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Aqeel Khan uncertain about coaching career
Pakistan’s top player feels the need to continue playing tennis.
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Deadly dengue: Cases of the viral fever on the rise
Six dengue patients died in the city this year.
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Leaked papers: CIE results consistent with those of yesteryear
CIE chief executive says they take security breaches seriously, and accept responsibility for it.
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Blast in Quetta: Explosion on Sariab Road kills two, injures another
Unknown persons planted an Improvised Explosive Device on a road side near Irrigation Colony.
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UN Secy Gen arrives in Pakistan for two day trip
Ban Ki-moon lands in Islamabad early on Tuesday to kick off his two day tour.
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President summons NA session on Tuesday
Recent developments on the country's law and order and tensions with India expected to top the agenda.
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Imagineer: A tribute to Nazia Hassan
Banker Faraz Waqar honours Nazia Hassan through music video.
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Down, but not out: Itching to grab his scissors and comb
Critically injured in Parachinar’s twin blasts, Sajad Hussain’s spirit to serve his clients has not diminished.
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Flood warning: Met department predicts heavy rains this week
Met department says low pressure area currently over India will enter Pakistan sometime this week, cause flash floods.
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Identity, religion, migration: Three British Asians in conversation
They share their experiences as second generation Asians growing up in Britain.
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Mastermind behind Bara Kahu suicide attack attempt captured in Faisalabad
A suicide bomber had entered a mosque in Islamabad but failed to explode before being gunned down on Friday.
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August 14 poll: Best Pakistani patriotic song?
Take our survey to vote for the best patriotic song!
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Pakistan accuses India of killing civilian in Kashmir
On Sunday, Pakistan accused India of firing on border posts in Kashmir.
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Election Commission issues polling scheme for by-polls
1,987 of the 7,622 polling stations in Pakistan have been declared sensitive and 1,657 declared most sensitive.
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Qaeda claims deadly attacks as Iraqis blame government
The attacks killed 74 and wounded more than 320 people.
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Pakistan accuses India of shelling as border tensions simmer
A Pakistani army official said a civilian was killed as a result of "unprovoked Indian shelling".
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Abduction?: Married woman kidnapped
Rafaqat Masih lodged a report with the police that his wife Nadia* had gone to a market, but did not return.
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Lax policing: One-wheeling continues unabated
“We are working continuously to check the menace, but most motorcyclists escape arrests,” said traffic police officer.
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Nabbed: Nine suspected gamblers arrested
The police also seized Rs15,000 worth of stake money and six cell phones from the alleged gamblers.
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Holiday season: Eid celebrated in full swing
The city’s parks and public eateries were filled with dressed up children with their families for the entire weekend.
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Offering Eid prayers: Not a given for everyone
For the second year running, Rawalpindi’s Ahmadi community not allowed to pray at their worship place.
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Minorities day: ‘We need to shun minority-majority divide’
Harsh laws against minorities and controversial topics in the national curriculum fueled anti-minority sentiments.
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Drenched: Low-lying areas inundated by rainwater
Residents along Nullah Leh vacate houses to avoid mishaps, decry Pindi’s poor sanitation.
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False alert: Bomb scare at Bari Imam creates panic
The Bomb Disposal Squad conducted a sweep of the shrine and its vicinity, did not find any traces of explosives.
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Capital’s guardian: Eid day’s unsung hero
Mosque guard Amin Hussain died on Eid while stopping a would-be suicide bomber.
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Review petition: Govt to challenge audit of secret funds
PML-N govt has already abolished all secret funds except those maintained by ISI and IB.
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Suo motu hearings: Terror wave prompts apex court action
Seeks reports before the Balochistan law and order case hearing on Aug 15.
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Curfew clamped: Security forces expand search for Chilas attackers
Thirty suspects rounded up in operation.
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Fatal revelry: Toxic liquor leaves 10 dead in Karachi
Over a dozen more admitted to hospitals after consuming moonshine; several leave without treatment out of fear.
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Minorities Day: President, PM call for inter-faith tolerance
Both urge conforming to Quaid-e-Azam’s ideals as propounded in August 11 1947 speech to the Constituent Assembly.
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Clemency plea: Zardari urged to spare life of mentally ill inmate
Kaneezan Bibi was was sentenced to suffer death and fine of Rs120,000.
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Tragedy on eid: 11 dead as ex-minister escapes assault
The firing was to target former minister Ali Madad Jattak, who escaped unhurt.
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2003 truce: India violates ceasefire, twice in a day
Foreign Office spokesperson stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire along the LoC.
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Change of baton: Army chief to be named before Kayani retires
Lt Gen Haroon Aslam, Lt Gen Rashid Mehmood and Lt Gen Raheel Sharif will be senior generals.
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Combating terror: Army offers training, guns to Balochistan: Nisar
Interior minister defends delays in national security policy.
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Child abuse: Case registered against two
Police said they blackmailed him for more than a week.
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Conditions apply: TTP again considers talks with govt
Says that now that Nawaz Sharif is in power “we will evaluate and see what his plans are.”
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Transportation disrupted: CNG stations shutdown dates
CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed on August 12 (today) from 8am to Tuesday, August 19 at 8am.
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Independence day: IGP asks police to tighten security
States that security should be beefed up in Karachi and all over Sindh on Wednesday.
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Monsoon season: Light rain expected in parts of Sindh
Rain and thundershowers have also been forecasted for other divisions in the province.
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In the shadow of fire and bullets: African dancers of Lyari shed new light on restive area
The old city area is also famous for churning out good soccer players and boxers.
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Taliban talks: A step in the right direction, says Fazlur Rehman
JUI-F urges government to reciprocate the offer to hold dialogue from the Taliban.
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National Minority Day: Service and sacrifices of minorities commemorated
Minorities in Pakistan have the same rights and responsibilities as other citizens, says member Punjab Assembly.
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Salman Khurshid asks Pakistan to own the responsibility of LoC killings
PM Nawaz Sharif has expressed regret but hasn't accepted responsibility, says Indian external affairs minister.
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'Pakistan ranks fifth on oDesk's top freelancer countries list'
Online company ranks the country 5th in list of top freelancer countries.
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Annem Zaidi: The self-reflective artist
The artist continues to garner attention due to her depiction of womanly desires through faceless creations.
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Will mediate Taliban talks if agenda is made clear: JI chief
Both government and TTP need to make serious efforts towards dialogue, says Munawar Hasan.
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Eyeing an Oscar? Not so fast, Pakistan
Industry insiders don’t seem thrilled with the idea of Pakistan’s first Oscar committee.
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Asfandyar Wali urges talks with militants, condemns PTI
ANP leader slams Imran Khan for his stance on the All Party Conference, drone attacks.
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Government seems unable to form counter-terrorism policy: Imran
"PTI formulating a strategy to protest continued participation of Pakistan in the War on Terror."