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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.
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Raid: Source reveals location of buried weapons
Raid conducted on information provided by accused allegedly involved in attack on SP Chaudhry Aslam Khan.
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Judicial remand: Two suspects sent to jail
Police also claim to have seized pistols and grenades from their possession.
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‘Custodial’ killing: Comments sought on death of Lyari youth
Petitioner alleges that Rangers personnel took his son into custody, kept him at an undisclosed location.
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Charged for bribery: Three police officers suspended
SITE A-Section police station SHO Maqbool Ahmed and two sub-inspectors, Masood and Safdar, were suspended and demoted.
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Repeatedly targeted: Grenade attack on former MPA’s home
This is second attack of its kind as similar incident took place last month, official of Gulbahar police station says.
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Workshop: Seminar held on management
GCUF Faculty of Science and Technology Dean says Engineers can play an important role in leading country to progress.
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Art and culture: Museum to honour Nusrat Fateh Ali
DCO announces that a monument would also be constructed at singer’s grave.
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Speeding: Boy killed in accident
Shahzad Town police apprehend two persons — Qaisar and Babar — on theft charges.
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Rounded up: Police arrest 14 suspects
Cases have been registered against them under the relevant laws.
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Demolishing Bangladesh: India enter World T20 semi-finals
Rohit Sharma makes 56, Virat Kohli remains unbeaten on 57, the pair sharing a 100-run stand for the second wicket.
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IMDC: Annual sports gala concludes
IMDC chairman Ghulam Akbar Khan Niazi, who was the chief guest, distributed prizes among the winners and runner-ups.
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Relocation of city courts: CADD reluctant to welcome black coats
Committee formed by the IHC has proposed to shift the courts to CADD’s curriculum building.
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Headless health ministry: Plans gather dust in absence of top officers
3 of senior most officers who are authorised to approve plans and expedite work on them are absent.
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Negotiating turn: Three die in Kallar Kahar bus crash
The 10km stretch of motorway through Salt Range has witnessed several accidents in the recent past.
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Maintaining storage capacity: Over 2,000 cusecs discharged from Rawal Dam
With intermittent rains throughout the week, water level in the dam had reached to 1,751.70 feet.
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Ogra scam: Court issues arrest warrants for co-accused
Court issues bailable arrest warrants for CEO of Dewan Petroleum Company for failing to appear in court.
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AIOU: New admin vows to improve education standard
New administration pledges to improve quality of education besides ensuring conducive working environment for staff.
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Migration issues: Govt asked to push host states to protect expats’ rights
Experts discuss effects of migration on social, cultural and economic dynamics of migrant workers.
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Preston University: Week-long spring splash continues
Students of universities from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kohat, Peshawar, Lahore, other cities of Punjab take part.
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Resounding chorus: Audience sways to mystic tunes
Faiz Ali and his qawwals enliven the atmosphere with their high-pitched voices.
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Controlling the remotely controlled: UN panel backs Pakistan’s resolution on drones
Human Rights Council calls for use of pilot-less aircraft to comply with international law.
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Peace talks: Govt, TTP committees to meet today
Nisar to chair meeting; officials say govt seeks ‘tangible progress’.
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Under siege: Express Media Group attacked once again
Gunmen open fire on Express News anchorperson Raza Rumi’s car; driver killed.
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An important lesson: Traffic police drive around to schools, teaching road safety
A mobile theatre bus helps students learn traffic rules with the help of visuals.
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Inflation: Index up 0.19% during week
SPI for the combined groups was up by 0.08%; up from 211.62 points in the previous week to 212.78 points this week.
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Currency: Rupee weaker against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.00/98.10 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 97.85/97.92.
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Gold demand : TDAP requested to facilitate exporters
APGJMA requested the TDAP chief to urge the government to lift the ban on the imports of gold in the country
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The politics of elections
There is no doubt that the Congress party is on its way out and will lose a dramatic number of seats in these polls.
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Express News anchor Raza Rumi targeted in gun attack
Raza Rumi survives but driver killed; Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of attack
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Draft bill on electronic crimes infringes on freedom of expression: Rights groups
The rights groups propos amendments in the draft bill to protect rights.

















































