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Umar Akmal hopeful of grabbing ODI, T20I spot against England
26-year-old still hopes he will be called for limited-overs format despite being left out of Test squad
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More forced conversions going on than reported, says MP
Lal Chand Malhi of PTI says Hindu girls are abducted and converted every day
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PMIC receives a small allocation again
PMIC gets Rs65 million which is 4.7% higher than the previous year’s budgetary allocation
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Poor working conditions: 28 OMG officers quit service in five years
Departures came to light when a report on civil appointments was presented in Senate
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MQM to broach Thar child deaths in Senate
Hits out at federal and provincial govts for failing to tackle the issue
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Eliminating corruption: Sindh governor lauds NAB’s efforts
Recovered amount of Rs270 million distributed among scam victims.
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Track blown up: Bolan Mail escapes disaster in Mastung
The blast had ripped off at least two feet of metal track – enough to derail any locomotive
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Divided Kashmiri families: APHC seeks free movement across Line of Control
Bhat said that besides others, women suffered the most in the Indian-administered Kashmir
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Judicial commission meeting: CJP for elevating top LHC judge
Names Justice Mansoor as the new LHC chief justice
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High-speed collision: Pakistani woman dies in Riyadh crash
Her husband, Engineer Mohammad Sharif, their two daughters aged 14 and 16 and son aged 18 were seriously injured
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Targeted killing: Three killed in attack on liquor store
They were rushed to hospital but all of them succumbed to their injuries
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Goodwill gesture: 18 Indian fishermen released in Karachi
They will cross the border at Wagah today
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India’s bid for NSG berth dangles precariously
All NSG members have signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty; however, India has refused to do so
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Ramazan begins in Gulf, Mideast today
In Pakistan, The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) will meet in Karachi today (Monday) to spot the crescent
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Nawaz's children responsible for his heart problems, says Imran
PTI chief says PM wishes Panama Papers inquiry to go on till 2018
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Women protection bill: CII ‘ignored’ opinion of its lone female member
People believe women’s problems multiplied due to CII, says Dr Samia Qazi
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Budget offers only temporary relief
Trend of increasing federal spending will not allow space for low-income group
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Fiscal plan: Budget is pro-people, says minister
He said provision of interest-free loans to farmers would help strengthen rural economy
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Reckless driving: Seven people granted bail
Their counsel told the court they had been implicated in a false case
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Noble cause: ‘It’s time to protect environment’
The minister urged clerics and the media to educate people about the importance of environment protection
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Infrastructure: Jhal flyover near completion, says minister
The law minister said construction of a Children Hospital was underway in the city
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Severe water shortage irks Islamabad residents
Over 300 water shortage complaints lodged in Sector I-10 on Sunday alone
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In limbo: Five months on, LGs yet to become functional
Representatives fail to take charge as pleas against electoral procedure are pending before court
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Universities fail to take action against plagiarists
Haroon was also found to have plagiarised from a thesis of John Edward Stone from University of Missouri, USA
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No incentives: Teachers reject budget
Say their financial problems have not been addressed
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Month’s toll: Eight people murdered last month
Investigation completed in only one case; no arrests made in four
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Drastic step: Three commit suicide in Hazara
The second case was reported from Ladarmang village in Haripur
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Price control: Committee to be constituted
Mufti Ubaidullah added they will not let shopkeepers sell food items at higher rates
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Road safety: Citizens asked to follow traffic laws
Non-observance of traffic laws especially lane discipline is a major issue in the city
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Accidental? Guard killed in gun fire
The suspect said that his gun went off “accidentally
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Oman-bound: Six passengers offloaded
After registering FIR against them initial investigation revealed that it was an organised attempt
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First phase: Signal-free corridor brings relief to locals
Everything is in perfect shape here except the interchange which is also underway
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Archaeological heritage: Preservation of sites ensured
The archeological sites include Manthal Rock Art Skardu, Karga Buddha Site Gilgit, Lamsa Buddha Site and others
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Karachi-Thatta Dual Carriageway project launched
Sindh govt, FWO sign a concession agreement for constructing the KTDCW, costing around Rs9.9 billion
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Holy month: BIEK announces new exam timings
While the examinations are normally held between 2pm and 5pm, they will be held between 9:30am and 12:30pm
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Reshuffle: Sindh govt transfers ACE chairperson
After taking charge of the department, Shah registered many cases against government officials
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Ongoing operation: Rangers recover weapons in Landhi
The weapons were hidden by the criminals during the Karachi operation and were recovered on a tip-off
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India's membership in NSG 'unmerited': NYT editorial
All group members have signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty; however, India has refused to do so
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Pakistan releases 18 Indian fishermen held for violating territorial waters
The watermen were released from Karachi's Malir jail, and will be handed over to Indian authorities via Wagah border
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'Unfit' Hafeez selected for England Test series
Chief selector Inzamamul Haq announces Test squad for England tour
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Pictures of the day: June 5, 2016
Pictures of the day
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Seven killed as Taliban gunmen raid Afghan courthouse
The Taliban said the attack was in retaliation for the execution of six Taliban-linked inmates in early May
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England tour will test Pakistani batsmen, says Muhammad Yousuf
The veteran believes that batsmen will be put to test since they have gotten used to playing on friendly conditions
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Moon sighting: Ruet-i-Hilal committee to meet on Monday
Every year, Ramazan moon sighting ends in controversy with several areas going against the official announcement
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'Proud British fighter' Amir Khan wants success for Pakistan, too
Bolton-born fighter admits he would not be willing to face two-year ban from WBC that would jeopardise his career
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Border crossings on Torkham set to become major bone of contention
Ambassador says Afghan govt not taken into confidence; Pakistan Embassy claims otherwise
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Disaster readiness: PRCS vigilantly prepared for monsoon
Volunteers trained to deal with challenges including floods
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Only one new MoCC project gets govt’s nod
Allocation for two ongoing projects amounts to Rs27m
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CIIT rector’s thesis deemed unworthy of PhD degree
The HEC Quality Assurance (QA) Division probed the thesis through its plagiarism detection software ‘Turnitin’
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No special treatment: Woman held for assaulting police official
Suspect assaulted policewoman after refusing to let her handbag get checked