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Manoeuvring intensifies as Afghan polls draw near
Dr Abdullah accuses Karzai of interference as president’s brother bows out in favour of Zalmai Rasoul.
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Discussion: Speakers for introducing LG system in FATA
None of the four legislators from FATA, who were invited to the roundtable discussion, showed up.
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Judge’s death: Conflicting claims continue to pour in
Lawyers to lodge FIR against minister, police officials; ATC sends accused on remand.
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Empowering women: Need stressed for implementing gender-sensitive laws
Activists vow to continue struggle for rights.
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Restoring plots’ ownership: CDA approves new policy to plug loopholes
Officials were making money by giving back title years later.
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Basic instinct: Mother sacrifices life to save daughter
A middle-aged woman along with her daughter was walking along the tracks, when the little girl jumped onto the track.
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Vaccine procurement: Japan, Unicef join hands to eliminate polio from Pakistan
An agreement is signed by representatives of Japanese government and the Unicef for a grant of $3.7 million.
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win-win: Cross-LoC trade picks up
The traders demanded the Trade and Travel Authority (Tata) to provide shelter as checking in open damages the items.
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Skin City: The story of Karachi's billboards
There are over 3,000 billboards in Karachi today. How many more can this city take and who is behind this business?
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Analysis: Clearing hurdles in nine working days
If Justice (R) Bhagwandas is appointed as CEC, he should be welcomed.
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Appeal: ‘No evidence’ against Rafique
The prosecution said the cases were “politically motivated” and no witness has come forward to testify.
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Discipline : Four cops suspended for negligence
CPO suspends the officials and directs them to report at Police Lines.
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Court security: Lawyers manhandle police
Following the incident, additional force has been deputed at the district courts.
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The military option: Khawaja Asif warns of possible operation against TTP in March
“We have evidence that India is meddling in Afghanistan, no doubt,” says Khawaja Asif.
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Lard Import: FBR’s reply sought
Lard is being used in production of food and FBR officials have been ignoring the matter.
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Piracy : Three book stores raided
Hundreds of pirated books of international publishers worth millions of rupees of were recovered.
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Energy Crisis: WAPDA workers oppose privatisation
Leaders of WAPDA labour union said WAPDA was a profitable organisation.
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Talks with: Taliban Army operation will remain fruitless, says Sami
JUI-S chief says the government should hold direct talks with militants.
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Drought in Tharparkar: Another child dies as govt springs into action
PM, CJ Jillani take notice; ISPR leaves for affected areas with relief goods.
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FPSC Amendment Bill 2014: Govt paves way for CEC appointment
Amendment in FPSC law will allow govt to appoint Bhagwandas as new poll chief.
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In the back seat: Army balks at joining govt peace committee
Officials say military will assist, but wants civilian authorities to take lead.
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Safety measures: ‘Lawyers must cooperate with police’
Lawyers must cooperate with the police and allow themselves to be searched before entering courts.
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Disabled athletes shine at youth festival
Shahzad Akram from Sahiwal won the 100-metres race among blind athletes.
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Tharparkar tragedy: 'Negligence, pneumonia and malnutrition main causes of deaths'
CM says action will be taken against those officials who did not perform their duties.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 102.85/102.95 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 103.30/103.35.
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Dewan motors: 10 years of partnership with BMW
Over the years, Dewan Motors has launched various new BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles in Pakistan
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Convenience: NIB Bank launches Debit MasterCard
NIB Bank is the first bank to launch this card in Pakistan.
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Jostling for votes in India
Both, BJP and the Congress, are unable to support AAP as they do not know when Kejriwal will turn on them.
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Public money: Govt contractor pays compensation
PWD contractor accused of misappropriating funds submits a Rs10 million pay order in court on Friday.
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Equality for women is progress for all
We must understand that gender equality is not a set of commitments reflected in legal and policy documents.
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Feature : Empowering women through football
Talent is important but great players are dedicated to the sport and have a big heart.
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Chief Justice takes suo motu notice of death of children in Thar
PM has also taken notice of the situation in Thar.
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Drought in Tharparkar
Tharparkar district is most deprived area of Pakistan, while the World Food Programme declared it most food insecure.
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Hackers deface website of Indian varsity for suspending Kashmiri students
Hacker claims “Jammu [and] Kashmir is part of Pakistan. We will soon liberate it from India.”
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International Women’s Day: No end in sight
There are many bills that have been tabled in NA, provincial assemblies and Senate, but they have not been passed.
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International Women’s Day: Pending laws Stuck in a limbo
All women-related laws that were pending by March 2013, 'lapsed' when the 2008 National Assembly ended its 5-year...
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International Women’s Day: Who will listen to her Story?
1 year after Domestic Violence Act 2013 passed, actual situation of women suffering from violence has hardly changed.
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International Women’s Day: Legislations Passed – The silver lining
Implementation of pro-women laws results from the efforts of committed groups or individuals that push the process.
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Army commanders huddle to deliberate over country's security situation
The routine monthly meeting reviewed prevalent internal and external security situation of the country.
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Satrangi: the colours of spring
Bonanza launches its latest prêt and lawn line for women.
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NDMA chairman says Thar deaths are not connected to drought
NDMA Chairman says "no confirmation of severe famine", with a January report citing only a "mild drought".
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Interview - Pakistan could launch military operation in March: Khawaja Asif
If we, the state, civilians or military personal are attacked, we will retaliate in kind, Asif says.
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Qaim Ali Shah announces Rs2 lacs each for families of children who died in Thar
Says director health as well as director and deputy director livestock have been suspended.
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Islamabad attack: Guard who accidentally shot Judge Rafaqat Awan sent on 3-day physical remand
On Mar 6, interior minister revealed in NA that Judge Awan was accidentally shot by his own guard during the attack.
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Are laws enough to protect women in Pakistan? Take our poll!
Provincial assemblies appear to be getting it right but laws pertaining to women in National Assembly need a push.
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Special court discharges Musharraf's requests
Former president Musharraf filed petition regarding bias of judges, formation of special court, nomination of judges.
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TTP are anti-Islam and anti-Pakistan, says Rehman Malik
Bringing Mullah Fazlullah back will reduce terrorism in Pakistan, Malik says.
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Absent loved ones: Women hold protest march for missing men
Women and children marched from Koza Bandha to Kanjo Brigade, banners and placards inscribed with their demands.
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India is trying to destabilise Pakistan, claims Munawar Hassan
JI ameer alleges that India was involved in conspiracies in order to weaken Pakistan.
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This little piggy went to the Supreme Court
Administration received reports of the intruder and the chase was on.

















































