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Malala awarded International Children's Peace Prize
I was just one target for their violence, says Malala.
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PCB finalises TV deals for South Africa, Sri Lanka series
Ten Sports won rights for South Africa series, while local private sports channel awarded rights to Sri Lanka series
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Explosion inside Peshawar police station injures seven
Around 50 people were present at the site when the explosion occurred.
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Noori strums its way across the border
Rock band set to collaborate with Indian jazz-folk duo Adil & Vasundhara in Fox Traveller’s SoundTrek series.
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Cricket: Pakistan batsman Umar ruled fit to play
Akmal is regarded as Pakistan's most talented batsman produced in the last 10 years.
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MQM denies involvement in the missing containers case
It's not only MQM but the entire Muhajir community that is being falsely accused, says MQM leader.
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First Test: Younis hammers double hundred as Pak post target of 342
Younis and Rahat Ali walk off unbeaten at 200 and 35 respectively.
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Drone strike in North Waziristan kills Haqqani network leader
Pakistan condemns drone strike. Calls it counterproductive and violation of country's sovereignty.
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Zardari set to step down as president
Analysts suggest Zardari will try to revive the party dominated by the Bhutto-Zardari family.
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Mamnoon Hussain: Indian-born president-elect of Pakistan
The 73-year-old has spent most of his life as a key member of the business community in Karachi.
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Protecting their own: Welfare fund for journalists launched
A board of trustees has been established to look over disbursement matters of the fund.
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Primary education: Plan to enrol 5m out-of-school children by 2016 a pipe dream
Four-tier strategy announced; Punjab announces ambitious target of 100% enrolment by 2016.
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After much delay: Renovations to begin at Mughal-era fort
The 17th century structure in Sheikhupura will be restored with US grant.
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Syrian crisis: AWP activists condemn impending US military strike
Blame world power for patronising militant outfits.
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HEC funds: Finance division snubbed over delay
Senate panel suggests resetting priorities.
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Spokesperson removed: Polyclinic forms body to deal with media
Four committee members will be available for media handling round the clock.
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PIMS: A breeding ground for dengue
Attendants spending nights at hospital lawns suffer mosquito bites daily.
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Engaging citizens: Civil society bodies vow to ensure people-centric governance
New forum launched to help in focused lobbying, actions.
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World Youth Day: Participants for awareness on sexual, reproductive health
A debate competition on the topic was held at QAU.
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School attacked: 13 school girls injured in Bannu explosion
Bomb was planted outside a nearby shop; three men also wounded.
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Peace talks: Officials working out date of Nawaz-Singh meeting
Foreign Office says the meeting would be a useful opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue.
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Security issues: Nisar orders biometric verification for SIMs
NADRA assures of capability to implement the system.
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Missing containers case: No arms shipments made via Karachi, says US
Refutes media suggestions that US/ISAF containers were stolen.
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Karachi operation: Lack of clarity clouds goals
Unless one wants to evade the objectives and results, one has to be specific about a particular operation.
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Lost cause: ATC rejects bail for Sikander’s wife
Her counsel argued she was merely acting to protect her children.
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Action in Karachi: Senate body inquires about powers to Rangers
Committee on human rights also discusses draft bill on enforced disappearances.
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Grenade explosion: Six injured in attack on NATO container
Men riding a motorcycle lobbed a hand grenade at a NATO trailer's windscreen.
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SC gives one week: Deadline for NAB chief extended
Meeting between Nawaz and Khurshid Shah ends without agreement.
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Easy Taxi: Smart phones, smarter cabs
A new app is here to change the cab culture in Lahore and revamp the way people look at cabs.
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New electricity rate: Farmers win power subsidy bonanza
The Rs23b package comes a day after IMF approved a bailout plan for the country and could invite the lender’s scrutiny
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Bittersweet tribute: PM Nawaz bids adieu to Zardari
Both leaders set aside rivalries, acknowledge political achievements.
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Uncertainty over mandate rattles Rangers
Strategy has been chalked out for conducting a surgical operation against terrorists and criminals in Karachi.
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Revamp: WCLA has big plans for Fort Road Food Street
The WCLA will ensure the kitchens are washed every night before closure.
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Justice demanded: ‘Panchayat victims’ life in danger
Bachaya said the panchayat had ordered him to relocate.
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Public safety: Hand grenade found from canal
Witnesses say that some residents of the area, digging out sand from the canal, found the grenade.
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Supplementary exams: 64 centres set up
The board has also organised training and orientation workshops.
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Caught red-handed: Couple arrested for abducting child
Couple was beaten up and handed over to Chunni Goth police.
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Dangerous wires: Youth electrocuted
Some relatives of the deceased protested against the Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (GEPCO).
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Inauguration: College to cater to 3,000 students
The college has a capacity for over 3,000 students.
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Shaky alliance JI has reservations over AG’s appointment
JI had earlier conveyed its reservations over considering Yousafzai for the post, but their concerns were not heard.
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Spiritual calling: Dawoodi Bohras launch cleanliness drive
The cleanliness drive is in preparation of the expected visit of Syedi Mufaddal Bhaisaheb Saifuddin this month.
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Rest in peace: Poet Khumar Farooqui passes away
Farooqui was associated with SSUET’s literary and cultural forum.
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The show must go on…: No swan song for Teen Beat
Masood Paracha’s demise on August 18 ended his 35-year-long affair with music, but his store remains open.
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Handed a ‘solution box’: Lack of political will stymies country’s transformation
Global consultant McKinsey presents fixes to pressing problems.
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Unheard voices: ‘Thoughts, memories and ideas expressed on canvases’
These young artists, brimming with talent, are dying for opportunities to prove their worth.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $9.998 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dropped to $4.822 billion from $5.203 billion a week earlier.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 104.76/104.81 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 104.70/104.80.
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Islamic finance: KASB launches family takaful package
The service is launched in collaboration with Dawood Family Takaful Limited.
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Bilal Khan releases video for new single 'Dou Gharhee'
Video features model Annie Ali Khan and is set in New York.
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Nisar calls for reviving biometric verification for issuing new SIMs
Says it will help concerned authorities track down criminals.