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Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts in South Waziristan
Number of dead and injured is not known as yet.
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Midnight explosions: Rockets rain down on provincial capital
Police say two rockets landed inside Bacha Khan International Airport, however, there was no damage reported.
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New ‘Magna Carta’ of the Pakistan Civil Service
Group rivalry among civil service groups has reached its climax leading top bureaucracy into poor performance.
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Iran fires mortar shells into Pakistan
'Iranian border guards fired two mortar shells which landed near Peshuk check post in Panjgur,' says a local...
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Reneging on contract: Pakistan obliged to complete gas pipeline, says Iran
Deputy oil minister says Islamabad was aware of possible pressure at the time of signing the deal.
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Maha Shivaratri: 68 pilgrims denied visas
A group of 200 pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to participate in the religious festival.
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Maha Shivratri: Delegation of yatrees awed by Pakistan welcome
Pilgrims who have travelled from India to Pakistan for Shivratri pray for peace on both sides of the border.
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PoR cards: Scores of Afghans queue up to renew registration
Some 1.6 million Afghan refugees hope to get their cards extended till 2015.
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Aye or nay: Dialogue should be first option, says Imran
Says the idea of Waziristan operation frightens him.
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The great decline: Silt eating into Tarbela’s storage capacity, NA told
Accumulation of deposit poses a threat to the fertile agricultural land in the area.
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Looming operation: Religious, political parties back govt, armed forces
Representatives of different parties unanimously demand decisive operation against militants.
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Clarifying a verdict: SC refers demotion case to chief justice
Bench says the matter should be fixed before those judges, who gave the October 2013 ruling.
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RPP case: Ex-PM Ashraf gets exemption from court appearance
Court has indicted Ashraf and seven others over their alleged involvement.
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Live-fire exercises: Military will defeat all threats, says COAS
Statement came against the backdrop of a likely operation in North Waziristan.
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Disappointment after an unnecessary hype
The so-called national security policy has failed to prescribe anything immediately relevant to the ‘here and now.’
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Allama Taqi Hadi Naqvi shot dead in Karachi
In another firing incident, the caretaker of a madrassa was also killed.
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Over alleged affair: Two brothers kill mother, cousin
Official says Nadir and Javed killed their mother Nighat Bibi over her suspected affair with their cousin Dawood.
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Judge’s absence: Kohistan video case adjourned
The next hearing will be held on March 18.
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Living legend: Munnoo Bhai is Pakistan’s history, says Pervez Rasheed
Punjabi wordsmith honoured by contemporaries, fans at event.
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Blind justice: Reforms can make jirgas more representative
Speakers stress on need to address human and women’s rights.
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Covering violence: The rules no one knows about
Speakers stress need for journalists, media houses to adhere to code of conduct; avoid sensationalism.
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Natural insecurity: Pakistan unprepared, underfinanced to fight disasters, say speakers
Trends for natural disasters in the region, risk reduction policy discussed at int’l conference.
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Socially-responsible citizens: AIOU, Red Crescent to promote spirit of volunteerism
University to sign MoU with PRCS to introduce pertinent programs in primary, secondary syllabi.
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Inter-collegiate competition: Debating fashion
ET wasn’t allowed to view artwork on display.
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In Pakistan: Screening Brazilian flicks
5th Brazilian Cinema exhibition will start from Thursday at Brazilian chancery, House 1, Street 72, Sector F-8/3.
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Slum survey: Over 80,000 people living in capital’s katchi abadis, says report
Cops share residential, crime statistics.
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Hostel hostility: Court stays eviction order of three IIUI students
Legal battle continues between students and management.
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Time Lapse: Sadia Salim shares her journey through time and space
Travel Advisory attempts to shed light on the Pakistan that is not shown by the media.
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Promoting unity: Abdul Sattar Edhi leads peace walk in the city
Edhi Foundation’s staff members, children take part in hour-long events.
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Malnutrition survey: ‘Over 70% mothers in Sindh are vitamin D deficient’
Alarming statistics on nutrition discussed at policy dialogue on Wednesday.
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SC rejects request to transfer army officer case
The bench accepted AAGP Shah Khawar’s request for time and adjourned the hearing until March 10.
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National security: Govt pleads for consensus against ‘invisible enemy’
Nisar shares contours of security policy with lawmakers.
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High-level huddle: Civil, military brass discuss Waziristan operation
The meeting was focused on ‘evaluating’ various aspects of a possible military operation in North Waziristan.
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Currency: Rupee stronger in interbank market
The rupee ended stronger at 104.90/104.95 against the dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday.
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Top post: LPG association chairman appointed
The election to select the chairman was held on the sidelines of the meeting of the LPG Association of Pakistan
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Pak-Afghan: Economic commission session ends
Providing one-year multiple visa to Pakistani businessmen should be done on reciprocal basis, said Motiwala.
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ECC decides to extend ban on import of gold till March 20
ECC approves summary for resumption of POL supplies at 6 Non-Internal Freight Equalization Mechanism (IFEM) Oil Depot.
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Woolwich murder: Killers of British soldier Lee Rigby handed lengthy prison terms
Michael Adebolajo, 29, who received the whole-life term, and Michael Adebowale, 22, was jailed for 45 years.
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We will defeat every threat to our motherland: COAS Raheel Sharif
The COAS commended the standard of training of the participating troops and lauded their skills.
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Where's the Apple Joshinder?: The Forbidden Fruit
Amin Gulgee sends you on a journey with the question, ‘Where is the Apple?’ but discards the idea of an answer.
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Prime minister, army chief discuss national defence, security
COAS General Raheel Sharif calls on prime minister Nawaz Sharif in meeting attended by defence minister, DG ISI, DGMO.
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Indian navy chief resigns after submarine accident: govt
Two crew members have not yet been found on the Russian-built submarine.
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Corporate Initiative 2014: Warwick welcomes Pakistani companies
University official says Pakistani students form one of its top ten international student groups.
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Terrorist activities on the rise in Karachi: Police report
AIG says criminal elements targeted during operation are retaliating to police action.
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Rashid Latif appointed chief selector of Pakistan cricket team
Latif will take over as chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team on April 1, 2014.
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5 rockets land in Peshawar
Two rockets landed inside Bacha Khan International Airport, no damage reported: police.
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Boiler explosion: Six factory workers burnt
Dr Ali casualty medical officer says 3 of workers received severe burn injuries and were admitted to DHQ hospital.
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Murder of judge’s son: SC calls for progress report
3 member bench take notice of brutal murder & directs police authorities to file report.
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Gas leakage: Explosion injures 5 of a family
Inquiry officer says family members were asleep when his wife lit match to light stove which caused explosion
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Weak signals: 4 mobile jammers around jail removed
7 jammers were installed in wake of security threats of attacks by terrorists to free their accomplices in the prison.

















































