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Excluding MQM: PPP leader proposes alliance for LG polls
Qadir Patel says PPP, PML-N, PTI, PAT and JI should join hands for peace in Karachi.
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‘Father of the Taliban’: ‘War for freedom’ will continue till foreigners leave, says Samiul Haq
Samiul Haq's views carry enormous weight among Taliban on both sides of Afgahnistan-Pakistan border.
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Attack on servicemen: Plot afoot to torpedo peace talks with Taliban: Fazl
Says the attack is an attempt to keep the army engaged in FATA indefinitely.
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Public opinion: PML-N approved by 62% Pakistani
PILDAT survey also finds that 32% respondents accord Premier Nawaz Sharif poor rating.
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World Ozone Layer Day: Preserving mother earth’s blanket
Pakistan on track for 2015 target of 10% reduction in HCFC production and consumption.
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Chilas attack probe: 22 students held in swoop on madrassas
Two whisked away to Gilgit, the rest released after questioning.
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Illegal businesses: 2 children killed, 3 injured in fireworks blast
Those injured include owner of fireworks workshop.
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Lahore rape case: Police prepare sketch of key suspect with the help of CCTV footage
The man has also been identified by the victim’s three-year-old cousin.
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Skills development: Youth in flood-hit areas to be trained
Over 300 deserving youth above 16 years old belonging to 13 model villages will be trained for six months.
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Universal enrolment: Most schools set to get missing facilities
The amount allocated for missing facilities to be released in 4 instalments of around Rs1.875 billion, the SED said.
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Best kept secrets: The land of single women
In the heart of Karachi, Ghazi Goth strangely draws single women to it
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Analysis: A wake-up call to all
The incident is a stark reminder of how easy it is for anybody to sabotage the peace process.
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Prime minister condemns ‘gutless act’
The President also expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of the officers.
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Taliban dictate terms of talks
Say dialogue not possible unless troops pull out from tribal belt and all Taliban prisoners are released
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Body-blow?: Jolt to embryonic peace process
Maj Gen Niazi, Lt Col Tauseef and Lance Naik Sattar killed in bomb attack in Upper Dir
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Detecting fraud: New GIS lab to make life tough for encroachers
Punjab’s Urban Unit providing technical assistance to CDA in reorganising capital’s land records.
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Damaged by rains: No maintenance work on roads
Due to the ongoing rainy spell, different roads have broken up and potholes and craters have developed.
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Landslide victory: Progressive panel sweeps RIUJ polls
According to official results, the Progressive panel’s presidential candidate secured 620 votes.
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Killing spree: Man kills ex-wife, son over domestic dispute
Rahmat Ali was reportedly unhappy with distribution of assets after the divorce a month ago.
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First-hand assistance: ‘Back to school fair’ helps answer students’ queries
The event featured stalls of over 40 US varsities.
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Exclusives only: Ordinary guests shunned as VIPs hog limelight
‘Burn Out’ management at restaurant launch bent on catering only to big names.
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Weapon seizures: more coordination, more successes
Police’s explosives experts says TNT was used in a large quantity in the explosives.
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At libraries, books alone can’t attract visitors
Without power or water, most people prefer to keep away during the summer.
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Lynching of policemen: Seven suspects arrested during raids in twin cities
A case has been registered against 35 unidentified villagers.
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Polio eradication: Provinces endorse three-year plan
PC-1 to be presented to Ecnec; funds for vaccines, social mobilisation will go to Unicef.
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Changing weather: Rain, hailstorm disrupts routine life in twin cities
Roads and low-lying areas submerged in Rawalpindi.
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Over land dispute: Man killed by uncle
Aslam was strangled to death.
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Mystery murder: Police yet to identify recovered body
The police had sent the body for post-mortem to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences.
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Hitchhiked: Army man looted on his way home
The police lodged a case and investigation is underway.
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Saturday Studio: Karachi’s first walk-in art studio opens its doors to all
Premjee, the studio’s proprietress, wishes to impart art education to everyone who may be interested.
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Postmarked Bagh: Entering Tirah in the shadow of success
After security forces wrested the valley from militants, displaced tribesmen slowly make their way back.
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Tank: Blast partially damages photocopy shop
Police reached the site and cordoned off the area.
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Surprise visit: CM suspends medical superintendent
Khattak ordered the management to come to his office along with all the records of the hospital
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Gathering support: ‘Will quit if found guilty of corruption’
Fazl promised to restore peace in the region with the help of the JUI-F candidate after the by-polls
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Un-cooperative: ‘Pakistani consulates demand bribes’
Gujar the government to take notice of the issue and provide relief to Pakistanis living abroad.
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100-day record: Key slots still remain vacant
Envoys to foreign countries, NAB chairman and CEC’s positions still unfilled.
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There can be no recovery without revival of railways
A revived rail network with its freight train can help Pakistan cut trade deficit considerably.
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Out of pocket: Suffering from the perpetual shortage of revenues
Successive governments have failed to come up with a surplus budget.
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Burning Brownie: From small stall to bakery
Ammar Mumtaz on how his dream turned into reality with his baking venture.
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Do you always have to give up your dream job for a more stable income? No.
After seeing what these people had to say, we changed our opinion a little bit. Does it always have to be a choice?
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Mullah Omar is an angel-like human: Samiul Haq
Cleric says the Afghan Taliban's one-eyed leader is a simple man, not an aggressor.
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Upper Dir: TTP claim responsibility for killing 3 army officers
Major General Sanaullah, Lieutenant Colonel Tauseef and Lance Naik Irfan died from a roadside IED blast.
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Book review: Tales from a Vending Machine - going somewhere? Not so fast
Anees Salim’s Tales from a Vending Machine amuses, but could have been much more.
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Bohra women: Cut from the same cloth
Wrapping fashion and tradition in a colourful embrace — the Dawoodi Bohra rida.
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Lahore gang-rape: One rapist identified, taken into custody
The cousin of Lahore's five-year-old gang-rape survivor identifies one of the rapists from CCTV footage.
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Surprise spring: CDA mulls options to dry Islamabad Highway
Officials say recent rains may have created underground reservoir near Shakarparian.
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Bonded by evil: Brick-kiln workers continue to bake amid owners’ cruelty
Several workers from Punjab came to capital for 3-day exhibition on bonded labour.
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EOBI scandal: FIA finds evidence of shadowy deals
Plots purchased bypassing PPRA, EOBI Operating Rules.
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Official collusion: ATC sends police, CDA officials on remand
The six are accused of patronising extortionists in Sabzi Mandi.
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Jashn-e-Khusro festival: Ensemble of tabla, pakhawaj, sitar maestros seize the day
Festival commemorates death anniversary of legendary poet Amir Khusro.