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'Judiciary working hard to come up to expectations'
CJ says independent judiciary is vital for the rule of law in the country.
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Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan to 'jointly combat terrorism'
Zardari says Pakistan suffered most in war against terrorism but is committed to crushing terrorists in the region.
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Beyond skies: PIA inaugurates flight academy
The academy aims for training commercial pilots who will be a part of the cockpit crew at PIA and other airlines.
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NCHD workers continue protest outside parliament
Workers demand government restore 16,000 employees and provide funds to NCHD.
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AJK elections for three constituencies postponed
Elections postponed due to Azad Kashmir High Court order in KP constituency and security situation in Karachi.
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Hezbollah members confess to spying for CIA: Nasrallah
Hezbollah chief refuses to disclose identities of party members spying for CIA; slams US embassy as 'den of spies'.
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Trilateral dialogue: Tehran talks to focus on US bases in Afghanistan
‘Pakistan reluctant to take up matter at international level’.
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Hajj Policy 2011: Tour operators petition against LHC decision
The Lahore High Court had declared the new policy null and void.
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‘Most wanted’: Serial killer arrested at Lahore Airport
Fugitive was wanted for killing eight people in a Kharian courthouse.
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Balochistan Assembly: Supplementary budget approved in 25 minutes
Mandokhel demands details of development spending.
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The price of red tape: World Bank downgrades BISP rating
Govt has requested more money to convert it into a conditional assistance scheme.
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Kalakhel tribe pressed to battle militancy
Tribesmen have been stopped from working in coal mines.
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Pakistanis consume $1.2b of heroin a year: UN
Country suffers from being next door to Afghanistan, the world’s largest producer.
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JI leader demands midterm elections
Senators ask for briefing on implementation of the 18th Amendment.
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National Judicial Policy: CJ calls for speedy justice, more accountability
‘High court judges should inspect subordinate courts, make surprise visits’.
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‘Govt avoiding legislation to criminalise torture’
Human Rights report says torture endemic in Pakistan.
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AJK elections: Clan loyalty matters more than manifesto
Use of official resources, campaigning through government servants a common practice.
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Bin Laden weighed name change for al Qaeda: US official
Letter found in OBL's compound says Bin Laden wanted a more religious name for al Qaeda to improve its image.
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Hospital hygiene: A littered picture of Pims
Patients and their attendants are seen lying in the big lawns, amid wrappers, empty juice and milk cartons.
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Living in harmony: ‘KIU should research on sectarian violence’
It will bring an end to sectarian violence and enable people to fight out such evils: former Punjab governor.
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PNS Mehran probe: Ex-Navy commando, brother found innocent, released
Kamran Malik, along with his brother Zaman Malik, were detained 28 days ago.
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Father of a murdered daughter awaits justice
Family living in miserable conditions, awaiting the apex court to hear their plea for over a year.
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Government urged to plug massive tax evasion
Loses about Rs1,200 billion in revenue annually.
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Construction woes: New roads bring new pains for commuters
Lack of planning, and abundance of U-turns make traffic hazardous.
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Women in the countryside: Punjab Rangers continue to camp at training centre
WDC administration struggling to continue imparting training to female students.
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Unauthorised taxes: ‘End corruption, illegal toll plazas or we go on strike’
All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association accuses police officials in K-P of overcharging and taking bribes.
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Eliminating diseases: Polio eradication in K-P still a far-fetched goal
Six cases of polio have been reported in the province this year.
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Counter-terrorism: ‘Stop militants from crossing the border’
Tribesmen warn cross-border tribes of dire consequences otherwise.
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Higher than ever before: Paragliders fly high above Hunza
Talk about their adrenaline-pumping experience and realising their dream.
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Khar may be next foreign minister
If appointed, she will be the first woman foreign minister in the country’s history.
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Taliban may want settlement, Obama tells US troops
Hillary Clinton defends Washington’s ‘preliminary outreach’.
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ZA Bhutto’s judicial murder: SC to take up reference on Monday
It is the first time in Pakistan's history that a 32-year-old case has come up for review.
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Emergence of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen
HuA was founded in 1993 as a result of the merger of two militant groups from Deobandi school of thought.
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Recreation: Mango festival to begin today
The fair will feature more than 70 varieties of mangoes.
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Forex: Reserves flat at $17.5b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose to $14.11 billion from $14.09 billion a week ago
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Tender: TCP to buy 50,000 tons of sugar
refined sugar from local mills
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Overcharging: Fertiliser dealers caught red handed
They were selling urea bags at Rs1,500 instead of fixed rate of Rs1,245 per bag.
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Production Increase: Farmers urged to take measures
Since Pakistan’s inception, cultivated area had doubled, and production of major crops had increased six times.
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Action: Tax office helps solve business issues
FBR was trying to broaden the tax net so the burden on existing tax payers should be minimised.
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Eradicating Polio: First polio case in Bannu detected
As many as 49 cases of polio have been reported in the country during the past six months.
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Extreme Step: Retired army major commits suicide
He was under any pressure or was suffering from depression.
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Crime: Man deprived of cash, valuables
snatched Rs50,000 cash, a mobile phone and golden locket.
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Murdered: Man shot dead by rivals
The deceased had a dispute with the suspected murderers.
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Busted: Four held, 18 kg hashish seized
The 4 men have women sounding names.
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Mystery: Missing woman’s case; 10 suspects held
lady police officers have also been assigned to investigate the case.
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Political Accusations: ‘PML-N has gone blind in lust for power’
They are now accusing the government after using the public’s money to build their ‘Raiwind Palace’.
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Ajk Polls: Altaf Hussain to address rally
MQM chief Altaf Hussain will address the public gathering via telephone from London.
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Cheating Charges: PPP leader sent to jail
the FIR was filed under Pakistan Penal Code sections 420, for cheating and dishonesty
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Elections: JI vows support for PML-N candidate
Abdul Rasheed Jalal, in the election of Azad Kashmir Assembly
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15 Days Later: Karo-kari victim awaits post-mortem
The victim’s father protested outside the press club and demanded the hospital return the body.