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Latif Khosa likely to be appointed governor of Punjab: Soomro
Advisor to president says notification will be issued by tomorrow.
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Religious attacks should serve as wake-up call: UN
Top UN human rights official says all countries have moral and legal duty to protect freedom of religion.
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US to boost aid to Pakistan: Report
Biden to take the message to Pakistan next week, urging officials to articulate a long-term strategy for N Waziristan.
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Inflation, floods bear heavy on children
Food price inflation a key factor in worrying trend of increasing child labour and their abuse.
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Virus warning: Killer flu returns - 33 cases confirmed
Doctors advise precaution as swine flu may be on the loose in the twin cities.
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Sui Northern, owners battle for CNG
Owners of CNG stations challenge daily 9-hour supply shutdown notice in court.
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Indo-Pak relations : ‘Cooperate for more opportunities’
Speakers highlight the role of parliamentarians in influencing public opinion.
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Sightseeing: A double-decker to view the capital
CDA planning to start tourist bus services to facilitate local and foreign visitors.
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Cultural riches: ‘Preserve heritage sites to woo tourists’
Speakers say presevation of Indus and Gandhara civilizations will rope in scholars and tourists.
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No relief: Watan Cards that do not work
Complaints continue to pour in about Watan cards not working.
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The rift widens: Divided for a cause
Protests show increased polarisation of society.
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Concerned: All security officials to be screened
All security personnel deputed on VVIP duties will be screened to avert an incident like Taseer's murder.
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Zone-III Regulations: NA discusses allowing of construction
Parliamentarians said that the proposed changes in zoning regulations were causing grave concern among the people.
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Heavy price: Murdered in the cold
Trapped by his lust, killed for his car.
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Air travel disruption: Travellers stranded countrywide due to fog
Several flights are cancelled with airlines citing poor visibility as the cause.
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Million-dollar question: Who financed the militancy in Swat?
Since the end of the operation, forces have uncovered arms in large quantities.
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Gilgit-Baltistan security: Expenditure on forces to be cut down
Security of the region had been beefed up in light of sectarian clashes.
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Double Shah scam: NAB summons SC lawyer
Accountability officials freeze three accounts on charges of misappropriation.
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Minorities being targeted: Baloch Hindus threaten to migrate from Pakistan
Demand immediate recovery of top spiritual leader abducted last week.
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Event tomorrow: Clerics on the march
Arrangements in full swing for ‘Tahfuz Namoos-e-Rislat March’, being held in Karachi on January 9.
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Taseer’s assassination: The legal basis for incitement to murder
What role did clerics and talk-show hosts play in contributing towards incitement to kill Taseer?
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German FM’s visit: Pakistan may be asked to act against German jihadists
Guido Westerwelle likely to meet ISI head, other political and military leadership this weekend.
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BHC order: Govt barred from leasing land to UAE nationals
Local people fear that decision might be taken without consulting them, petitions speaker of Balochistan Assembly.
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Gomal Zam, Satpara: US pledges $66m for dam projects
US acting envoy signs agreements to provide $66m for two dams in South Waziristan and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Benazir murder case: JIT, FIA challenge judicial remand of police suspects
Investigators seek recovery of cell phone used by the accused on the day of the assassination.
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Afghan reconciliation process: Pakistan, US need to be on the same page, says FM
Qureshi stresses that a stable and peaceful Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s strategic interest.
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Taseer’s assassination: Women MNAs lead condemnatory voices
Despite meeting twice after the incident, the National Assembly has yet to officially denounce it.
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Paying tribute: Zardari eulogises Taseer’s life and death
Zardari says Taseer has written a new chapter in the history of the PPP's struggle against bigotry and tyranny.
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Saudi daily calls Taseer a martyr, justice crusader
The newspaper said neither murderer nor those celebrating the murder should be counted among the fatihful.
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NADRA-registered: Physically challenged people top 639,096
Officials say previous govt could not address the issues facing the physically challenged despite funding.
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Stalled peace talks: Pakistan, India break the ice
Krishna renews invitation to Qureshi; top bureaucrats of the two countries to meet in Bhutan next month.
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Governor’s assassination: Investigators detain two more suspects
Suspects believed to have links to Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, persuaded him to kill Taseer for his statements.
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New Dehli invites FM Qureshi to India
External Affairs Minister Krishna, underlines willingness to take dialogue process with Pakistan forward.
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‘Million march’ against repeal of blasphemy laws
Arrangements in full swing for ‘Tahfuz Namoos-e-Rislat March’, being held in Karachi on January 9.
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PM off to MQM headquarters: Gilani’s visit indicates possible reconciliation
Gilani to meet MQM following resolution of one of their publicly known demands of petrol price hike reversal.
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Taseer's assassination probe: Two police officials suspended
SP headquarter Rawalpindi asked to give detailed explanation for ignoring letter indicating threat to governor.
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IMF criticises petrol price hike reversal
IMF says subsidies are inefficient, untargeted and put burden on high income individuals and large companies.
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Forty six militants arrested in Kurram Agency: Officials
Nine hideouts destroyed, explosives material recovered after militants attacked convoy.
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Rites: Qul khawani for the deceased governor
Attended by many politicians and a large number of his family’s friends.
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Military operation demanded against katcha criminals
All Parties Convention in Rahim Yar Khan demands operation against gangs of robbers and bandits.
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Reading matters: National Library Foundation proposed
Steps have been prescribed to revive the age-old habit of book reading on a national level.
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Hike in bus fare: Transporters reverse decision
The govt withdrew prices increases to get transporters to reply in kind.
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PTA joins hand with engineering university
MoU signed to make telecom beneficial for both organisations.
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Polio eradication: Time to pull up their socks
Polio cases rise from 86 in 2009 to 140 in 2010, Ministry of Health drafts emergency plan.
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Legal cover: Ombudsman offices to be set up in all districts
Special section dedicated to children’s rights will be part of the head office.
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Hospital blues: Tiny patients freeze for eight litres of kerosene
District hospital gets about Rs1.5m for heaters and kerosene oil each winter.
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Risky surgery: Conjoined babies separated, one dies
Team of 32 doctors separate conjoined twins in 12-hour operation.
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Rummaging through history
Archeology and museum conservation in Pakistan being discussed.
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Indo-Pak affairs: Resume dialogue to resolve conflict
India and Pakistani parliamentarians call for promotion of peoples’ movement and resumption of dialogue.
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Getting admission: The way to Oxford
Three students share how they applied and eventually got into one of the most prestigious universities of the world.