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Oversight committee for NA strategic plan constituted
The committee would submit its report along with the recommendations on a monthly basis to the Speaker.
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East Side Story strikes the right chord
Refusing to compromise on their music, East Side Story release their latest single, Qatil Ankh.
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Balochistan Constabulary officer shot dead while escorting anti-polio campaigners
He was shot six times in his chest and died instantly: Assistant Commissioner of Loralai
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Kidnapped Iranian border guards not in Pakistan: FO
Iran urges UN action over abducted soldiers, ties with Islamabad have taken hit since abduction.
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Judges propose Sunil Gavaskar takes over India board
Supreme Court says Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals should be barred from the next edition of the IPL.
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Maradona snubs Argentine football officials by comparing them to Pakistan's
Football legend says there are good things in Pakistan, but they have never played a World Cup final.
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Career fair: Fresh graduates criticise ‘experience conditions’ set by companies
Want their skills evaluated before judgment; employers point to unrealistic demands.
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Court dismisses Musharraf's appeal, says he must appear on March 31
Musharraf shall be brought to court if he fails to present himself for the next hearing: Special Court.
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First edition: Children learn about piracy from Uncle Sargam
OUP compares piracy to theft and explores its broader impact on society.
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Hazara province resolution: ‘PTI did its part, ball now in PML-N’s court’
PTI vows to celebrate April 12 to express solidarity with martyrs of Hazara by taking out rallies.
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TTP only want to get out of US war, not impose sharia by force: Imran Khan
Says peace negotiations are successful as it is now clear which groups want peace and which do not.
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Malik Riaz awarded for social work
Says Malik Riaz is the ‘human friendly aspect of the business’.
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Ishaq Dar bites off more than he can chew
Dar was provoked to admit in clear words that Saudi did trust (only) Nawaz Sharif and his government in Pakistan.
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Modi taunts rivals for being ‘popular’ in Pakistan
'3 AKs are very popular in Pakistan: AK-47, AK Antony & AK-49,' tweets BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi
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Corruption charges: Former PTV MD faces four inquiries
Qazi appointed his favourites on key positions, who allegedly aided him in his corruption.
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Freedom to support: Rashid calls for ‘no politics in sport’
Decries BCB’s move to restrict Bangladeshi cricket fans from flying flags of other teams.
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Endemic threat: ‘Pakistan can transmit polio abroad’
Independent Monitoring Board praises Sehat Ka Insaaf drive.
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The $1.5b gift: ‘Friendly country’ does not have to be repaid, says Dar
Finance minister gives the lower house details about the grant, but without naming the donor.
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The buck stops here: NA panel to consider stock irregularities
Committee to be briefed on pending scams in stock exchanges.
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Jurisdiction issue: SC rejects plea seeking army men’s trial in civil courts
Says the trial of serving army officials is held under Army Act 1952 in military court.
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Escalating tension: Iran warns Pakistan after execution of soldier
President Rowhani calls for serious and swift action in a telephone call with Prime Minister Nawaz.
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Oppression at its ‘best’
Society does not take cases of rape seriously; it hurts more when people who say “it is the girl’s fault.
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Drug smuggling cases: 70% of death sentences quashed by higher courts
Around 444 people across the country are currently being tried in cases of drug offences punishable with death.
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Peace process: Govt negotiators, Taliban Shura meet face-to-face
Maulana Sami says trust deficit bridged; TTP denies reports on ceasefire extension.
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Amnesty International’s death penalty report: Pakistan execution pause termed a success story
The country, however, has one of the highest population of death-row prisoners.
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Govt’s peace initiative: PM Nawaz hopes for result-oriented talks
Successful dialogue with TTP can bring lasting peace to country, says premier.
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Coincidence: Child marriage bill not a reaction to CII ruling: Marvi Memon
Says her party cannot even think of introducing ‘un-Islamic’ legislation.
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War of words: Pervez Musharraf’s defence team claims prosecutor is ‘biased’
Sheikh accuses defence team of threatening him.
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Pricey prosecution: Rs20 million paid to govt’s legal team in fees
Akram Sheikh reportedly charged Rs999 but his colleague Nasir-ud-Din Khan Nayyer has been paid Rs10 million.
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Academic staff huddle: Varsity teachers for raise in budget
Ask to resolve provincial higher education commissions issue and immediately appoint HEC chairperson as well.
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Motorcycle rally: Even pillion riders should wear helmets, says motorways IG
Importance of helmets in road safety was 1 of 2 main messages at motorcycle rally NHMP North Zone.
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Book piracy: Govt losing billions due to lax IPR protection
New integrated strategy afoot to enforce intellectual property laws.
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Testing times: HEC to formulate guidelines
Guidelines are for conducting mandatory tests from candidates seeking admission to MPhil and PhD programmes.
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Bio-terrorism: Call for safety measures to avoid risks
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Inomata, in his inaugural speech, says biosciences and biotechnology are advancing rapidly
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Internal security: Policy a good step but devoid of substance, say experts
Speakers say main thrust of policy is on National Counter-Terrorism Authority which has remained a dormant body.
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Katcheri fallout?: Capital’s top cops get boot
Islamabad IG, Operations SSP removed, replaced by DIG Khattak, AIG Temuri respectively.
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Metro bus project: Over 1,000 trees face the axe
CDA has no plan to save greenbelts.
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International conference: Uniform national syllabi on the cards
National curriculum council to be set up soon.
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Media reforms: Self-regulation mechanism stressed
Speakers agree on importance of commission’s views, but add one of their own.
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A pictorial journey: 90 heritage sites on display at Frere Hall
The exhibition on Sindh’s heritage will end today at 6pm.
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Better planet: Sindh to mark Earth Hour fourth year in a row
Govt officials sign declaration with WWF-Pakistan to switch off lights on Mar 29.
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Citiscope special: Can text messaging solve Karachi’s incredible unpaid water bill problem?
In dangerous neighborhoods, SMS gives water officials a safe way to communicate with customers.
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IG Islamabad, SSP Operations to be replaced: Interior Minister
IG Islamabad Sikander Hayat and SSP Dr Rizwan will be removed from their posts.
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Legal bill for Pakistan to prosecute Musharraf: Rs20 million
The highest paid is Nasirudin Khan Nayyer, the "in charge of prosecution," who was billed at Rs10 million.
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Marvi says child marriage bill will seek support from Islamic scholars
I would never dream of bringing an un-Islamic law to Parliament: Marvi Memon.
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Vaneeza Ahmed inspiring young women
Vaneeza speaks about how important it is for young women to take care of their physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Musharraf case: Special Court reserves decision on appointment of prosecutor
Prosecution, defence conclude arguments over Akram Sheikh's appointment.
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BJP's Indian election pitch to focus on new jobs, cities - sources
The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to focus on infrastructure and creating job opportunities.
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Pepsi supports Team Pakistan
A cricket crazy nation deserves a cricket crazy brand
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Indian voters like dynasties, if not Gandhi: Poll
46 percent of voters say they preferred politicians who hail from dynasties.

















































