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Terror plot foiled: Suicide bomber gunned down inside Islamabad mosque
Six officials including Barakahu SHO suspended.
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Banned Amir backs calls to make match-fixing a crime
"Fixing of cricket matches must be made an criminal offence where punishment should be hard jail."
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Eid in Quetta begins with bullets, death
At least 11 people killed, many injured in multiple attacks.
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Terror threat: US orders non-essential staff out of Lahore consulate
"Several foreign and indigenous terrorist groups pose a potential danger to US citizens throughout Pakistan."
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Brother’s Helping Hand: Stay away from polls, court tells CCPO
The court after hearing the initial arguments sought a reply from the ECP till Aug 13.
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Voice over internet: Grey telephony costs public purse Rs800m a month
International calls are re-routed through illegal exchanges to avoid local taxes.
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Chief election commissioner: Top election body still headless
Constitutionally, the office cannot remain vacant and a judge of the SC is to be appointed as acting head.
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Conspiracy Feared: Garbage bags blocked sewerage lines
The ministersays, he informed by an official that bags filled with garbage were found dumped.
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Terror threat: Islamabad airport on high alert
An intelligence intercept revealed a plan to attack Islamabad airport.
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Pakistan-india tension: US, UN urge restraint
We continue to encourage further dialogue, US State Department spokesperson.
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Standing committees: NA panels due after Eid
The government is expected to act quickly for the creation of these committees.
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When aid is doled out as Eidi
Only flood survivors who pledge their loyalty to one or other political party are beneficiaries though.
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Awaiting capital punishment: Eid in a death cell
Four prisoners on death row will offer Eid prayers while confined in their cells.
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Of Eid cards and whispers of the past
With SMS and email, the sentimental exchange of paper cards is no more.
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At the ready and alert: On duty even on Eid
Police and traffic personnel spend Eid at check-posts in the capital.
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‘Speedy and cheap justice’: When litigation costs less than a cup of tea
Interestingly, there is absolutely no official fee on instituting a criminal case.
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Moon sighted: Nation to celebrate Eid as one today
Testimonies received from across the country: Mufti Muneeb.
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Quetta carnage: Suicide bomber targets police officer’s funeral
Deputy Inspector General Operations Fayaz Ahmed Sumbal, 29 others killed.
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Countering terrorism: PM vows to use ‘iron fist’ against terrorists
PM urged officials to present a draft of the Counter Terrorism Strategy by August 13.
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Civic complaints: CDA forms field survey force
Motorcycles would also be provided to the staff to respond to complaints quickly and efficiently.
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Ramazan lessons: Of spirituality, patience and religious practice
Twin cities’ residents give their two cents on what they learnt from the holy month.
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Clueless: Police still seek leads in blind murder case
The police did not find any signs of a murder-robbery at the kiosk.
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Brutal assault: Teenager tortured to death
The police registered a case against the suspects but no arrests had been made till the filing of this report.
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Overstaying visa: Delhi High Court orders release of Pakistani woman
Nuzhat Jahan spent 3 months in shelter home for not extending her visa.
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Grim stats: Once again nature’s fury takes gloss off Eid
Since independence, country has witnessed 20 major floods.
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Eid precautions: Capital’s hospitals put on high alert
Leaves for essential staff cancelled.
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South Asia in 2060: ‘It’s time to jump on the region’s bandwagon’
Collection of essays depicts region 50 years from now.
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Gloomy times: Chand raat celebrations lose their lustre
Decoration of lights on shops, buildings avoided due to high costs.
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Secret fund: ‘Media commission report an eyewash’
Speakers say findings do not expose major beneficiaries.
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'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' awarded posthumously to Iqbal Haider
Haider had served as federal law minister and as co-chairman of the HRCP.
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Family first: ‘The real Eid will be when my ailing mother is home’
Patients, attendants at Islamabad hospitals share their Eid plans.
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Location woes: Funds released for capital’s first jail
Boundary walls to be constructed with initial allocation.
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Eid fare hikes: Transporters fined Rs49,000 for overcharging
It seems that the police and ITA are not on the same page.
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Preparations in full swing: ‘Foolproof’ security in place for Eid holidays in twin cities
Special teams will be on guard in mosques, imambargahs and open spaces where prayers will be offered.
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Domestic oil: Trans Asia finally gets refinery project off the ground
Hires Descon to help complete project and restructures own management.
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Save the arts: ‘Art education is vital for cognitive development’
Replicating objects in arts shares similarity with focus on rote learning in other disciplines.
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Buksh Energy provides electricity to villages via solar power
Wants to expand project throughout Pakistan, fuelling entrepreneurship.
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Skilled labour: USAID contributes to training institute
TTC and a vocational training centre was established by Pakistan Chemical and Energy Sector Skill Development Company.
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Trade bodies: Nigerians support Pak-Nigeria forum
Trade between the two countries stands at a minimal $115 million to $200 million US dollars.
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Resolving energy crisis : Beijing-based firms at the forefront
The goal is for the plant to provide an annual capacity of 960,000 megawatt hours.
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Khyber agency: One killed, two injured in shoot-out at Landikotal
The injured were rushed to the agency’s headquarters hospital where doctors proclaimed their lives to be out of danger
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Ramadan Toy Drive: For these kids, all it takes are toys to bring joy
Response has been overwhelming as people contributed generously, say organisers .
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Twitter alert: Glittering Eid wishes from Pakistani stars, politicians
Celebrities wish Muslims in Pakistan a happy #Eid on twitter.
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In the line of fire: ‘SSP Muhammad Hilal proudly served this nation’
The SSP was killed when a convoy was ambushed by militants in Chilas.
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Arson case: Court indicts 17 JUI-F supporters
The accused were arrested after they developed differences with the returning officer.
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Black market: Crisp currency a rare find at banks
In the black market, Rs10 and Rs20 rupee notes are available in wads of Rs1,200 and Rs2,400, respectively.
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Soft Image: Heer recitation, Basant to be revived
The government has decided to revive Heer recitation competition in on the occasion of the urs of poet Waris Shah.
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Murder: Cleric, wife axed to death
Unidentified men on Thursday killed an old cleric and his wife at Nasirabad.
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Accident: Three cops killed, five injured
Three elite force personnel were killed and five injured when their vehicle crashed into a tree near Harappa
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Unhygienic Food: 8 people faint from food poisoning
At least eight members of a family fell unconscious after consuming contaminated food here on Thursday.