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World cup semi-final: Faiths come together to pray for Pakistan
Hindu community arranges special prayers for a victory for the green-shirts.
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Asma slams ‘judicial dictatorship’
SCBA president says judiciary under Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is becoming a judicial dictatorship.
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Pakistan hails Bahrain bid for reconciliation
Zardari says it is important that restraint is exercised by all.
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Mumbai attack: Pakistan, India endorse terror probe missions
New Delhi shares details of Samjhauta Express blast probe.
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Missing persons: Commission to submit report within 45 days
SC raises the need for legislation to curb agencies from kidnapping suspects.
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Aisam, Bopanna march into Miami quarters
Federer advances but top-seed Woznizki crashes out.
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The time has come...
Shoaib Akhtar remains doubtful for the semi-final clash.
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Green sweep
From social networking sites, to clothes, food and music, everything bubbles over with cricket fever.
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YouTube video of the day: Boom Boom World Cup
As the Pakistan team 'boom booms' its way into the semi-final with India, Asif Shah's song gains more viral...
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Gilani announces half-day for Semi-final clash
Interior Minister makes announcement on behalf of prime minister; Sindh announces public holiday.
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Funny-man Afridi tags India as favourites
Pakistan decide to skip practice while the skipper amused the media with his one-liners.
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Prayers, prizes for win over India
Thousands of Pakistanis will take part in mass prayer sessions for a win in the semi-final.
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India, Pakistan agree to 'terror hotline'
Indian investigators to visit Pakistan in Mumbai probe.
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India under pressure ahead of big clash
Afridi insists the pressure and expectation will all be on India's shoulders in the semi-final blockbuster.
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Pakistan has 'hands full' against militants: NATO
Senior civilian Nato representative says Pakistan is preoccupied with domestic threats.
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Court stays commercial use of house
Islamabad civil judge grants stay on a petition filed by area residents against the non-residential use of of a house.
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NA body okays PPIB board bill: Loadshedding schedule for summer unveiled
Cities to face four to six hours power outages, six to eight hours for rural areas.
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SC asked to save education ministry
Devolution of Ministry of Education to the provinces has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
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Murky deals: Diplomatic shuttle service a dubious gold mine
CDA and ICT to submit reports before the Islamabad High Court.
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Polio on the rise, miscommunications not helping
Lack of accountability, awareness and poor communication causing failure to eradicate polio.
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Slain policemen: Compensation distributed among families
Mehdi Shah distributes compensation cheques of Rs3m each to heirs of three policemen killed in the line of duty.
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First rain adds to the beauty of spring
Light thunderstorm that cackled on Sunday night culminates into light showers early Monday.
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Doctors reject Health Ministry body
YDA expresses complete dissatisfaction on committee members and refuses negotiations.
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Study in the US: Open arms extended to local students
Two-day college fair encourages Pakistani students to apply to educational institutes in the US.
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Using connections: Solving exams with money
Sources confess to leaking intermediate test papers half an hour before the exam.
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Middle East uprising: Pakistanis safe in Syria, Jordan despite revolt, officials say
At least 8,000 to 10,000 Pakistanis live in Jordan, 600 to 700 in Syria.
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Afghan representative claims ‘legal’ liquor
Officials confiscated liquor bottles from a truck and raided a house in June 2010.
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Lawmakers protest: Senators condemn US pastor and UN
Senate adopts unanimous resolution against desecration of the Holy Quran.
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Tax evasion: Textile sector to be offered amnesty
Government tries desperate schemes to widen tax net.
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Shahbaz Bhatti murder: One-minute silence in Senate
Senator Hafiz Rasheed Ahmed from Fata terms one-minutes silence fort Shahbaz Bhatti “un-Islamic”.
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Malik’s writing skills come under attack
Interior minister told to redraft letter to Interpol.
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2010 flood: SC directs officials to expedite repair of canals
SC directs officials to complete the reconstruction of dykes and canals destroyed in last year’s flood by April 15.
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Raymond Davis pardon: Shahbaz says he will resign if his govt’s involvement proven
Provincial govt tells LHC it is unaware of the whereabouts of the missing families of the Qurtaba Chowk victims.
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‘Our bowling versus their batting’
Saeed Ajmal says clash will be a contest between Pakistan's bowling prowess and India’s much hailed batting...
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‘I want Akhtar in the team’
Umar Gul hopes Shoaib Akhtar is given one last chance to show what he can do against India.
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Anti-terrorism: Zardari calls for paradigm shift
President says ‘we have to fight the mindset’ which took away the lives of Benazir, Taseer, Bhatti.
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Incidental death report: DPO Nankana Sahib commits suicide
DPO Shehzad Waheed is said to have shot himself in the head using his official pistol.
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NICL scam: Moonis’ physical remand extended
FIA says investigations are proceeding well in the case.
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Afridi vs Malik before Pakistan play India
Pakistan cricket team captain reacts sharply to Rehman Malik's 'warning' to his team against match-fixing.
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Govt to reopen ZA Bhutto ‘judicial murder’ case
President to file reference in Supreme Court; PM fails to consult other political parties about his India visit.
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Resumption of dialogue: Islamabad, Delhi upbeat after first day
Joint statement expected on second day of talks between the home secretaries.
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Green fever
Ali Usman searches for the best seats from where to watch the match between Pakistan and India can be found in Lahore.
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Persecution of Ahmadis
I thank you once again for your policy of giving some space to the marginalised section of the society.
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More than winning the World Cup
The consequences of an economic defeat, however, will be far worse than simply losing a match.
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Pakistan not capable of stopping drone strikes: Malik
Interior Minister says Pakistan does not have the technological capability to stop drone strikes in its territories.
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India cricket visit in national interest: PM Gilani
Gilani tells federal cabinet he accepted Manmohan Singh's invitation, to watch the semi-final, in 'national...
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Legendary killer with a record 100 murders nabbed by CID
The elusive criminal was nabbed from New Karachi’s Eidgah ground.
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Environment: Vicious circle
A visit to Keti Bandar shows that the ecology is inextricably linked to the local economy.
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Afridi tells teammates to avoid watching talk shows
Captain advises team not to watch news bulletins and talk shows ahead of semi-final as they may distract them.
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Partners Aisam, Bopanna divided by Indo-Pak clash
Tennis double partners insist that World Cup semi-final will not affect their 16-year old friendship.