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Journalist’s death: CPNE expresses shock, grief
The council also urged the government to provide financial assistance to the heirs of journalists
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Energy Conservation: PESCO asks for consumer cooperation
Pesco is taking concerted steps to overcome the energy crisis.
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Prioritizing: Addressing tribal’s concerns
Akram Khan Durrani hoped that the Governor would address problems faced by tribals on a priority basis.
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Electricity Blues: Police cracks down on protestors
The police said that cases were registered against unknown persons for rioting
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World Refugee Day: UNHCR to mark 60th anniversary
UNHCR is launching a six-month campaign aimed at promoting stories of individual refugees
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One dead as NATO oil tanker torched in Balochistan
Gunmen torched an oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan after killing its driver.
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Rana’s overkill in bad taste
Rana Sanaullah is a loose cannon.
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Who will bell the cat?
News hounds found it difficult to stay put in the press gallery when the National Assembly was busy.
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Conspiracy: Smoke and mirrors
Here are some standout conspiracy theories regarding smoking that have kept amateur sleuths busy for years.
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The dark side of looking cool
Tobacco's popularity is no accident — it is a product of sustained marketing ploys, and the trend is heading East.
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Not an addict?
From speciality drugs to hypnosis, smokers have tried many ways to quit. But what really works?
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10 things I hate about newly weds
If I have to see one more bride making a dreamy face at her not-so-dreamy groom, I will kill myself.
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Journalist sustains injuries after being attacked
Waqar Kiani claims men dressed in police uniforms beat him when he was stopped at a check post in Islamabad.
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Weakened al Qaeda may speed US withdrawal: Report
High-ranking officials say al Qaeda's original network in Afghanistan has been crippled: NYT.
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What made the government blink?
Instead of sitting in the gallery, most reporters were huddled in lobbies and the cafeteria.
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Somali pirates: Sailors to reach home by weekend
Pakistani sailors will reach Pakistan on the eve of Friday or the morning after.
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Most legislators appear clueless about budget
We have maintained the appearances of a parliamentary democracy in this country since 1985.
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Eradicating disease: Ministry urges effective anti-polio drive
Health ministry asks provinces to effectively run awareness campaigns to educate parents.
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Enhancing administration: Hoti announces Abaseen division in Hazara
New division consists of Pashtun-dominated Battagram and Toghar districts, and Kohistan.
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APNS claims: Ministry says no rules to be violated
Military says payments will be made in accordance with the criteria as endorsed by the Finance division.
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Humanitarian appeal: Indian judge calls for releasing Pakistani
Dr Khalil Chishty, 80, is languishing in Ajmer jail; pursuing case for the last 18 years.
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PID contradicting itself to please powerful quarters
Agreed procedures violates established rules.
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18th Amendment: Maternity benefit law lapses
The law has yet be re-enacted as a provincial law.
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2008 Mumbai attacks case: Defence lawyers blame India for delay in trial
Say the trial could be wrapped up if India agrees to send prosecution witnesses to Pakistan.
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Provincial budgets 2012: Balochistan asks for greater share of federal pie
Province has more revenues, but still wants more of Islamabad’s development funds.
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Cash-strapped agency: Seeking funds to continue service
WASA says it cannot pay for upkeep of 135 filtration plants under its charge.
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Fighting terrorism: Rabbani proposes new anti-terror paradigm
Draws up 14 recommendations in a letter to Senate chairman.
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A docile opposition fails to impress
Something is certainly wrong somewhere within the PML-N these days.
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OGRA to get new powers to police manipulative behaviour
Refineries likely to be the regulator’s first target for scrutiny.
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Capacity building: Empowering Afghan and Pakistani Youth through training
Trainees received certificates in hotel management, information technology, mobile repairing, beautician and others.
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Budget debate: ‘N’ demands greater military accountability
Government defeats all 208 motions to cut specific items in its budget requests.
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Courtroom biases: Mediapersons facing host of problems in SC
Limited seating arrangements, restriction on use of library and cafeteria and PASC office.
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‘Stable Afghanistan not worth abandoning strategic interests’
German minister quotes Gen Kayani, hesitates to offer more security aid.
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Graveyard encroachment: Building homes on bones
Save Graveyards Movement raises voice against land grabbers.
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Lohi Bher Wildlife Park: 687 acres of near lifelessness
Established in 1992, the safari park has little to offer to the public.
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Costly contracts: SAC judges in G-B retire in three years and receive full pension
Receive Rs8-10million upfront, Rs300,000 pension monthly.
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Escorting MV Suez: Row deepens as India lodges counter-protest
New Delhi blames Islamabad for jeopardising safety of Indian navy ship.
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Election fever: All is fair in AJK as election campaigns gain momentum
Four contestants in the running for the all-important seat of state capital.
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Shadows of doubt: PPP, PML-Q alliance in G-B uncertain
PML-Q joined federal government but have failed to convince the chief minister and his cabinet to take them on board.
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Wife-beating being ignored, say women cops
ASPs say police station staff must be trained to deal with family disputes.
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Ahmadis in Karachi: Pulpit pounding, barricades, prayers but no peace
The minority has been under constant attack even though it keeps a low profile.
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Afridi stands his ground
Says he will not make a U-turn regarding his decision to retire.
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Sui Northern Gas to resume gas supply by tonight
According to SNGPL officials repair work at the Sui gas field is 80 percent complete
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Pakistan to seek international help as DNA tests come back negative
DNA samples to be sent to International Data Bank for identification.
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Rangers killing: Court approves challan of the Sarfraz murder case
The Challan was presented by the investigation team leader DIG Sultan Khwaja.
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Tennis: Henman laments state of British tennis
Former British tennis star has voiced his frustration at the direction the sport is heading towards in his country
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Crime: Two booked for stealing car
The police registered a case against the suspects and started search for them.
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Mishap: Three of a family die as roof collapses
The deceased were buried in their ancestral graveyard.
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Quadruplets: Woman gives birth to four babies
The mother was in critical condition after the birth
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House-Listing Census: People reject the census, Nationalists
According to the leaders, certain forces are conspiring to convert the Sindhi nation into a minority group