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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
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Rejuvenated Afridi outlines plans for 2015 World Cup
Former captain urges authorities to begin preparations for mega event.
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'Undemocratic': ANP to submit adjournment motion against Imran Khan
It was unconstitutional of Imran Khan to call a meeting of provincial secretaries, says ANP spokesperson.
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Education amidst fear
The state must, by any means necessary, ensure that children’s education is protected by all in the ranks of power.
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Terror threat: 30 security teams deployed across Islamabad
A search operation was carried out during the day amid terror threats.
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Why the silence from team Chup?
Despite being hyped for its experimental concept and line-up, the movie Chup remains stalled even after three years.
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Do you have an acidity problem?
Studies reveal that lifestyle and stress lead to rising acidity in young people.
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Three fishermen freed from Indian jail reach home
The fishermen were caught by Indian forces after a cyclone pushed their fishing boats across the border.
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Will take Fazlur Rehman to court for calling me Jewish agent: Imran Khan
JUI-F Chief has called Imran an agent of “Americans, Jews, Ahmadis and a person of ill character” in the past.
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Deadly rains cause colossal damage in Pakistan
Over 50 dead. Pakistani disaster relief officials issued fresh flood warnings, more rain expected.
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Ajmal slips to five in ICC ODI rankings
Misbahul Haq at number 8 in batsmen, and Hafeez at number 8 in all-rounders in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Piercing: Stiff upper lip
Thinking of getting a little steel armour? Here are some tips.
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The Great Indian Peninsula Railway
In a seven-course meal, curious Londoners are treated to a pop-up dinner that takes them from Rangoon to Srinagar.
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Honoured: Arfa Karim’s birthplace a model village
Eight development projects planned to turn ancestral village into model village, says DCO Najam Ahmad Shah
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Mumbai teenager leaves red-light zone for US degree
Shweta Katti, 18, left for America to study at the liberal arts Bard College, where she hopes to read psychology.
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Sustainable living: Permaculturist spreading the seeds of his passion
Introducing eco-friendly agriculture in Hunza.
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Domestic violence: Woman burnt to death
Brother accuses in-laws of setting fire to Rizwana.
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With treatment, without a cure: No decline in HIV patients in K-P, FATA
208 new patients were registered from July 2012 – June 2013 under review.
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Mardan note: PTI, ANP draw swords while slain MPA’s brother draws support
Toothless JUI-F plagued by internal differences, fights for scraps.
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Target killing: FC official gunned down
A Frontier Corps (FC) official was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Shagai Road
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Warning issued: Roadside stalls face axe
Roadside stalls in commercial markets of the city may be counting their days
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Digital discussion: Sharing the capital’s stories
Blogging website brings voices from Islamabad to discuss common experiences, interests.
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High profile: Ephedrine hearing postponed till Aug 17
Court displeased with continual absence of Lashari’s lawyer.
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‘Kidnapped’: Woman goes missing from Gujar Khan
Saghir Khan* lodged a complaint with the police .
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Pindi’s schools to get almost 2,000 new teachers
1,858 teachers will be recruited for schools in Rawalpindi district.
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On Margalla Road, a game of cops and robbers unfolds
Woman held hostage during the incident, escapes unhurt, gunmen on the lam.
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Vehicle registration: From dusty files to computer hard drives
The process will stem corruption in excise department.
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CDA plans to swap streetlights with LEDs, again
The civic agency is already working on replacing traditional lights with solar-powered ones.
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Airport security threat: ‘Search operation was a routine exercise’
Army and Rangers just assisting regular security agencies.