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April Fools' prank: Pak-WI game washed out
A higher net run rate of +1.223 means that West Indies are to go through to the semi-finals.
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Shooting in Karachi : 1 madrassa student killed, another injured
The students had left the Jamia Ahsanul Uloom madrassa and were on their way home.
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No first lady for India as bachelors battle for PM job
Modi, who says he "actually enjoys loneliness", has made a virtue of his de facto single status.
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APML term Musharraf's indictment in treason case 'monumental injustice'
Treason trial conflicts with fundamental principles of international law, right to fair trial, says Chaudhry Kahlon.
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Accident in Hafizabad leaves 6 dead, injures 14 others
Four people died on the spot, two succumbed to their injuries.
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KSE 100-share index rises to historic high
The benchmark index rose by 1.52% or 412.68 points, reaching an all-time high of 27,572.59 points.
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Death anniversary: CM prepares for memorial
Qaim Ali Shah says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is in hearts of people, they will come in to pay tribute to their leader.
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Grenade attack: One killed, nine injured on Bara Road
Officer claims initial investigation suggests there was a fight between 2 groups in which someone threw hand grenade.
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Capacity building: Malakand police given combat training
Participants trained in tactical drills such as combat without arms, ambush, arrest of terrorists in populated areas.
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Traffic woes: Slip roads at 3 intersections approved
Construction work will be completed through CDA’s own resources.
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PMDC: Seven-member body assumes charge
Committee formed by fed govt to replace executive council of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
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Treason case: Last-minute change shocks ex-defence team
Say they managed to save the accused from indictment for four months.
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Enforced disappearance case: UNHCR refuses to allow witness to record statement
AAG Punjab says it has been established that Masood Janjua was killed.
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When April Fools’ Day went all wrong
On a fine morning of Apr 1, about 14 years ago, my grandmother departed from this world.
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Afghanistan mission: US eyes transfer of leftover defence gear to Pakistan
Washington rejects concerns that the move may alter strategic dynamics of the region.
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Cross-border attacks: Upset at demarche, Islamabad dismisses Kabul allegations
Foreign ministry issues statement after Afghanistan summons Pakistan’s senior diplomat.
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National Assembly session: Gen Musharraf’s indictment a ‘defining moment in history’
Govt renews offer to bring Musharraf’s mother back.
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Foreign relations: Tit-for-tat proposed over visa rejections
Senate panel proposes a strict visa policy for countries that frequently deny entry permit to Pakistani lawmakers.
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Musharraf’s lawyer slams PTV for airing false report
State television claimed the court rejected ex-dictator’s plea to travel abroad.
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APNS elects office bearers for 2014-15
Approves executive committee’s report for preceding year and annual accounts of the society.
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Low desk-thumping greets spirited words of a trio
Not many persons sitting in national assembly were keen to discuss 'historic charge-sheeting' of former dictator.
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Details discussed: South Asian labour conference from April 24
Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif will inaugurate conference, PM Nawaz Sharif will be chief guest at concluding ceremony.
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Retrogressive mindset: Abolition of Council of Islamic Ideology sought
Civil society protests anti-child, anti-women stance of CII.
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Fair representation: Giving minorities their due in the media
Participants discuss ways to counter extremist narratives.
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Preventing allergy: Free treatment drive kicks off
On the first day over 250 patients visited the 13 camp organised by the district health department.
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Dispensing justice: ‘Judges must maintain impartiality’
IHC Chief Justice Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi has urged additional district and sessions judges to work with integrity.
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Symposium: Diabetics told to get eye checkups regularly
Diabetics more prone to developing retinal diseases, need to have regular check-ups even if their sight was not weak.
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Treason trial: Like Musharraf, commuters not allowed to go anywhere
Roads closure for cavalcade causes massive traffic jams, some stuck for hours.
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Price hike: Action against drug firms likely
The Ministry of NHSRC has taken notice of reports of illegal price hike by pharmaceutical companies.
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Report launch: ‘Legislation to eliminate fear of honour crime victims’
There is lack of awareness about basic rights, says report.
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Book launch: Inspired moments - showcasing a positive image
Photojournalist travels from Cholistan to Rakaposhi.
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In crosshairs: Living here, hard for citizens, harder for journalists
Panellists term ratings race, lack of experience a hurdle in way of quality broadcast.
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With one voice: Sindh Assembly condemns attack on Express News anchor
House also passes resolution against CII’s recommendations on second, child marriage and DNA test.
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Day of surprises at special court
There was not a speck of nervousness on Musharraf’s face, in his stride or demeanour.
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With over 60,000 books, judicial library contains history and evolution of subcontinent’s law
The priceless resources are looked after by a smiling librarian - its ‘spider’.
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Treason charges: Indicted
Pervez Musharraf pleads not guilty to all five charges.
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A matter of policy: Post-dated picture mandatory to reissue Matric certificate
Board requires 1999-2001 Matric students to furnish pictures of that time for a duplicate certificate.
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A reigning decade: Masood Hashmi elected MAP president
Syed Imran Ahmed was elected vice-president, Talib Syed Karim as honorary secretary.
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Potential trade: Thai team to examine Pakistan seafood
Thai delegation will visit different harbours to check quality of seafood processing.
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Currency: Rupee weaker against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.25/98.35 against the dollar compared to Friday’s close of 98.00/98.10.
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President promulgates sales tax ordinance 2014 as FBR falls short of collection target again
Tax collection falls short of the Parliament’s approved target but remains in line with the IMF’s projections.
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Petrol prices set to be slashed by Rs1.72
The new petroleum prices will be effective from April 1, 2014 with some prices being reduced by upto Rs5.61.
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Less than half of allocated development funds released after three quarters
Rs12.100 billion have been released for HEC, out of its total allocation of Rs18.490 billion for the year 2013-14.
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Cricket anthems — hitting an all-time low
The quality of music was highly disappointing this World T20.
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Plight of the puppeteers: a waning craft
The 11th National Folk Puppet Festival highlights the reasons behind the dieng art form.
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New US embassy in Islamabad to get $400,000 camel sculpture
Officials explained the decision to purchase such an expensive art piece for the embassy through a four-page document.
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Vote radio! Vote bucket! Take your pick in Afghan polls
Candidates' symbols help illiterate voters differentiate contenders in presidential and provincial council elections.
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Sindh Assembly calls for dissolution of CII
Instead of solving issues, CII is creating divisions and more confusion in the minds of people, states the resolution.
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Leftover US equipment in Afghanistan up for grabs for Pakistan
US embassy says the sale will ultimately be approved by the American State Department.
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Train attack in Balochistan leaves two dead
After Levies officials reached the scene, there was a cross-fire between the security officers and the attackers.

















































