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Humanitarian assistance: UN allocates $10m to assist IDPs
Over one million affected persons to receive food, water, sanitation services.
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Invisible Pakistanis: Neither here nor there
Burmese Muslims who migrated to the country decades ago are still not recognised as Pakistanis.
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Relief Work: Punjab sends goods to Chitral
Relief goods include blankets, tents, ration packets and medicines.
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Strategic Dialogue: Nisar, Olson for resumption of talks
The minister shared the interior ministry’s efforts to counter militancy and terrorism in Pakistan.
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New Appointment: Zakaullah named naval vice chief
He was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in June 1978 and is a recipient of the Sword of Honour.
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Verbal Sparring: ANP chief criticises Kaptaan
Criticises PTI officials of dual posts and said PTI chairman has refrained from openly condemning terrorist incidents.
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Busted: Bid to smuggle heroin foiled
The suspect confessed to having 100 heroin-filled capsules in his stomach.
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Accidental: Man drowns in stream
According to the Shahzad Town police, Imran, 22, drowned in a stream late on Monday.
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Vaccination Drive: 253,819 children to get polio drops
The mobile teams will go door-to-door to administer the polio drops, he added.
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Appointments: Ghulam Memon posted as judge
Memon has replaced Judge Shahid Shafiq, who was transferred in May.
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By-polls: SHC sets up election monitoring cell
The people can lodge their complaints through fax numbers: 021-99203217 and 021-99203221.
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Helping hand: Hands appeals for funds for flood victims
Hands has allotted Rs2.5 billion and has appealed to donors for further donations for the cause.
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Road accident: Man killed by speeding van
Police have impounded the van and registered a case against the driver.
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By-polls: Chief secretary calls for security
The chief secretary directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners to extend their cooperation.
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Academic affairs: LUMHS hiring doctors with foreign help
The interested doctors have been advised to bring their resumes, academic documents and experience certificates.
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Environmentalism: KU holds conference on aquaculture
The conference highlighted the importance of Aquaculture and Fisheries Development.
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Condemnation: Punjab, Sindh assemblies slam attack on Express Media offices
Legislators assure media of full support, security.
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Iran-Pakistan project: Pakistan section of pipeline to miss deadline
Minister says project may consume two more years.
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Dealing with terrorism: Dialogue is not the only option, says Nawaz
PM offers talks to militants but says his govt will also use ‘full force’ to eliminate militancy.
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The new ‘Double Shah’: Parties call Don Golo’s business ‘un-Islamic’
The don’s supporters protest outside SSP office against FIR registered by journalist.
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In the line of duty: ‘Some policemen do want to bring peace’
Niece recalls fond memories of DSP Qasim Ghouri.
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Gas theft: Owner of textile mills denied bail
The judge held that Malik Anwar did not deserve bail because gas theft was hurting the whole nation.
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Assessing Damages: Survey of Gujranwala district begins
The DCO said that two trucks full of food items had been dispatched to the affected in Wazirabad.
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Dangerous roads: Travellers waylaid, kidnapped
The kidnappers have demanded Rs5 million ransom for each of the men.
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Facility: Allied Hospital to get a poison centre
Special training would be given to the staff.
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Tragic: Girl shot dead by father for ‘honour’
Bilal has been arrested by Cantonment police.
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Heinous crime: LHC takes notice of acid attack case
The LHC has directed the Chinoit district and sessions judge to probe the incident and submit a detailed report.
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Climbing the ladder: Amjad Khan takes over as NESPAK MD
During his service with Nespak, Khan worked on many projects of national importance such as Tarbela Units 9 and 10.
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Bilateral ties: Talks soon between Germany, Pakistan
“Pakistan Business Days” trade forum will take place in Berlin and Munich from October 30 to November 01 this year.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 102.5/102.7 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 102.77/102.82.
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By-polls planning: Election monitoring room set up at PHC
Will help coordinate with ROs to avoid problems on Election Day.
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ECP to go ahead with by-polls despite flood, security concerns
Pakistan army being deployed outside a total of 2,686 polling stations declared ‘sensitive’.
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Imran Khan avoids the 'lift' at public rallies after May accident
Organisers at Faisalabad rally bring specially built iron-stairs for PTI Chairman.
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Revising textbooks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Promoting violence in any manner does not appear to be a very wise decision at all.
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PM's address to the nation: Nawaz Sharif dreams to make Pakistan an 'Asian Tiger'
PM aims to eliminate terrorism‚ improve economy‚ address power crisis and pursue good relations with neighbours.
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Did you know?: Zinda Bhaag wins four awards in Canada
The movie defeated many other international top nominations, including Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
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Jamshed Dasti survives assassination attempt
The attacker inflicted two wounds on Dasti's head which caused him to bleed profusely.
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With Operation 021, dynamic mother-son duo explores new horizons
Zeba Bakhtiar feels it’s time senior members from the industry start promoting new talent.
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'Big mobsters' behind Mohammad Sikander incident: Chaudhry Nisar
Nisar claims international elements behind the Aug 15 Islamabad standoff, slams irresponsible media.
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Punjab Assembly condemns attack on Express Media, passes resolution
The resolution was moved by a PTI member, Mian Aslam Iqbal.
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Flood Stricken: Minister promises boats for rescue
Negligence in relief and rescue efforts will not be tolerated
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Balochistan by-polls: Jhal Magsi by-polls uncertain
The elections might be postpone in PB-32 after heavy monsoon rain and flash floods
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Looting Incident : MQM parliamentarian’s factory robbed
A dozen gunmen attacked the factory looting several valuables
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By-Elections 2013: ‘PML-N to win with thumping majority’
People have confidence in the people-friendly policies of Prime Minister.
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Rimsha Masih Case: Cleric’s acquittal ‘disappointing’, says Tahir Ashrafi
Ashrafi says it is quite alarming that Chishti has been acquitted.
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Restoring peace: Terrorism will be rooted out, says minister
Muhammad Balighur Rehman says government is determined to restore peace and stability in the country
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Islamabad Standoff: I did it out of anger, says Sikander
Sikander says he was ashamed of what he had done in Islamabad, and that Zamrud Khan interfered with negotiations.
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Guessing game as Kayani prepares to retire
General Kayani is expected to step down after six years since coming to power in May.
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Islamabad standoff: Govt changes 9 city SPs
Government terms the incident a security lapse.
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Despite MQM's protest, Sindh Assembly approves local govt bill
MQM members walk out of the assembly in protest against the bill, but will still take part in local govt elections.