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Extra judicial killing in Lahore: LHC asks govt to review appointments
LHC asks govt to review appointment of CCPO and DIG Operations. Hearing adjourned for 15 days.
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Cameraman who filmed Kharotabad incident released from custody
Quetta police released the cameraman who filmed the incident in Kharotabad after detaining him for almost an hour.
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‘More blood. More life’: No check on ‘life-saving gifts of blood’
There is no system for licensing of blood banks; no legislation to cover safety and quality of blood transfusion.
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When life is on the line: Replacement blood donation restricts quantity required by blood banks
Around 1.6 million units of blood are collected per annum from about 1 per cent of the population.
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Pims non-medical staff observes strike against administration
Banners listing demands were removed before the PM’s visit to hospital.
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Budget crunch: Education and health projects at crossroads
Employees of the projects protest fearing closure.
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Civic agency gets bail: ‘False’ FIR leaves police embarrassed
Police chief quashes report after directions from PM house.
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Rehabilitation continues: Peaceful Swat blocks Taliban comeback
Malakand operation commander gives an insight into the post-militancy scenario.
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Say no to tobacco: Smoking is a licence to kill
Students of Khyber Girls Medical College present posters on hazards of smoking.
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Together we rise: In a fragmented society, a harbinger of unity
Dr Mubarak Ali speaks about the possibility of social change, role of change agents.
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2009 assault: Verdict in GHQ attack case may be out soon
Military court completes court martial proceedings against 11 accused.
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US personnel exit ‘almost complete’: Official
Paramilitary official explains security was enhanced to ensure safe departure of US personnel.
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Cut motions and defence ministry — more noise and chaos in the offing
We are all set to witness more chaos and noise in the national assembly this week.
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Saleem Shahzad’s murder: Shariat court CJ to head new commission
Journalist community to discuss the new govt move.
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Regional cooperation: SCO summit opens today
President Asif Ali Zardari will highlight Islamabad’s perceptions on key issues.
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Securing journalists: IFJ raises alarm over deaths
‘Five journalists have died in Pakistan so far this year’.
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Disaster management: Provinces told to craft flood fighting plans
NDMA suggests guidelines to be completed before monsoon.
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Short-handed: Running busiest emergency, LRH lacks staff
Appointments of at least 70 doctors yet to be made at the hospital.
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Official visit: US transfers $190m for Watan Card programme
US Deputy Secretary of State acknowledges complex relationship.
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Senate proceedings: ‘Armed forces shouldn’t engage in commercial ventures’
ANP senator hits hard at finance minister’s plan to audit the defence budget.
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Somali pirates release Pakistani hostages
Foreign captives to be taken to port and be shipped off to home countries.
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Budget 2012: Most legislators fail to show up for AJK budget
Session starts three hours late as the house struggles to reach quorum; Rs44.5 billion budget unveiled.
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Kharotabad incident: Driver tells tribunal he was ‘pressured’
Police surgeon tells tribunal the baby died after his mother received 11 bullets.
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NLC scam: PAC sets deadline for military report
Nisar sends note to committee, defence secretary remains noncommittal.
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Upholding democratic values: PML-N lambasts army’s ‘meddling’ in politics
Sherpao warns against separatist sentiments.
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Suicide hit in Islamabad: Guard loses life, saves bank
Four people were injured in the attack that took place at 2 pm.
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US establishes contact with Mullah Omar
Former Afghan Taliban spokesman is said to have facilitated the contact.
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In rare meeting, military brass seeks president, PM’s support
Armed forces’ delegation includes all three service chiefs, CJCSC and defence secretary.
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Pakistan, india: Protesters demand increase in cross-LoC trade
Pakistani and Indian governments are supposed to review list of trade items every quarter.
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Vaccines have eradicated polio — but not in Pakistan
Pledging conference held in London to raise money for immunisation.
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Home-grown talent: Oscar-winning visual effects artist makes Karachi look so good
Going to watch X-Men, prepare yourself to be wowed by our local boy’s Banshee.
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Union vs utility: KESC threatens to close down all operations
Refuses to engage in discussions with PM’s committee.
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Kharotabad killings: Surgeon attacked ‘over testimony’
IG takes notice, suspends Gawalmandi SHO.
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Stamp Of Disapproval: 20 stamp sellers protest against district bar lawyers
They had all been kicked out of their rooms, occupied by junior advocates.
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Minorities Affairs: Christians protest devolution plan
The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party staged a protest against the abolition of the ministry for minorities affairs.
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Big City Allowance: Finance, local govt, schools’ secys summoned
Despite a court order, the teachers have not been paid the big city allowance.
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Incompetence institutionalised
The Mehran raid once again raised question of the ‘enemy within’ — brainwashed servicemen recruited by...
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Badminton: Dan favourite for Super Series
Dan only needs to reach the quarter-finals to overtake series leader and world number one Lee Chong Wei.
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Wushu: Camp for under-16 team held
The camp is being attended by 16 participants.
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Seniors retained for Asian rugby event
Pakistan to launch campaign against Guam.
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Sami named Dolphins' captain
KCCA takes decision in light of Afridi’s possible absence in T20 Cup.
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I read the Holy Quran everyday: Tony Blair
Reading Islam’s holy book, ensured he remained ‘faith-literate’.
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Victorious Aisam to miss Davis Cup camp
Shortlisted players to be trained by US-based coach from today .
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‘Leading Pakistan is a tough job’
Misbah says he is not a long-term leader, will call it quits when the time is right.
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Kharotabad victims
Justice in such cases needs to go beyond punishment and include reform.
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Intelligence matters
CIA chief, Panetta seems to have realised that the military is the true power in the country.
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Govt’s plans to transfer DG FIA, if SC concurs
Syed Tahsin Anwer Ali Shah will be appointed in his place if apex court accepts government’s orders
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CCTV footage reveals profile of I-8 bank bomber
CCTV footage reveals bomber blew up as guard stopped him for routine security check.
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Slackistan: The banned and the beautiful
A review of Hammad Khan’s much-awaited Slackistan.
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Chechens did not fire a shot, NA committee told
FC personnel acted on information provided by the police. FC personnel were injured by friendly fire in the incident.