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Ongoing struggle: AWP vows to fight for rights of downtrodden
“We may belong to different organisations, but we all have the same long-term goal," said Aasim, Punjab AWP Gen. Sec.
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Monsoon’s second spell: Rains, land-sliding suspends life in Azad Kashmir
Due to continuous rainfall, most roads inundated, inconveniencing commuters.
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Meeting with Kayani: PM to take up LoC issue with Singh
Discusses national security policy with army chief.
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The incident: Sikandar expresses remorse in first conversation with police
Says he didn’t know Zamarud Khan was a political figure, that his actions were based on anger.
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100th anniversary: Quetta college remembers its Australian graduate
Captain Thomas Blamey graduated in 1913 from the Staff College in Quetta.
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Monsoon 2013: Flood continues to cut path of destruction
Raging waters kill 14 people, inundate hundreds of houses and destroy crop over thousands of acres.
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Monsoon rains: For twin cities’ residents, no more water woes till 2014
High rainfall has created surplus water supply in Rawal Dam.
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Army reshuffle: Nasir Janjua made southern commander
Major reshuffle is expected within the army ahead of Kayani’s retirement in November this year.
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Devolving power: MQM chief rejects Sindh local govt law
Says the people of Sindh do not accept the local governance system being introduced by PPP.
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Jinnah Avenue episode: As millions watched Isloo spectacle, SC counts the cost
Issues notices to interior secretary, IG police, PEMRA chairman, commissioner and Islamabad district magistrate.
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NA-48 by-polls: ECP declares 38 of 262 polling stations sensitive
Three placed in ‘highly sensitive’ category, while remaining 35 declared ‘very sensitive’.
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National Assembly session: Sikandar was not a lone wolf, says Nisar
‘Agencies, elements from Abu Dhabi backed him’.
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Death row: ‘Hanging’ by a thread
Activists, inmates’ decry vacillating death warrants and stay orders.
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The fright of live cameras
Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan revealed nothing new while deconstructing the five-hour long reality show.
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Mumbai attack mastermind: Tunda was inspired by a ‘chooran wala’
Alleged LeT terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda says he met Dawood Ibrahim many times in Karachi.
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Humanitarian assistance: UN allocates $10m to assist IDPs
Over one million affected persons to receive food, water, sanitation services.
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Invisible Pakistanis: Neither here nor there
Burmese Muslims who migrated to the country decades ago are still not recognised as Pakistanis.
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Relief Work: Punjab sends goods to Chitral
Relief goods include blankets, tents, ration packets and medicines.
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Strategic Dialogue: Nisar, Olson for resumption of talks
The minister shared the interior ministry’s efforts to counter militancy and terrorism in Pakistan.
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New Appointment: Zakaullah named naval vice chief
He was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in June 1978 and is a recipient of the Sword of Honour.
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Verbal Sparring: ANP chief criticises Kaptaan
Criticises PTI officials of dual posts and said PTI chairman has refrained from openly condemning terrorist incidents.
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Busted: Bid to smuggle heroin foiled
The suspect confessed to having 100 heroin-filled capsules in his stomach.
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Accidental: Man drowns in stream
According to the Shahzad Town police, Imran, 22, drowned in a stream late on Monday.
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Vaccination Drive: 253,819 children to get polio drops
The mobile teams will go door-to-door to administer the polio drops, he added.
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Appointments: Ghulam Memon posted as judge
Memon has replaced Judge Shahid Shafiq, who was transferred in May.
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By-polls: SHC sets up election monitoring cell
The people can lodge their complaints through fax numbers: 021-99203217 and 021-99203221.
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Helping hand: Hands appeals for funds for flood victims
Hands has allotted Rs2.5 billion and has appealed to donors for further donations for the cause.
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Road accident: Man killed by speeding van
Police have impounded the van and registered a case against the driver.
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By-polls: Chief secretary calls for security
The chief secretary directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners to extend their cooperation.
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Academic affairs: LUMHS hiring doctors with foreign help
The interested doctors have been advised to bring their resumes, academic documents and experience certificates.
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Environmentalism: KU holds conference on aquaculture
The conference highlighted the importance of Aquaculture and Fisheries Development.
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Condemnation: Punjab, Sindh assemblies slam attack on Express Media offices
Legislators assure media of full support, security.
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Iran-Pakistan project: Pakistan section of pipeline to miss deadline
Minister says project may consume two more years.
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Dealing with terrorism: Dialogue is not the only option, says Nawaz
PM offers talks to militants but says his govt will also use ‘full force’ to eliminate militancy.
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The new ‘Double Shah’: Parties call Don Golo’s business ‘un-Islamic’
The don’s supporters protest outside SSP office against FIR registered by journalist.
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In the line of duty: ‘Some policemen do want to bring peace’
Niece recalls fond memories of DSP Qasim Ghouri.
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Gas theft: Owner of textile mills denied bail
The judge held that Malik Anwar did not deserve bail because gas theft was hurting the whole nation.
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Assessing Damages: Survey of Gujranwala district begins
The DCO said that two trucks full of food items had been dispatched to the affected in Wazirabad.
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Dangerous roads: Travellers waylaid, kidnapped
The kidnappers have demanded Rs5 million ransom for each of the men.
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Facility: Allied Hospital to get a poison centre
Special training would be given to the staff.
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Tragic: Girl shot dead by father for ‘honour’
Bilal has been arrested by Cantonment police.
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Heinous crime: LHC takes notice of acid attack case
The LHC has directed the Chinoit district and sessions judge to probe the incident and submit a detailed report.
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Climbing the ladder: Amjad Khan takes over as NESPAK MD
During his service with Nespak, Khan worked on many projects of national importance such as Tarbela Units 9 and 10.
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Bilateral ties: Talks soon between Germany, Pakistan
“Pakistan Business Days” trade forum will take place in Berlin and Munich from October 30 to November 01 this year.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 102.5/102.7 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 102.77/102.82.
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By-polls planning: Election monitoring room set up at PHC
Will help coordinate with ROs to avoid problems on Election Day.
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ECP to go ahead with by-polls despite flood, security concerns
Pakistan army being deployed outside a total of 2,686 polling stations declared ‘sensitive’.
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Imran Khan avoids the 'lift' at public rallies after May accident
Organisers at Faisalabad rally bring specially built iron-stairs for PTI Chairman.
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Revising textbooks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Promoting violence in any manner does not appear to be a very wise decision at all.
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PM's address to the nation: Nawaz Sharif dreams to make Pakistan an 'Asian Tiger'
PM aims to eliminate terrorism‚ improve economy‚ address power crisis and pursue good relations with neighbours.