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Uzbek al Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Karachi airport siege
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan claims death of 10 of their fighters during this week's assault in a statement.
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Taftan tragedy: 21 victims laid to rest in Kohat, Orakzai Agency
Local Shia elder says remains of nine victims await transportation.
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Close to deadline: MPs jostle to secure funds for projects
Unused funds earmarked for the fiscal year are set to lapse on June 30.
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Election rigging: PTI moves top court over NA-118 ‘vote tampering’
Party claims ballot material not safe in NADRA’s custody.
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Trapped men: CAA DG finally shows up...only to say ‘they were already dead’
His conspicuous absence during tragedy of seven men trapped in cold storage that caved raised many questions.
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Letter to NA Speaker: ‘Bring electoral reforms debate to parliament’
PM wants formation of parliamentary panel to suggest electoral reforms.
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The go-ahead: Committee endorses 3 judges for appointment
LHC CJ Umar Atta Bandial moves to SC, replaced by Khawaja Imtiaz.
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Gender disparity in educational institutes
India moving 10 times faster than Pakistan to reduce number of out-of-school children.
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Khair Bakhsh Marri passes away
Marri, 86, was admitted in Liaquat National Hospital on June 6 and had been in a critical condition.
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Unanimous resolution: NA condemn Karachi, Taftan atrocities
Interior minister claims six security alerts had been issued to the Sindh govt.
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Talk of a ban on live coverage of terror events
Interior minister seemed completely oblivious to the happenings, narrated story regarding late night events of Sunday.
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Local talent: NUST students unveil racing car for Formula Student competition in UK
This is the third time the team will be participating in the international event.
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A fatal dip: Karachi’s swimming pools are the new no-go areas
The deadly Naegleria Fowleri may be found at farmhouses, authorities warn.
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Metro bus project: Plans afoot to use helicams for monitoring
The helicams will monitor the work and videos will be sent to the chief minister through video link.
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Devolution woes: Ministry of education renamed for fourth time in three years
Focus on name rather than responsibilities hurting education sector.
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Campaign: Promotion of iodized salt usage stressed
Call for launching awareness drive.
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Of land: Even in capital, possession is nine-tenths of the law
CDA deletes 600 plots in Sector I-14; owners await balloting for re-allotment.
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Generous allocation: Over Rs100m earmarked for Murree development projects
Roads, water supply waste management schemes take major share of funds.
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Robbery: Three booked on theft charges
The police registered a case against the suspects and arrested one of them.
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Mother and child fatalities: Poor governance, facilities make for worst-case scenario
Experts demand accountability, better infrastructure.
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Software contest: Three NUML students prove scientific innovation
Abdul Wali, Mehwish Hamid and Kanwal Rani have developed software “Text to Sign Language Interpreter”.
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Global Initiative: To end rape and violence, start by talking about it
UK government’s ending sexual violence in conflict initiative aims to raise awareness, generate debate.
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Hungarian cultural evening: A fusion of lilting rhythms and dance enchant audience
Highlights include indigenous music, ethnic costumes.
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Cyber crime: FIA director asked to investigate alleged blasphemy
The judge directed the petitioner to approach the FIA director.
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Visiting History: Slovak deputy PM visits museum
Laják praised the museum as a custodian of rare heritage.
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Authority: LHC uphold PMDC’s inspection role
The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the previous order.
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Dejected: 18-year-old girl commits suicide
The family members broke into the room and took her to a hospital where she died.
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Scalding Summer: Heat paralyses routine activities
The Meteorological Department has said that the heat wave will continue in the coming week as well.
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Rivalry: Man shot over land dies
Ali was taken to a hospital where he passed away.
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Vc’s abduction: Committee ordered to submit report
Committee was ordered by the court to provide a report on the release of abducted Islamia College University.
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Day two?: Panic grips Karachi after firing dubbed an ‘attack’
Assailants opened fire, hid in slums near the airport; it was not an attack, maintains ASF.
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In large numbers: Patwaris submit resignations in Hazara
The patwaris have been on strike from May 29, demanding to get their pay raised to Rs50,000.
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Targeting militants: Army authorised to take action
Premier expresses dismay over lack of preemptive measures to thwart Karachi attack.
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Currency: Rupee stands firm against dollar
With a sharp increase in reserves in the past few months, the rupee has gained significantly.
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Provincial matters: Punjab to present ‘welfare budget’
Minister said the upcoming budget would be ideal and according to wishes of the masses.
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Recognised: SBP renews status of rating agencies
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has renewed the status of both the credit rating agencies operating in the country.
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New regulations: Mango exporters fear losing EU market
Mango exporters have sought the help of PM and Finance Minister against the regulations.
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CJP summons judicial commission meeting on Thursday
It is likely to be the last meeting of CJP Jillani being a chairman of the JCP as CJ is expected to retire on July 5.
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Pakistani fashion parades its way to the top
Fashion Parade 2014 represented local design aesthetics on the world stage.
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Nawaz chairs national security meeting at PM House
Army chief, interior minister attend high-level huddle to discuss government's response to Karachi airport attack
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SOS Bahria: Town machinery reaches airport
Malik Riaz enquired about the kind of machinery required to get to the trapped men.
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Picnicker drowns in Kunhar River
Police and eyewitnesses said a group of picnickers were bathing on the bank of the river.
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Nawaz’s personal photographer: Zulfiqar Ali Balti passes away
He is survived by wife and three children.
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Academic study: ‘Loose clothing puts women at risk’
The crashes involving clothing-related injuries were mostly single vehicle.
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Close call: Qaimkhani survives road accident
Qaimkhani has sustained the impact of the crash in her chest, shoulders and arms.
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Empty pockets: Cameroon refuse to depart for Brazil
They are in Group A with hosts Brazil, Croatia and Mexico.
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Encouraging words: PM Nawaz priorities right, says Raphel
He adds Pakistan government’s strong suit is on the economics side.
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Dera Murad Jamali: Gunmen shoot up NATO oil tanker
The attack highlights the continuing dangers facing the US-led coalition.
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Marketing: Dar for luring FDI in oil exploration
Finance minister says Pakistan is an under explored country where only 44% area is explored.
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Muslim bloc: D8 moot opens on Tuesday
The D-8 commissioners from member countries will take stock of progress made in high priority areas.

















































