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Eco-Jihad: Planting trees for paradise
Can Islamic teachings pave way for raising awareness about environment protection and sustainable living?
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New heights: Mangla Dam reaches 1,213 feet above sea level for the first time
The dam has become the largest water storage facility in the country.
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Schedule in peril: ECP worried by impact of flooding on by-elections
Its officials have been asked to stay vigilant.
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Toxic celebration: Drinking to death
Tainted liquor continues to claim lives and its manufacturing goes largely unchecked.
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High treason case: FIA sends notices to Musharraf’s collaborators
Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, others summoned for recording statements.
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Eleven killed in Lyari blast targeting MPA Javed Nagori
Blast occurred when footballers and crowd were leaving the ground after the prize distribution ceremony.
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Terror in Gilgit-Baltistan: Nanga Parbat investigators shot dead in Chilas
TTP’s Jandul Hafsa faction says it was behind the attack.
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Child protection: Runaways apprehensive about reunions
Child rights activists believe that the children and their families need counselling.
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The Right Mix: Developing young minds
“I can proudly state that our students are fully prepared to take on any challenge in life” says Beaconhouse Head.
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‘Beacon of light’: New Beaconhouse A’ level campus, a promising facility, opens to all
The campus provides a mix of curricular and extra-curricular activities for every student.
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Fruit and vegetable research: UAF signs agreement with PFVA
The UAF would share its research on value addition for various fruits and vegetables, says Dr Khan.
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Govt’s Assurances: Support to flood victims pledged
“We have chalked out an emergency plan to take medicines and other items to affected people,” says minister.
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Hazard: Man dies of electric shock
Ahmed died on the spot.
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Charity: 100 ration packets distributed
The ration packets contained household commodities according to the monthly requirement of an average sized family.
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Bar Vs Bench: Committee set up to file reference
The LHCBA’s office bearers have constituted a six-member committee.
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Eid holidays: Govt hospitals put on high alert
The Health Department has instructed the heads of these institutions to prepare an emergency duty roster.
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Gas cylinder explosion: Four shops destroyed in Darra Adam Khel
Residents rushed to the area to extinguish the blaze.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 102.12/102.18 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 102.00/102.05.
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Merchant acquisition: Bank Alfalah among top companies
Bank Alfalah is ranked among top merchant acquiring companies in the Middle East and Africa region for the year 2012.
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Experia Internship: PTCL’s student programme ends
During the internship, the students were exposed to various functions of the company.
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PCB announces squads for Zimbabwe tour
Farhat and Younus return while Jamshed, Irfan left out of Test line-up.
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Monsoon 2013: UN extends support for relief efforts in Pakistan
Spokesperson Martin Nesirky says humanitarian agencies are ready to provide health services and basic necessities.
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NGO framework review: Govt for transparent, consultative process with stakeholders
Objective of these reforms is to ensure maximum transparency is achieved in operations within these organisations.
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Grey traffic: IT secretary irked over delays on monitoring equipment
Monitoring system under ICH policy yet to be installed or made operational.
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Have you seen? First look of Jami’s Moor goes live!
The teaser for the upcoming Lollywood film was released earlier this week.
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Despite attack accusations, Pakistan wants early resumption of dialogue
Aizaz Ahmed says Pakistan wants to strengthen existing mechanisms to avoid unfounded reports vitiating the atmosphere.
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Heads or tails: Waar to finally release this fall
Waar will allegedly hit screens two years since the release of trailer.
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Chances of moon-sighting on Thursday extremely high: Met Department
According to the Met department, chances of Eid-ul-Fitr taking place on Friday, August 9, were a 100 percent.
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Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe schedule, squad announced
The series will include two Twenty20 Internationals, three One Day Internationals and two Tests.
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SP, army colonel, captain killed in Gilgit-Baltistan ambush
Police cordoned off the area immediately and launched a search operation to trace the killers.
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Last 10 years: Health purchases to be audited
Minister said that he will monitor the spray campaign and anyone found negligent will lose his job.
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Bumper-to-bumper: Massive traffic jams in city
The city’s main thoroughfares and streets witnessed a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam for several hours.
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Rain control: Khurram Dastagir visits Saadi Town
The federal government will extend every possible assistance required by the Government of Sindh.
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Academic affairs: SMIU to open on Aug 12
SMIU will commence academic activities on August 12 after summer vacations.
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Tragic incident: Man dies in road accident
A man was killed in a road accident on National Highway, some six kilometres from Thatta.
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Mastermind behind attack: Court extends Billah’s remand
ATC extended the physical custody of the alleged mastermind of the attack on Justice till August 12.
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Preparations: Call for abstracts for conference
Theme for the upcoming annual conference is professionalisation of health professions education.
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Celebrating independence: Siddiqui reviews preparations for Aug 14
Commissioner has requested for citizens’ cooperation to celebrate Independence Day.
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Festive Occasion: No cell-phone closure on Eid: Nisar
As per the orders of the Interior Minister, no city will face the suspension of cellular services.
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Additional Judges: Lawyers reject BHC appointments
The lawyers staged a protest within the premises of BHC against the appointment.
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Repairs Underway: Four power pylons blown up in Machh
Four power pylons of 220 Kilovolts (KV) and 132 KV each were blown up in Aab-e-Gum area of Machh.
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Bodies of 14 kidnapped passengers found in Balochistan
The passengers were on board five buses bound for Rajanpur in Punjab.
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Provincial autonomy: Gas formula row unites three major political parties
Parties say PML-N cannot be allowed to trample provincial rights enshrined in 18th Amendment.
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World Breastfeeding Week: World Breastfeeding Week
With a staggering 60,000 infants dying annually, feeding is extremely important.
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ECP takes notice of pre-election transfers
The ECP slapped a ban on transfers and postings in the relevant constituencies across the country.
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Growing rivalry: Fazl obstructing dialogue process with Taliban, says CM
Pervaiz Khattak says the ANP, the PPP and the JUI-F have begun a vilification campaign against PTI government.
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Mamnoon seeks better ties with country’s neighbours
Says it is his duty to support govt in curbing the problems faced by the country.
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Taliban threat: Islamabad security ramped up
Authorities take measures in the backdrop of intelligence regarding potential attack bids.
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Rs1.27b embezzlement: Prime minister orders probe into TDAP scam
Criminal cases also to be registered against officials and private companies involved in corruption.
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Pilot boats: KPT purchased boats at 30% above market price, says TIP
Purchase $580,685 cheaper than PQA’s and of technically superior: KPT.