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What lies in our future?
It would take a multi-pronged approach to bring Pakistan out of the deep crisis it faces at this time on many fronts.
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New recruit: Afzal Sindhu chooses PTI over PPP
The party will soon make a formal announcement: PTI official
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Domestic violence against women surges by 25%: Report
The Aurat Foundation report notes 10.88% decrease in rapes, gang rapes of women. 9.68% decrease in murder recorded.
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Memogate: Haqqani seeks exemption from physical appearance before bench
Counsel Asma Jahangir claims Haqqani faces life threat, that his presence is not necessary at this stage of hearings.
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Woh Humsafar Tha, but should they pay royalties?
EMI Pakistan issues copyright infringement notice to Hum TV for Humsafar soundtrack.
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NDMA finalises contingency plan to meet any eventuality
The plan, designed to meet the worst-case scenario, will be made public within the next few days.
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Consensus appoint of CEC an achievement of PPP: Ashraf
PM urges expatriates to invest in solar power, energy projects. Thanks Saudi Arabia for support.
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PPP, MQM inch closer to new local government system
Handout for meeting on Monday said some matters had been resolved.
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YouTube video of the day: The mango people
Trailer for TV series shows how South Asians respond to culture shock when they move out of their country.
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Contempt of court bill 2012: Passage of bill took 68 minutes, states FAFEN
Other than the passage of the contempt bill, the house also passed Special Economic Zones Bill 2012.
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Contempt of court: SC rejects Malik Riaz’s immunity request
Riaz's counsel says court cannot indict him according to the new contempt of court law.
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Parched Balochistan: PN vessels supply Gwadar with fresh water
Two tankers, PNS Moawin and PNS Madadgar, reached Gwadar with 1,100 tonnes of fresh drinking water.
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Nato supplies: ‘JI will not let country be destabilised’
The decision to reopen the supply routes will lead to the current government’s downfall, Munawar warns.
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In the name democracy: ‘PPP against clash with institutions’
Number of institutions had been involved in ‘cold-blooded’ murder of democracy: Kaira
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Mishap: Two killed in road accident
Local administration with the help of the area people retrieved the victims from the ravine.
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Cricket tour: Will not let Pakistan play in India, says Shiv Sena
Reports state the tour will consist of three ODI matches, PCB yet to receive official invitation.
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Polio campaign troubles imperil 350,000 children
The campaign has been postponed in North and South Waziristan and Bara (district) of Khyber.
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Ephedrine case: Make me an immunity-granted witness too, says Ali Musa Gilani
Former DG health, who had earlier gone missing, appeared before court today to record his statement.
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Asghar Khan petition: 'Talks meant to strengthen parliament, weaken judiciary not useful'
Heading a five-member bench, the chief justice said that Bangladesh model will not be brought in the country.
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Militants attack police station in Bannu
TTP claims responsibility for attack; curfew imposed in Bannu.
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New poll chief: ‘Ebrahim’s age, health is a concern’
CEC’s appointment questioned by constitutional experts who are calling for an age limit.
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NATO supply routes: DPC’s long march reaches Chaman
Protesters say the route will be used to transport weapons to target Muslims.
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Is Aisamul Haq single again?
Faha Akmal alleges that both of them are ‘done with each other’.
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PPP, PML-N exchange key proposals on interim setup
Sources say talks kick-started through informal channels in their ‘early stage’.
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Caretaker govt negotiations: PPP allies waiting to be included in dialogue
If opposition and govt fails to build consensus, appointment of caretaker pm would slip from them to ECP.
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Sexual assault: Three held on rape charges
police conducted a raid in the area and arrested all three culprits besides seizing a pistol from one of them.
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Cooperation: Norway, SAFMA join hands for free media
Ambassador said Pakistan is an epicentre for regional news where journalists face multiple challenges.
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Disaster risk reduction: ‘Media’s role important for effective response’
The fears of deprivation among victims lead to hoarding of relief goods by some families.
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Trio: A winning combo of handicrafts and music
Handicrafts made by women in jails were put on display at the Rawalpindi Arts Council
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Empowerment: Women important for development, says Munter
Outgoing US ambassador speaks at Pakistan Gender Coalition launch.
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Filmmaking: Lights, camera, action, but you’ll have to go to Karachi
Pakistan’s only film school holds an open house for Islooites.
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Garbage extraordinaire: Finding beauty in what we waste
Oscar-nominated documentary ‘Waste Land’ screened.
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Mango festival: At a festival of mangoes, possibility of new markets emerge
110 varieties of mangoes put up on display.
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Second attempt: With high hopes, failed bazaar being revived
Market was unpopular due to inaccessibility; 16 others to be set up in Pindi district.
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Rainfall: Girl killed, brother hurt in roof collapse
house caved in after rainfall in Sarband village
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Mystery most foul: Teenage girl commits suicide
external postmortem had already confirmed that the girl died of strangulation.
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Fortnightly review: Fuel prices increase by up to Rs5.64 per litre
New prices come into effect today; HS diesel price unchanged.
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Fighting insurgency: Punjab clears swoop on Baloch insurgent camps
Up to 8 training cells operating on Punjab-Balochistan border.
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Mending ties: Munter for avoiding Salala-like tragedy
Nato routes affected not just Pakistan and the US, but 50 other countries who are fighting the militants, says Munter.
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Negotiating with the US: Pakistan offers new drone-use mechanism
Suggests Pakistani agencies handle high-value targets based on CIA information while drones carry out surveillance.
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Quality check: DCO visits Sunday bazaars
DCO expressed his displeasure with the quality of vegetables and fruits and the cleanliness standards.
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Twitter is the new newsroom: The changing face of journalism
Speakers point out that media must work together.
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Police encounter: Three hostages rescued
They received a tip off about a gang of kidnappers hiding in Deh Jamal.
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Car crash: Two-wheeler riders die in collision
Ghulam Sarwar Lashari and Dilbar Buledi died, where Ali Gul Buledi and Jalal Buledi were injured.
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Visitors disappointed as zoo keeps Bengal Tigers out of view
The tigers are being kept temporarily at the zoo and will be permanent residents of Safari Park.
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Planning and commerce: Muslim Town businesses suffer as road fixing delayed
Stores losing up to 70 per cent of business, say owners.
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Highway robbery: Passengers robbed of belongings
Police said the bus was headed towards Chuchakon village when seven robbers intercepted it
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Illegal activity: 11 arrested for manufacturing kites
Raid was carried on a tip off that kites and other equipment was being manufactured at the facility in Madanpura.
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Crime: Eight robbery suspects arrested
Police said eight pistols, bullets, Rs80,000 cash and gold jewellery were seized.
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Road rage: Car falls in canal, riders rescued
Police said the car was speeding when it crashed into a boundary fence and fell into the canal.














































