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No loss of life: Fire at cloth store in G-10
The authorities says they are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Life threats: Seeking police protection, teacher knocks on SC door
Says his family will be forced to escape from village if the court denies request.
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Reading session: A glimpse into Sarwat Zehra’s poetry
The young Urdu poet has recently published her second volume, Waqt ki Qaid Se.
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MWM gathering: Government urged to take terrorists head-on
Participants demanded that the government thrash out a clear policy on terrorism.
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Misplaced priorities: New CDA management fails to address issues
Around 78 internal inquiries have been pending with civic agency for the last one year.
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Promoting education: Senate panel for resetting priorities
Over 400 PhD students on indigenous scholarships were left stranded due to the shortage of funds.
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Terror bust: Three women among suspected terrorists held as investigations continue
A big cache of weapons, explosives was seized from a house in G-15 early Saturday.
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Civil society terms proposed act ‘unrepresentative’
Claim the system of Punjab is being imposed on the capital by PML-N.
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LG system for capital: Draft bill replete with flaws
Bill to replicate Punjab LG system in letter and spirit.
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Cheque fraud: Judge asks SHO to investigate case
The judge ordered the SHO to investigate the case.
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Raid: Substandard medicines recovered
A case has been forwarded to the district quality control board for taking legal action against the bakery owner.
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Patwari’s misbehaviour noticed
The victims’ homes will be reconstructed and the damage to crops will be compensated for.
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In cold blood: Two brothers shot dead
The families of the deceased later protested against the murder by blocking the Lahore-Sargodha Road.
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Enrolment drive: 200 children admitted to schools
Teachers and some students went door to door to enrol children in their neighbourhoods.
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Crime and accidents: Four die in different incidents
Police said a one-year-old boy, Subhan Yousaf, drowned while bathing in a tub in Bahadur Pura.
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Dangerous rapids: Five drown in River Jhelum
The police have handed their bodies over to their relatives for burial.
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US magazine terms Karachi 'most dangerous megacity' in the world
Reports city has a homicide rate over 25 percent higher than any other major city.
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The women who outshine in Pakistan’s tech industry
A list of extraordinary female entrepreneurs in a male dominated industry.
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Did you know?: Pakistani visual artist receives Prince Claus Award
Naiza’s work represents a deep analysis of the crucial paradoxes of Pakistani society.
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Sartorial Word: Mantra for the trendsetting
Apart from Western wear, the store stocks stylish Eastern wear as well.
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Blast near Sariab road, Quetta leaves 2 dead
Explosives were planted in a bicycle parked in the area.
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Online Pakistanis on Syria: Over 80% against US strikes, survey finds
Survey identifies that more respondents felt the ruling Assad regime was justified in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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Keep hope in All Parties Conference, Chaudhry Nisar pleads
APC to enable government to come to a "unanimous" resolution on counter-terrorism, says interior minister.
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Nelson Mandela’s policy of reconciliation for tribal areas: Imran Khan
PTI Chairman says he wishes to start a dialogue to end terrorism and take Pakistan out of the “US” War on Terror.
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With guard of honour, President Zardari steps down
Zardari presided over the only civilian government in Pakistan history to complete a full term in office.
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Murder, she wrote: A day in the life of a woman who performs autopsies
Meet the woman medico-legal officer with guts of steel who does post-mortems in Karachi.
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Eight injured in road accident
A Rescue 1122 team reached the spot and shifted them injured to Benazir Bhutto Hospital.
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CADD probe report: FDE banking on private accounts
Large sums collected under different heads were directed to the account.
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Under control: Eight patients tested positive for dengue so far
Number may be misreported as all patients don’t go to public hospitals.
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Justice delivered: Court awards custody of two teenage sisters to mother
Stepfather allegedly raped one, married the other while still married to their mother.
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Exhibition launch: Capital’s contemporary artists continue to enthral audiences
Two art galleries launched simultaneously on Friday; multiple artworks showcased.
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Performance issues: Absence of senior doctors adds to patients’ agony
Patients complain the doctors hardly show up at OPDs.
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Collision: One killed in traffic accident
The identity of the truck driver could not be ascertained as he escaped from the scene.
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Crime: Car stolen
Faisal Mehmood lodged a complaint with the local police.
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Baseline survey: Reproductive rights awareness low among adolescents
Nearly 2,000 households surveyed in nine districts.
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International Literacy Day: 3-day enrolment campaign
The campaign aims at tackling the low literacy rate in the country.
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'Education Caravan': Road that should be more well-treaded
Initiatives such as Alif Ailaan battle to bring children to the classroom.
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New judicial year: Fully functional Judicial Commission wins CJ endorsement
Performance report shows the commission has convened a total of 66 meetings.
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Open to abuse: Stamping out childhood on the streets of Mingora
According to Khpal Kor Foundation, minors beg, work, trade sexual favours to inflate family income.
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Syria imbroglio: Pakistani Christians pray for world peace
In response to the Pope’s call, large numbers of Christians observe day of fasting.
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Facilitating Afghan peace: Pakistan frees another set of Taliban prisoners
Kabul hails move, calls for Mullah Baradar’s release.
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FATA prepares to boost literacy rate through enrollment drive
Double shift in schools aims to educate more students despite limited resources.
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Healthcare facilities: Four new medical units set up at HMC
The hospital now has a total of 550 doctors, 991 supporting staff and a capacity of 1,100 beds.
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Ali Musa’s recovery: Gilani turns to JUI-S chief for help
Maulana Sami promises to do his best.
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Modaraba scam: NAB takes 14-day remand of religious scholar
Mufti Ehsanul Haqfaces charges of convincing his devotees to invest in his Modaraba and causing a Rs1.3 billion loss.
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Final words: Outgoing president vows not to run for high office
Zardari says he will now concentrate on reorganising PPP.
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Pakistani nurse wins laurels
Anila Ali Bardai stands as Pakistan’s first nurse to have received the award for excellence in neonatal nursing.
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Life threat: K-P asks federal govt to take custody of Dr Afridi
Says intelligence agencies cautioned of the possibility of an attack on the doctor.
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Justice Served: Two men sentenced to 10 years in jail
Additionally, on charges of possessing illicit arms, the men were also sentenced to two to six months imprisonment.
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Accidental Crimes: Six injured in aerial firing
According to Market police, 22-year-old Hassan was hit on the arm.