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Istanbul Conference: MQM chief congratulates president
Zardari praises Altaf for holding a rally in Karachi in support of the government.
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Defence Secretary: LHC issues notice in convict’s plea
The petitioner urged the court to stop the execution till his petition is decided.
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Prison a tragedy for young Pakistan cricket ace: British press
The Guardian’s editorial recognized the waste caused by 18-year-old Amir’s detention
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Jailed Mohammad Amir blames PCB for lack of education
The 19-year old criticised his former captain Salman Butt and team mate Mohammad Asif.
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Power crisis: Govt’s credibility in curbing corruption in RPPs questioned
WAPDA’s counsel blames previous regime.
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Govt to rehabilitate trains under consortium deal
PM says ‘business as usual’ is not acceptable anymore.
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Collection of hides without permit banned
People who forcibly collect animal hides to be charged.
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Political situation: Zardari convenes PPP Punjab meeting today
Zardari will be briefed about situation following PML-N and PTI rallies held in Lahore.
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Keeping check: ‘Pakistan, Afghanistan to work on border crossing’
Malik says a new biometric system will begin in last week of November.
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A separate Balochistan is not practical: CM
Raisani reiterates govt’s offer to hold talks with Baloch nationalist leaders.
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Acting Senate chair walks out of sparsely-attended session
Senator Jan Jamali adjourns proceedings to ‘wait for members to arrive’ but refuses to return.
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Prosecutor General: Ausaf Ali’s appointment ‘not on merit’
Petition challenging the appointment of Ashtar Ausaf Ali as prosecutor general of Punjab.
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Murder: Bank executives summoned back to court
Petitioner’s counsel Azhar Siddique said that a case had not been registered against the accused.
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Currency: Rupee weakens, overnight rates higher
rupee weakened to 86.15/19 to the dollar
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Foreign Exchange: Reserves fall to $17.15 billion
Foreign exchange reserves fell to $17.15 billion in the week ending October 28
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Farmer Woes: ‘Sugarcane crushing delayed’
Sugarcane crushing has caused great deal of difficulty for farmers as they need to remove sugarcane and sow wheat
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Gas Stations: Security measures discussed
Issues related to the inspection of CNG/LPG stations, petroleum storage and dispensing facilities discussed.
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Justice: Karim supports High Court bench for Faisalabad
people were now looking towards judges to ensure supremacy of law.
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Faiz Conference: ‘Education promotion critical for progress’
Khosa said government should focus its attention on educating and equipping the youth with critical thinking skills.
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Workshop: Delivering solutions rather than discussing problems
Workshop familiarised students with the concept of youth social entrepreneurship
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Students promote peace and progress
The exhibit showcased over 100 posters on the theme “Children Know Peace” by students from 25 schools
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Desecration: Man held for burning the Holy Quran
Mentally challenged man guilty of setting the Holy Quran on fire in a Mosque.
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Park Enclave development: Four companies short listed by CDA
Decision taken on the recommendation of NESPAK, which has already been hired by CDA as consultant for the project.
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‘Children Know Peace’: Youth display talent to promote peace
The exhibition is being held to celebrate 60 years of Pak-China relations.
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Conference: ‘Gap between Pakistan, US can be overcome through bilateral efforts’
Speakers discuss the divergence between Pakistan and the US.
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Roundtable conference: Experts for less spending on defence, more on education
Just 1% of Pakistan’s GDP is spent on education against 40% on defence.
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Tribute: Ode to the PTV legend Ayub Khoso
Monologue performance and thoughts on yesteryears.
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Across the borders: ‘MFN status to India alone not sufficient to promote trade and investment’
SAFMA’s Secretary General urges Pakistan to lift all non-tariff and para-tariff barriers.
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Feeling the chill: Dengue losing its grip in Rawalpindi
Three-day dengue awareness campaign among women launched.
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Tomorrow’s ‘Nusrat Fateh Ali Khans and Mehdi Hassans’ captivate the audience
Over 15 students participated in the singing competition.
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After a short break: Land grabbers back to the farm in Malpur
Despite SC orders, the influential encroachers are planning cultivation on public land.
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Bribery: Man booked on graft charges
A passport official accepting a graft was caught red-handed and booked by the anti-corruption (ACP) police
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Road Rage: Three killed, 13 injured in bus accident
Three passengers including two women were killed and 13 others were injured as a bus fell into a ravine
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Crime: One held, one looted
The Tarnol police on Thursday arrested a drug peddler and seized hashish from him.
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Comment: Good faith is the blood of sport
What our fallen trio did shook our approach to sport at its very foundations.
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Sentences passed: Teammates to inmates
Indignant judge in no mood for leniency; Amir and Butt to appeal.
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Shikarpur constituency : PML-Q’s Ghous Bux Mahar wins
The polling took place from 9 am till 5 pm at 42 stations in Lakhi Ghulam Shah and five in Garhi Yasin.
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Collision: Fisherman dies
44-year-old Burhan Bengali, lost his balance on impact and died after sustaining severe head injuries.
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‘Sheesha is smoking too’: Court asked to enforce smoking ban
Petitioner says sheesha more harmful than cigarettes.
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Cng explosion: Death toll increases by two in Khairpur
A man identified as Masroor and woman named Shamshad died at Civil Hospital, Sukkur on Thursday.
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Tribal justice: Jirga asks man to pay Rs750,000
Was asked to pay Rs750,000 to his in-laws by a jirga for killing his wife 10 days ago.
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Security breach: Terrorists in jail still able to make calls
Jail in-charge denies report, IG says the matter is under investigation.
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Hunger strike: Young doctors want bigger stipend
Protesting against the refusal of the VC of Benazir Bhutto Medical University to follow the Sindh government’s orders.
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Website launch: PPP united over LG system says Memon
He was speaking at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) after the launch of its website.
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Shoot Out: Cases against 74 people
Police were carrying out raids so that a similar law and order situation could not arise in the future.
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Honour Crime: Girl killed ‘by brother’
A girl was killed in Balochni area on Thursday allegedly by her brother in the name of honour.
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Legal Education: GCUF to start LLM programme
Classes would commence only if more than 10 students applied for the course.
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MFN status to India: Commerce secretary dispels ambiguities
Official assures business community of level playing field, barriers against dumping.
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Riaz dropped as precaution: PCB
Board seeks clearance after bowler named during hearing.
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Tennis: Rusty Federer fights through
Federer needed ten aces and a fighting finish in a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 win over Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen.
















































