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Eid shopping: Heat makes sticky sales situation
Shopkeepers say sales decline this year as compared to the past.
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FDE busy preparing lists of employees
Islamabad High Court asks for details of teachers inducted in three years.
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Shopkeepers fined: Ensuring hygienic food in the capital
Two hotels were issued notices for failing to comply with relevant food laws.
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Deadly land disputes: Taji Khokar withdraws pre-arrest bail request
Counsel says he is in custody for another murder.
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Grass-roots governance: ‘Non-Muslims, women, peasants should have greater say’
Civil society raises concerns on local government systems in Punjab, K-P.
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Wheels of justice: Rape accused sent on judicial remand
The alleged rapist is the son of a local cleric.
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Dhoke Syedan ground: RCB chief, MEO to blame if any kids get dengue, says LHC judge
Clean-up ordered; warning after petitioner said area was potential disease-breeding ground.
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Deadly downpour: Two killed as rain hits the twin cities
No reports of major property damage, flash flooding.
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Peaceful protest: APML to demand Musharraf’s release
APML would hold new demonstrations in front of Islamabad and Karachi press clubs as well.
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Ongoing health projects: Commissioner for speedy completion
Paul directed the concerned project engineers furnish a work plan for their speedy completion.
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Tragedy: Eight people killed, 24 injured in AJK
According to the police, the dumper’s driver lost control and rammed into the van coming from the opposite side.
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Daring attempt: Man shot at for resisting robbers
The police registered a case.
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Drive against violations: Public transporters penalised
ITA and the traffic police imposed a penalty amounting to Rs35,500 for traffic violations.
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Sikhs in America: A year after massacre, threat still persists
A panel has recommended that FBI compile statistics on hate crimes specifically against Sikhs and other groups.
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Discovering biodiversity: Rare whiptail stingray collected off Ormara
Known to exist in temperate and tropical waters of Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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The bank job: Robbers loot Rs2.2m in Mehmoodabad bank heist
LEAs believe this was the same group that staged hold-up earlier in February.
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Peace visit: Over 1,800 patients treated in five days
Patients praise Chinese doctors for their humble and polite attitude.
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Inflation: Index down 0.11% during week
SPI for combined groups was down by 0.05%; down from 200.92 points in the previous week to 200.82 points this week.
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Currency: Rupee regains slightly against dollar
The rupee ended slightly stronger at 102.1/102.35 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 102.2/102.45.
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Agriculture loans: National Bank crosses target
NBP provided nearly 120% of the target in agricultural loans.
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Inability to score hurting Pakistan football: Lodhi
PFF secretary unsatisfied with national team’s form.
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Mohammad Irfan aiming for greater heights
Pakistan fast-bowler looking to play for ‘another four to five years’.
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Gunned down: Daudzai SHO, driver shot dead
A large number of police personnel were dispatched to launch a search operation in the area following the incident.
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Runaway Afghan couple: Alleged first husband appeals against family court’s verdict
Says witnesses and DNA tests prove Maryam is his wife, not Haiwad’s.
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22 police, 76 Taliban killed in Afghan battle: officials
On the contrary the Taliban claims only five of their fighters and 84 government soldiers were killed in the battle.
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Trend File with Secret Closet: India Bridal Week 2013
While we may be much more receptive to exploring modernism in tradition, there lies an ocean of talent next door.
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Trip down memory lane: Food products from the ‘90s, with love
We compiled a list of some popular products from the ‘90s that have been overshadowed by numerous other brands.
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Kerry presented 'non-paper' on Iran-Pakistan pipeline: Foreign office
US briefed on Pakistan's pipeline projects to ascertain if it attracts any sanctions.
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Towering Irfan dreams to stand taller than any other bowler
Pacer plans to work up to no.1 ranking.
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PTI to issue white paper on May 11 rigging
Shireen Mazari is heading the committee that is preparing the paper that will expose rigging in May 11 elections.
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Ahmadinejad bows out with familiar prediction on Zionism
Former Iranian president leaves office predicting Zionism will end soon in his farewell speech.
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Indian army says it killed 12 militants in Kashmir
Five rebels were killed during a gun battle on Thursday in Hafrada forests, says Indian Army.
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Hottie of the week: Azfar Rahman
What is striking about Azfar is how comfortable he is in his own skin.
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YouTube ban: IT Minister to appear in court on August 7
Additional secretary says minister busy in the preparation of IT policy.
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Private Visit: PM receives warm welcome in Jeddah
During visit, PM Nawaz will perform Umrah and visit Madinah Munawarrah.
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Jailbreak Aftershocks: K-P prisons chief made OSD
Heads continue to roll in the aftermath of DI Khan jailbreak.
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Pakistan to play series with Sri Lanka in UAE
Sri Lanka will open the tour with two Twenty20s in Dubai on December 11 and 13.
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Doctor’s Murder Case: ATC issues black warrants for LeJ men
ATC ordered jail authorities to hang LeJ men by neck till death on August 20 and 21.
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Cm Suspends Sp: BHC dissatisfied over police report
Police dared to stop PML-N senior minister from taking his armed guards inside the assembly premises.
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Emergency declared: Two die, one injured as floods rage towards Peshawar
Floods triggered by a heavy downpour have destroyed 60 houses, 15 shops, 6 bridges and covered Booni Road in Chitral.
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Changing religion : Doctor afraid of serving in hometown
The petitioner approached the SHC with the plea to cancel orders regarding her posting as medical officer.
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Shahzeb khan murder case: Bail of Shahrukh Jatoi’s brother extended
Nawab Ali Jatoi who helped his brother Shahrukh Jatoi escape from the country using fake travel documents.
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Demanding Transparency: K-P govt employees to declare assets
Special committee would be formed to analyse assets of all government employees.
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Sc Bar Elections: Kanrani wins nomination from Quetta
Kanrani has been nominated as the presidential candidate by Quetta lawyers for the Sc Bar Elections.
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Call for solidarity : Friday to be observed as Al-Quds Day
Shia organisations have decided to observe the last Friday of the holy month of Ramazan as “Al-Quds Day”.
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Academic appointments : Governor appoints deans in SU
Sindh Governor, the chancellor of public sector universities has appointed the deans for three years.
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Deported: 59 Pakistanis sent back from Iran
Pakistani workers were living there without valid travelling documents.
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Set Ablaze: Oil tanker torched in Mastung
Two oil tankers carrying fuel for the Pakistan Air Force were on way when unknown persons opened fire.
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Punjab Matters: Shahbaz for speedy development
All resources are being utilized for rapid development of the province.
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Eid Security: Border with tribal areas sealed
Peshawar Police sealed border areas with the tribal regions to prevent the entry of suspected militants.