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PAF must prepare for a two-front situation in war on terror: Air Chief
Air Chief Marshall Tahir Rafiq Butt says possibility exists to buy more F-16s. Chinese AWACs being inducted.
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Despite SRK-Deepika shadow, Pakistani regional films see hope
Punjabi and Pashto films scheduled for release on Eid are banking on loyal cinema-goers.
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Amina Elshafei to bring her mastery to Pakistan!
Masterchef Australia’s most-loved contestant will soon be visiting.
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Cinema: Zinda Bhaag gets a fall release date
Cinemas across Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Rawalpindi to screen the film.
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Even if a cracker goes off in India, Pakistan is blamed: Chaudhry Nisar
Says it's counter-productive to blame the Pakistan Army for the ambush of Indian troops.
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Pakistani cricketers to receive Eidi, says PCB
Bonuses to be awarded as a result of Pakistan’s victory in the T20 series against West Indies.
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3 killed, 21 injured in Mastung blast
Initial reports suggest the explosives were planted by a woman inside the shopping centre.
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Zindagi: Life in the slums
An underprivileged community lives in deplorable conditions in the slums near the Ravi River in Lahore.
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Death toll rises to 84 in Pakistan floods
At least 84 people were killed, 44 were wounded and 81,341 were affected by recent rain and flooding.
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Ambush of Indian soldiers causes uproar in parliament
India's opposition accuses the Indian government of letting Pakistan off the hook over the killing of five soldiers.
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Caught Fleeing: Illegal immigrants caught at Iran border
Pakistan Coast Guards officials arrested 45 Pakistani illegal immigrants on account of an illegal border.
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Three extortionists arrested in Lahore
The extortionists were demanding two million rupees per month, threatened to murder on refusal.
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Suspected Terrorist: TTP leader killed in police encounter
Police have found jihadi literature, weapons and a motorcycle from the criminal’s possession.
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Security Measures: Army gives security to Cantt station
The army was requested by Railway Inspector to increase security after the recent security threats.
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Crime: Two nabbed, weapons recovered
A police team recovered a 9mm rifle and an AK-47 with ammunition.
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Eid Closures: No Friday, Sunday bazaars this week
The itwar bazaars at sectors H-9, G-6 and G-10 will also be closed on Sunday, August 11 due to Eidul-Fitr.
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Body Recovered: Man gunned down in Quetta
Investigation into the incident is under way, however, so far police had not received any evidence.
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Warning Shot: Bomb thrown into senator’s house
Senator was slightly damaged when unidentified attackers threw a homemade bomb into the premises.
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Tie-Up With Akcsp: France backs Chitral skills development
The partnership is intended to invigorate and strengthen the ability of the local population of Chitral.
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Boy Drowns: Floodwater inundates Sialkot
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the flooded Bhed nala while floodwater also inundated the city.
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Delays hang over Pakistan 3G lifeline
Two months after the new government took office, there is little sign that the process will start soon.
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Between red and rain alerts: Twin cities receive their share of torrents
Traffic jams galore as major roads in Pindi stand flooded.
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Alleged nepotism: SC Human Rights Cell seeks report of IIUI’s contractual employees
Permanent staffers blame varsity for making regular promotions extremely difficult.
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Dengue fever: Pims confirms capital’s first case of 2013, but outbreak unlikely
“A city that receives over 130mm of rain is highly susceptible to an outbreak of the virus,” says Dr. Rana.
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Pakistan: a free nation?
We are just a bunch of people moving together, but without a clear direction, towards an unknown goal.
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Crackdown intensifies: 251 food outlets inspected by ICT health authorities
30 hotel and bakery owners challaned, 73 hotel and bakery owners were issued notices.
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Highly ranked: ‘People must question performance of academia to ensure high quality’
QAU VC says medical, technical, law schools in the offing.
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Medical industry’s woes: PMDC to reach out to remote areas
Council’s president says authority will be ‘fully equipped’ to deliver efficient services.
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Crime: Two held on weapons charges
Two 9mm pistols, 65 bullets recovered, investigation underway.
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CDA affairs: HR department to undergo external audit
The authority has been marred by political appointments made by last two govts.
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Independence: Day Sporting events lined up in Attock
Winning teams to be awarded medals and trophies, says Waheed Babar.
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Precautionary measures: Army deployed at city’s central jail
Police deployments doubled, car park relocated.
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Terrorist threat: Airport Road becomes airport arrival area, and just as messy
Relatives sit on footpaths as homebound passengers struggle to find them.
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Try Musharraf for abuses: Amnesty
Amnesty said the former military general faces a number of other charges for human rights abuses.
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Benazir murder case: ATC fails to charge Musharraf
Ex-president did not appear due to security threats.
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Mullah Omar blames US for Qatar deadlock
Says dialogue possible with Kabul after deal with US.
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Letter to minister: KPT contractor caused Rs18.5b loss
TIP says dredging contractor delayed project.
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Against the rules: Auditor general continues to draw car allowance
Since January 2012, Akhtar Buland Rana has received Rs2.2 million.
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Watchdog’s action: NAB uncovers major urea sale fraud
Underweight urea bags sold to customers, 4 to 5 kg of sand in each bag.
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Missing persons’ tragedy: Rights activists propose parliamentary panel
DHR organised the seminar that also adopted a resolution that all missing persons should be released.
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Dumped in the river: Five bodies found stuffed in sacks
Corpses were recovered from banks of River Kabul and River Swat.
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Terror in Karachi: Four wine shops attacked with bombs
The attacks took place in DHA and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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Ensuring transparency: Meeting reviews framework of INGOs
The committee decided to undertake a consultative process with all stakeholders in public and private sector.
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Internment centres: SHC issues notice to FC chief over missing men
Deputy attorney general says many missing people from Sindh are detained in the K-P.
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Punitive action: Election Commission repeats warning to political entities
Only two parties have submitted details of their accounts.
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Eco-Jihad: Planting trees for paradise
Can Islamic teachings pave way for raising awareness about environment protection and sustainable living?
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New heights: Mangla Dam reaches 1,213 feet above sea level for the first time
The dam has become the largest water storage facility in the country.
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Schedule in peril: ECP worried by impact of flooding on by-elections
Its officials have been asked to stay vigilant.
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Toxic celebration: Drinking to death
Tainted liquor continues to claim lives and its manufacturing goes largely unchecked.
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High treason case: FIA sends notices to Musharraf’s collaborators
Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, others summoned for recording statements.