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The unsung artisans
Local chappal makers express discontent over the fact that they are not exported abroad.
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‘I predict a riot’
Overload front-man Farhad Humayun to launch online music channel Riotarts.com.
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Two nurses in ICU after police baton-charge demonstrators
Rubina, along with several other nurses, was protesting against the Health Department.
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11 killed, 42 others injured in Quetta blast
More than 5 kgs explosive material detonates at busy intersection in Quetta, Ahrarul Hind claims responsibility.
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Coping with crisis: Govt to set up Thar Development Corporation
Speaking to media, Sharjeel Memon says relief work in Tharparkar was being conducted in a transparent manner.
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For country's blind, cricket offers hope
Blind cricket captain Zeeshan Abbasi credits cricket with turning his life around.
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Blast in Peshawar leaves 8 dead, 45 injured
Suicide attack on police armoured vehicle in Sarband area of Peshawar, Ahrarul Hind claims responsibility.
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Localens: Your photos, your perspective
At the time of closing, the competition had received close to 3,000 entries.
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Govt committee to directly talk to TTP shura: Maulana Samiul Haq
Taliban want their nominated negotiation team to remain part of the dialogue process.
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Self-immolation: SC takes suo motu notice of rape victim's death
Girl had set herself on fire after hearing that her alleged rapists were granted bail.
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In cold blood: Former senator’s brothers shot dead by his guards
Mohmand Agency’s Abdur Rehman, his son Imdadullah and five others arrested.
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FO briefing: Govt rebuffs threat of global travel curbs
Pakistan rebuffs possibility of global restrictions on its travellers following country’s failure to eradicate polio.
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Special court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Musharraf
Warrant applicable only if Musharraf fails to present before the court on March 31.
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Masood Janjua case: Witness to issue video statement from Sri Lanka
Court orders recording within 10 days.
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Pakistan Development Fund: Saudi Arabia Islamabad’s ‘friendly Muslim’ lender
The assistance has contributed to the sharp recovery of rupee against dollar.
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Tharparkar: Old wives’ tales
Key to saving lives of the babies dying there is improving the dismal state of maternal healthcare.
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Annual report: Senate panels to work under new system
Under the new system, reports of the committees will be properly documented.
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High treason case: ISI confirms threat to Musharraf’s life
Lawyer says former president cannot appear at court hearing today.
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Sindh CM gives go-ahead for surgical operation in Lyari
Funerals of the victims held; Lyari shut down a day after the violence.
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Metro bus: Islamabad section of project referred to ECNEC
Conditions including rationalisation of project cost; EIA, feasibility study also attached for approval.
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Tragic end: Man kills ‘beloved’, commits suicide
Shahid enters home and shoots Saima dead before committing suicide, case has been registered against Shahid.
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Federal education board: Employees want boss out
Refuse to perform duties till new appointment.
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Katcheri attack: Court staff, lawyers record statements
Inquiry commission records statements of Babar Hussain, guard of slain judge Malik Rafaqat Awan, and reader at court.
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Campus matters: NUML’s affairs being run under a lapsed ordinance
Sources say varsity flouting HEC rules while hiring faculty.
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Tale of ingratitude: ICT needs lesson in caring for gifts
ICT negligence leaves over 30 donated tractors rusting away in the open.
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Peaceful neighbours: ‘India, Pakistan need to learn from EU lesson’
Peace activists call for visa relaxation, reopening of pre-partition trade and travel routes.
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Renal risk: Life’s labour lost in saving it
Nephrologists in short supply; resource allocation insufficient; renal disease cases on rise.
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Art: ‘Signature’ celebration of Pakistani women
Exhibition of works of seven artists opens.
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Drawing parallel: Of resemblance between Pakistani, Italian arts
Italian art critic says some Pakistani artists following ‘Arte Povera’ movement.
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Couple found dead: Man kills wife, commits suicide
The couple left a three-year-old and a two-year-old son behind.
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Drought effects: Four more children die in Tharparkar
Reports of deaths in adjoining districts.
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Peace engagement: Crucial phase of talks set in motion
TTP intermediaries in N Waziristan for two-day meeting; Ulema Council pleads for release of prisoners by both sides.
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Security measures: Imprisonment takes a whole different meaning for residents
Blockades on the streets around Karachi prison restrict access for residents.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.80/98.81 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 97.80/97.81.
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International commerce: Romanian envoy for more trade
The ambassador said that the time was ripe for the Sialkot exporters to take full advantages of the GSP Plus status.
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Pakistan banks’ association: Husain appointed as secretary general
PBA is involved in consultations on banking sector related policy/regulation making.
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Bodies of shame
To say that CII's recommendation is bad news for children, particularly girls, understates matters.
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The world’s largest election
So universal is the failure of Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi this time that Modi is but the obvious alternative.
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Famine in Thar: Govt announces Rs10,000 aid for each affected family
The aid will be disbursed through BISP cards.
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World T20: Can team green learn from past tournaments?
The tournament in Bangladesh is the fifth world championship in the shortest format of the game.
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One time only: Dar allows SMEs to jump sales tax refund queue
Tax refunds up to Rs0.5 million to be paid in 3 weeks, refunds from Rs0.5-1 million to be cleared by April 15, 2014.
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Child marriages
Only adults at least 20 years of age should be allowed to wed.
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3G, LTE auction scheduled for April 23: Spectrum Advisory Committee
Companies to submit sealed bids by April 14, 2014, to the PTA.
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Legitimate concerns: Pakistan engaged with WHO over polio campaign, says FO
Foreign Office spokesperson says interior ministry is engaged with US authorities over Pakistanis in Guantanamo Bay.
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World T20: Greenshirts raring to go!
"When a captain does well, the team automatically improve their performance graph," says T20 captain Muhammad...
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Pakistan’s top ten female miracle mentors unveiled
The dynamic ladies selected will choose 10 women each as part of a year-long campaign, which will begin in April.
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The Black T-shirt Collection — An African saga
Inua Ellams had a jarring impact on the audience with an enthralling performance of a story of two Nigerian brothers.
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WorldT20: Pakistan will have to be at its best to beat India, warns Afridi
The 34-year-old is hoping his groin heals in time to face India in the World T20 opener.
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Nawaz Sharif accords tacit approval to CII recommendation on underage marriage
CII says Islam does not prohibit an underage Nikkah, but its consumation can only happen when couple reaches puberty.
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In conversation with Om Puri
The legendary actor has portrayed many Pakistani characters, and will next be seen as General Kiyani.

















































