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Repatriation: Thailand to send back eight Pakistani prisoners
Inmates being brought back under a bilateral agreement.
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Terrorists in the making: In the name of ‘martyrdom’
Taliban training an all-girl suicide bomber brigade.
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Throwing down the gauntlet: Altaf challenges PML-N to public debate
Altaf Hussain says he is ready to respond to Nawaz Sharif's charges in a public debate.
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Saving the coalition: Frantic fence-mending efforts launched
Zardari instructs PPP to remove MQM objections, holds late night meeting with Sindh governor.
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Pressure tactics: JUI-F chief calls for replacing Gilani
"The prime minister should resign and the PPP should appoint a new one" says Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
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3G technology to boost investment, employment: IT minister
Mobile consumers prefer 3G over 2G as 3G service subscribers grow to 940 million worldwide.
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The expanding war in the northwest
The solution to terrorism lies in transforming how states treat their citizens, not on expanding security capacities.
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Religious parties announce strike on Dec 31
Nation-wide strike called as protest against "conspiracies" to repeal the blasphemy laws.
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Aisamul Haq inaugurates Gul Ahmed store
Tennis star Aisamul Haq all smiles as he inaugurates renovated Gul Ahmed store at Doh Talwar in Karachi.
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Farooq Sattar sends resignation to Zardari
MQM minister's resignation from federal cabinet threatens narrow parliamentary majority of PPP.
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Song makes anniversary participants emotional
The video made those present so emotional that some participants, including some federal ministers, started crying.
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Meat-market manoeuvring: Slaughterhouse plan butchered
Temporary facility to be set up as original plan faces delay due to lack of funds.
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Abeyance: Court suspends sentence of CDA director
Accountability court in Rawalpindi had awarded 10-year imprisonment to director CDA in October.
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Aasia Bibi’s release: UK councillor brings his campaign to Lahore
UK councillor urges government to take action against ‘hate speech’ of a Peshawar based cleric against Aasia Bibi.
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Weather forecast: First snowfall expected in G-B today
The country is witnessing severe cold weather conditions, especially in upper parts of the country.
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Age relaxation: Fairer relaxation in youth recruiting urged
PPPS demands inclusion of Chitral district in employ-ment facility given to Malakand division.
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IIUI Lecture: Speakers call on Ummah to unite as one
“A person who creates differences among Muslims on Sunni - Shia divides is an agent of imperialism.”
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Immunisation: Three day anti-polio drive kicks off today
255 mobile teams including 11 zonal supervisors and 47 area in-charges will administer polio drops.
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Testing winters: Risky boat rides over frozen Attabad Lake
Boat service is the only means of transportation for over 25,000 people of Gojal this winter.
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Creating awareness: Lots to show for Rs285m, but not in work
Privatisation Commission spends on publicity blitz five times the size of its budget.
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NICL scam: FIA raids Moonis Elahi’s firm
Manager of Parvaiz Elahi’s son arrested on charges of opening a fake account and withdrawing Rs300m.
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N Waziristan offensive may see further delays
Washington has of late been pushing Pakistan to send troops into the region.
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Perpetual crisis: Fuel shortage hits Gilgit hard
Civic life literally grounds to a halt in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
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64th Independence Day: Pakistan to launch satellite
Paksat-1R will facilitate tele-education and tele-medicine services.
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Economic viability: Cabinet set to okay railways revamp plan, says minister
The entity will continue to suffer the deficit till 250 locomotives are added to its fleet.
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Tactical planning: Military to redeploy combat units in Swat
Intelligence report suggests local Taliban regrouping in Mohmand, Khyber tribal agencies.
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Inadequate attention: Sharif slated for disregarding Kashmir dispute
PML-N chief mentions nuclear tests, Kargil war, Vajpayee’s visit but made no mention about the future of the region.
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PM in Oman: Gwadar, maritime trade on the agenda
Pakistan likely to seek support of Oman in an early inking of a Free Trade Agreement with the GCC.
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Ground-based defence: Navy tests surface-to-air missiles
New missile will further strengthen the defence of Pakistan in the sea.
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Brazen act: Taliban kidnap 23 tribesmen who met Kayani
Kidnappings further threaten govt's effort to convince IDPs that the Taliban are defeated and it is safe to return.
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Women’s protection act: Govt to appeal Shariat Court verdict
Zardari says PPP had supported the act during Musharraf's regime as he had taken this leaf from the manifesto of PPP.
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Zardari’s address: ‘Good governance in Punjab owes to PPP’
Bilawal informed about the mastermind behind Benazir’s assassination, says Zulfiqar Mirza.
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Benazir assassination: New report may lead to arrest of top officials
Report will be presented during PPP’s next CEC meeting this week.
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Government organises another 3G seminar
Mobile operators still unwilling to buy third generation (3G) technology at high prices set by the government.
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England set to retain the Ashes
Tourists lead by 346 runs in first-innings after Australia failed to make regular breakthroughs.
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The Taliban in Bajaur
Bajaur most inclined to resist TTP and al Qaeda, but the strength of Maulvi Faqir is more than they can fight.
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Over 100 journalists killed in 2010
Pakistan and Mexico declared as the two most dangerous countries for media workers this year.
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10 things I hate about skinny people
Clothes can be loose on them, but never tight. They can wear anything, get away with it as they never look obscene.
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Trott century pushes England's lead to 346
Jonathan Trott posted his third century in five Ashes Tests to propel England closer to a historic series victory.
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PPP leaders, activists gather at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh
Strict security measures put in place as thousands reach Naudero to pay tribute to Benazir.
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LHC application calls for Taseer disqualification
Applicant says governor violated constitution by travelling without informing speaker of the assembly.
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UN suspends food distribution in Bajaur
WFP spokeswoman says food distribution suspended temporarily, top priority security of beneficiaries and staff.
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Unexplained assassinations
Benazir’s assassination changed Pakistan’s future, but there are others that have altered the course of history.
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Had Benazir lived...
Bhutto’s assassination dramatically altered the political landscape. What would things look like if she had lived?
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Sindh Advocate General resigns
Yusuf Laghari resigned after a dispute with the law ministry.
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Lack of attention: An issue to die for
‘The major reason why youth attempt suicide is to draw attention’.
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Homage to Quaid: Swat scouts enthrall audience
Scouts staged a show with speeches, skits, national as well as folk songs to entertain the audience.
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Fish farming: Plan to increase Mangla fish output underway
Azad Jammu and Kashmir government plans to breed fish in the huge reservoir of Mangla Dam.
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Death anniversary: Benazir’s memory lives on in K-P, FATA
PPP vows to renew the pledge to make the country a progressive democratic Muslim welfare state.
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Melody Queen: An eternal icon
Glowing tributes were showered on ‘Malika Tarranum’ in the tribute concert.