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Romeo with a killer instinct
Ali Zafar talks about his role in Kill Dill and how Pakistani authorities haven’t done enough to promote local...
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Targetting peace committee: Twin IED blasts in Mohmand Agency kill 7
The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Jamaatul Ahrar claimed responsibility of the attack
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Govt in conundrum after political parties reject proposed names for CEC
Names of Justice (retd) Shakirullah Jan, Justice (retd) Ghaus Mohammad suggested by some political parties
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PTI demand for bio-metric system will further delay local bodies' elections: ECP
ECP says elections cannot be held till August/September 2015 if K-P’s fresh legislation is followed
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FWO vehicle partially damaged in explosion in Panjgur
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet but Baloch militants are thought to be involved
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Two booked under blasphemy laws in Jhang
The accused allegedly made derogatory remarks during a mourning procession on the fourth of Muharram
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Capital emergency: Public hospitals devoid of paediatric cardiologist
Refused treatment at PIMS, Polyclinic, a father struggles to collect funds for his daughter’s treatment at AFIC
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Opportunities lost: Pakistan lags behind S Korea, Vietnam in carbon reduction
Only 29 projects of minor value approved for carbon credits since 2006
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Inmate's Sholay-esque protest ends in Multan jail
Muhammed demanded that he be reunited with his girlfriend, who is also serving a prison sentence
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Fake cops rob expat
Robbers present their fake police service cards and asked for checking the vehicles
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Metro bus project: Abbasi ‘confident’ about Jan 30 deadline
Says construction companies carrying out work at their respective sites despite difficulties
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Boosting revenue: ICCI suggests increased direct taxation
Pakistan’s direct tax collection has not progressed properly and has remained flat at about 38-39%
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TTP appoints Muhammad Khurasani as new spokesperson
Former TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid declared his allegiance to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria last month
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PM arrives in China with aim to end load-shedding
Nawz expected to sign numerous power generation agreements worth $33 billion
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PTI granted permission to hold rally in Rahim Yar Khan
Local administration earlier expressed reservations over gathering at Khawaja Fareed College due to security reaasons
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PTCL’s Scheme: Voluntary Separation Package announced
Scheme offers transition bonus and pay, allowance benefits, health fund , leave encashment to employees
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PTI warns of protest if controversial figure appointed as CEC
PTI leader says certain nominees for the post have political affiliations
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Draft ordinance declares Islamabad’s Red Zone, official institutions ‘no-go areas’
Rallies, sit-ins in the areas will not be permissible, according to draft; punishable by upto 10 years imprisonment
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Khan throws the gauntlet: ‘PTI will end protest if SC can prove elections were free and fair’
We will bring back Pakistan's stolen assets, Khan vows
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Special cabinet meeting: Nawaz promises projects worth $45bn
Audit firm asks for week to submit report on electricity bills
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Mob justice
Violence in Pakistani society can only be vanquished when the masses are empowered to shape their destiny
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Axed to death: Police reject blasphemy angle in Gujrat murder
Deceased, as reported in the media, was not a Shia cleric
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Misplaced: ‘Deputationists’ cause anxiety among senior civil servants
In defiance of Supreme Court orders, officers on deputation are being retained
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Dubai Islamic Bank: Shariah board chairman visits
DIB Chairman Dr Hamed holds crucial meetings on Islamic banking, Shariah compliance with major stakeholders
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Promoting agriculture: Minister promises subsidy of Rs14b
Dr Farrukh calls for taking advantage of latest research in agriculture to earn place in international market
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Market stabilises after experiencing volatility in wake of political impasse over alleged election rigging
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Pakistan want whitewash momentum against New Zealand
Pakistan achieved a rare 2-0 win over Australia in 20 years
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Mutually beneficial: App connects job-seeking labourers with employers
Fori Mazdoori will post details and ratings of skilled workers for hire
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Privatisation of OGDCL: Court issues notices to top officials
Petitioner claims CCI not taken on board over decision.
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Park Enclave: Cash-starved civic agency to sell 100 more plots
CDA has spent almost all revenue collected against Park Enclave plots for other purposes
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Karachi police arrest city chief of banned outfit involved in Ancholi blasts
Arrested from Gulistan-e-Johar neighbourhood, accused Ahmed Hasan alias Muawiya confessed to killing 45 people
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Narcotic smuggling: Saudi Arabia beheads sixth Pakistani
The five other Pakistanis beheaded since October 15 are among 65 people executed this year in the kingdom
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Tharparkar drought claims two more lives
39 children have died over the course of 38 days
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Promotions reverted: CJP cancels decisions of predecessors
Ex-chief justices allegedly granted out-of-turn promotions
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Do your duty: Senators irked by officials skiving off meetings
Chairman calls meeting of heads of Senate panels
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PM’s disqualification case: PTI counsel refuses to appear at Quetta registry
SC to resume the case proceedings on November 10
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Troops in Afghanistan: JuD chief says India wants to sandwich Pakistan
Saeed addresses conference in connection with Jammu Martyrs Day in Mirpur, AJK
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Tortured to death: Parents of 7-year-old girl murdered in Quetta await justice
The child went missing from front of her house
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Turbat incident: Two constables wounded in IED blast
Kech is one of the worst insurgency hit areas in Balochistan
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Change of mind: Defection of Siraj lends credence to PTI’s claims, says Alvi
Parliamentary officials say it validates the speaker’s demand to verify resignations individually
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Tech matters: Next-gen services no better, lawmakers complain
Mobile phone operators to explain why their services have not improved
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FIA under fire: Top PSO officials put on ECL without proof
Senate panel irked at move; asks agency to explain the charges against the officials
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Vacant post: Nawaz, Shah swap names for CEC
Both vow to appoint top electoral official with consensus
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Thar drought: Bilawal issues show cause notice to Qaim Ali Shah, Manzoor Wassan
Goods and services worth billions for the poor stolen and misappropriated
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Meets Ghani, Abdullah: Gen Raheel offers to train Afghan security forces
Army chief conveys Pakistan’s concern over alleged TTP sanctuaries in Kunar, Nuristan
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Fishermen release four whale sharks from nets
Whale sharks are not hunted in Pakistan; they used to be killed by fishermen when they got stuck in the nets.
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PM to sign 27 energy, development related MoUs, agreements during China visit
21 projects will general 16520 MW electricity with cost of 33 billion dollar.
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Margalla Avenue project: Delay in work may cause cancellation of contract
Civic agency officials say contractor has not provided bank guarantees, work is behind schedule
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Development projects: CDA wants private firms in the loop
The committee also discussed an illegal slum called Afghan Basti in sector I-11
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Eradicating polio: Comprehensive plan to be drafted
This decision was taken in a meeting held on Thursday to discuss the implementation of directives given by the PM

















































