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TEDx Peshawar: Dream me. Build me. Make me real
Attendance might have been scant, but the audience’s enthusiasm matched the speakers’ keenness.
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Bas Teri Hi Kami Hai: Hollywood calls out to Mahnoor
Mahnoor to play lead character (one of the mothers) in the movie alongside Star Trek’s Captain Robau, Faran Tahir.
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In comparison to Bollywood, we are still way behind: Shahid Afridi
Cricketer says Main Hoon Shahid Afridi could have been much better.
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Pakistan to raise objections over four Indian power projects in Kashmir
Pakistan delegation to discuss its objections over the Ratle, Pakal Dul, Miyar and Lower Kalnai hydro power projects.
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There were 'two bottles of cologne' in my handcarry, explains Khawaja Asif
Asif was traveling from London to New York on an American Airlines flight.
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Address to nation: Nawaz announces 6 new schemes for youth development
Government allocates four billion rupees for the provision of laptops to one hundred thousand students.
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Nature’s blessing: Apple orchards at risk due to negligence in Swat
Fruit association president says many orchids destroyed during military operations, others washed away by floods.
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to address nation today
Sharif will also take the nation into confidence with regards to peace talks with the Taliban.
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NA question hour: Government censured over minorities’ tiny budget
Minister says govt have no plans to earmark funds as it is now a provincial matter.
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Court appearance: Lyari kingpin sent on 10-day physical remand
Buledi’s two companions have been set free.
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Deadline September 30: Legislators asked to file asset statements
The electoral body also asked the parliamentarians to submit a no objection statement along with their asset details.
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Meeting with PM: Donors share anguish over polio campaign
Donors also shared reservations over the absence of a full-time dedicated polio focal person at the federal level.
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International Day of Peace: All about harmony
Ajoka theatre marks the 12th anniversary of 9/11 by highlighting Bulleh Shah’s message of peace and plurality.
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Constitutional amendment: Dar wants exiting govts to clear liabilities
Says govt took unpopular decisions to put economy back on track.
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Blasphemy case: Prosecution witnesses called for Oct 2
Shahid Imran, Abdul Majid, Iftikhar and Muhammad Bashir have already recorded their statements.
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Silence is not always golden in the National Assembly
The interior minister should have come to the National Assembly.
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New beginnings: Justice Baqar sworn in as new SHC CJ
Justice Baqar had joined the office a couple of days ago.
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Caught in Murree: ‘Target killers’ handed over to Karachi police
The “assassins” were rounded up from guesthouses, motels and hotels of the country’s most popular vacation spot.
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Producers of The Infection spring surprises
The team members, all 13 years old except for Nazir, 12, were all smiles.
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Murder appeals: LHC acquits two in judges attack case
9 people were killed in a shootout by prisoners on a convoy of judges.
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Property issues: Five sisters jump into River Sutlej
Police said their father is accused of refusing to help them get married.
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Stop-motion animation comes to big screen
The five-minute film uses origami art-based characters to show the importance of preserving wildlife.
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Opposition, govt fail to pick out NAB chief
Opposition suggested the name of Ajmal Mian, a former chief justice of Pakistan, for the post of NAB Chairman.
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Karachi law and order: Top court orders law enforcers to arrest 33,000 absconders
Ensure targeted operation yields results, unlike previous ones, says SC bench.
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Stabilising Karachi: Cabinet sets vast powers for Rangers
Anti-Terrorism (Third Amendment) Bill, 2013 to be tabled in parliament.
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Tackling militancy: Govt to exhaust all options before using force, says officials
Nawaz discusses possible Taliban peace talks with army, ISI chiefs.
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Bypassing The Law: ‘Robber’ killed by residents, guard
The police claimed the suspected robbers had recently been released from Haripur jail.
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Higher studies: South Korea offers scholarships
Korean Ambassador lauded efforts of the NUML for promoting Korean language in the country.
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Lecture series: ‘Quest for resources fuelled British colonialism’
Participants discuss formation of East India Company.
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Fresh faces: A new kind of art on display
Mixed reviews by viewers over ‘non-traditional’ photography style.
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Emotional journey: Islooites enjoy Iranian masterpiece
Award-winning relationship drama ‘A Separation’ screened at SAFMA.
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Public liaison: Capital police to appoint human rights officers
Officers will work closely with citizen committees which will be formed to address the grievances of the citizens.
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Media ethics: ‘Lack of resources, training compromise quality journalism’
Pakistan remains one of the more difficult countries to work in, says Danish ambassador.
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Fourth time lucky?: CDA asks officials to get degrees verified on their own
According to CDA Finance Wing estimates for October, the entire exercise would cost Rs7.2 million.
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In the name of jihad: Traders pay millions in extortion
Allege complicity of garrison city police.
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Irritant vendors: CDA yet to act against encroachers
A CDA official said they were urging the vendors to either voluntarily remove encroachments or face consequences.
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Ephedrine quota case: Nine suspects sent on 3-day remand
The accused will now be produced before the court on Monday.
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Tragic: Student killed in accident
People nearby caught the driver and handed him over to the police.
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‘Target killers’: Suspects sent on transit remand
The Karachi police took the accused back to Karachi for further investigation and arraignment.
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In remote city, female web developer finds livelihood on the internet
Inspirational example of how small town women benefit from IT.
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Evo Max and Tab: PTCL offers discount to new customers
PTCL says customers will be able to get EVO Max 3.1 device for only Rs1,050 per month.
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Communication needs: NIT acquires hi-tech telephone exchange
The facility will soon be extended to Lahore and Islamabad with minor upgrading of the existing system.
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Nokia conference: Synchronize Media bags award
Synchronize Media represented Pakistan at the event and bagged the award for the best strategy category.
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Fast food for the soul: Booksellers of Peshawar despair of the decline in readership
Note the prolific demand of literature in Afghanistan for translations of Pakistani writers.
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Thesis defence: Alternatives for available antiemetic
Author said cancer was one of the most fatal diseases which are treated with cytotoxic drugs including Cisplatin.
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DI Khan Jailbreak: Police arrests escaped inmate
Wasaya was arrested on May 15, 2012 but escaped on July 29 this year.
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Fakhr-e-Alam: The new face of Sindh's Censor board
The ‘90s singer takes notice of cinemas not playing the national anthem before featuring a film.
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Everyone’s talking about Sattar Buksh
Owners Rizwan Ahmed Malik and Adnan Yousuf talk about the Starbucks controversy and managing an image.
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Rangers empowered: Cabinet approves Anti-Terrorism bill amendments
Besides equipping Rangers with greater powers, the amendments also include witness protection.
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Army, government at loggerheads over Taliban talks
The army says it will not agree to any preconditions, particularly the withdrawal of troops from tribal areas.