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Appointment of new DGMO part of routine: ISPR
ISPR dispels impression that appointments were made following the LoC tensions.
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New Routes: PIA to run Kashgar flights from Aug 14
The aircraft has an economy class seating capacity of 223.
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Search operation: Four militants killed by FC in Bolan
Ten others were arrested, FC also recovered huge quantities of arms and explosives.
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Executing prisoners tantamount to war: Punjabi Taliban
TTP pamphlet warns PML-N government not to become ‘part of the war’ by putting prisoners on death row.
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Private members’ day: MPs hoping to leave a legislative imprint
PTI leaders will move resolutions to discuss Abbottabad Commission’s report and IMF’s loan.
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International Left-hander’s Day: When left is right
Social conditioning makes life difficult for southpaws, forcing them to give up their natural advantages.
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Tragic deaths: Three Khairpur men die in Dubai
The bodies will be brought to Pakistan following the completion of legal formalities.
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Safe driving: Police to launch road safety campaign
Policed said drive was aimed at reforming traffic system, implementing traffic rules and preventing road accidents.
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Osama gun: Toy guns in the big, bad world
Demand surges for a new toy gun named after Osama bin Laden.
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Unanimous resolution: Punjab Assembly slams India’s flouting of truce
Also passes resolutions against attack on Police Lines in Quetta.
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Illicit brew: Toxic liquor leaves two more dead
Police say at least a dozen drinkers have died in Azam Basti since the third day of Eid.
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Drug Habit: Addict kills son
Police said his son, Muhammad Mehran, 18, had tried to stop him from taking drugs.
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Speeding: Family of four dies in road accident
A couple and two children died in an accident on Alipur Road in Ahmed Nagar Chattha.
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Boosting trade : Businessmen urge focus on tourism
High Commissioner of Maldives said Maldives will continue supporting Pakistan and continue work on trade and tourism.
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Forex: Reserves rise to $10.231 billion
Monthly average of remittances for July-May this fiscal year came to $1.160 billion.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 101.9/102.1 against the dollar.
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Holy family hospital: Shahbaz Sharif promises basic facilities
Sharif directed the health secretary to ensure the provision of all basic and special facilities.
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Crime: Woman deprived of gold bangles
Rukhsana lodged a report with police she was on her way home after Eid shopping when armed motorcyclist waylaid her.
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Electing The Chairman: ECP turns down PCB request
ECP has expressed its inability to conduct the election of PCB.
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Fourth Day Of Operation: Army pursues militants into Darel Valley
According to residents, over 100 people apprehended during crackdown while suspects are being interrogated.
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Explosion in city centre: Blast creates panic in Karachi
No one was hurt or killed in the explosion.
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Seeks Report: Owais takes note of Gadap polio case
Sindh Health Minister directed health secretary to inquire whether the girl was given substandard vaccination.
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Matric supplementary exam: Last date for forms’ submission today
RBISE Spokesman Irslan Cheema said that the supplementary exams will start from Sept 12.
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Crime: Bus passengers looted
The passengers protested over the incident and demanded an arrest of the robbers.
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Water drainage SC takes action over standing water
The recent rains have formed a pool at the sessions court that lawyers, litigants and judges must wade through.
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Crime: Medical store robbed
Shahid Mehmood lodged a complaint 5 armed robbers broke into his shop and looted Rs68,000 and mobile phone.
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Speeding Rickshaw: One killed, six injured on road
A woman died and six others were injured when a rickshaw plunged into a ditch near Bakery Chowk.
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Collision: Three injured as bike rams into rickshaw
A reckless motorcyclist rammed his bike into a rickshaw coming from opposite direction.
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Tragic death: Opposition leader bereaved
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Governor Chaudhry Sarwar and others also visited Rasheed at home.
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Monsoon rains: Youth drowns in Dek flood
Muhammad Nadeem was walking through the stream when he slipped and was carried away by a current.
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Monitoring visit: DCO directs officials to fix drains
Javed directed the TMA to solve problems related to sewerage lines in 24 hours.
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Flagrant truce violations: In demarche, Pakistan protests LoC flare-up
Islamabad asks New Delhi to abide by 2003 ceasefire, tighten security at PIA offices in India.
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Fighting terror: Draft policy aims to dismantle terror networks
Proposes judicial, police and education reforms, review of foreign policy.
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‘False case’: Alleged rapist, robber granted pre-arrest bail
The petitioner, Muhammad Sajjad, was granted bail at Rs50,000.
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Mutilation: Noses of two people cut off
In Dera Ghazi Khan, the nose of a 22-year-old man was at panchayat’s behest.
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Disorder: ‘Mentally challenged’ man arrested for attempt to derail train
Other offences include spreading fear in the area.
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Going green: City gets into patriotic spirit for Independence Day
Metro Bus rides will be free on August 14, government announces.
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Exhibition: ‘Art in black and white’
Artist living in Cairo exhibits his work in Pakistan for the first time.
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Sent on remand: Husband kept in ‘confinement’ by in-laws
In the FIR, Aziz Ahmed claimed that his father-in-law, Abdul Majeed, took away his daughter.
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Precautionary measures: IGP reviews security for Aug 14
The Sindh IGP directed the police coordinate with city administration.
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Branchless banking registers double-digit growth
Transactions worth Rs171 billion processed in Jan-Mar quarter.
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Pakistani cadet awarded 'Sword of Honour' at Sandhurst
Corporal Asad Mushtaq named best cadet from foreign armies by Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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Aqeel Khan uncertain about coaching career
Pakistan’s top player feels the need to continue playing tennis.
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Deadly dengue: Cases of the viral fever on the rise
Six dengue patients died in the city this year.
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Leaked papers: CIE results consistent with those of yesteryear
CIE chief executive says they take security breaches seriously, and accept responsibility for it.
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Blast in Quetta: Explosion on Sariab Road kills two, injures another
Unknown persons planted an Improvised Explosive Device on a road side near Irrigation Colony.
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UN Secy Gen arrives in Pakistan for two day trip
Ban Ki-moon lands in Islamabad early on Tuesday to kick off his two day tour.
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President summons NA session on Tuesday
Recent developments on the country's law and order and tensions with India expected to top the agenda.
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Imagineer: A tribute to Nazia Hassan
Banker Faraz Waqar honours Nazia Hassan through music video.
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Down, but not out: Itching to grab his scissors and comb
Critically injured in Parachinar’s twin blasts, Sajad Hussain’s spirit to serve his clients has not diminished.