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Mysterious Murder: Body of missing man found
The body of a young man who went missing from his home last week, was found from Chamba Havelian
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Trade diplomacy: Why this should matter to Pakistan
Trade with India was nearly 60% of Pakistan’s total at independence. That figure has dropped to 2.7% in 2011.
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Turn the page: Woman charged with kidnapping and selling her maid
Accused, pleaded not guilty and said she wanted the case to go to trial after charges were read out to her in court.
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Potohar’s key clue to man’s evolution resurfaces
Millions-of-years-old fossil was allegedly shipped off to US.
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Team Pakistan sweeps debating competition in Mexico
Students beat contestants from 45 other countries in a mix of prepared and impromptu motions.
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No reason cited: Top ‘sevadar’ law officer shown the door
Khan made headlines by sweeping floors and polishing shoes of devotees at Sikh gurdwaras in India.
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‘Politically-motivated’ cases can be sent to parliament, says NAB chief
Fasih Bokhari says NAB’s mandate is limited to recovering money, not putting people behind bars.
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‘Honour’ crime: Two women killed, another injured
They said he had suspected her of loose morals.
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Performance: Rescue 1122 helped over 38,045 people in July
There were 6,801 rescue operation in Lahore; 4,073 in Faisalabad.
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Disputed election: Lawyer told to resolve issue ‘amicably’
Court gives lawyers till August 8.
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Construction: Commissioner wants building bylaws enforced
FDA and Housing and Planning Department functionaries to ensure enforcement of building bylaws and commercialisation
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Dengue season: Foreign national tests positive for virus
Storing water in containers during loadshedding a potential threat.
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Contested: WASA appointments stayed
LHC issued a stay order against the recent appointments of assistant directors (AD) in the WASA
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Non-appearance: AG’s bail application dismissed
Judge dismissed application as the AG did not appear before the court on Wednesday after being granted interim bail.
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Change of status: Two hospitals made autonomous
The two hospitals, the Government Allama Iqbal Memorial hospital and the Government Sardar Begum Memorial hospital
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Green tractors scheme: Govt calls for applications till Aug 22
Applications forms can be filed with the office of the assistant commissioner concerned till August 22.
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Mystery: Woman found dead at her house
Police speculated that she had commit suicide, while father of the deceased
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Low flour prices: Supply to Utility Stores might stop
Flour Mills Owners’ Association spokesman said 20-kilogramme flour bag was being sold for Rs580 at the Utility Stores
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Relief measures: Mukhtar directs end to unannounced power outages
Mukhtar asked the officials to ensure proper load management and compliance at the distribution companies’ DISCO level
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Economic zone: Khairpur project to be future hub for agro industries
Motiwala said government initiated development of an industrial zone dedicated to the agro industry
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Month of austerity: Eateries forced to tighten belts during Ramazan
Higher costs of supplies, increased competition eat into industry profits.
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Called off: AGPR employees call off strike
AGPR called off their strike after negotiations over their demands with concerned authorities.
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Bank of punjab: PACRA withdraws negative outlook
Pacra has maintained long term and short term entity ratings of The Bank of Punjab at AA- and A1+
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PTCL: Service launched in Margalla View
PTCL is the first telecom operator to commence telecommunications services in the Margalla View Housing Society
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A car that runs on water?
By being gullible enough to believe we can use water as a fuel, we are doing our best to live up to the caricature.
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Kristin Armstrong claims time trial gold
Armstrong clocked a winning time of just 37 minutes and 34 seconds
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Football: PPFL to kick off on September 5
The league will be played in Karachi, Quetta, Noushki, Chaman, Faisalabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
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Football: Cazorla to have Arsenal medical
A deal worth around €22 million looks set to be agreed between the two clubs.
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Cricket: State Bank register massive win
State Bank defeated Candyland by 83 runs in the Advance Telecom 2nd Corporate T20 Cup played at the DHA Sports Club.
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Imperious Serena powers into last-8
Serena Williams swept into the Olympic quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Russia’s Vera Zvonareva.
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Glover, Stanning make Olympic history
Rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning won the women’s pair title to register Britain’s first gold medal at Olympics
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Cricket: Sangakkara in contention for ICC award
ICC third LG People’s Choice Award this year
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Romney and Pakistan
A bottom line Romney may agree on is that Pakistan’s civilian democrats are still worth supporting.
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Pakistani film Seedlings nominated at NY film festival
Film’s cast and crew share their delight and hopes on being selected.
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Pakistani society looks down upon film, says Nasir Adeeb
The legendary director touches on the issues that plague Pakistani cinema.
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New business plan: Govt approves $4.5 million bailout for PIA
Loans worth Rs8 billion to be converted into equity, reschedule Rs147 billion worth of loans.
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PML-N harmed Pakistanis by attacking Shaukat Khanum: Imran Khan
Imran responds to PML-N accusations, says hospital money was invested abroad but losses were not incurred by it.
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JI to observe solidarity day with Myanmar Muslims on August 3
JI chief calls on OIC and world community to adopt measures to stop massacre of Muslims.
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Imran Khan lost donation money in real estate gambling: Khawaja Asif
PML-N leaders provide 'evidence' of Imran Khan's investment of donation money abroad.
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India formally allows foreign investment from Pakistan
Pakistanis will be allowed to invest in all sectors apart from defence, space and atomic energy.
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FIA sends reminder to Interpol for red warrant against Musharraf
Prosecutor denies media reports that Interpol has rejected Pakistan's request to issue red warrant.
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Public office holders not immune to prosecution for contempt: CJ
Although lawmaking is parliament’s job, interpretation of laws an authority court possesses, says Justice Khawaja.
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Targeting Punjab: TTP chief wants increase in attacks
The attackers have allegedly already carried out reconnaissance of the PAF base.
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Bilateral ties: New Italian ambassador calls on Khar
Discusses international and regional issues of mutual interest, including Afghanistan.
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Bannu incident: Toy bomb injures three children
Elders of the injured children refused to file a report.
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Quetta doctors strike: Strike called off after surgeon’s release
Strike caused severe hardships for patients, many of whom had travelled from remote areas of Balochistan for treatment
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Myanmar violence: Dr Paul Bhatti calls for end to genocide
The minister claimed the violence in the country, whose people believe in peace and love, was beyond understanding.
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419 booked in Faisalabad over electricity protests
Protesters stormed to area police station to lodge protest against arrests of people at demonstrations.
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Grenade attack on police in Quetta
Three persons killed in violence elsewhere in Balochistan.
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Collision: Road accident in Bolan district claims 10 lives
18 others sustained injuries.















































