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Deadly Monsoon: Four die as rain lashes twin cities
Major arteries flooded in capital.
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Abuse of power: PML-N candidate takes head start and threatens cops
Ashraf Gujjar allegedly tried to stop the police from arresting accused utility thieves.
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Afghan repatriation: Deadline extended till Dec 2015
The earlier deadline was June 30, 2013.
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Promoting Education: Enrolment campaign launches today
Special seminars will be held in the district’s seven tehsils on Independence Day.
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Comment: The Pakistan of the 60s and that of today
The economic growth, once in the upper bracket of the league of developing countries, has now slid close to the bottom
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Fighting terrorism: Nisar unveils plans for joint intelligence secretariat
Says APC to be called this month; warns India against escalating tensions.
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Child rape: One suspect arrested, two on the run
Police said they were looking for the other two.
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Brutality: Eight-year-old raped ‘by relative’
A case has been registered against the suspect under Sections 365 and 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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Disguised as Zakat seekers: Robber caught, two flee
Gulgasht police were informed and the robber was handed over to them.
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Dejection: Three commit suicide, 10 hospitalised
Police said families of all of these 13 people said that they had had arguments with family members.
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Promoting talent: Music contest for young singers held
The winners received cash awards and other prizes.
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Casualty: Minor killed in accident
Police said the minor was running towards the rail track trying to catch a kite.
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Family disputes: Two commit suicide after uxoricide
The second incident was reported from Marghuz area on Tuesday.
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Honouring the distinguished: President approves national civil awards
Tamgha-i-Shujaat for late social worker Parveen Rehman and Sitara-i-Shujaat for Malala Yousufzai.
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Army chief urges forming consensus, implementing one solution to terrorism
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani says every one has a responsibility for maintaining our freedom.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 102.59/102.64 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 102.57/102.64.
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Development projects: K-P govt assures timely completion
Governor was talking to a delegation of tribal elders from the Mohmand Agency.
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Friendly skies: Emirates announces flights to Sialkot
The service will commence from 5th November 2013 with four weekly flights.
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Army to be given magisterial powers for by-polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan's new authorization may lead to better security at polling stations.
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Consecutive blasts in Karachi Jamaat Khana leaves 2 dead, 28 injured
At least 200 grammes of explosive material was concealed in a tennis ball lobbed inside the Jamaat Khana.
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APC likely to be scheduled later in August: Nisar
Says people of the preceding government have no right to make an issue out of the national security policy.
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Carry your patriotism in your hands with the Azadi collection
Designer Mahin Hussain launches her Independence Day special collection for the fourth time in a decade.
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Dil Dil Pakistan our ‘second national anthem'
Junaid Jamshed feels that lyrics today are not reflective of sentiments.
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Seven charged with match fixing in Bangladesh: ICC
Former Bangladesh captain confesses, leading to match-fixing charges in Bangladesh T20 league.
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Imran Farhat withdraws from Zimbabwe Tour citing 'domestic issues'
Selection team had included Farhat in the squad despite his below-par performance in the Champions Trophy.
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Out-of-turn promotions of 12 Sindh Police officers rejected
More than 30 police officers had been promoted out of turn.
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Margalla Towers architect arrested in Greece
Shaikh Abdou Hafeez is accused of homicide, destruction of public assets and corruption among other allegations.
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Cross border firing: India will not hold talks with Pakistan till matter resolved
India Foreign Office spokesperson says Pakistan should also take action against Hafiz Saeed.
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UN chief urges legal drone use in Pakistan visit
Ban Ki-moon categorically states drones should be used only for collection of information.
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Commonwealth games: Pakistan hockey team participation on hold
Pakistan Hockey team suffers due to an ongoing tussle between two departments.
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As Afghanistan endgame looms, a deadly edge to India-Pakistan rivalry
Pakistan-based militants are preparing to take on India once Western troops leave Afghanistan next year.
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Nawaz Sharif urges 'new beginning' with India
Sharif said it was vital India and Pakistan became 'good friends'.
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Anjum Aqeel eligible to contest NA-48 by-elections
PML-N candidate will now be competing against PTI's Asad Umar.
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UN chief in Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions
Ban will hold talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Heavy rains bring Rawalpindi, Islamabad to standstill
Access to Rawalpindi and Islamabad was cut off for some time.
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Land auction: CDA to sell off more plots to raise money
Civic agency plans to generate Rs20 billion from the sale.
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Investigated: Islamabad Police solve three murder cases
Cases had been lodged in three different police stations.
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Eid festivities: Twin cities residents come out in droves despite red alert
Most thronged parks and shopping malls, while some spent quiet time with family and friends.
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Prelude to Independence Day: Crickets appreciate screening of Jinnah
Only three people unrelated to the media were in the audience; no organisers in sight.
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Body recovered: Three suspected kidnappers arrested
The body of a two-and-a-half year-old girl who went missing from the Samarzar area was recovered on Monday.
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Collision: Girl dies in road accident
A teenager was killed and three others sustained injuries on GT Road late on Sunday.
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Eid emergencies: Rescue 1122 responds to 180 calls
107 related to road accidents, five fire incidents, four crime incidents, one drowning case, 48 medical emergencies.
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Electricity deficit: Senate panel proposes uniform load-shedding in country
Says highest public functionaries should not be spared from power outages.
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Police detain father, siblings of Bara Kahu bomber
The family is said to have links with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
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NA-48 by-election: Anjum Aqeel’s fate hangs in the balance
Khan, who was embroiled in slew of controversies during his term as MNA, is confident he will get justice.
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Traffic gridlock: On Eid, commuters crowded out by picnickers on Murree Road
Residents of nearby villages find it difficult to go about their daily lives.
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UN chief’s visit: Ban Ki-moon to arrive in Pakistan today
UN secretary general will be the chief guest at flag-hoisting ceremony on August 14.
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Monsoon continues: District administration issues flood warning
Heavy rainfall, flash floods expected today, tomorrow.
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Stealers of the dead: Ratta Amral graveyard land being scooped up
The graveyard once covered over 300 kanals of land, which has now reduced to just 100 or 150 kanals.
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Framing security policy: Accept politicians’ input, Rabbani tells govt
PPP leader Raza Rabbani also demands revival of parliamentary panel on security.