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Target killings: Doctor-killing ‘Mehdi force’ busted
Force accused of involvement in at least a dozen sectarian target killings, including the murder of 3 doctors.
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FIA raid: Time for PML-Q to settle score
Zardari takes strong exception to the FIA raid on Monis Ellahi's office.
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Estranged allies: MQM will rejoin the coalition, says Kaira
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting says MQM's decision does not mean the dialogue process is over.
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Politicking: PM Gilani to seek Sharifs’ support
Gilani looks to win over Sharif brothers; meeting with Shahbaz Sharif scheduled today.
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Public rally: Imran threatens civil disobedience
Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief says PML-N and PPP are hand in glove.
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New NLC scam: Ministry officials fear losing life savings
Foreign ministry officials have since 2006 paid more than Rs240 million for the luxury housing scheme.
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Gilani’s confidence: Govt ‘going nowhere’
Gilani says political parties are united when it comes to national issues, he does not see any political crisis.
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Backgrounder: Numbers game with new twists
MQM's decision will force PPP to look for new allies or face a possible no-confidence motion against the PM.
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Aisam loses in Chennai Open qualifiers
Tennis star still hopeful for doubles event after failing to qualify for open qualifiers.
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Afridi rejects criticism, wants support ahead of World Cup
Shahid Afridi asks for support ahead of World Cup, said criticism before global event will discourage the young team.
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Moroccan writer challenges taboo
Taia is the first writer to come out the closet, profess his sexuality in a country that bans homosexuality.
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Against the tide
Much of the home construction witnessed was being carried out with money provided through the Watan Cards.
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Afghan envoys head to Pakistan for peace talks
Afghanistan ex-president and High Council for Peace members to hold talks with Zardari and Gilani
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New Year’s Night: Fog, cold fail to dampen spirits
From private parties to impromptu celebrations on main roads, the city had it all.
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Islamabad Capital Territory - Rural areas: plans aplenty, zero results
Rs1.1b were approved for development projects in 2009, Rs3.8m were released.
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Combating polio: Fund shortage, red-tapism are major hurdles
Participants at an briefing session discuss challenges in fighting polio effectively.
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The real blasphemers
If the Quran does not sanction specific punishment for blasphemy, why are Muslims demanding death for blasphemy?
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Taking wing: Caged bird trade being regulated
Rules will protect birds that are abused and kept in tiny cages while curbing trade in rare species.
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Security: Police station for sector G-13 soon
Police handed over possession of eight plots for building a police station complex and seven check points in the area.
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Inflation woes: Oil price bomb drops on G-B
Increase in price deals crushing blow to the already limited financial resources of cash starved people of G-B.
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Pakistan politics: The space between
All in all, the most marked feature of 2010 was the widening gulf between the people and the government.
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Migratory birds: Complete hunting ban in AJK
Action to be taken against those violating the ban.
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Aman Ittehad rally: New year vow for peace, justice
A large number of people express their determination to strive for peace, democracy and social justice in the country.
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Looking back: 2010 was the year of viruses
Dengue claims 25 lives, 136 polio cases reported.
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ANP death toll: 92 activists killed in year 2010, says spokesperson
Up to of 92 activists and 87 sympathisers of the Awami National Party (ANP) were killed during the year 2010.
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Resuming Hearings: SC constitutes six benches for 2011
Supreme Court issues its first list of cases of national level in 2011.
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University in AJK: Court intervenes to rectify bidding anomalies
The Saudi govt provided funds for two campuses of the university in 2006.
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Uniting for a cause in Swat: Citizens rally for peace
Social activists, students get together to express unity with the nation.
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Stepping up: Scores of officers slated for promotion
The recommendations will be forwarded to PM Yousaf Raza Gilani for approval.
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Law ministry sticks to its guns over $20 billion LNG deal
Deal indefensible as govt officials confess to irregularities in awarding contract.
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Rahim Yar Khan: Unusual rise in kidnappings
Gangs use girls as bait to lure victims from across Pakistan.
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Attabad tragedy: Black day planned on lake disaster anniversary
Locals hope to voice their indignation over the govt’s tepid response.
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Compounding the misery: Relief efforts halted in AJK
UN-Habitat hands over operations to a local organisation in Azad Kashmir.
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Harassment of working women: Ministry of law yet to implement the act
Interior, investment, and ports and shipping ministries also lagging behind.
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Political spat: Shahbaz urged to stop blame game
Law minister says mature politics is the need of the hour.
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Missing: Musharraf aide disappears mysteriously
Musharraf’s former Staff officer and the former additional director land of DHA, disappears in Lahore.
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Nuclear installations: India, Pakistan exchange lists
Documents are exchanged on January 1 every year.
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Increase in petroleum prices: Allies, opposition join hands against govt
PML-N, MQM submit motions in NA; ANP, Jamaat-e-Islami file in Senate.
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North Waziristan: 19 killed as US steps up drone strikes
Four attacks target militants; officials say four foreigners among the dead.
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New Year gift of democracy: Zardari ratifies 19th Amendment
Fresh legislation made in the spirit of consensus as seen during the framing of the 1973 constitution.
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Happy new year, Aasia
Aasia's case harks back to an older sin that plagues the entire subcontinent, that of caste pollution.
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Hajj scam: FIA team dubs statements contradictory
FIA team claims to have collected important evidence regarding the Hajj scam from officials and tour operators.
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ANP, MQM, JI unite against fuel price increase
Adjournment motions submitted in Senate, National Assembly after increase prices of petroleum products.
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Angry mob: Protest against gas shortage
Unannounced load shedding of gas irked hundreds of residents of Rawalpindi.
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Rampant increase in child abduction cases
Karachi alone reported 2.582 cases of child abduction.
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‘No changes to blasphemy laws’
Hundreds of supporters of TTNS emonstrate their ‘pledge’ against attempts to amend blasphemy laws.
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Survivors’ plea: Flood-hit farmers converge on capital
Farmers from the flood-hit areas gathered in F-6 to remind the government of their problems.
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The good and the bad of Pakistan sports in 2010
The Express Tribune brings you the events that shaped the year for our athletes.
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31st National games end amid fanfare
Pakistan Army once again successful in defending their title
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Winter’s first snowfall: Snowfall breaks dry spell but causes road blocks
Heavy snowfall saw Swat turn into a winter postcard overnight.