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Pakistan’s underwater force stronger than India: Report
Pakistan Navy is the first force in Indian Ocean Region to have submarines equipped with air-independent propulsion.
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Wasim Akram marries Australian girlfriend
Wasim said Thompson had converted to Islam and is learning Urdu.
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National education emergency
Government should involve the whole nation in battling the poor education standards prevalent in Pakistan right now.
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ISI received information about plot to kill Benazir Bhutto
ISI sent a letter to the interior ministry, which was forwarded to police and concerned security departments.
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Two killed, 18 injured in Chaman railway station blast
The injured, including women and children, are being taken to the hospital.
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Islamabad standoff: Nisar faces tough questions in Senate
The interior minister had a real challenge answering the seventeen questions thrown at him by Senator Raza Rabbani
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Police lacked training, equipment to deal with Islamabad stand-off: says IG
IG claims he intended to go to the scene but learned that SSP Operations would be there and decided not to go.
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Army captain killed, soldier wounded in LoC firing from India
The officer was identified as Captain Sarfaraz and the soldier was identified as Yasin.
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Floods affect nearly 1 million across Pakistan: Officials
Rains affect 931,074 people, kill at least 139 and wound 804 others.
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SC disapproval: Enforce court ruling on FST, federal govt told
The apex court orders an independent budgetary allocation for annual expenditures of service tribunals.
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Girls clinch top positions in BA/BSc PU exams
Government institutions could not secure top positions as all top slots were taken by private education institutions.
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Imran Farooq case: Sattar pleads for MQM chief’s innocence
Says black sheep even from within MQM should be arrested
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Sexual harassment at CDA: Female rescue staffer takes assistant director to court
The accused official was reinstated despite being found guilty by an internal committee.
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A brother’s promise: Rawalpindi celebrates Raksha Bandhan
The Hindu festival is most recognisable for a ritual involving the tying of a wristband made of sacred thread.
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Ray of hope: For the last two years, development at a standstill
New legal framework to enhance coordination and monitoring of INGOs.
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VIP movement: Motorists, pedestrians suffer on BB Road
BB Road was closed for over half-an-hour in preparation for the arrival of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
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Commercial auction: Investors in no mood to bid high
Out of five bids, four below reserve price.
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No single party can solve Pakistan’s problems: Fazl
Appreciates the option of dialogue with Taliban.
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NA-48 election: With recycled promises, Imran unveils plan of action
Says PTI will clean up corrupt CDA, correct civic issues, increase vocational training.
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Monsoon 2013: Flood fatalities rise to 118
Sindh braces itself as 500,000 cusecs recorded in River Indus.
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Environmental concerns: Conservationists appeal to CDA to rehabilitate damaged trees
Call for the civic agency to create new laws to save and promote urban plantation.
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Pims spokesperson removed
Dr Waseem Khawaja allegedly revealed sensitive information about Sikandar’s health to media.
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Immunisation campaign: Anti-polio drive hit by delays in 44 districts
Officials cite security concerns, by-elections, and flood as reasons.
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QAU conference: ‘Pakistan likely to miss education MDG’
Education minister promises student loans, fee waivers.
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Assault: Tunda slapped by man in court
The police immediately took the two men into custody and remained tight-lipped about the incident.
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Wait your turn: CDA officials to get houses based on seniority
Discretionary powers to allot accommodation out of turn withdrawn.
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Genetic disorders: Best not to marry cousins?
The reason for this genetic disease is high incidence of interfamilial marriages in Pakistan.
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Count of dengue patients reaches 13 in Swat
District health officer advises people to cover food items and use bug spray at home.
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Reservations: ‘Army presence essential at all polling stations’
Imran called for deployment of army at all polling stations, not just the “sensitive” ones identified by the ECP.
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Conspiracy unearthed: Plot to kidnap Punjab chief minister foiled
Militant confesses he had completed reconnaissance inside Raiwind Complex.
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Privatisation concern: SC issues written order in power plant case
A three-judge bench expresses its displeasure over a federal govt move to privatise power plants.
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Anti-terror policy: SM Zafar advises against APC
Says the govt must take the bull by the horns.
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Invisible Pakistanis: Identity sought for money, marriage
Unregistered Pakistanis register for CNICs for monetary, nuptial gain.
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Huge cache of explosives seized in Quetta
FC foils attempt to carry out a major terrorist attack in the provincial capital.
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Mardan legislator qualifies for a Ramazan show host
With his looks and chaste style of dressing, the PTI activist can certainly ensure ratings.
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Festive Season: ‘Rakhsa Bandhan’ celebrated
Some 4,000 Hindus and Sikhs participate in this religious festival across Pakistan.
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Missing persons: Two corpses found in Karachi
the initial investigation suggests that both the victims were killed after being kidnapped.
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Enhancing Transparency: ECP allows FAFEN to observe by-polls
FAFEN will deploy more than 500 trained and non-partisan citizen observers on this occasion.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Khattak unveils mega cities plan
He said that it was Imran Khan’s vision to provide modern residential facilities at affordable prices.
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Call For A Halt: Women protest Indian LoC violations
The protesters carried placards inscribed with slogans such as ‘we want peace’.
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By-Elections: No meddling in polls: PkMAP
He said the provincial cabinet would be formed within two to three days.
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Defence Matters: Japan minister meets air chief
The dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, said a press release issued by PAF here
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Benazir assassination case: In a first, ex-military ruler charged with murder
ATC indicts Musharraf for murder, criminal conspiracy for murder and facilitation for murder.
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Delhi war hysteria: Diplomats, military urged to show restraint on India
Military official to brief DCC; meeting with Manmohan expected this month.
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No cell phone inside polling booths: ECP
NA by poll in DI Khan postponed in face of terror threats.
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National Assembly session: MPs question Nawaz’s move to block executions
PTI member says delaying executions is against Islamic law.
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Protest: JI condemns loss of lives in Egypt
Demands the restoration of Morsi government without any discussions at a protest rally.
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Missing Court Hearing: Warrants issued for police officials
The court gave directions to SSP South, to produce them in court at the next date.
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LG Law: Sindh govt to consider MQM proposals
The provincial government would welcome the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) if it came up with better proposals.
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Gas theft: Weaving factory raided, sealed
The factory had installed a fake gas supply meter.