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Hazard: Minibus CNG cylinder blast kills one
The deceased was a rickshaw driver identified as Abdur Reheem who was at the filling station to get CNG.
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Building infrastructure: Projects in 5 areas of Thar announced
Muzaffar says government was paying special attention to the uplift of the coastal districts of Thatta and Sajawal.
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Turmoil In Balochistan: Three power pylons blown up in Kohlu
The explosion resulted in suspension of power supply to the entire Mawand Tehsil.
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Madina-Lahore: PIA flight makes emergency landing
The plane had to be towed to the terminal as the front wheel jammed.
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Chained at madrassah: Father, teacher of pre-teen sent to jail
Boy’s father, Ramazan, had asked his son’s teacher to detain him.
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DUHS seminar: Counselling sessions for TB patients
Speakers say Pakistan had the fifth highest rate of TB in the world.
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Escape attempt foiled: Three policemen attacked in a hospital
The policemen were taken to Mayo Hospital for treatment where doctors later said their condition was stable.
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Healthcare: DHQ hospital to get trauma centre
The projected cost of the project is Rs110 million.
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Bomb explosion: Wholesale drug store targeted
A search operation was launched and a case was registered against unidentified militants.
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Tools of terrorism: Seminar held on combating IEDs
Seminar focused on the threat and impact of IEDs which have caused devastation at both regional and global levels.
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Accidents on Murree Road: Cat’s eyes for ‘most dangerous curves’
District government decides to construct a sidewall and place cat’s eyes on curves on the road.
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Extortion: Trader’s house targeted
A case was registered against unknown persons.
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Service structure: Doctors’ protest rally today
The call for a protest comes after week-long protests and sit-in by ad hoc nurses.
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Marriage Ordinance: ‘Ensure enforcement of wedding rules’
Chief secretary says DCOs should ensure serving of one dish and adherence to the 10 pm curfew.
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Promotion: SC seeks seniority list of DSPs
Bench disposed of petition with a direction to issue the seniority list within two weeks.
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Welfare: PTI donates Rs6.1m for drought relief
Donations were collected by the PTI Relief Committee over two weeks.
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Polio suspect: Samples of infant sent for lab tests
Baby developed tremors in her lower extremities, doctors says she might have polio.
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Alleged fraud: Case sought against retired judge
Bench admitted the petition for regular hearing and issued notices to the respondents.
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Suspicious case: Three kidnappers held at Torkham
Car was passing through the Pak-Afghan border when a woman began shouting that she had been kidnapped.
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Non-payment of salaries: Notices issued to Punjab govt
The notices were issued after 100 employees filed separate applications complaining about non-payment.
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PMAS-AAUR: Blood donation society established
A large number of students and faculty registered themselves with the society for donation of blood.
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Fleecing the people: Income tax official arrested for fraud
Accused allegedly prepared bogus tax refund certificates by collecting signed cheques from earthquake affectees.
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$1.5b does not have to be repaid: Ishaq Dar
Finance minister says Pakistan will never send its troops to any country against the national interests.
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Seeking a case: SHO sent show cause notice in video case
Court also directed the respondents to appear in person before the court by April 2.
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Ceasefire extended between government and TTP
Peace negotiations began as both parties reached North Waziristan to meet the TTP Shura.
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Ill-advised move by a child, woman rights promoter
Liberals in PML-N must realize that Nawaz Sharif wants to prove he is fully committed to 'enforce real Islam'.
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Procuring ships and tankers: TI points out violation of rules by PNSC
Claims procurements of one Aframax Tanker and one LR1 Product Tanker made under negotiated tendering.
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Rightful ownership: Senate panel seeks handover of heritage sites
Urges for conservation, public access of these spaces.
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Rainy day: TTP-Govt direct talks deferred
Meeting likely in next couple of days, says Prof. Ibrahim.
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Indian Mujahideen chief nabbed
Akhtar, 23, is believed to be behind a string of attacks in the country, including one on a rally by Modi.
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LHC asks govt: Can ECP issue orders to returning officers after elections?
Order issued on petition challenging directions to let Imran Khan inspect the election record.
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Eyes on the doorway: Waiting for papa to come home
This truck driver from AJK is detained in Indian Kashmir, and his family anxiously waits for his return.
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Settling audit objections: PAC glosses over irregularities in Neelum-Jhelum project
The objections pertain to the PPP government’s third financial year 2010-11.
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Bring out the ballot: Election tribunal orders re-election in NA-46
MNA Nisar accused of being responsible for violence on Election Day, providing fake records with nomination papers.
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PM’s adviser on aviation: Senate committee questions rehiring of Shujaat Azeem
Govt should reconsider decision as it violates SC’s order, says committee.
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Pakistan Education Atlas 2013: Education survey reveals mixed bag of results
42% of adults illiterate, but more girls making it to middle school.
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Merry(age): Civil society seeks increase in minimum age for girls
Act prohibits marriage of girls and boys under 16 and 18 years of age respectively.
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Painting exhibition: Miniature artists recall technique of a bygone era
Artworks explore diverse themes within traditional confines.
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Fund-starved: Staff go without salary at TB Control Programme
Health minister says Pakistan has fifth-highest incidence of TB in the world.
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NHMP meeting: ‘Officers should keep in touch with fallen cops’
Inspector General of NHMP says tracking systems are being installed for effective supervision of patrol vehicles.
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Annual conference: Women police - braving challenges old and new
Outdated methods, lack of resources hindering performance.
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Temporary release: Uzbek women get bail
8 Uzbek women arrested by FIA on charges of illegal immigration and involvement in 'objectionable activities'.
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Appointment: AIOU gets new registrar
Khan, dean of faculty of sciences, will also look after office of Registrar, perform duty of DDO, says press release.
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Minority rights: Hindu community facing brunt of problems, says MNA
Speakers highlight need to address minority issues, end bogus cases.
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Plots auction case: SC withdraws notice against its registrar
Tahir Shahbaz had rescheduled payment of instalments for a former senator.
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District courts’ attack: Judicial body to present report next week
Responsibility fixed on police officials.
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Water level: Simly Dam hits capacity
Spillway opening possible; CDA hopes stored water will ease stress in summer.
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Child marriages: Ruling party members square off against CII
Introduce a bill proposing rigorous penalties for those marrying underage girls and those solemnising such marriages.
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Enforced disappearances: Balochistan govt agrees to military trial of two officials, SC told
Judicial commission asked for two more months to probe Khuzdar mass grave.
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Hague summit: Trip seen as ‘a diplomatic success’
The premier’s visit to The Hague is being termed as an international diplomatic success.

















































