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Egypt rising
A dictator leaves office after widespread public unrest.
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Islamabad carnage: Nisar to TTP - condemn attack, identify culprits
Opposition criticises response of government and security forces.
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JWG to review LoC trade
Trade between 2 sides was suspended on Jan 15 following alleged discovery of narcotics in one of trucks from AJK side.
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Iran-Pakistan agreement: IP gas pipeline deal can’t be reworked, says FO
Wants to avoid the threat of US sanctions.
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Illegal appointments: FIA issues challan against ex-secretary
SIU of FIA has issued challan against NSPP Rector Ismael Qureshi in an illegal appointments’ case.
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Islamabad incident: Senate seeks report from govt on court attack
Govt asked to identify the third force behind the attacks.
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Peace initiative: PM gives go-ahead for resumption of talks
In a high-level meeting, the civil-military leadership agrees to continue the peace negotiations with militants.
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Imam-e-Kaaba urges govt, TTP to keep peace talks on track
JUI-S chief will convey special message to Taliban Shura, says Maulana Yousaf.
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Analysis: Attackers punch hole in Islamabad security
The extremist mindset is what provides justification and space for terrorism.
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Suo motu action: CJP summons top officials, seeks report
CJP also directed IGP to submit a list of police officials posted at district courts Islamabad, for security duties.
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Clearing their name: TTP denies hand in capital assault
Anyone belonging to the Taliban will be questioned if found guilty of any incident during the ceasefire, says TTP.
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Mayhem in the capital: Gun-and-suicide attack kills 11 at district courts
Additional sessions judge among the dead; Ahrarul Hind claims responsibility.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended at 104.90/104.96 against the dollar compared to Friday’s close of 104.87/105.92.
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United nations: FAO supports Vision 2050
The organisation’s representative assured FAO’s support and cooperation towards formulating the ‘Vision 2050’.
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New wardrobe: Jamshed launches Lawn Prints
In celebration among the scores of lawn fans were numerous TV celebrities.
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Feature: Defying odds, Pakistan’s blind cricket team continues to dazzle
According to the chairman PBCC the biggest problem for the squad is the lack of facilities.
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Transitions: Legendary folk singer Mai Soni dies at 72
After a long battle with cardiovascular disease, the singer passes away on Sunday.
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Lahore students on top
As many as 200,000 students participated in the examinations from across the country.
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Lollywood’s loving maa
Bahar Begum says film directors today are merely financiers and that the ‘gandasa culture’ has destroyed Lollywood.
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Sri Lanka thump Afghanistan to reach Asia Cup final
Pakistan meet hosts Bangladesh on Tuesday and need to win to meet Sri Lanka in Saturday's final.
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Pakistani, Afghan officials hail FIFA's headscarf move
FIFA on Saturday officially authorised the wearing of head covers for religious purposes during matches.
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Pakistani duo set for MCC bicentenary
Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal will also take part in the July 5 fixture.
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Zeeshan murder case: Court tells police to file case against Rangers official, deceased's wife
Case to be filed on request of deceased's sister Tasneem.
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Govt, TTP should not blame each other for attacks: Samiul Haq
JUI-S chief says list of women, children in custody of security forces will be provided to peace talks committees.
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Full-scale North Waziristan operation not in Pakistan’s favour: Imran
PTI chairperson claims US does not want peace in Pakistan.
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Issuing fake NOCs: Five sent on judicial remand
Court informed that accused were issuing the NOCs to Afghans who then got houses on rent in Hayatabad.
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Disappointment: Seoul’s exports weaker than expected
Exports of wireless telecom equipment such as mobile phones surged 34.5% on-year.
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Hoisted up: Portugal revises forecast growth
New estimate a lot better than what was predicted up to now, says Deputy Prime Minister Paulo Portas.
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Anti-polio campaign: Motorcycles banned in 24 UCs today
Campaign to be conducted from 8am to 6pm, according to notification issued by home dept.
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No trace: Car stolen
Tanvir Ahmed lodges report with local police.
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Contraband seized: Drug smuggling bid foiled
ANF arrest suspected drug trafficker concealing heroin in his shoes.
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Armed robbery: Two houses robbed
Police register separate cases against robbers but no arrests or recoveries made yet.
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Domestic dispute: Woman commits suicide
Woman commits suicide following an argument with her mother-in-law.
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Militancy: Govt, opposition on same page, Shah
Present government should highlight main features of dialogue with militants if it wants peace, says Khurshid Shah.
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Quest for peace: Pakistan seeks full membership of SCO
SCO secretary general states to ensure peace and stability in region are main objectives of SCO.
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Karachi visit: Shujaat opposes Musharraf treason trial
Levelling treason charges against Musharraf will weaken morale of armed forces, says Chaudhry Shujaat.
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Candlelight vigil: Shahbaz Bhatti remembered
Bhatti was killed by militants for calling for re-examination of controversial blasphemy laws.
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Gunned down: Man dies of bullet wounds
"It appears to be another case of extortion-related murder," says official of the police station.
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Caught at last: Four suspects arrested in targeted raids
Police claim to have seized 25 kilogrammes of explosives, five hand grenades as well as weapons from their possession.
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Voicing concerns: Kutchi community protests attacks
Deceased was resident of Lyari’s Khadda Market and was kidnapped by alleged Lyari gangsters from Lyari’s Niazi Chowk.
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Groceries galore: Massive new supermarket opens
Bahria Town administration will also construct a customer care centre on 100 kanals.
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Smelly solution: Trash treasure of twin cities
Twin cities generate 500,000 tons of waste each year; great potential for waste-to-energy conversion, recycling.
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Capital’s slums: A nuisance for officials, haven for terrorists
98,000 illegal residents live in katchi abadis, some with links to terrorist organisations.
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Justice: ‘Police-prosecution cooperation crucial for convictions’
Lack of coordination between both main reason for high acquittal rates in Pakistan.
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In the line of duty: Special packages for slain cops demanded
Pakistan chapter of IPA has adopted resolution demanding special packages for heirs of those killed in line of duty.
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Double the pleasure: New Italian restaurant offers food and ambience
Fantasia opens in sprawling E-11 Markaz.
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Nature carnival: Engaging people to care for the planet
WWF-Pakistan and Fauji Fertilizer host event for environmental awareness.
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Déja vu: Fire destroys records at Shaheed-e-Millat, again
Fire started in the record room of estate office; land records lost.
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Police raid: Wanted militant held in Swabi
Suspect allegedly involved in blowing up electricity towers in Nowshera on October 26, 2013.
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Another bank heist: Robbers escape with Rs3.2 million
Robbers took bank’s surveillance cameras, mobile phones & gun from security before making their escape.

















































