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Battling child mortality: ‘Highest cases of diarrhoea in country claimed by Sindh’
Sindh has the highest number of under-five deaths, which stands at 101 per 1,000 live births.
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Riveting fights in Senate overshadow NA
The morning after viciously contested by-elections, the NA looked doubly morose and yawn inducing Friday.
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Gwadar has potential like Dubai
Port could be given a special status like Hong Kong to attract foreign investment, says Nawaz Sharif.
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Karzai to push for talks with Taliban
Karzai will seek Pakistan’s help to establish direct contact between the Taliban and the Afghan High Peace Council.
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Monitoring Floods: Prime minister to arrive in Sindh today
Prime minister would initially arrive at Gadani where he is to preside over a meeting over energy sector.
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Iran-Pak Gas Pipeline: Petition in LHC against delay
He pointed out that on May 27 Iranian government also wrote a letter expressing their concerns over delay in project.
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Street Riots: Protesters set ablaze a passenger bus
The police officials said that the motorcyclist died shortly after the accident.
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‘Illegal’ Station: Rangers get a week to settle dispute
Jahangir Ali told the judges that the college’s administration had given its land to the Rangers.
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Jamaat Khana Attacks: More security for Ismaili community
He was holding a meeting with a four-member delegation of the community which called on him at his office.
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Second Hand Purchase: Notice issued over defective phone
Petitioner submitted that he had purchased a second-hand mobile phone from Adnan Mobiles at Hafeez Centre.
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Petty Crime: Clothes theft case not registered
Petitioner Asim Sarfraz told the court that on August 9, he had parked his car in front of his house.
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Emergency Aid: Trauma life support course starts
A spokesman for the CPSP said 16 participants had enrolled for the first course.
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Preventive Measures: How to control infectious diseases
The diseases listed in the guidelines include gastroenteritis, malaria and vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Protest: No electricity for 10 days
The protestors blocked the Kot Momim-Sargodha Road and demanded that electricity be immediately restored.
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Dangerous Drains: Case sought against WASA
He said residents of the area had submitted an application on the matter to the Wasa SDO on August 19.
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Prohibition lifted: PM Nawaz exempts IB from recruitment ban
Civilian intelligence agency briefs prime minister on the need for more manpower.
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NA proceedings: MPs vent anger at Sadiq, Shah over prolonged session
Speaker tenders an apology and pledges not to repeat the mistake in future.
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Energy crisis: Gas prices increased for captive power plants
Rates for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers unchanged.
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Goodwill gesture: Pakistan releases 364 Indian prisoners
Freed inmates to be handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah today.
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Preparations: Hajj training seminar held
he seminar will start at 9am and continue till 1pm.
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Police still clueless about killer
The owner of Step In store, located in F-10 Markaz, was shot on August 16.
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Int’l math conference: Minister stresses need to focus on research
Dastagir assured his full support for the promotion of education, science and technology in the country.
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Deadly assault: Seminary student among three killed
Angry protesters block Islamabad Expressway.
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Attack on art: Silence on Indian front, decry Pakistani artists
No serious condemnation, criticism from Indian artists, media on gallery attack.
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Balochistan sees highest turnout of voters
Only 22% voters came out to cast ballots for the two National Assembly seats NA-1 Peshawar and NA-13 Swabi.
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Infusing patriotism in art: Painting a Pakistani picture, artists showcase their national spirit
Around 32 artists presented their works at the forum provided by Grandeur Gallery.
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FATA students: VCs asked to enhance admission quota
Current mess in tribal areas warrants immediate action from all, says HEC chairman.
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Experts discuss ways to promote Pak-Afghan trade
Out of annual trade figure of $4.5 billion, just $2.5 billion is legal, says Afghan Commercial Attaché Munir Yousufzai
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Purposeful climb: ‘Peace Expedition’ to attempt Rupal Peak
Two boys, 12 and 13, are also part of the expedition.
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Roundtable recommendations: Call for youth’s role in universities’ administrative affairs
Deweaponisation of student outfits, empowerment of rural youth discussed.
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Fun, frolic and education: Children of Lyari let loose at summer camp
The five-day camp includes sessions on singing, dancing and learning English language.
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Smart cards: NADRA to facilitate AIOU in registration, financial transactions
A team will soon begin analysing the data already available with the university.
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Family planning: ‘Women forced to seek abortions from amateur doctors’
Report on post-abortion care in Pakistan reveals dismal situation.
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LG polls in capital: Proposals submitted to interior ministry
Once draft is finalised, it will be submitted in NA.
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By-election: 32 per cent turnout in NA-48 by-election
At Pindi’s PP-6, PTI lost with a greater margin than in the general elections.
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A grave encroachment: Historical graveyard may turn into shopping mall, warns petitioner
SHC calls for compliance report from culture, heritage departments.
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Shisha smoking: 12 arrested, two flee
Two shisha smokers named Qaid Hameed and Faizan fled the scene.
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Respect the speed gun: Motorway Police to issue heavy fines
Only vehicles with tyres in good condition will be allowed on the motorway.
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Bari Imam: 96 per cent work complete
Rs299.454 million has been spent on the construction and renovation work.
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Inflation: Index down 0.13% during week
The SPI for combined groups was down by 0.26%.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 103.51/103.56 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 103.53/103.56.
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Power trade: Pakistan may import power from India
The Prime Minister has approved the summery for ‘approval of trade with India in electricity”, said the minister.
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Helping hand: FPCCI to support Afghan entrepreneurs
FPCCI and IWCCCI have decided to extend all possible support to them, says Malik.
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Anti-terrorism court: Six suspected militants acquitted
The six accused were arrested in February during a raid on a house.
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Food Fusion: A live cooking session with Amina Elshafei
MasterChef Australia’s famous contestant cooks for Pakistani food lovers.
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Meeting security challenges: Nawaz exempts IB from recruitment ban
Prime Minister also approves recommendations and proposals for new intake and equipment.
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Sawa 14 August and delusions of the past
With more than four decades of history told in 90 minutes, the play is about something and nothing at the same time.
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Rival religious groups clash in Bhakkar: Firing claims 11 lives
Rangers still waiting for orders in DPO's office.
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Controversial statement: PCB sends notice to ex-captain Rashid Latif
Latif had earlier stated that Indian bookie Anu Bhatt is PCB’s guest.
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Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to win first T20
Zimbabwe were restricted to 136-5 in their allotted 20 overs.