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Encroachments: 328 illegal constructions demolished
Two of the shops had obtained stay orders from the Multan Bench of the Lahore High Court.
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Air quality: 500 trees to be planted at Mayo
The trees will help cleanse the surroundings of the hospital and also improve the quality of air.
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Families of the Baldia fire victims move on with their lives but with a heavy heart
Babar found in his two daughters the reason to live on.
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Kohat attack: Martyred police official laid to rest
He was also presented with the guard of honour.
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Currency: Rupee loses ground against dollar
Overnight rates in the money market remained flat at 6.50%.
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Overseas Pakistanis: Govt working to improve employment
Efforts are afoot to improve the working of vocational training institutes, says secretary.
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Small and medium enterprises : USAID helps boost revenues
The project also facilitates SMEs in acquiring accredited international certifications.
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Sindh govt appealed to the Presidency for Jatoi's release
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar had raised several objections to the attached affidavits.
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89% Pakistanis say suicide bombing is 'never justified': PEW report
The international survey finds 67% Pakistanis are 'concerned' about Islamic extremism.
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No deal in return for culprits' pardon: Shahzeb Khan's father
Shahzeb's father claims no one will harm witnesses in the case; aunt says parents must have pardoned under duress.
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Memogate: Nawaz government supports Zardari in Supreme Court
Written reply seeks dismissal of application to put former president Zardari on Exit Control List.
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Under the lens: A peep inside Ali Zafar’s life
Actor-singer talks about his journey to stardom and upcoming projects.
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Holding talks with TTP is a home-made decision: Chaudhry Nisar
Says the decision is free of any foreign pressure of interference.
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Altaf Hussain asks for more provinces to be created
Cites increasing population, inequitable distribution of resources as reason.
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David Campese sorry for telling Fawad Ahmed to 'go home'
David Campese had said Muslim cricketer Fawad Ahmed should 'go home' if he refused to wear a beer logo on his shirt.
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Pakistan to free Mullah Baradar this month
Sartaj Aziz says Baradar will not be handed over to Afghanistan, will be released straight into Pakistan.
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Local body elections on November 3 in cantonment areas
The date for elections in the rest of the country have not been decided yet.
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Deadly attack in Khyber Agency: Three aman jirga members killed, four kidnapped
Leader of Bara Aman Lashkar was also killed in a separate incident.
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What next after the multi-party confab?
Nothing was settled in the APC that could not have been decided without these deliberations.
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PTV accused of steering clear of bidding process
Committee says if PTV participated in the bidding process during ex-MD tenure, why couldn’t it now.
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Full court reference: CJ robustly defends suo motu actions
Says he is fully satisfied that the court had exercised its jurisdiction for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
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Temporary suspension: PIA stops flights to India, Germany, Netherlands
Flights to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Delhi and Mumbai were running below capacity, according to a PIA spokesperson.
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Honourable struggle: A safe place under duress
Master Ayub who provides free education to hundreds has failed to attract donations for a two-room shelter for pupils.
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Imran Khan ‘convinced’ Kayani on phased pullout from FATA
PTI raised issues pertaining to drone strikes, jailbreaks, Balochistan, Karachi.
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Action louder than words: APC resolutions have a history of being forgotten
PML-N claims things will be different this time.
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IMF’s condition: Pakistan agrees to slice budget deficit target
This will result in a sharp cut of Rs130 billion on budget approved by parliament.
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Senate panel told: K-P govt ‘key hurdle’ in checking electricity theft
Minister alleges parliamentarians threatened Wapda employees, warns of action against provincial authorities.
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Unearthing connections: Business partner helped Sadiq dodge NAB for months
Ex-OGRA chief’s Arab business partner sponsored Sadiq’s work permit in the UAE.
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Assault on court: Policeman killed, 9 injured by militants
The two burqa-clad militants, wearing explosive-laden vests, died during the fight.
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Nadal proves too much for Djokovic in US Open final
Nadal defeated world number one Novak Djokovic by 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
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Shahzeb’s killers forgiven: Pardon of murderers surprises all
Legal heirs waive their right to Qisas or Diyat.
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Enter the president: Mamnoon assumes office as 12th head of state
Former president Zardari attended the oath-taking ceremony.
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Renewed Correspondence: TTP welcomes ‘unanimous resolution’
“Jamaat-e-Islami and PTI can play a serious role in the proposed dialogue,” says Ehsanullah Ehsan.
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Rare civil-military partnership: Ringing endorsement for dialogue with Taliban
Consensus reached for identifying ‘reconcilable militants’.
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Friendship through flowers: ‘Turn a new leaf to the rhythm of Ikebana’
The ancient art of Japanese floral arrangement aims to promote peace and harmony to the artist and viewers.
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Whither justice?: For friends, Shahzeb died today
People associated with the ‘Justice for Shahzeb’ movement feel dejected.
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UNESCO Heritage Awards 2013: Khaplu Palace receives award of distinction
The structure was built in 1840s by the royal family of Yabgo.
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Under attack: Two killed by unidentified gunmen
According to police Bazarg was in his house with his family when gunmen barged in and opened fire.
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Applauding initiatives: DFID assures support for K-P’s projects
The delegation from DFID applauded the initiatives and pledged their full support.
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Bajaur agency: First technology college established
The GCT can accommodate 160 students.
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Explosion: Mobile shop blown up
Police registered an FIR against unidentified militants.
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Crime: Body found; seven nabbed
The victim has not been identified yet.
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Crime: House robbed
Robbers made away with Rs400,000 cash, jewellery, prize bonds worth Rs68,000, mobile phones and other valuables.
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Strategic partnership: Sugar technologists, Shell join hands to boost yields
PSST aims to develop sugar industry in face of low capacity, lack of premium products.
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Strategic approach: Pakistan should benefit from opportunities in Central Asia
Diplomat says America will remain a super power even after leaving Afghanistan.
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Trekking: KRL team covers Biafo-Hispar in eight days
The route is considered one of the most difficult in the world.
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Centenary celebration: Italians cherish their presence in the Karakoram range
Series of events inaugurated with a photo exhibition, documentary.
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Agricultural losses: Tail-end growers seek SC help in plugging ‘illegal’ water outlets
Sindh Abadgar Association says outlets are serving fields owned by influential landlords, politicians.
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Extortion case: Police involvement cannot be ruled out, says IGP
CDA chairman promises anti-encroachment drive will be launched in Afghan Basti.
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Campaign to enrol 43,000 out-of-school children kicks off in capital
The nationwide drive aims to make it easier for parents to enrol their children.