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Finally free: NGO helps release seven prisoners
The released persons had completed their sentences but had not been freed.
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Maternal concerns: Healthcare project to end on June 15
During the three years, 4,200 deliveries and 450 caesarian-section operations were carried out.
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In remembrance: From PAF to pen, a celebration of Masud Alam’s life
Friends, family and fans recollect their memories of journalist.
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Lax enforcement: Civic bodies’ negligence led to damage in AJK floods says NDMA chief
The AJK Finance Department has been asked to release Rs200,000 to each deputy commissioner to aid relief efforts.
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Fast and focused: CDA revives training academy
Aims at improving service-delivery standards.
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Overcharging: Substandard food being sold in parks
CDA spokesman Asim Kichi said the licenses of those selling poor quality or overpriced items would be suspended.
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Combating crime: 153 held drug peddling, carrying weapons in May
The police recovered a total of 9.695 kilogram of hashish, 1.428 kilogram of heroin.
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Auto-theft: Police busts two gangs, recovers four vehicles
The police have registered cases against the suspects and obtained their physical remand.
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Resolving issues: Germany, EU ready to mediate between Pakistan, India says Nunn
German Ambassador discusses security, trade.
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Capacity conundrum: Investigation delayed is justice denied
Police fails to produce investigation reports for over 70% of cases registered since March.
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PSDP 2014-15: Not enough money for new ICT schools
CADD gets just Rs150m against proposed Rs240m for eight new schools.
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Education woes: A ‘ghost school’ in Islamabad
Four years after completion, school has yet to open; FDE says construction violated PC-1.
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Murder mystery: Woman, two daughters found dead at home
Bodies sent for postmortem; case registered against unknown persons.
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Take a hike: Citizens walk up the hills to bring down smoking
The international Tobacco day is observed annually on May 31.
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Mystery: Man shot dead
A man was shot dead in the jurisdiction of the Banni Police Station.
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Hit and run: Man dies in accident
The police registered a case and further investigation is underway.
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President Mamnoon makes first address to parliament today
Rumours of planned PPP protest abound, Senate opposition to meet before speech.
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Disease prevention: LGH dengue website gets heavy traffic
The number of visitors to a website launched by the Lahore General Hospital has reached 67,800.
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Travel hazard: 11 injured in truck-van collision
Rescue 1122 officials said a truck collided with a van near Shahbazpur, Rahim Yar Khan.
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Final goodbye: Man, woman ‘kill’ spouses
A woman allegedly poisoned her husband and a man clubbed his wife to death.
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Accident: Child falls from roof
A five-year-old boy was injured in a fall from the roof his house.
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Resolve: ‘Govt determined to end energy crisis’
Labour Minister Raja Ashfaq Sarwar said that the government was determined to overcome the energy crisis.
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No respite: Two more children die in reported reaction to measles vaccine
Fever was cause of death, insists EPI in-charge.
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Echoes of the past : Relics dating back to 190 BC unearthed in archaeological dig
AWKUM archaeology team sets sight on developing archaeological profile of Mardan district.
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Tragic turn: One killed in road mishap
The injured were identified as Amjad, Afsar, Tahir, Zahir and Masood.
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Travel requirements: Passengers administered polio drops
As of June 1, all passengers leaving the country will be required to carry a certificate.
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From rags to riches
The entrepreneur adopts a friendly, sassy voice to dole out the lessons she has learned along the way.
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The System: Clichéd but needed
The film turns out to be a fresher extension of the lollywood culture and not the new wave of Pakistani films.
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Two children die in Charsadda from measles vaccine
The two children were administered the vaccine nearly a month ago, after which their conditions became critical.
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Transfer of 5 Gitmo detainees brings 'great happiness': Taliban
Five Afghan detainees from Guantanamo released in exchange for American soldier Bowe Bergdahl.
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Pakistan's street children: Concrete dreams
Alternative initiatives pave a new path for street children in Pakistan.
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Eyeing Pakistan and China, Modi bolsters security team
Modi has chosen a daring former spy with years of experience as his national security adviser.
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Comment: Farzana case - let no more stones be cast
The fact that she and her unborn child were killed in the presence of police and bystander is nauseating and depraved.
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LNG import tender: TIP sees discrepancy in PSO’s EOI
TIP says the EOI follows the prequalification process and that only prequalified bidders can be invited for EOI.
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Electoral reforms: PTI likely to table bill in NA
The party has failed to get the support of the largest opposition group, PPP.
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In a new twist, spouse accused of stoning Farzana
Deceased’s father, listed as main accused, sent on physical remand.
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For ransom: PML-N MPA kidnapped near Sargodha
Abductors ask wife to arrange Rs50 million in three days.
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Half a decade ordeal ends: Taliban swap US soldier with five Gitmo detainees
Obama expresses ‘deepest appreciation’ to Qatar’s ruler for brokering Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl’s release .
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A chronically silent government
Being a journalist, I thought I could easily access government functionaries. But it seems that I am wrong.
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Ex-CJ’s farewell reference: Top court issues inquiry report on leaked video
Report claims Geo TV reporter was responsible for the controversy.
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Spread of poliovirus: Travellers need vaccination papers from today
Govt to enforce the WHO recommendation; advisory prepared for all provinces, health depts.
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Plea for prohibition: CII for indiscriminate ban on alcohol consumption
Its Chairman Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani says representatives of other faiths demand an end to liquor permits.
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Departmental appeal: Female civil servant challenges termination
Husna Jamil says FBR never accorded her the opportunity to defend herself.
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Public Health: NHSRC under fire for ignoring standing committee orders
The NA Standing Committee on NHSRC met on Friday and asked the NHSRC to explain why it had not removed PMDC registrar.
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Creative anguish: Shamim Ahmad explores link between torment and creativity
Combines his knowledge of literature and psychology to analyse lives of writers.
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Test facility: Rawalpindi gets second CT scan machine
HFH Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr Arshad Sabir said the patients admitted will avail the facility free-of-charge.
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Brawl: Traffic wardens thrash labourer
The labourers were working on the site near Liaquat Bagh when a traffic warden asked to open the road for traffic.
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In its tracks: Customs stop plane minutes before take off
Say airline failed to submit goods declaration file.
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Inauguration: Wah to have 500-bed hospital
POF donates land; Nisar announces two months bonus for POF employees .
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Listen and learn: Initiative to improve primary education
Participation of students, parents, community in learning process .