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Seeking inclusion: PTI signals willingness to name its panel representative
Arif Alvi says govt position similar to PTI, calls for keeping KP CM in loop.
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Peace talks with Taliban: Govt committee presses for mini peace agreements
Says ‘all inclusive’ deal may be unlikely, given disparate nature of groups under TTP umbrella.
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Tharparkar visit: CM’s dinner akin to a ‘wedding feast’
The CM and his team reportedly enjoyed a dinner of fried fish, tikkas, biryani, malai boti, koftas and roti.
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Five more kids lose battle for life in Mithi
CM hinted at the removal of Sindh food Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar and rehabilitation minister Makhdoom Jameeluz Zaman.
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Tales of the times : The bold and the literary
Pashto writer Zaitun Bano recalls her work on unorthodox traditions in Pukhtun society.
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Unclaimed attacks: Two injured in separate blasts
Police says the device was thrown into Umar Khan’s house and injured his parents.
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Multiple raids: Two kidnapping victims recovered
Pahripura police recovers Gulzai for whose release kidnappers had been demanding Rs1.6 million.
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Blast averted: Roadside bomb defused in N Waziristan
The official says militants must have been planning to target a convoy of the security forces.
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Bridge blown up in Bolan
In two other incidents, a policeman and an Afghan were shot dead in Quetta.
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Lo Phir Basant Ayee
Ajoka Theatre’s latest play explores basant and the loss of space.
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The Raqs Revival dance extravaganza
Brimming with energy and wielding command over their craft, the dancers put up a brilliant show.
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India set to challenge US for election-spending record
Centre for Media Studies estimates India's campaign spending at $4.9 billion, three times that of the 2009 elections.
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Online grocery shopping looking to find a way in
Aaramshop.pk banks on broadband penetration for growth.
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Malaysia says missing plane may have turned back
US sends FBI to investigate missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, but stresses there is no evidence of terrorism yet
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Steps will be taken to provide relief to Thar famine affectees: CM Sindh
Chief Minister informs media that an agreement with a non-government organisation to do relief work is underway.
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Accountability time: Rights groups blame govt for deaths in Tharparkar
Sindh government did not take pre-emptive measures to eradicate poverty or food insecurity: Child Rights Movement.
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Sanam Saeed & Sanam Jung: Double act
Saeed and Jung’s rising stardom indicates a shift in the mindset of the Pakistani audience.
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Splinter groups threaten peace talks
Several analysts suspect the factions are simply the TTP operating under another guise.
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PM Nawaz likely to visit drought-hit Tharparkar on Mar 10
Sindh government also dispatches 10 trucks to distribute wheat to the various villages of the affected district.
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JWG meeting: New Delhi proposes multiple entry visas for Kashmiris
Rejects Islamabad’s demand for release of truck driver in Uri.
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NJPMC meeting: Top judge urges judiciary to deliver speedy justice
Calls for better coordination between the chief justices for unified judicial policy.
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Lawyers contest findings: Mystery deepens over cause of judge’s death
JIT report says bullets fired by ADSC judge’s own guard took his life.
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Missing at sea: Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 on board disappears
Flight lost contact an hour after takeoff, no sign of wreckage.
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Of traffic jams and class differences
Although there is nothing wrong to wait outside one's children’s school, causing traffic jam is plain unfair.
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Tharparkar famine: Bahria Town relief mission starts operation
The relief team has ambulances, a mobile hospital, a water tank and trucks loaded with food with them.
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Creeping disaster: Dying a slow, painful death
Malnutrition is common in Thar with many children displaying classic signs of undernourishment.
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Parliamentary year report: Women MPs fare well in first year
Play active role in the lawmaking process.
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Logged off: Website of Balochistan Assembly suspended
Web service provider claims it has not been paid for the last four months.
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Dream ends: Sri Lanka dethrone Pakistan in Asia Cup final
Listless bowling and fielding cost Misbah’s men the continental title.
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Tharparkar drought: As toll mounts, ministers deny malnutrition deaths
Two more children die; Sindh minister announces inquiry committee.
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Rare meeting: Dar, Gen Raheel discuss army budgetary needs
Finance minister dismisses claims of 15-20% increase.
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Islamabad courts attack: Judge not shot with Kalashnikov, say police
Sources claim guard denies shooting at Awan; police issue note five days after attack.
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Treason case: Prosecution team decides not to submit a written reply to Musharraf’s plea
Akram Shaikh says court has already given its judgement in the matter, they are not bound to respond to the letter.
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Safeguarding women: In focus: Men who challenge swara
At documentary screening, stories of change agents.
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Precaution: Security at all AJK courts enhanced
Move comes in wake of Islamabad katcheri attack.
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Teacher absenteeism: Education secretariat fails to install biometric system in schools
Education department announced it would go ahead with project, but later rescinded.
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Human chain: Protesters for reopening of Kohistan video case
Jirga condemned five women, two men to death for singing, dancing at a wedding.
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A gloomy picture: ‘Services, not surveys, can help underfed kids’
Speakers identify factors, such as cultural taboos, lack of awareness behind the dismal picture.
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Fresh doctors: 225 medical graduates returning home this month
Cuban minister expresses satisfaction with the successful completion of studies of Pakistani medical students.
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Roll of honour: Beaconhouse celebrates high achievers
Nearly 5,000 parents, students, teachers participated in two-day event.
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Special auction: Chinese embassy raises Rs1.7m for special children
Diplomats donated paintings, sculptures, jewellery and a cricket bat for the auction.
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Old enmity?: Student shot dead, relatives block Benazir Bhutto Road
The police has registered a murder case and is investigating
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Ajk Food Security: ‘No cut in supply of subsidised flour’
Contractors have not been supplying flour in some areas as they have not received pending payments.
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Thrashed : PFUJ, RIUJ condemn attack on journalist
The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists condemned the incident.
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Property dispute: SHO’s comments sought on plea
Rana Amjad filed a complaint with Sabzazar police station against Zaheer, Zafar, Zubair, Shakeel, Shoaib and others.
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Crime Against Children: Parents accused of murder sent to jail
The police said she was apparently suffering from a psychological disorder.
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Identity : Plea against Maryam Nawaz dismissed
The judge disposed of the petition, saying the petitioner was not aggrieved in the legal sense.
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Direct talks: Sherpao emphasises on distancing army from negotiations
Says govt should carefully measure, then consider Taliban’s demands.
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Thar demands vengeance
Hardy people of Sindh deserve better than to see their kids die of malnutrition because their rulers just do not care.
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The delusional Narendra Modi
It is not easy to swallow the idea that someone so full of petty bombast is the prime ministerial candidate.
















































