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Apex court to indict Malik Riaz on July 16
Bench shoots down Riaz’s plea seeking exemption from court appearance.
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: Chief justice’s son asks for review of court decision
Expresses mistrust in AG; requests inquiry by a judicial officer.
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President’s approval: Fakhruddin G Ebrahim appointed new CEC
The respected jurist will take charge of the ECP for next five years.
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NAB chairman orders reopening of cases against Sharif brothers
The Sharifs are allegedly involved in a $32m embezzlement case.
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Army Promotion Board: 19 brigadiers promoted as majors general
The decision was made at a promotion board meeting at the GHQ.
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NRO implementation: Writing the Swiss letter unconstitutional, says Kaira
Information minister says he never stated government was unwilling to write letter against the president.
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In remembrance: Kashmir Martyrs Day observed
The day was officially declared as a holiday to facilitate people participating in proceedings.
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Extremism: WPP demands action
Workers’ Party Pakistan slammed government’s inability to prevent a virtual breakdown of the law and order apparatus
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Airport: Robbery at gunpoint
three armed robbers entered his house through the rooftop
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Spirit of invention: Test rig developed at NUST-SMME
The rig has the ability to evaluate the performance of high density power systems under varying operating conditions.
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‘Militants’: FATA tribunal frees three suspects
The men were charged for links with Afghan-based militant outfit Zabiullah.
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Disaster management centres: President asks provinces to help Red Crescent
BISP directed to provide data to the society for finalising contingency plans in case of floods.
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‘Kashgar fast becoming world trading hub’
A major city of China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region connecting Europe and Asia.
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If drones are so effective, why don’t they target the Haqqani Network
Speakers urge Pakistan to resolve internal divisions in policy formulation.
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Cost of education: Punjab education boards hike exam fees
RBISE to introduce a new online admission and result system.
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Missing targets: HEC may lose out on $250m WB grant
World Bank may withhold funds if conditions not met; HEC blames govt for slashing budget.
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Polio champion draws tribal parliamentarians’ ire
Concerns raised over Shahid Afridi’s lack of influence in the region.
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Beautiful weather, free-flowing river and a festival of fun
Swat Summer Festival starts with nearly 10,000 tourists in attendance.
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Fraud: Swindlers deprive jeweller
women entered his shop pretending to be customers and asked him to show them some gold bangles.
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‘Honour’ killing: Man confesses to axing wife to death
he had found Jabeen with a stranger at a hotel on June 30, which prompted him to kill her
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Extreme step: Teenager commits suicide
17-year-old daughter Zariya Bibi shot herself with a 12-bore pistol in her room.
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Intermediate exams: Girls outshine boys
A total of 31,655 candidates appeared in the exams, out of which 21,702 were declared successful.
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Shot dead: Bullet-riddled body found
The deceased, who appears to be in his 30s, was shot dead and his body was dumped in the fields in Daudzai area.
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Warped mindset: Father buries newborn girl alive over her looks
Chaand Khan initially tried to poison his two-day-old daughter.
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Walkouts: Outcry in Senate over Quetta rally attack
Surge in violence might be in retaliation for the reopening of the Nato transit routes, says JUI-F leader.
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Operation: Pakistan Rangers enter gang-war infested Lyari
Still no prime target in sight.
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SECP, KSE discuss investor issues
KSE told to expedite implementation of agreed schemes.
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Inflation: Index up 0.15% during week
SPI for the week ended July 12 has registered an increase of 0.15% over the previous week
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National bank: Brohi appointed chief operating officer
Brohi also been appointed chairman of the board of subsidiaries – NBP Exchange Company and NBP Capital Limited.
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Apex court issues notices to Prime Minister, Attorney General
Petition challenges contempt of court act 2012.
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Monsoon: 14 injured in rainstorm-related accidents
Power supply to some areas in Bhowana remained suspended for most part of the day
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Homicide: Lawyer gunned down
Shot and killed by three unidentified men in front of a barber’s shop in Zafar Market.
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Disaster averted: Explosives found hidden in six bags defused
Police said that the borstal jail and the CIA centre appeared to be the targets.
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Periodic exercise: LSE recomposes 25-index
LSE-25 index, on the basis of volume leader companies for the period from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012.
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‘Inconvenience’: Several LESCO feeders shut for up to 10 hours every day
LESCO cites development work, maintenance as excuses.
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Preservation of history: 7 buildings on The Mall to be restored
Mengal directed the EDO to prepare a summary for the rehabilitation work
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Road safety: Identify trouble spots, says DIG highways
DIG addressing a meeting of officials to assess the six police performance during the past six months.
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Dual Nationality: Another MPA’s disqualification sought
Disqualification of Jamil Ashraf, a PML-N MPA, for holding dual nationality.
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A minute for Manto
His stories might have been obscene but they had a purpose.
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Police promotions: Inspectors file contempt plea
LHC issued contempt notices to the home secretary and the inspector general of Punjab Police for September 27
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Custody battle: Court returns child to mother
Husband had kicked her out some days ago and kept her three months old son, Subhan.
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Court: Two acquitted of inspector’s killing
Third suspect was shot and killed in an attempt to escape from a court where he had been taken for a hearing.
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Illegal business: FIA arrests money changer
A Corporate Crime Circle team had raided the office in Sialkot’s Bano Bazaar
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Cricket: Azizullah proud to represent K-P
Azizullah is the only player from Peshawar to be selected in the Pakistan side for the U19 World Cup in Australia
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Golf: Mickelson finds form at Scottish Open
Mickelson’s round was his lowest in five months.
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Boxing: Khan vows to knock Garcia out
Garcia's dad is going to see a Pakistani fight, who will knock his son out, says Khan.
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Football: Ibra no closer to PSG deal, says agent
Silva’s agent Paulo Tonietto has also insisted he has not been contacted by PSG.
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Motorcycling: Stoner looks to bounce back in Italy
Australian crashed out with two bends of the final lap remaining in Germany
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Cricket: Muralitharan signs for Renegades
The eight-team event gets under way on December 7.
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Football: Terry cleared of racial abuse charge
He was accused of racist comments directed at Queens Park Rangers player Anton Ferdinand during a match















































