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Blowback: MNAs seek suspension of Dasti’s membership
He claims prime minister ‘is behind this move’.
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Tribal clash: Woman, girl killed in firing
The police reached the spot but were unable to end the fight.
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Future prospects: KU to create links with SOAS
Officials discussed prospects for academic linkages with the departments.
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Kidnapped: Missing girl’s family stages protest
The family of an abducted girl, daughter of Ali Muhammad Chahwan, staged a protest in Naudero.
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Leopard geckos fetch good money for hunters as trade continues to destroy ecosystem
It is still unclear whether the geckos are being exported or being used in the country for medicine.
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Promoting healthy activities: Three-day Margalla Sports Festival kicks off
The tournaments are being held at different grounds situated in different sectors of the city.
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Implementation of law: SC presses govt on jobs quota for minorities
Also asks K-P govt to create a fund for Peshawar church blast victims.
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Drug busts: Three booked, heroin, hashish seized
After being stopped by ANF officials, he confessed to having 94 heroin-filled capsule in his stomach.
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Illegal arms: Three held for carrying weapons
The Kahuta police on Wednesday arrested three persons.
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Nominal increase not a good omen for ICT education
Limited funding available to address issues plaguing education over the last year.
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Drop in allocation does not spell good news
Rs26.8 billion allocated for health in 2014-2015.
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Raise rebuke: Police arrest over 100 clerks at D-Chowk
Batons, rubber bullets used to disperse protest; they were demanding 50% increments.
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Resettlement first: Slum dwellers protest drive against kachi abadis
Police stop protesters from marching to apex court.
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Mercury waste management: Disposal mechanism urged
Petition submitted to PM calling for legislation on issue.
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Dues settled: After five weeks, IESCO lights up CDA’s offices
Federal secretary’s intervention leads to rationalisation of dues.
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Ward woes: In Rawalpindi hospitals, everything is at own risk
Public hospital waiting lounges lack clean drinking water, barricades problematic for car parks lack security.
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Expedition: Turkish cyclist to attempt K2
Muharram Aydin Irmak will lead a 21-mmber expedition to the world’s second highest peak.
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Unexpected benefit: New airport road may force CDA to develop I- sectors
Changed alignment passes through many undeveloped sectors; CDA dilly-dallying over development for decades.
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Appreciation: Lawmakers hail new budget
Lawmakers said the budget had a sizable allocation for energy sector to end load shedding.
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Heinous Crime: Girl ‘assaulted’ by two
Girl was abducted by two men who took her to a deserted area and assaulted her.
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Precautionary Measures: Armed guards for Chinese engineers
Security for Chinese engineers working in Faisalabad has been beefed up, police officials say.
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Public Education: Govt school classrooms inaugurated
Minister for Cooperatives Malik Iqbal Channar said on Wednesday that education was the government’s priority.
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Monetary Dispute: Factory contractor ‘poisoned’
The Nishatabad station house officer said they had registered a case against Mustafa.
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Dar downplays ‘pro-business’ tilt
Says influential segment has been brought under tax net for the first time.
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Porous border: Seven troops killed in Bajaur border incursion
It was the third cross-border incursion by militants over the last 10 days.
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Fateh Jang bombing: Two colonels among five dead in suicide attack
Teenaged bomber targets a patrol vehicle; Taliban claim responsibility.
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At a standstill: Residents protest over power outages
A protest rally against prolonged power outages in the district resulted in a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down.
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‘Anti-poor, pro-rich’: PTI MNA slates centre over budget
The government has presented an “anti-poor and pro-rich budget,” said MNA.
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Stamp of approval: CCP’s performance consistent,says GCR
GCR has termed CCP a maturing authority.
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Currency: Rupee remains steady against dollar
The rupee remained steady 98.3/98.5 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.3/98.5.
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Pakistan, canada: Can collaborate in many fields, says Giokas
More than 300,000 Pakistani are working in Canada who could also invest in Pakistan.
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MQM requests traders, transporters to resume activities
MQM vows to continue sit-ins across the country.
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London Police not responding to Pakistan’s request for consular access to Altaf Hussain
No one is allowed to see Altaf Hussain, said Pakistan High Commission in London.
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MQM chief urges workers to remain peaceful
Talking to the MQM coordination committee, the MQM chief informed about his well-being.
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Aisam to address House of Commons
Tennis ace receives recognition for his efforts in promoting peace through tennis.
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MQM sit-in continues at Numaish Chowrangi
The party’s deputy convener and MNA Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that Altaf will come out clear and succeed.
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Ishaq Dar defends ambitious budget targets
Finance minister says he believes in making difficult high targets.
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Pervez Rashid censures Aitzaz for 'irresponsible' comments
"The events that are unfolding in Britian are in line with British laws and the Government cannot interfere with...
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Pakistan requests consular access to MQM chief
UK authorities requested for consular access through Pakistan's High Commission in London
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New budget to provide relief to public, says Nawaz
Premier Nawaz says loan scheme will provide the youth with opportunities to make themselves financially stable
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Wrap up US aide inquiry by June 7, FIA told
Former Chicago comptroller admits before court that he possessed a false identity card and birth certificates.
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Fata, Balochistan situation: PM chairs high-level meeting
Nawaz appreciated the improved coordination within the law enforcement and intelligence agencies in Balochistan.
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Religious intolerance: NA panel condemns temples’ desecration
Panel says sentiments of the Hindus were deeply scarred by the recent incidents.
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Supporting sugar industry: Senate panel proposes restoring subsidy
The Senate panel will take up Free Trade Agreements in its next meeting.
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Brooklyn battery: Pakistani convicted of wife’s murder
Noor Hussain, 75, faces up to 25 years to life when he is sentenced next month.
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KPK budget: Social sectors given priority, says minister
Minister adds provincial government would provide equal funds to all districts of the province.
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Inflation: Index increases 0.64% during week
The SPI for the combined groups also increased by 0.65%; from 209.60 points in the previous week to 210.96 this week.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee strengthened 98.30/ 98.50 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 98.4/98.6.
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Equivalence Standard: HEC urged to revise degree policy
CCP took notice of concerns raised with regard to ES introduced by the HEC.
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Shootout In Lower Orakzai: Levies man among four slain in ambush
Assailants opened fire at the tribesmen from mountains.
















































