Persecution: Woman threatened after converting
The woman, who is a Hindu widow, has seven children and her first husband died three years ago.
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Becoming a civil judge: Test to be held on Sunday
The recruitment test of over 1,000 candidates will be held on August 5.
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Sentenced: Two jailed for stealing steel mill scrap
The Malir district and sessions court sentenced on Friday two men to 90 days in prison and a fine of Rs2,000 each.
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Charged: Man imprisoned in hashish case
The accused had pleaded guilty before the court.
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PPP reaches out to estranged Khosas
PML-N chief had claimed that Zulfiqar Khosa is still a member of his party.
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Pakistani athelete Liaquat Ali finishes 15th in preliminaries
Olympic dream ends for athlete as he fails to qualify for the first round, finished third in Heat 2 by 0.01 seconds.
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Mishandled explosives: Man hurt as bomb explodes in pocket
The motorcycle was mangled in the blast, police sources said.
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Analysis: Balance yet to be found
Nation expects political, judicial leadership to find balance in their attitude, steer country to more certain future.
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Ramazan: When fasting = feasting
With Ramazan teaching us moderation, let’s not over-indulge on unhealthy food.
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Crime: Woman goes missing; man looted; bike snatched
The police registered a case against the women but are yet to arrest them.
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Legal reactions: Lawyers, bar associations divided over SC verdict
Many believe the order will intensify govt-judiciary dispute.
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Arguing the case: Attorney general falls flat before SC
Irfan Qadir fails to cite a single judgment in support of his arguments.
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Protecting the charter: Celebrations in Multan
They pulled off black armbands that they had been wearing in protest at the controversial law passed by parliament.
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Political reactions: Opposition conspicuously reserved
PML-N had to be contacted for statement.
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US, Pakistan spy meet shrouded in silence
Lt Gen Islam, David Petraeus make little progress on thorny issues.
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Energy aid: US releases $280m for two key dam projects
The funds are expected to contribute towards increasing electricity supply to the national grid.
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Senate proceedings: ‘Proof of Afghan hand in Balochistan unrest’
'14 militant outfits including BLA receiving funds, weapons from abroad to carve way for separation of province.'
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Case against ad agency not victimisation: Punjab government
Says allegations of unilateral action against Midas, levelled by APNS, not true.
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Honour killing in Britain: Pakistani couple guilty of murdering daughter
Prosecutors said couple murdered her because they felt her “western” habits brought shame on the family.
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Breach of discipline: PML-Q serves notices on eight lawmakers
Rebels face disqualification reference.
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Southern Punjab: Bahawalpur politicians meet president
The delegation thanked the president for his interest in the issues of southern Punjab.
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Blame game: Imran dares Nawaz to a live TV debate
PTI chief poses 11 questions for the PML-N leader to answer.
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Upcoming elections: PPP will win seats from Lahore, says PM
Ashraf says ‘wind storm’ caused power outages.
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Protecting foreigners: Guards deputed for Russian national, withdrawn
Christina Petrochinkova, married Charsadda resident Ikramullah in Thailand in 2005.
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Militant attack: Security personnel killed in Kurram
militants attacked the post at dawn, killing one security personnel
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Arrested: Two held on drug charges
police seized 320 grams of hashish from Irfan and 320 grams from Rafiq during patrolling.
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Floor on fire: Blaze destroys shops on fourth floor of plaza
No casualties or injuries were reported except for a salesman who suffered from smoke inhalation.
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Get a slice of this ‘Empire State’ for taste of ‘authentic New York-style’ pizza
Four friends get together to offer the thin stuffed crust variety.
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Robbery: Cash, valuables stolen
thieves entered his house by breaking locks and made away with gold ornaments
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Solidarity: JI protests Muslims’ killings in Burma
As many as 600 people chanted slogans against extremism and “inhumane treatment of Muslims”
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Curriculum in private schools: NA body wants more education oversight
Committee asked the CADD secretary to submit a comprehensive report.
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Chevening scholarships: 20 students to go to UK for masters
Scholars will study governance, social development, public administration, law, finance and economics and security
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Selected on merit, constables and ASIs start joining Islamabad police’s rank
IHC in June had told the police to go ahead with the appointments.
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Documentation drama: Buyers take a licking as stamp vendors fleece all
Acute shortage of stamp paper at courts has people man suffering.
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Unexplained stabbings: Nightmare on Mingora’s streets
all of which took place in streets and markets after 11pm.
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Accident: Man killed on road; woman looted
a man was killed after he was hit by a speeding car on Benazir Bhutto Road
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PML-N in crisis: Fiery Khosas demand talks with Nawaz
Senator Sardar Zulfiqar Khan Khosa, son resign from PML-N.
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Links with banned group: Military court jails Brig Ali, four majors
Convicted officers have the right to appeal their conviction.
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Presidency meeting: Will a resolute govt re-introduce contempt law?
Coalition partners urge filing an appeal against SC decision to strike down Contempt of Court bill.
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Contempt law: Outlawed
No immunity for Prime Minister Ashraf on August 8.
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Uncertain weather: Crops in lower Sindh affected
The growers of Pangrio, Tando Bago, Naukot, Jhudo and other areas have expressed concern
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Across the border: Indian, Pakistani experts meet on power trade
Meeting including the establishment of a HVDC link to transfer 500 megawatts of electricity across the border.















































