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The poorest of the poor
The underclass in Swat is worse off than elsewhere.
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Power theft: FESCO catches man stealing electricity
Raiding teams removes his electricity meter while a case was registered against him.
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Heist: 10 men rob wedding guests
Cash and gold ornaments stolen by armed men at a local marriage hall.
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Developments: DCO lauds uplift schemes
DCO directs TMA officials to continue their operation against encroachments.
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Pepco Pays Pso: ‘Load shedding situation to get better’
A total of 1,148 MW of electricity would be added to the national grid till June 2011: PEPCO managing director.
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Wapda fuel sale: Driver arrested, names 7 ‘accomplices’
The case has now been transferred to FIA provincial headquarters.
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OBL operation: Pakistan needs to change its policies towards US
Public needs to be told the truth, demand senator, analysts.
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Missing osama: 2,000 at Al Qaeda leader’s funeral
Massive ceremony amid tight security under supervision of former MPA Advocate.
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Certification: Schools to apply for BSEK recognition
Rs10,000 fee of the annual recognition can be submitted from May 5 to August 6.
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Empowerment: Promotion week for women’s education
Debate and poster contests and walks will be organised all over the province up to May 9.
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Accident: Power grid fire in Larkana
The station’s roof and six power panels were burnt.
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Police lock up two children
An 8-year old and a 7-year old boy picked up for no apparent reason.
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Education: Exam forms to be submitted by May 9
First and second year exam forms can be submitted with a late fee of Rs2,200.
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City violence: 70 suspects remanded after May 2 riots
Some of the arrested suspects are said to be disabled.
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Power crisis: Hourly rolling blackouts
Only 300MW electricity being generated by stations that are meant to generate 1000MW: KESC
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Pursuit of education: Studying 2+2 in battery cages
Six class rooms for 1,284 students, no shortage of people wanting to study and nowhere for them to sit.
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Somali pirates: Ransom to be paid on May 16
Pakistan’s contribution to the ransom is $600,000, while India has contributed $500,000.
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China urges world to back Pakistan in terror fight
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman stops short of directly criticising the raid by US special forces in Abbottabad.
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Terrorism: School in Nowshera bombed
Suspected militants used at least 15 kilograms of explosives in the attack: officials.
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Food security: BoK to fund K-P wheat procurement
Bank of Khyber to provide Rs7.5 billion for wheat procurement to the department.
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Pakistan clarifies stance on Bin Laden operation, warns against future ventures
Foreign Secretary Bashir dismisses media criticism of ISI and army - says they are not in league with terrorists.
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Development works: Road, sanitation projects completed
These schemes in Mohmand Agency will improve sanitation and provide transportation for 2,240 locals.
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Senate informed: ‘Energy-efficient technology adopted’
Technology being currently used in the fan industry: minister
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Rising temperatures: Hill stations attracting tourists
PTDC sets up resorts, hotels, motels and restaurants at most hill stations.
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Medical negligence: Police file case against 2 doctors
Doctors are accused for delaying and stalling treatment of car crash victim resulting in his death.
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Invigilation: Exams centres declared out of bounds
DCO prohibits the entry of irrelevant persons around and in all exam centres.
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Traffic trials: Counters set up to issue licences
Counters established in all Sialkot districts for issuing driving licenses to residents at local level.
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Kidnappings: 5 women abducted in 24 hours
Three of the girls are teenagers.
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Animal acts: Booked for keeping animals in the city
Raids will be conducted against people involved in farming milch animals in prohibited areas.
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Benazir case: Transfer plea to be decided May 11
Application seeks the transfer of case from Rawalpindi bench to Lahore.
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Ignoring summons: Warrants for companies’ registrar
Petitioner says the registrar has ignored his petition for months.
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Inferno: Oil tanker, KPT launch catch fire
Police say they have yet to ascertain the cause of the fire.
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Safety measures: Police to enforce helmet use
52.35% of those killed in road accidents are motorcyclists: DIG
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Big brains: Ex-SBP governor, ex-minister join IBA
Four eminent Pakistanis to teach different subjects at the Institute of Business Administration.
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Irregularities: Students wait for books for 4 months
Free text books promised by the authorities have not been received.
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Illegal acts: Father gambles off daughters
Police, called by the villagers, arrest the father.
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Hepatitis B & C: All police officers to be tested
It was brought to the notice of IGP Sindh that numerous officers are suffering from the disease.
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Demonstration: Doctors and staffers continue to protest
Doctors demand that their hospitals stay under the federal government.
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Complaint filed: Student says prize money usurped
Student says he stood second in a speech contest but has not received the prize money.
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Cricket: Adelaide Oval to undergo reconstruction
Australia’s iconic Adelaide Oval is to undergo a $585 million redevelopment.
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Moto Gp: Texas to host championship from 2013
The new Circuit of Texas will host a round of the Moto GP world championship from 2013.
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Formula One: Williams hire ex-McLaren spy designer
Williams named Mike Coughlan, the designer sacked by McLaren four years ago for his role in a $100 million Formula One
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Cricket: Malik excels with all-round show
Shoaib Malik displayed an all-round performance to help CA Sports Sialkot to defeat Pakistan Cricket Club
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Football: Canaries fly back to heady heights
Norwich were promoted to the Premier League after they defeated Portsmouth 1-0
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Formula One: Pirelli aims to change hard tyre
Pirelli is planning on changing the compound of this season’s hard tyre from the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Cycling: Ballan suspended by BMC (sport - brief)
Italy’s former world champion Alessandro Ballan has been suspended by his BMC team .
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Football: Sao Paulo unlikely for Confed Cup
Sao Paulo is unlikely to be ready to act as a venue for the 2013 Confederations Cup.
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New destinations: Qatar Airways expands routes
Qatar Airways announced further expansion of its international route network with Uganda, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Environmentally friendly : Warid celebrates Earth Day
Warid takes yet another green step by supporting young leaders of Kinnaird Environment Society.
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Green revolution: Solar tube wells to be installed soon
The provincial government would soon install solar energy tube wells in active collaboration with China.