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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 99.55/99.65 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 101.00/101.10.
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Official talks: PM welcomes Australian investment
Prime Minister said that Pakistan attaches importance to cordial ties with Australia.
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Alternative options: 15 LPG stations to open in three months
“It is high time to clinch the market when the government finds it hard to provide CNG to stations,” says Khokhar.
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Summoning session: MQM tables motion on Thar tragedy
Joint opposition parties have also decided to request the speaker to summon the assembly session on drought-hit Thar.
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Food for thought: Hunger pays visit to all in Tharparkar
The situation worsened during drought but area has always been food insecure.
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Who’s to blame? : Sindh searches for the culprits behind Thar’s famine
Speakers at the forum blame the government and want ration provision to victims.
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Tharparkar tragedy
People in Thar have died of bad governance as much as drought and this is a matter of national shame.
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Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar under fire for comments on suspended Kashmiri students
Akhtar said that the suspended Kashmiri students should have been rusticated instead of being restored by varsity.
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Helping hand : Bahria Town to donate for Thar
The aid will be provided to families as part of the organisation’s charter for social responsibility.
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Bomb blast: Gas pipeline exploded at Jamshoro
After the pipeline explosion, the supply of gas was suspended to some parts of Karachi.
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Road safety: ‘80% of traffic accidents can be avoided’
Over 12,000 people are killed and around 50,000 people are injured in road traffic accidents every year.
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Famine in Thar (II)
What is really needed is sincerity and commitment to the cause of Tharparkar.
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Famine in Thar
Do the members of the Sindh cabinet have any conscience?
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Cricket World T20: Wasim tips Pakistan amongst favourites
Wasim said Pakistan must enter the World Twenty20 with a positive frame of mind.
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Ambassador Jilani presents credentials to Barack Obama at White House
Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani had assumed his office on January 2, 2014.
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Responding to tragedy: Lives continue to be lost as aid trickles into Thar
Sindh chief minister decides to replace provincial relief minister Makhdoom Jameeluz Zaman.
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Peshawar's chappal makers deem Paul Smith's 'Robert sandal' outdated
The new sandal from Paul Smith has amused shopkeepers in Peshawar, both for its $500 price tag and its outdated look.
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Pakistan's nuclear programme for civil energy purposes, says Nawaz
Prime Minister reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to non-proliferation of nuclear technology.
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Saeed Rizvi steps up his game in film-making
Director plans on learning new production and directorial techniques from Hollywood.
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Baring her soul through art
Internationally-acclaimed artist Huma Bhabha talks about finding beauty in unexpected places.
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NAPA Theatre Festival 2014: Stumped!(?) A cricketing perspective
The play explored the phenomenon of match-fixing, a dark reality that has marred this game for a long time.
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No proposal under consideration for Taliban office
Senators from the opposition walk out, demand Chief Minister K-P to address the statement made by his minister.
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Malaysia probes passenger backgrounds for clues on missing flight
At least two passengers on board had used stolen passports, raising suspicions of foul play.
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Missing: 90% of funds allocated for Mithi Hospital in Thar remain unaccounted
The funds constituted the Sindh Zakat and Ushr Department’s yearly grant for Mithi hospital.
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Cops providing security to polio workers killed in DI Khan
The two men were identified as Constable Muhammad Idrees and Constable Muhammad Ilyas.
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'Immoral activities': Evidence provided by Jamshed Dasti not enough, declares committee
Dasti had accused parliamentarians of bringing alcohol, hashish, dancing women to Parliament Lodges.
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Appointment: New PRCS chief takes charge
Dr Saeed Elahi has been appointed chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society.
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Brazen attack: Man, son shot dead
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a man and his son after storming their shop on Tipu Road.
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Lack of evidence: Suspected drug smuggler acquitted
Police recovered 15 kilogrammes of hashish from his possession and registered a case against him.
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Top level meetings: Maldives seeks Pakistani arms, aircraft
Pakistan and Maldives discuss defence relations and cooperation in military training and joint military exercises.
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Complete shutdown: Khuzdar protests BNP-M leader’s killing
Complete shutter down strike was observed in Khuzdar district against targeted killing of Mir Ataullah Mohammadzai.
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History will hold judges responsible if anything happens to Musharraf: Kasuri
Kasuri says proper screening of security officers necessary to ensure Musharraf's safety.
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Timeline: The hunt for flight MH370
The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 enters its sixth day today.
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For justice: Kainat Soomro receives movie award
Short film produced and directed by Pakistani-Canadian journalist Habiba Nosheen and German journalist Schellmann.
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Law in the making: Bill seeks bar on civil servants’ foreign jobs
Up to 42 officials took up positions in Pakistan and abroad.
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Lyari loses three boxers, two others
The victims were related to the notorious Lyari gangster, Noor Muhammad alias Baba Ladla.
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Direct talks with TTP: Gulzar Khan to represent PTI on new committee
Though the army will have no direct role, a high-ranking officer will indirectly help government negotiators.
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Handling our trash
Research studies indicate that municipal solid waste generated in Pakistan does not have many recyclables.
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Balochistan case: 13 former ministers under NAB probe
NAB will file cases against the accused within 6 months.
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FIA unveils scandal involving CDA ex-boss
Allegedly gave illegal benefits to various contractors.
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Missing persons case: Army man offered ‘last chance’ to record statement
Bench rejects plea to allow the military to probe the matter itself under Army Act.
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All for talks: Isolate hardliners in TTP, Imran advises govt
Imran is also calling for prompt action against Taliban groups who are unwilling to hold dialogue with authorities.
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PIA pilot’s case: Apex court seeks report on workplace harassment act
Captain Rifat claims her requests for initiating proceedings are being delayed, ignored.
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Access to YouTube: No foolproof way to block banned video, says PTA chief
Court to hear petition seeking re-opening of the video-sharing website today.
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Petty issue: Man shot, injured
Lodges report with police that his friends opened fire at him over a minor dispute.
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Joining forces: Women on the wrong side of law
Political parties need to reform the way their women wings operate and remain marginalised within party structures.
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Katcheri attack: Islamabad lawyers continue strike
Official bodyguard of slain judge sent on 10-day judicial remand.
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Absent from internal exam: Sit your midterms or forget about finals
College fines absentees; denies exam slips to SSC students who failed to pay up.
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Diplomatic relations: ‘Kosovo keen to enhance ties with Pakistan’
Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj calls for more people to people contact between Pakistan and Kosovo.
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Katcheri investigation: Dissatisfied with report, SC orders fresh probe
Bars public figures from making statements, seeks report in two weeks.

















































