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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.
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‘Fake’ degree: LHC seeks help on plea against Sarwar
Barrister Javed Iqbal Jaffri told the court that Sarwar did not have an adequate education for the post.
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Illegal detention: ‘Police took bribe to free me'
Petitioner submitted that SHO Shaikh Amir Saleem and Constables thrashed them and dragged them into their pick-up.
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Relief goods: 15 trucks sent to flood-affected areas
Punjab Disaster Management Authority dispatched 15 trucks of relief goods to the flood affected areas in the province.
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Nawaz sets August 13 as deadline for new counter terror policy draft
Prime Minister directs Interior Minister to provide all possible assistance to victims of terror attacks.
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On duty: The toughest working day of the year
Eid holidays are a busy time for the police and officials involved in emergency services.
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Moon sighting: Pakistan to celebrate Eid on Friday
I am not an astrologer or a fortune teller, says Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
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Imperative to 'ensure and restore ceasefire on LoC': Nawaz
Prime Minister wants Indian and Pakistani leaderships to engage constructively to build trust and confidence.
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Blast in Quetta: TTP suicide bomber kills 30 at policeman's funeral
DIG and DSP killed, IG Balochistan and Quetta CCPO survive attack.
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Moin Khan: Building a positive image of Pakistan on wheels
Khan decided to travel from San Francisco to Lahore on his motorcycle to send a positive message.
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Dicing with death for a moustache in Pakistan
A Pakistani businessman has been forced apart from his family, kidnapped, and threatened all over his moustache.
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Pakistan army says civilian wounded by Indian fire on Kashmir border
Pakistan military accuses India of opening fire along the disputed Kashmir border, wounding a civilian.
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SHO killed, children injured in Quetta firing
SHO City Mohib Ullah was going to market with his children, when unidentified assailants opened fire and escaped.
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India accuses Pakistan army of killing soldiers in ambush
Pakistan has denied involvement in Tuesday's attack.
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Kidnapped child recovered from Islamabad
The kidnapper was traced through thumbprint on NADRA form.
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Come rain, come fall: Where water is gold
Contrary to the rest, Thar residents are well prepared for the rain and welcome it.
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Monsoon 2013: No threat of fresh floods, NDMA
The authority’s data shows 81, 674 people were affected while crops on 135,076 acres of farmlands were damaged.
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Deteriorating law and order: Nawaz summons high-level meeting on security
Meeting to be summoned either after or during Eidul Fitr holidays.
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Crime control: SHC orders creation of rapid response force
The direction came during the hearing of a plea seeking the release of three Waziristan residents.
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Goodwill gesture: 180 prisoners to celebrate Eid with families
Karachi courts order release of people imprisoned for minor offences.
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PM’s advice: Zardari grants special remission
Special remission of one year has been allowed to female prisoners who have accompanying children.
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Blasphemous content: Review of YouTube ban after Eid
IT minister convenes meeting to furnish recommendations.
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New Delhi claim rejected: Afghan Taliban deny sending fighters abroad
Rubbish assertions that Pakistan intelligence agencies may push Afghan militants into Indian Kashmir.
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Gaddap Nai: Locals allege dam breach caused Karachi flooding
Haleem Adil Sheikh says change in construction site of the dam caused damage.
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India’s presence in Afghanistan: Pakistan’s concerns not groundless, US envoy
Recognizes cross-border infiltration hostile elements into Pakistan from Afghanistan.
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August 11: Minorities day event moved to Canada
Pakistani Christians not celebrating minorities’ day, community leaders.
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LoC flare-up: Khursheed blames weak policies
Calls for carrying on with the Iran gas pipeline project.
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NA-48 by-poll race: PTI, JI forge an alliance
Sources say the JI will support the PTI’s candidate.
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Enhancing airpower: JF-17 to attain in-flight refueling capability
Air force chief says the aircraft has successfully completed ground tests.
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Karachi: Eidul Fitr prayer timings
Eid most likely on Friday, prayer timings around the city are between 6.15 and 9.30
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Bloodshed at football stadium: Karachi mourns victims of Lyari stadium bomb explosion
11 people, mostly teenagers, were killed and 28 wounded in assault at a football match .
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Cross-border collaboration: Habib University hosts conference
The workshop was chaired by Habib University president Wasif Rizvi.
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Accident: Two killed after getting hit by a train
Victims fell into the canal after being hit by the Karakoram Express while crossing a railway bridge at Phuleli canal.
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Transit: Railway tracks explosion disrupts traffic
One-foot of a railway track was damaged near Khudabad railway station in Tando Adam taluka, Sanghar district.
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Explosion in lyari: Owais Muzaffar calls attack ‘conspiracy’
Says peace was being disturbed deliberately to create chaos and anarchy in the city.
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Islamabad: Eidul Fitr prayer timings
Eid prayers at the Faisal Mosque will be offered at 8AM.
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Non-implementation: PHC issues contempt notices to IGP
After hearing both arguments, the court issued contempt notices against the officials.
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Academic exchange: UET discusses research projects with US university
University of North Dakota may collaborate on energy, engineering projects.
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Vaccination drive : 253,819 children to get polio drops
100 teams, 545 mobile teams and 35 transit teams have been formed to make the campaign a success.
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Response: BISP clarifies report
BISP clarified that payments were only made to verified beneficiaries.