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Bangladesh sneak into World T20 despite Hong Kong defeat
Bangladesh were bowled out for 108 runs in 16.3 overs, a target Hong Kong overcame with two wickets to spare.
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Pakistan, India set for Mirpur sequel
Archrivals to kick-start Super-10 stage in World Twenty20.
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Potential in ship building must be explored: Ishaq Dar
Chairman Ship Building Association briefs about plans for two shipyards to be built at Gwadar and at Port Qasim.
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The fading cultural cuisine
Shanaz Ramzi urges that diversity in local food needs to be celebrated.
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PAF honours ace pilot MM Alam, renames Mianwali air base after him
'Being peaceful does not mean withdrawing from the right of independence,' Prime Minister says.
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World T20: Hafeez relishes Pakistan's all-round riches
Hafeez's India counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni was envious of Pakistan's riches.
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Old foes square-up for WorldT20’s marquee clash
With the momentum on Pakistan’s side, Mohammad Hafeez and his men have the chance to bury the ghosts of the past.
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Video tidbits from Pakistan: March 20, 2014
A daily round-up of video news and features run on Express News.
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Possible Malaysian plane debris spotted in Indian Ocean off Australia
Australian officials said the objects were spotted by satellite four days ago around 2,500 km southwest of Perth.
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Pakistan will not send military troops to other countries: Nawaz Sharif
Premier dismisses notion that some countries had asked for assistance of Pakistan's armed forces to conduct...
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Military, foreign office dismiss NYT story as unfounded, baseless
DG ISPR Maj-Gen Bajwa says the allegations are baseless and that there was nothing new or credible in the story.
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SC orders appointment of IG Sindh in 24 hours
Interim inspector general says law and order situation in Karachi has improved.
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Journalist protection bill: Petition seeks disclosure of news source
SHC directs federal law officer to inform court about status of bill reportedly pending with the Senate.
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Reaction: PTI terms MQM leader’s statements ‘anti-democratic’
Party’s Punjab chief decries Altaf Hussain’s constant call for an army takeover.
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Development: 70 water tanks to be installed in Cholistan
No immediate danger of food shortage in Cholistan, says the chief secretary.
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Murder charges: Accused judge remanded to police custody for 15 days
Sikandar Ali Lashari, prime suspect in murder of Aqib, has already spent two weeks in police and judicial remands.
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Tharparkar drought: Five more children die as fatality toll reaches 160
Famine relief efforts commence in Umerkot district.
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Intelligence officials rebuff NYT story as 'baseless'
The article claims former ISI chief knew about Bin Laden’s whereabouts.
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CJ takes suo motu notice of Shikarpur jirga
Jirga in Wazirabad town of Shikarpur district had passed a decision regarding a Karo-Kari case.
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Punjab LG polls: SC empowers ECP to delimit constituencies
Directs federal and provincial govts to hold LG polls by Nov 15.
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Elderly athletes: CDA ringers old enough to be opponents’ parents
The civic agency has dedicated teams, but most feature players well past their prime.
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Laws for FATA
It is only by formulating new laws that the problems of Fata can be addressed.
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Missing person case: LHC issues notices to intelligence chiefs, Punjab IG
Directors general of ISI, MI, IB.
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Policemen suspended as cat devours PM’s peacock
CCPO denies report, says policemen were suspended for absenting from duty.
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Landslide: Deaths of AJK official, daughter on road trigger protest
Clash between protesters, police personnel leave 19 injured.
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Scare in Peshawar: Bomb defused outside Express News bureau chief’s house
BDS says explosive device weighed around 2kgs.
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Aiming high: Brother-sister duo conquer another peak
Samina Baig, Mirza Ali climb fourth summit out of seven.
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Diplomat’s press briefing: Britain reiterates support for talks with TTP
UK’s envoy to Kabul confident future Afghan president will sign BSA.
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Treason trial: Key proceedings begin in lead-up to Musharraf’s possible arrest
Musharraf’s lawyers express concern about attempt to forcefully bring him before court.
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Plea for easing terms: Court seeks reply from top officials of loan scheme
Petitioner maintains that tough conditions may deprive women applicants from benefitting.
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Precarious politicking: Divisive PPO to dominate National Assembly session
Tenth session of lower house to begin March 24; Saudi gift of $1.5b also to cause fireworks.
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Hit-and-run: Dumper truck kills two bikers
Bilal,17, and Amir,45, were riding motorcycle when speeding cement-laden dumper truck ran over them, killing them.
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Neglected websites: Courting the web
Lower courts in Sindh, Punjab do have their own websites, but their content is hardly of any help to litigants.
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Held: 17 suspects rounded up
Suspects include 13 proclaimed offenders, says police spokesman.
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Favouritism: HEC chief’s hiring hit by controversy
A certain person, believed to be close to a key minister, is likely to be appointed as new head.
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Missing persons’ case: Govt to lodge FIR against army officials, SC told
Defence ministry counsel says government’s step will demoralise army officials.
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Point of view: Both federal, Sindh govts at fault in Thar, says Shaikh
Pakistan Relief Federation cheif Haleem Adil Shaikh says party officials only visited Mithi.
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22nd convocation: NED students proud of being unique
As many as 1,413 students were awarded degrees at the graduation on Wednesday.
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Peace initiative, phase 2: Govt, TTP shortlist two venues for direct talks
Taliban insist on Shaktu area of South Waziristan, govt wants FR Bannu.
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Bilateral relations: Pakistan, Bahrain weigh options to strengthen defence ties
On his second day in the country, King of Bahrain meets PM, president and army chief.
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All aboard: Pakistan Army sets up 12 camps in Thar
Meteorological dept says no significant rainfall was recorded in drought-prone areas of South Punjab, Eastern Sindh.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 98.10/98.20 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.85/98.95.
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Iran-pakistan project: Minister stresses need for gas pipeline
The minister underlined the need for linking Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project to lift sanctions on the former.
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Energy plants: Lakhra to enhance power generation
The company is to enhance its present generation capacity from 30 to 60MW.
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‘Fearless’ Pakistan ready to turn tables on India
Players unfazed by past record; aiming for a flying start .
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Pakistanis least opposed to Internet censorship: Report
Only 22 per cent of people polled in Pakistan are against restrictions on online activities.
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Defence cooperation necessary for regional security with Nato’s Afghanistan exit
Pakistan stresses need for international community to remain engaged with Afghanistan for the long term.
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International community must come up with integrated policy on Afghanistan: Nisar
Ch Nisar says situation in Afghanistan complex, calls for thorough debate among members of international community.
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Muzaffargarh rape: Lahore High Court grants protective bail to DSP
DSP Ali granted bail in order to appear before trial court, aid in investigation.
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Narendra Modi to contest from Vadodara constituency in Gujrat
Modi is also contesting the national election from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

















































