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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.
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Karate kid poised to achieve stardom
At the tender age of 11 and with seven gold medals, Alishba dreams of becoming world champion.
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Resolution of 1940: Nation celebrates Pakistan Day today
Up to 110 civil awards to be conferred upon Pakistanis, foreign nationals.
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Chalking it out: Art teacher transforms blackboard into canvas
Local artist and teacher spreads awareness about the importance of polio vaccinations.
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Gwadar Port: Blueprint for free trade zone to be ready in May
Once approved, steps will be taken to start businesses.
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Health first: Govt snubs media reports on fatal outbreak
Regional newspapers attributed death of six children within 24 hours to ‘mysterious diseases’.
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Illegal appointments: IHC admits it hired 19 staff by relaxing rules
Argues court’s chief justice can make any appointment and has unfettered powers.
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Direct talks: Consensus reached on venue, finally
Maulana Sami says face-to-face meeting will take place in ‘two to three days’.
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Final rites: ‘Mothers can’t even recognise their children’
Relatives struggle to identify their loved ones killed in the Hub accident.

















































