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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.
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TV show host Quraish Pur passes away
Famous for his knowledge and wisdom, he was particularly known for hosting Kasauti.
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A reporter’s conscience
What can a reporter trade? What can I trade as a reporter who covers smaller, more off-beat sports?
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My visit to St Andrews, Scotland
St Andrews is home to the University of St Andrews, the Will and Kate love affair and a whole lot of grey.
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Burka Avenger set to go global
Plans are to broadcast the show in 60 countries.
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Explosion on Shalimar Express near Toba Tek Singh
Trains have been filled up to capacity due to the upcoming Eid holiday season.
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Loc violation : Indian troops ‘kidnap villagers’
Villagers tried to argue, but the Indian troops beat them and dragged them towards their side of Kashmir.
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PTI K-P: Alleged victim threatens to take life
Victim requested the judicial inquiry committee to remain impartial in the case against the accused.
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Entrepreneurship training: Thousands of women to benefit
Around 8,960 women are expected to gain direct and indirect benefits from (CREW).
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Hajj practice: Hajj training workshops after Eid
The training programmes aim to make intending pilgrims familiar with Hajj rituals.
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Balochistan crime: Father, son shot dead in Kharan
An armed men riding a motorcycle sprayed a volley of bullets on them, wounding both fatally.
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Relationship between Taliban, police that of batsman and bowler: IG K-P
We’re the batsmen as they keep bowling. Sometimes we score a six, other times we lose a wicket, says IG.
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Two-day visit: United Nations chief to land in Pakistan after Eid
Ban Ki-moon will call on the PM and president, meet families of slain polio workers.
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Improving standards: Higher education panel to assess Balochistan’s needs
Task force to present its recommendations to province’s chief minister and HEC.
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By-elections: 10 million ballot papers to be printed before Eid
Army will be stationed at ‘sensitive’ polling stations to ensure security, says ECP official.
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A long way from ‘home’: Stacked, back to back
Hundreds of containers on their way to Afghanistan are stuck at Karachi Port for clearance.
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Stealing gas: FIA raids homes of two military officers
FIA officials said it was an initial raid to confirm the allegations but they would come back to arrest them.
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Backlash: JUI-F cautions against altering gas formula
PTI also vows to resist any such move by the government.
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Abbotabad bank heist: Dead robbers were militants, say sources
Police says matter still under investigation, family denies allegation.
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From Karachi to Kashmore: Owais Muzaffar orders audit of local bodies
Muzaffar was told about the embezzlement of funds in the past local bodies’ governments in the last 10 years.
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Long awaited reunion: Cyclone-hit fishermen make surprise return
Families celebrate the unexpected arrival of three men from India after 15 years.
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BISP management pockets Rs975m: Audit report
Duplicate payments to poor from funds received under ADB loan and govt.
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Grievous allegation: Imran to sue Fazl for calling him ‘Jewish agent’
PTI chief tells media he will not apologise to SC in contempt case.
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‘Glacial’ changes: A hypothetical but scary scenario
While Pakistan’s glaciers may be stable, the need to monitor them is becoming urgent.
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Inclement weather: Met Office warns of more rains
12 people have died in Punjab, eight in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, one in Balochistan and 20 in Sindh.
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Monsoon 2013: Jhal Magsi braces for massive hill torrent
Death toll from two-day rains soars past 80 as 30 more fatalities are reported in Karachi and parts of Balochistan.
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IP project: US threatens curbs if Pakistan pursues Iran deal, says PM
Says Kerry was asked to end US drone strikes; calls for curbing South Asia arms race.
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Street criminals: More than 200 arrested till July
The police recovered 160 stolen cell phones and looted cash from these 226 arrested criminals.
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Commercial areas: Cart vendors spring up
The encroachments not only cause problems for pedestrians but are also creating hurdles in the flow of traffic.
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Tragedy: Lieutenant dies in traffic incident
Lieutenant Umair had just returned home after completing his training from the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.
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Post eid festivities: Year’s biggest consignment caught
Police also arrested 59 suspects during search operations conducted in different areas of the city on Sunday.
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Short circuit: Couple burnt alive as house catches fire
The two-room house was locked from inside, which hampered rescue work.
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Welcoming Eid: As people hit shopping malls, city govts come up with plans to protect them
Shoppers being lured by various slogans at display as inflation hits hard.
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Independence spirit: Sale of flags, badges increases
People all over the country celebrate the day with passion and zeal on August 14.
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Local custom: Mehndi highlights Eid festivity for women
Henna stalls flourishing in every market .
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Airport lockdown, a bad move
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and ASF officials fear the airport is far from secure.
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Fixing what’s broken: CDA chief presents his vision
Strategy Vision Paper includes ideas to address Islamabad growing list of civic problems.
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Not taking chances: Commandos on Margallas as capital put on high alert
The police says the alert and deployment is to ensure “foolproof” security in Islamabad.
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Murder: Police official found dead
A blind murder case against unidentified persons has been lodged.
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At the mosque: Prayer leader thrown acid at
The upper part of the victim's body is injured and he is in critical condition, says doctors.
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Contempt of Court: ‘Imran Khan will stick to his word’
Javed Hashmi alleged that a thorough investigation would expose massive rigging.
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Death threats: Woman seeks case against husband
Petitioner asked the court to direct the SHO to register a case against him and his aunt.
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Immunisation: Polio vaccination campaign planned
1,500 mobile teams, 109 stationed teams and 88 transport teams had been constituted to administer polio drops.
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Funeral: Slain Shia leader, son laid to rest
Scholars from across the province attended the final rites of the slain leader.
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Overcharging: 11 shopkeepers arrested
Price control magistrates on Sunday raided several shops in the city to check the quality and rates of edible items.
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Effective patrolling : 9 suspects arrested on the highway
The suspects has been handed over to police for further investigation.
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Epidemic control: Test recommended for dengue fever
Health Department has instructed all public hospitals to carry out NS-I dengue test for possible dengue fever patients