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Trade Resumption: S Korea repeals ban on Canadian beef
South Korea became the last large Asian market to lift a ban on Canadian beef.
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Reviewing Ties: ‘US trainers allowed, but not drones’
The two countries relationship suffered lows during the past year.
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PTI Popularity: Imran explains ‘tsunami’ to Chinese
PTI is the only party that could end the polarisation in the country, says Imran.
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Multan Kidnapping: Police form body to recover abductees
The police chief discussed the strategy for the immediate recovery of the foreign abductees with his team.
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Army providing security to Mansoor Ijaz uncalled for: Gilani
Speaking to media, prime minister says Ijaz is not just insincere to Pakistan, but also to himself.
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Arfa in line for highest civilian award
Already a recipient of a pride of performance award, Arfa had received several public accolades during her short life.
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How Pakistan helps the US drone campaign
Security sources describe for the first time how Pakistani spotters play a role in actual strikes.
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Historic walled city Lahore under threat
Rapid illegal growth crowding out ‘old city’, its unique carved wood balconies fall into disrepair.
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10 things I hate about barber shops
The disapproving sniff. Yes, my hair is a mess. That’s why I’m here.
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Experts call for national eHealth strategy
Improved access to health info key to reducing healthcare costs.
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Fake degrees: Farah Deeba granted pre-arrest bail
‘Accusation a result of conspiracy involving ex-husband’.
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Pakistan hurtles towards 2012 polls
Analysts say 2012 is the election year.
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The missing: Students leave home, vanish into thin air
Disappearance blamed on school administration.
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Hospitals’ strike: After two weeks, OPDs at PIMS unlocked
The OPDs at Polyclinic Hospital and NIRM remained shut.
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Rallying cry: To ‘facilitate’ protests, govt to set up a public corner
The area in Fatima Jinnah Park will be able to accommodate 20,000 people.
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Body of a boy found
Police fear the boy was raped and murdered.
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Gem exhibition: Discovering the treasures ‘beneath our feet’
Low prices at stalls attract local and foreign shoppers.
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With PPP aid, PML-Q hopes to salvage some Senate seats
Partner in ruling coalition will lose 20 seats in March; aims to win 7-8 in elections.
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Parties calling for revolution don’t have manifestos: PM
Gilani says new parties do not have any concrete manifestos.
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Honour killing: Victim’s body exhumed on court orders
Rehnaz Bibi was allegedly killed by her cousin in 2010.
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Wali Khan’s widow decides to rejoin politics
Begum Naseem Wali was a former head of the ANP Khyber-Pakhtukhwa chapter.
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Change beats: Dancing to her own drummer
French musician crosses cultural constraints in concert.
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Veiled threat: ‘If requested, Ijaz could be put on ECL’
Rehman Malik warned that the government will put Ijaz’s name on the Exit Control List, if requested by PCNS.
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Religious harmony: Aiming for Jinnah’s Pakistan
We need role models to inspire Christian youth: Speaker.
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Inter-School: LGS champions over City School in tournament
The championship was organised by GSIS in collaboration with Capital Development Authority (CDA).
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False alarm: ‘Tennis’ boys netted off-court by guards
Held in custody for ‘suspicious’ presence near army installation; detention raised ‘terrorist’ alarm.
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Malik Ishaq is released from Kot Lakhpat jail
Review board of LHC denies extension for Ishaq's detention.
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Colourful reprieve: Elusive break from studies and a lot of fun
School fair promotes social and mental prowess.
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Post-Nato attack: ‘US continuing to provide civilian aid to Pakistan’
The state department says assistance has not been interrupted since the tragic November 26 incident.
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Missing NOC: Police send German nationals to Islamabad
Two locals working at the office were also taken into custody.
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A-Levels to al Qaeda: Traumatised father keeps mum
Father of Aslam Awan claims he has been told ‘not to speak anymore’.
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A widow’s story: Pay the ransom, receive a body bag
LeJ is responsible for murdering a Shia doctor and upending the lives of his family.
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Expensive counsel charges token fee, but places tough conditions
Aitzaz took up the case if ‘uncouth’ persons were kept at bay, and the PM appeared ‘in all humility’.
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FATA political representation: One woman talks about gender equality
Young Dur-e-Shahwar, who is in her 20s, was only woman amongst tribal elders who gathered for a jirga in Peshawar .
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Polio Campaign: Officials attempt to eradicate disease
Ulema and members of civil society was held to chalk out a strategy for the upcoming polio campaign.
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Letter to the army chief: Ijaz’s counsel demands army protection for client
Malik says his ministry is supposed to provide security to foreigners not army, ISI.
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Inter-City Transport: 100 acres cleared for bus terminals
The city government intends to build a state-of-the-art terminal.
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In an aching Karachi, televangelist offers some people a dose of faith and a touch of healing
Marilyn Hickey’s three-day healing convention ends today.
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KESC protest: Consumers brace for power cuts as workers plan protests
Union leaders fear more employees will be sacked.
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Home Safe: Kidnapped IJT worker freed
Maaz Farooqui, an activist of the Islami Jamiat Talba (IJT), was dropped by near Abdullah College.
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Newborns: Woman gives birth to conjoined twins
The babies share a chest and stomach.
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Abducted: Trader kidnapped and returned
A man identified as Hazrat Ali Pathan, a livestock trader from Mardan, was kidnapped from Ghotki.
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Undergraduate: Feb 2 last date to submit fee
The first merit list of 50 candidates for the five-year BA LLB programme at the SZAB School of Law was released.
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Fuuast Admissions: Jan 30 last date to submit fee
The admission lists were uploaded on the university’s website.
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Gunned Down: MQM worker shot dead
The attack took place near Sector 1 and the suspects managed to escape.
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Health Care: SIUT and APWA set up a dialysis centre
The SIUT-APWA Akram Khatoon Medical Center was inaugurated on Friday by Mrs Laila Haroon Sarfaraz.
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Jumping ship: 200 PPP supporters join PTI
Ex-PPP leader in Gizri Alamdin Mengal also joined the party with about 200 supporters.
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Overworked: 61 peasants workers set free
Khaju Mal from Umerkot had filed an application requesting the court to help.
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Burnt: Factory worker killed in fire
A man identified as 22-year-old Mulazim Hussain was burnt to death.
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Moving On: 558 degrees conferred by MUET
The adviser to Sindh governor, Dr S M Qureshi, was the chief guest instead of the governor.