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Protests staged nationwide condemning attack on Raza Rumi
Cities across the country stage protests condemning the attack on Express News analyst and anchor Raza Rumi.
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Weapons caches: Explosives, guns, 8,500 rounds seized
The Kahuta police seizes guns and explosives from a house.
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Heinous crime: Man murdered by ‘wife’
Abdul Hakeem police say the deceased, Muhammad Zafar, often quarrelled with his wife Parveen Bibi.
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Violence Alleged gangster killed in encounter
A man allegedly associated with the Lyari gang war was killed in an encounter with the West zone police.
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Timely action: Kidnappers arrested, trader released
A trader kidnapped last month from Bhanamari was released in Achini.
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Currency: Rupee stays firm against dollar
Pakistan paid the 28th loan installment of $149 million to the IMF on February 18.
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Dividends decided : Bank Al Habib announces payout
Shareholders approved annual accounts for the year ended December 31, 2013, during the meeting of Bank Al Habib.
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Fast-paced : PTCL introduces high-speed broadband
PTCL has introduced 4Mbps as a minimum benchmark for broadband speeds nationwide.
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Robbery: Jewellery, cash looted; three held
hey looted cash and jewellery and fled on three motorcycles.
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Rescue tharparkar: Burj Bank conducts relief activity
The CSR programme was designed to reach 1,000 households with ration packs basic requirements for a 30-day period.
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Awareness programme: Seminar on workplace harassment held
The event was attended by a number of employees ranging from doctors to paramedical staff.
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Condemning attack: Protest against polio vaccinator killing
They also said arrangements must be made for the security of all healthcare providers across the country.
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For peace: Poetry session held in Kurram
Poets from the seven tribal agencies participated and pledged to promote positive activities.
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Murder: Two men awarded life imprisonment
Judge Sheikh awarded life imprisonment to Manan and Akram.
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Misconduct : PU professor accused of assault
Assistant Professor Amanullah had filed the complaint against Uzair, alleging assault and death threats.
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Upholding Tax: Notice to Gymkhana Club suspended
LHC suspended a notice issued to Lahore Gymkhana Club for payment of Rs6.2 million withholding tax.
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Protest: Jamiat members block Canal Road
A police team fired teargas shells at them.
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Margalla Air Crash: Airblue told to deposit compensation
The Sindh High Court on Tuesday issued contempt notices to the private airline Airblue’s chief operating officer.
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Kidnapped Anp Leader: Rally for safe recovery of Zahir Kasi
Major political parties took out a rally in Quetta to demand safe recovery of the kidnapped leader Arbab Zahir Kasi.
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A deadly game: ‘Toy’ bomb incapacitates minor in Kurram
A 10-year-old boy was severely injured when a ‘toy’ bomb exploded in central Kurram Agency on Thursday.
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Internal Accountability: Islamabad Police set up cell
The Islamabad Police have set up an internal accountability cell headed by AIG to address public complaints.
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High Tide: One arrested, six booked for boating
Police arrested one boatman and charged six others for violating Section 144 for boating in Rawal Lake on Wednesday.
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Saplings : RCB launches tree plantation drive
The drive titled “Aik Angan, Aik Poda” will continue till April 7 and around 10,000 saplings will be distributed.
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Extortion?: Grenade thrown at trader’s house
Grenade exploded in the courtyard of the house in Makkah Town, no one injured.
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Welfare: Cheques distributed among the needy
The DCO gave Rs300,000 cheque to Waseem Shamim, for a liver transplant.
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Judicial discipline: Six judges exonerated
The committee warned Faisalabad Sajid Mehmood Sheikh to be careful in the future, and exonerated him of charges.
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LDA Jurisdiction: Notices issued on legal challenge
The court has already suspended operation of two notifications issued by the Punjab government in this regard.
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Law And Order: ‘Robber’ dies in accident
Ayesha and her husband Ali Azeem were driving home when two armed men on a motorbike tried to stop them.
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Caught at last: SIU arrests two target killers
Dil Muhammad alias Dillo and Omairullah alias Banna were arrested along with two pistols.
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Health hazards: Three dengue fever cases reported
Three more dengue fever cases reported.
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Accession day with: Pakistan Strike observed in parts of Balochistan
The strike was called by Baloch National Front (BNF), pro-independence political party.
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Balochistan Assembly: Opposition walks out over PSDP issue
Assembly Speaker Jan Mohammed Jamali ruled that no one shall be allowed to put his name on development schemes.
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Crackdown: Dozen suspects arrested in Pishtakhara
Police also seized five TT pistols, 40 cartridges and 1.9 kilogrammes of hashish during the operation.
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Ponzi scheme : Man arrested for swindling investors
Efforts are under way to nab the other accused persons and to recover every penny from the innocent victims.
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Refreshed Pakistan eye World T20 semi-finals
Pakistan must defeat hosts Bangladesh on March 30 and the defending champions West Indies on April 1.
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Weapons business: Man, wife arrested for smuggling
Police found eight rifles, 19 pistols, more than 5,000 bullets, 60 magazines and other items worth millions of rupees.
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Academic deliberation: Youth could turn violent if ignored, warns scholar
Visiting US scholar talks about Pakistan’s democracy, Afghan and peace talks.
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SC judge proposes modern style for judgment writing
Justice Khosa says the present style slows decision-making process.
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For a change, no praise for the poorest president
'I'm not the poorest president,' says media darling Jose Mujica — the president of Uruguay.
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Energy vows: ECNEC clears 2,160MW Dasu hydropower project
The dam is expected to cost Rs486.1b including Rs218.6b foreign loan.
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Norway’s former PM named new NATO chief
Former Norwegian premier Jens Stoltenberg takes over from current secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
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Road rage: Provincial assembly secretary sent on leave
A traffic warden alleged that secy’s sons beat him up, secretary was also involved.
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Prof Ibrahim condemns attack on Express Media Group
On Mar 28, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Express News anchor's car in Lahore, injuring him, killing his driver.
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Sanctions on Iran: ‘Pakistan can’t get gas even after pipeline completion’
Cheaper LNG to be imported from Qatar, petroleum minister informs NA.
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Visiting UN envoy: Former British PM Gordon Brown arrives today
He will arrive in Islamabad today on the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Attack on Raza Rumi: Journalists’ fraternity to stage protest today
Condemn the attack, express solidarity with Express Media Group.
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Junior Sharif, like a born royal, rises to defend father’s actions
He extends his right arm for handshaking in a manner that clearly defines his personal territory and authority.
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All is not well: In K-P, animals ‘treated’ like humans
Faced with budget constraints, govt doctors and shopkeepers prescribe human medicines for animals.
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Colonial catch: Saga of unfamiliar sounds
Panellists discuss suitable medium of instruction for entry-level education.
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‘Rising China source of strength in South Asia’
Hussain says those who talk of the China threat are enemies of peace.

















































