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Fire in Islamabad destroys charity goods worth millions
Fire breaks out in the basement of an NGO located in Islamabad. Goods worth Rs 50 million destroyed.
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Remove Rana Sanaullah for statements against Awan: Senate
PML-N's Rana Sanaullah called out for declaring PPP's Babar Awan 'Wajibul Qatl'.
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CIA informants: Up to 40 people detained nationwide
Gates calls reports of CIA helpers being arrested in Pakistan as "real world."
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Afridi withdraws petition against PCB
Former captain to appear before disciplinary committee on Thursday, says lawyer.
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18th amendment: Implementation commission summons chief secretaries
Chief secretaries of four provinces to be consulted to finalise transfer of ministries to provinces.
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Why are Pakistan's Taliban so dangerous?
The TTP is the main Pakistani militant alliance which operates from Pakistan's northwest.
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Somali pirates: Released ship attacked again
Pirates attack ship soon after release, crew overcomes assault.
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WikiLeaks: Mullah Omar a 'control freak', 'man of few words'
Newly released wikileaks cable shows US discussions on Mullah Omar in 1997.
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KESC to shut SITE plant after workers 'kidnapped by CBA union'
Power company says 40 workers kidnapped from 90MW plant which provides electricity to SITE and adjoining areas.
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WikiLeaks: Bhutto refused to delay homecoming due to investment in rally
Bhutto’s inner circle reportedly warned her of a “lackluster turnout” if the date were moved.
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UN to ease Taliban sanctions to boost reconciliation
UN will consider removing 20 Taliban commanders from an international sanctions list to boost reconciliation efforts.
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Pakistan didn't know about Bin Laden: Musharraf
In an interview with CBC News Musharraf said he is certain there was no complicity with ISI.
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Questionable validity: SC inquires about fake electoral rolls
SC gives ECP two weeks to submit a report on the constitutional validity of fake electoral rolls.
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Punjab to purchase three vehicles worth Rs200m
Vehicles will be purchased for security of VVIPs from a single source without opening a tender.
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Pakistan ranks 3rd on list of most dangerous countries for women
Afghanistan, Congo and Pakistan are the world's most dangerous countries for women due to a barrage of threats.
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Resolving Disputes: Indian foreign secretary expected in Islamabad
India’s foreign secretary’s visit would constitute the first formal talks on the core dispute since 2008.
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Diamer-Bhasha project: Boundary dispute threatens scheme
Construction yet to start as K-P and G-B do not agree on their border.
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NA panel: ‘Punish security personnel publicly’
Standing Committee on Human Rights took serious notice of the use of excessive violence by security forces.
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Kharotabad incident: Committee to probe attempts to tamper with evidence
Move comes soon after journalists demand security for their colleagues who filmed the ‘fake encounter’.
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Major shake-up in bureaucracy: Establishment, defence get new secretaries
Prime Minister has promoted eight officers to grade-22.
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CPJ report: 2011 may also prove deadliest for journalists
Pakistan might be named the deadliest country for journalists for the second consecutive year.
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Rejecting WikiLeaks charges: Hazoor Bakhsh isn’t my brother, says Mukhtaran Mai
A cable from 2006 said Mai and her brother were abusing their political power.
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Tracing missing son: Ex-army engineer’s quest continues
The young engineer was picked up from Islamabad a year ago.
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Precautionary measures: Capital’s security put on high alert
Residents advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious person, activity.
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Middle East Institute seminar: Experts, journalists attempt to understand ISI
‘Kayani and Pasha were not only surprised about the raid, but also that Osama was there’.
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Minority within a minority: Scheduled Caste Hindus seek equal rights
The issue has been falling on deaf ears for years.
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Financial plan: AJK budget ‘increases’ negatively
Contrary to finance minister’s claim of a 34% increase, figures show the budget allocation has fallen by 6%.
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Denting the Q-League: PML-N ready to assimilate dissidents
Party ready to welcome all except for a few individuals who ‘caused serious damage to the PML-N’.
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Mou: Integrating technology in classrooms
Intel Teach will use the “Train the Trainer” model and provides face-to-face and online instructions.
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PAC meeting: Interior ministry a ‘major player’ in illegal telecom traffic
Member PAC says FIA involved in grey traffic.
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Unauthorised: One held, weapon seized
Police intercepted Shaukat Ali during routine patrolling in Tarnol area.
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Kabul’s cash-for-peace plan paying off
Afghan spy agency claims that 15,000 Taliban surrendered in the last 2 months.
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Police opens fire on doctors, injuring seven
CM Balochistan says govt won’t be blackmailed but will look into the matter.
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Huge rally: Nawab of Bahawalpur warns of anarchy
Sets September deadline for restoration of provincial status of former princely state.
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18th Amendment: In K-P, thousands of years of history to change hands
Transfer of property rights of 91 archaeological sites to K-P expected this week.
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Folk music & dance: Islooites dance to the Balochi beat
A night high on ethnic beats and dancing to reckless abandon.
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‘Pakistan’s Golden Thrones’: A rocky love story reaches new peaks
Mountaineer and photographer Tommy Heinrich’s book launch for local literati.
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National Assembly: Tensions mount as MQM walks out of house
Party leader flays govt for turning a blind eye to targeted killings, seeks immediate action.
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Welcome to the ‘American Market’ - On sale: Night-vision goggles, RPGs
A laptop dealer says Taliban are the chief patrons of American Market's weapons.
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Physical abuse: New video poses new questions for army
Military says it is verifying the authenticity of footage.
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Traumatised by silence, jirga victim speaks up
Jirga victim who was paraded naked plans to relocate.
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Karachi shooting: Heads roll over extrajudicial killing
Investigation to be completed in seven days, report due by week end.
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Implementation of policies: ‘Problem lies in mechanism’
LCCI acting president urges use of natural resources.
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Energy security action plan: Power crisis to end by 2030
Nuclear plants to increase production by 8,800MW.
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Committee approves 38 projects worth Rs180b
Twenty-two projects costing Rs119 billion of the 38 projects are related to the infrastructure sector.
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Domestic, global issues detract foreign investors
Investment drops 6% to $1.7b in July-May 2010-11, FDI drops 30%.
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Phone Disconnection: Divisional engineer summoned for July 11
The complainant requested the court to direct the respondent to pay Rs2,00,000 in damages and ‘mental torture’.
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Extra judicial killings: IGP asked for report on all police encounters since 2010
LHC chief justice voices reservation over appointment of present CCPO.
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Cycling: Freire leaves Swiss Tour
Freire is set to leave the Tour of Switzerland today in order to undergo surgery on troublesome sinuses.
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Hockey: Colts leave for Junior Asia Cup
The Pakistan side will be taking part as the defending champions.