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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.
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Watery death: Mother, son fished out of nala
It took emergency services two days to recover the vehicle.
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Terror attack: Train blast kills toddler, injures 35
Senior official says bomb was planted in the washroom.
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Transitions: Quraish Pur, the man of letters is no more
Famous linguist, who mesmerised his audience with his words, passes away aged 80.
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Taking oath: Sarwar sworn in as 35th Punjab governor
Says he would try to develop Pakistan’s soft image in international community.
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DI Khan jailbreak: Al Qaeda link in jailbreak under probe
Key Punjabi Taliban figure detained after raid.
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Military appointments: Petition seeks bar on PM from naming COAS
Nawaz’s previous policy of seniority challenged.
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Security under scrutiny: Post-mortem of the DI Khan jail attack
The militants used sophisticated tactics that have previously been battle-tested in places like Iraq.
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Devolving power: LB polls in Sept seen near impossible
ECP officials say commission awaiting formal announcement from government, needs 3 months for arrangements.
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Pak, Russia army chiefs discuss US exit in Afghanistan
Both Pakistan and Russia appear not to be in favour of the stationing of US forces in Afghanistan on a permanent basis
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Power tariff notified: Rs2 to Rs6.59 per unit hike in power tariff takes effect
Commercial consumers will bear the brunt as govt hopes to generate Rs175b in revenue.
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Bigger flooding threat feared in coming weeks
9 more flood-related fatalities reported.
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Livestock productivity: Pak-US varsities initiate several research projects
Currently livestock contributes to 11 per cent of the gross domestic product.
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Documentary screening: Exploring Earth’s hidden corners
Natural history enthusiasts queue up to watch.
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Green move: 190,000 saplings to be planted
Saplings will be provided to armed forces and the education department free of cost, says Divisional Forest Officer.
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Crackdown: ‘Liquor baron’, six bootleggers arrested
The police recovered 131 bottles of whiskey and wine during the crackdown.
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MoU signed: NHSRC, NGO to work on women’s health indicators
Coordination committee being formed to liaise between provinces, NHSRC ministry.
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Measles outbreak: 655 cases registered in HFH since January
365 measles cases were from Rawalpindi and 61 from Islamabad.
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Security: ASWJ demands increased protection for its leaders
This was the fifth attack on Maulana Farooqui.
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FIA prosecutor murder case: IHC directs police to submit suspect’s medical report
A PIMS medical board had declared his condition stable.
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Classical journey: Pakistan’s addition to age-old tradition of raag
Ustaad Mehfooz Khokhar chronicles his struggle to fame from the wilderness.
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Capital under threat?: IG directed to devise concrete security plans
Mobile services to stay on; potential terrorists’ entry points being combed by joint commando teams.
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Margalla Reserve Forest: With new govt in centre, Punjab softens stance
CDA, Punjab govt’s ownership disputes date back to Islamabad’s creation in 1960.
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Murder?: Woman electrocuted ‘by in-laws’
The police registered a case against the suspects and investigation is underway.
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Illegal arms: Three held for carrying weapons
Separate cases had been registered against them and investigations are underway.
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Scenic beauty of Bhanbhore greets tourists with pin drop silence
Neglected archeological site offers dreamlike beauty and scenery for tourists.
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Big builders, bad govt to blame as Karachi disappears under water
New roads with no drainage and high-rises on nullahs are key factors.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended almost steady at 102.00/102.05 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 101.98/102.03.
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International linkages: ‘All chambers can act as arbitrators’
The role of arbitrators and solicitors is imperative for resolving disagreement between the commercial concerns.
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Energy crisis management: Punjab to focus on tackling shortage
Presidents of various chambers and members of the business community also attended the dinner.
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Untimely demise: Two women commit suicide
Grief-stricken, the two girls consumed poison together.
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Stringent measures: K-P restricts movement of prisoners
The measures are being taken after the DI Khan jailbreak where nearly 250 prisoners escaped.
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Acid attack: LHC demands challan in three days
The LHC had taken notice of a media report regarding a 16-year old girl who was attacked with acid in Cavalry Ground.
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Desperation: Child ‘sold’ by parents recovered
The ‘buyer’ had agreed to pay Rs60,000, but paid only Rs10,000, says father.
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Bahawalpur Zoo: Tigress gives birth to four cubs
The zoo administration said they had made special arrangements to feed the cubs.
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‘Drug addicts’: Inmates injure themselves with blades
Police said they had cut themselves on different parts of their bodies with blades.
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Salary issues: Principal not paid for 19 months
The court directed the government to reply in 15 days.
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Construction approval: LDA razes several illegal buildings
Six shops built illegally opposite Venus Housing Scheme and at Stop No 28 were also razed.
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Despite SC orders, difficult to hold LB elections in September: ECP
SC had ordered that any date beyond September won't be acceptable.
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Joint interrogation team carries out search operation at Lahore jail
The search operation came in light of the recent attack in the central jail in Dera Ismail Khan.
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Rain forces third test to end in draw, sees England retain Ashes
Now the best Australia can hope for is to share the series 2-2.
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Arrangements finalised for devolution of PTDC motels
The arrangements complete the devolution of PTDC motels in light of the 18th amendment of the constitution.
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TDAP chief sacked over alleged funds misappropriation
PM Nawaz directed FIA to initiate criminal proceedings against officials responsible for misappropriation of funds.
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Did you know? Burka Avenger to be screened across 60 countries!
A TV distribution company in Europe has shown interest in translating the show into 18 languages.
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Juggan Kazim on post-wedding bliss
TV show host Juggan Kazim is happy that her son has found a loving father .
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Eleventh hour: Main Hoon Shahid Afridi won’t be bowling you over this Eid
The film’s release has been delayed till August 23 due to last minute problems.
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Cellular services not to be suspended on Eid
Interior Minister advises police officials to stay alert; beefs security.
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Rains Day 3: Misery continues, body count rises
At least 12 people were confirmed dead across the country today.
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IT Minister plans to ban 'objectionable content' across entire internet
YouTube to be unblocked once Internet is free of unwanted content.
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Rajanpur: CM announces Rs50 million relief for flood affected
Shahbaz Sharif took an aerial view of Rajanpur district to assess damage caused by recent floods.