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A decade on, drones show no sign of stopping
Since June 2004 there has been total 385 drone strikes inside Pakistan.
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Royal chariot: The Chevy of Swat
Grandson of the Wali of Swat reclaims his family carriage from the 60s in hopes to restore it to its former splendour.
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Know your rights: Rights of consumers
Consumers can approach the court to demand damages or redress if their rights are violated.
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Deepak Perwani nominated for Bulgarian Fashion Awards
Pakistani designer has been shortlisted for the first round among the top 10 fashion designers from Middle East.
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Treason case: Special court starts recording evidence
Petition filed in supreme court against removing Musharraf's name from ECL.
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India ride on Binny's heroics to beat Bangladesh
Stuart Binny grabbed a record six wickets for just four runs.
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Rs500m kitty: Govt opts to provide cash grants instead of relief goods to IDPs
Dar announces Rs500m initial package for IDPs fleeing military operation. Govt to provide each IDP family Rs7,000.
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Recipe of the week: Let mangoes float your boat
Making a mango float is a surefire way of enjoying the yummy goodness of mangoes this summer.
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IDPs fleeing fighting in NWA to be registered using biometric systems: Abdul Qadir Baloch
61,000 IDPs have arrived in settled areas so far with more expected over the next five to ten days.
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To be ‘western’ is not to be ‘modern’
Thomas Burkhalter interacts with local musicians to understand the genesis and rich heritage of Pakistani music.
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PTI denounces Lahore killings, announces protest in Bahawalpur
Imran Khan claims Punjab govt uses police to disrupt peaceful protest; calls for resignation of CM Shahbaz.
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Refugees from N Waziristan anxiously await news of family
Some 62,000 people are believed to have fled North Waziristan ahead of the operation, according to government figures
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I will resign if held responsible for Lahore incident: Shahbaz Sharif
CM Punjab announced a compensation of Rs3 million for families of each of the victims.
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Currency: Rupee gains against dollar
The rupee strengthened to 98/98.2 against the dollar on Monday compared to Friday’s close of 98.1/98.3.
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Satisfied: ICCI president hopeful of measures
ICCI President has said that prudent policies of the government has put the economy on the path of progress.
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Collaboration: SAARC visit concludes
Pak delegation met with vice presidents of Saarc from India, Maldives, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
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Unauthorised filming: US national held, released with warning
The person, who police identified as Anton Gregory, said that he works at the US Consulate in Lahore.
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FIFA World Cup: Germans advance crushing Portugal 4-0
Thomas Mueller claimed a hat-trick as Germany opened their World Cup on Monday
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Army decided to start Zarb-e-Azb operation, parliament merely approved it: Fazl
Maulana Fazlur Rehman says differs with govt on what methods should be used to eliminate terrorism.
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Fighting nears Baghdad as UN warns crisis 'life-threatening'
Washington deploys extra troops to protect its embassy in Baghdad; mulls air strikes against militants.
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Nawaz arrives in Tajikistan for two-day visit
Pakistan and Tajikistan also signed an agreement and four MoU's.
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Cathay Pacific to end Pakistan flights on June 29
The airline company's last flight will take off from Karachi for Hong Kong on June 29.
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Nawaz urges Karzai to stop militant exodus
Karzai's office issues statement asking Pakistan to take all steps to reduce civilian casualties.
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PAT, police clashes: CCPO Lahore, DIG operations removed
SP Model Town division Tariq Aziz has also been removed from his post and made OSD.
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Karachi court grants bail to Yousuf Raza Gilani in 12 corruption cases
Former prime minister is accused of corruption worth millions of rupees.
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Go ahead soldiers, the nation is with you!
Military has finally run out of patience following latest wave of terror attacks, headlined by Karachi airport siege
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CJ’s nephew kidnapped from Multan
Umar Jillani serves as an intelligence officer at the counter terrorism wing.
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Groundswell of support: PTI endorses operation to flush out Waziristan militants
All political parties, including PPP, ANP, MQM, JI, back govt decision.
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Contractual employees: IHC rules in favour of PPP’s regularisation of highway workers
Dismisses single bench order, party praises court’s ‘decision’.
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Zarb-e-Azb operation: Opposition says govt was caught on the wrong foot
Senator Rabbani demanded an in-camera briefing on the issue by civil-military officials.
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Social dilemma: Britain slaps ban on forced marriages
Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice now face up to seven years in prison.
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Countering terrorism: PM forms committee to oversee operation
Statement adds panel is tasked to coordinate with different institutions to oversee issues related to IDPs.
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Counting the benefits of a total war
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif fully owned the operation 'Zarb-e-Azb' in his National Assembly speech.
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Ulema conference on polio: Scholars sanction use of polio vaccine
Urge all parents to get their children vaccinated.
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Polio virus: Sukkur strain found in Quetta
Discovery of polio virus strain linked to Sukkur sent shockwaves through polio eradication officials: Unicef official
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Musharraf’s name on ECL: SC rebuffs plea to hear appeal ‘at the earliest’
Bench referred matter to CJ, suggested that hearing be fixed in a week.
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Affordable Housing : 273 acres acquired for labour colony
The land is near Sector E-17 in Islamabad and work will begin in the near future.
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Accident: Man killed, another injured
The police registered a case against the driver but he could not arrest yet
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Successful Operation: Woman, daughters recovered from GB
The kidnappers, however, managed to escape.
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Man Missing In Dubai: Court seeks foreign secretary’s reply
Justice Noorul Haq N Qureshi resumed hearing of the plea, filed by retired income tax deputy commissioner Qurban Raja.
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Nuclear non-proliferation: Pak-EU engagement termed an effective instrument
Sassi University Director General said Pakistan-EU strategic dialogue will lead towards a positive outcome.
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Encroachments: RCB picks up generators on roadsides
“The confiscated goods will not be returned at any cost." Khan said.
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Exhibition: Inner journeys put on canvas
Four contemporary artists try to make sense of life’s complexities as well as its order.
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Syllabus situation: Most private schools using unapproved textbooks
Punjab govt fails to implement uniform syllabus.
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Optimism: Visualising peace through art
Art for Peace: The Young Pakistani Vision exhibition opens.
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High court sacks FDE chief, again
Also seeks reply on MLC chief’s appointment.
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Pen’s power: Writers urged to promote country’s soft image
Prominent writers, poets and intellectuals from Egypt, India, Russia, Vietnam and Pakistan are among foreign delegates
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Cut in budget: Promotion of science and technology not on govt agenda
Ministry gets Rs903 million against demand of Rs4 billion; nine projects shelved.
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Housing societies: 74 schemes in city are illegal
CDA confines self to issuing notices.
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Giving suggestions: MQM wants changes in tax structure
MQM parliamentary leader said, “Common citizens cannot bear the burden of stamp duty and other taxes"

















































