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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.
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Finding Issac: Two years on, police unable to trace kidnapped youth
There has been no call for ransom for the 27-year-old.
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Traffic violations: ‘Schools must avoid faulty CNGs’
Karachi Commissioner says extreme care is needed to ensure the safety of vehicles and children.
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Misconduct: IHC revokes licences of two lawyers
Court orders police to arrest both lawyers.
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16 Sindh students on top of the world, literally
Another 99 students had either topped in Pakistan or within the province.
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Livestock development: New cattle market for Faisalabad
Development and Planning Division spokesman says 50-acre market will have modern slaughter house.
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Health: YDA to field CPSP candidates
Participants express concerns over non-fulfilment of service structure promises despite lapse of 1.5 years.
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Armed assault: Journalist critically injured in attack
Meeting of Mansehra Press Club convened today (Monday) to discuss future line of action.
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Illegal Afghan immigrants: Hyderabad crackdown triggers a backlash
Protesters accuse police of detaining Pakhtuns to ‘extort money’ .
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18th Amendment: Devolved employees seek clarification of status
Policy yet to be created regarding postings, transfers.
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Illegal overstay: Staying on too long
Numerous Pakistanis are stuck in Saudi Arabian jails; diplomats make little or no efforts for their quick release.
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Grenade attack: PML-N leader’s hujra targeted
Hujra of district leader of PML-N in Dagai partially damaged.
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Car crash: Two die, two injured in accident
Victims were government servants.
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Discussing problem-solving: Foreign experts conduct SIUT workshop
Participants include surgeons, urologists, nephrologists, psychologists,social scientists from medical institutions.
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Targeted attack: Man shot dead
Deceased identified as 22-year-old Muhammad Sajid, a resident of Chak 46-SB.
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Crackdown: Drugs, illegal weapons seized
Police say heroin, hashish, 235 bottles of liquor, five pistols, two guns and two rifles recovered.
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Twin suicide attack in Islamabad district court leaves 11 dead, 25 injured
Little known group Ahrar-ul-Hind claims responsibility, while Interior Minister vows to catch the culprits.
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Tackling militants: Imran Khan urges resumption of talks
Says he will fight against those who want to impose their doctrine with the barrel of a gun.
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Education in Balochistan
Today, the students of Balochistan are bearing the brunt of a leader’s negligence.
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Khyber air raids: Gunships target militant hideouts; five killed
Airstrikes targeted militants involved in Saturday’s bomb attacks on polio team escorts.
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Shoot-out: Militant arrested for firing on police van
Accused was identified as Saadullah and an AK-47 and a magazine were seized from him, says DSP Faqir Khan.
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Upgrade: Moody’s raises Germany’s outlook
Rating firm cites improving debt-to-GDP ratio down to 79% from 81% in 2012.
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Minority rights: US lawmakers rally to protect Ahmadis
Creation of caucus is primarily symbolic in itself but lays groundwork for lawmakers to be more active.
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International assignment: PN to command counter piracy force
Pak Navy will be in command of CTF-151 from 27 Feb - 12 Jun 14 before handing over command to Republic of Korean Navy.
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Kazmi remembered: Mushaira held at Pak Tea House
Kazmi, who mostly wrote in Urdu, was born on December 8 1925, passed away on March 2 1972.
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Slain journalist: PFUJ to observe solidarity day
PFUJ President Afzal Butt welcomes verdict sentencing journalist's killers to death, calls it a good omen.
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Lingering question: Iran retracts claim of border guards’ release
Military officials claim kidnapped men freed in Pakistan.
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Train station: Pakistan condemns China terror attack
Pledges to help Beijing to curb terrorism.
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Attack on Sri Lankan team: Five years on, international cricket in Pakistan still a far cry
No one knows when foreign teams will visit the country.
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Hydropower project: Afghanistan raises objections over Dasu project
Urges WB, donor organisations not to finance the project without its written consent.
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Sky is the limit: New aviation policy set to revamp PIA
New aircraft, additional airport facilities to boost revenues.
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Reciprocation: Govt calls off surgical strikes
Govt, military ‘reserve right to respond to attacks’, says interior ministry statement.
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Pakistan vanquish biggest of ‘Big Three’ in Asia Cup thriller
Unless a major upset occurs over the next few days, Pakistan will most likely face Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final.

















































