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Weighing in: Mir Ali tipped to be likely venue for talks
Security official says TTP is keen to hold talks in Mir Ali as area is stronghold, even in presence of security forces
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Road accident: Man killed, another injured
Rescue 1122 officials say Naeem Bashir and Ahsan Bilal were travelling on motorcycle when hit by a tractor-trolley.
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Court security: LBA protests police ‘indifference’
LBA gen sec says lawyers vulnerable to attacks but police not taking their concerns seriously.
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Fighting the disease: Polio campaign to launch in Umerkot
Umerkot deputy commissioner appeals to all political, religious parties to play their role in fight against polio.
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Murder victims: Two women killed for ‘honour’
Police say Jabbar Chachar killed his 22-year-old wife on allegations of honour killing in Kachto Bando area and fled.
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Pollen relief: CDA medical units now allergy clinics
The helplines (221-1858 and 221-1859) will remain operational from 8am to 3pm.
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Judges absent: Snag delays FSC hearing on Riba
22-year-old case had been fixed for hearing on March 24 but it has been de-listed due to non-availability of judges.
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Pollen allergy: Relief camp to start functioning soon
According to health officials, 62,000 allergy patients have been treated since 2004.
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‘Shoddy’ mortgage bonds: Credit Suisse agrees to pay $885m
FHFA says settlement resolves all of its claims in two lawsuits against Credit Suisse.
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Trade in services: Won’t withdraw China pact, says Taiwan
Taiwan PM says would support thorough article-by-article review of pact by parliament, as some protesters opposed it.
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Wall Street: Fed rates, Ukraine keep traders wary
Trade became bumpier amid rising tensions between West and Russia over its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region.
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Face-to-face meeting: Govt to push Taliban for indefinite ceasefire
Mohmand says meaningful talks not possible if truce not extended; Prof Ibrahim says ISI might join peace talks.
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Targeted: NAB Sindh assistant director shot dead
Six-year-old minor also killed in attack while child’s mother suffered bullet injuries.
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Sacred journey: NBP conducts Hajj balloting
Under the scheme, 25 employees will be sent to perform Hajj on the bank's expenses.
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Transfers and postings: Home secretary gets new job
Muhammad Abbas Baloch will now handle charge of Sukkur commissioner.
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Second consecutive day: Four dead as rain batters Balochistan
Four others also injured when six mud houses collapsed due to torrential rains.
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Pakistan Day: Army hosts reception for retired soldiers
General Raheel lauds valour of soldiers and their services to the nation.
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In limbo: JUI-F ministers may win portfolios after 2-month wait
Govt, party have reached agreement: JUI-F spokesperson.
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Double murder case: Mob attacks police, blocks arrest of Mahar
FIR lodged against 76 attackers; key suspect flees during scuffle with locals.
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Poet of the masses: Jalib - not celebrated enough
The family of Habib Jalib demands that the poet gets due recognition.
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Search for MH370: Sightings boost ‘hope’ for missing Malaysia plane
‘We might be on the road to discovering what happened’: Australian PM.
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Pakistan Day celebrations: Men of letters, heroes decorated
Award recipients include PM’s aide Irfan Siddiqui, cricketer Misbahul Haq and student Aitzaz Hassan.
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JI demands an ‘Islamic Pakistan’ on Pakistan Day
Holds event that called for creation of an independent state for Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.
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Tuberculosis: Every year, around 0.42 million people catch disease
Pakistan is ranked 5th among 22 high TB burden countries in the world.
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Pakistan Day: Cricket, rain get in the way of patriotic revelry
Numerous well-attended activities during day, but streets went quiet after toss in Mirpur.
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Self-immolation attempt: Family shifts man out of PIMS
24-year-old university student suffered third-degree burns on 90% of his body, says PIMS Burns Centre medical staff.
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Deadly drive: 10 killed as Murree-bound van goes down ravine
Rain, winds blamed for incident, also hamper rescue efforts.
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Veiled beauty: The other side of encroachments
Numerous plots given to private parties for beatification have essentially been encroached.
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In solidarity: Christians, civil society pray for peace, social justice
Gathering at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Islamabad offers prayers for wellbeing of non-Muslim communities, country.
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Art bazaar: Buy art to hedge famine
Capital gallery exhibits works of 29 artists, proceeds will go to Thar victims.
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Billions of rupees paid to ghost employees at OGDC
Information revealed to NAB investigators by company’s management.
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Pakistan Day treat: Plucky Pakistan regroup to outwit Australia
Umar Akmal and bowlers combine to keep alive WorldT20 campaign.
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For Pindi-Islamabad commuters: Nawaz flags off metro bus project
PM blames previous govts for current crises; expresses satisfaction over peace talks with Taliban.
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Musicians: Surreal beginnings
Music forms a counter-culture against extremism at the Lahooti Music Aashram.
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Pakistan makes it to the Top Five denim manufacturers in Asia
Pakistani company secures the fifth position on WGSN’s list.
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Shahryar Bakshi finds his own niche
Found fame through his participation in Nescafe Basement, a platform for young, aspiring musicians.
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Iran makes Rahdari permit invalid for travel to Sistan-Baluchestan province
Iranian border guards have deported dozens of Pakistani families even though they possess valid travelling documents.
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How much for a 3G connection?
Multiple factors to determine what companies would charge their customers.
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Sightings boost search for missing Malaysia plane
Sighting of a wooden pallet and other debris that may be linked to the missing Malaysian plane raises hopes.
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Bus accident near Murree leaves at least 10 dead
Two of the deceased are children.
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Pakistan bowlers bounce back after Maxwell’s mauling
Men in green alive in World T20 after narrow win against Australia.
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All pain, no gain: Health experts express concern over lack of pain relief services
Say acute post-surgery pains remain under-treated.
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Charity event: Playing polo for a cause
Capital’s first polo ground inaugurated.
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World Water Day: Plan afoot to supply water from Indus River
Capital’s supply network to be repaired.
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Never let go: Capital police stations - graveyards for cars
Several seized cars are rusting outside police stations, with usable few being used by cops for joyrides.
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Suburban saga: Bhara Kahu bereft of basic amenities
ICT’s three-year rural uplift plan still awaits approval, says chief commissioner.
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Pakistan Day: No tanks or planes, but culture galore
The day’s celebrations will begin with a bicycle rally planned by the Capital Development Authority.
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58th CIIT Convocation: At new beginnings, Wah, Attock campus graduates rejoice
The convocation was held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre.
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Cricket diplomacy: Friendly matches foster ties, raise funds
Canadian high commission organises event to collect money for CPLC Karachi.
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Self- immolation: University student attempts suicide
Islamabad Police say A.M., 24, tried to set himself on fire by sprinkling kerosene all over his body.

















































