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India hints at restarting talks with Pakistan
Any dialogue with Islamabad presupposes an environment free of violence, says Foreign Secretary India.
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Ustad Rehbar: The story of a librarian in Hunza
Rehbar is responsible for setting up the first library in the area for local residents.
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'Contempt': Imran Khan decides to appear in court in person
A contempt of court notice was issued to Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the SC and judges.
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Balochistan unrest: Three killed in Quetta
Meanwhile, a rocket was fired from the mountains surrounding the Quetta city that landed at a desolated area in Kirani
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Public welfare: Education system being reviewed
The government would provide free education to students hailing from less developed areas.
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TERROR BID: Six suspects arrested
Six suspected terrorists were arrested in a monitoring operation around the main Youm-i-Ali procession.
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Government initiative: Internships to provide jobs for youth
Internship opportunities will be provided to the students of government as well as private institutions.
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Protests Planned: BNP leader’s house raided
BNP leader gunned down in target killing and illegal arrest of his relatives.
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Pentagon Report: Pak Army’s gains against TTP lauded
Pakistani military has made many sacrifices to achieve significant territorial against militant groups.
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Uncommon Sights: ‘Guard of honour’ for Zardari
'Guard of honour' to the president will be an important event in the democratic history of Pakistan.
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Cng Interrupted: Govt asked to announce long term policy
If the govt announces a ten year policy, all the stakeholders would be able to work with peace of mind.
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Fighting Polio: Provinces urged to run awareness drives
District health managers have been directed to properly manage the immunisation drives.
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Militant ploy to attack Benazir Airport, Chaklala Base foiled
At least 18 militants dressed in police uniform arrived at the airport in three cars.
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Houses swept away in Chitral floods
Due to flooding in the Aiwan Nala, roads going towards the Kailash Valley have been closed off.
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Escapees re-arrested: Forty-eight runaway prisoners surrender
A case was filed at cantonment police station against militants.
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High-level huddle: Troika finalises ‘heavy agenda’ for Kerry’s trip
Officials say the drone issue will be raised ‘forcefully’ with the US secretary of state.
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Power to the grassroots: ECP braces to hold local govt election
Strengthens wing tasked to hold LB polls; seeks asset details of lawmakers.
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Petroleum Policy 2012: CCI seeks new deal with gas explorers
Petroleum ministry has proposed CCI to remove the condition of six months.
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Power defaulters: Electricity default list overstated, says NAB
Ministry says 126,000 defaulters owe Rs112b, but DISCOs say 63,254 defaulters owe Rs76.9b in power dues.
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Fluctuation in global market: Petroleum prices rise by Rs4.9 per litre
Diesel to sell at Rs109.76 per litre after Rs3 hike; petrol price up by Rs2.7 per litre.
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Civilian casualties up 23pc in Afghan war: UN
Taliban reject claim that greatest number of casualties are caused by IEDs.
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Inquiry sought into ‘Quetta terrorism claims’
Complainant has accused neighbour in DHA of assault and defamation.
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Enforced disappearance: Police ordered to proceed against MI official
SC says case of individual nature; cannot see institution’s involvement.
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Controversy ends: President accepts Shujaat Azim’s resignation
Azeem tendered his resignation after he failed to justify his appointment before the Supreme Court.
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Security concerns: Aasia Bibi shifted to Multan women’s jail
Blasphemy accused was vulnerable to militant attacks in Shiekhupura prison.
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When billboards make money and trees don’t
An ever-increasing number of billboards and trees being ‘trimmed’ to make them visible is harming the environment.
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Ridiculing judiciary?: Imran’s ‘contemptuous remarks’ land him in trouble
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to PTI chief, directs to appear before court on Friday.
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Brief stint: Daring poll body chief calls it quits
Fakhruddin G Ebrahim cites ‘personal reasons’ for his resignation.
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No cheap electricity: Govt to increase power tariff to phase out subsidy
Consumers will face a hike in power tariff by Rs3 to Rs 6 per unit for different categories.
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Free screening camps: Ten diagnosed with hepatitis C
An individual also tested positive for hepatitis B virus (HBV).
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Traffic management: Police radio service starts today
listeners can tune in to frequency 88.6 to learn about the flow of traffic around any thoroughfare and markets.
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Disabled students: BSEK to announce results
A ceremony will be held to honour the top three position holders in all groups.
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Reckless driving: Seven killed, 20 injured as vehicles collide
Taking notice of the accident, SSP Nawabshah Javed Jaskani suspended traffic sergeant Hameed Jalbani.
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Short circuit: CG of Swaziland, wife die in house fire
Grandson injured and admitted to medical care.
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LG system: NCSW proposes level-playing field for women
Punjab govt’s proposed draft termed ‘undemocratic’.
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‘Political reconciliation’: JI blames city’s lawlessness on govt
Ruling parties provide security to criminals, says Mehnati.
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Clerical error: Letter to appoint new rector causes commotion
The letter questioned the capabilities of additional rector Masoom Yasinzai.
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Disciplinary action: Six SHOs suspended, five replacements found
Some of the police officers were serving at the same police stations for the past five to 10 years.
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Cutting back: Family planning doesn’t figure on govt’s priority list
Poor service delivery, overpopulated population welfare department blamed for low contraceptive prevalence.
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Bani Gala gang rape: Suspects get interim bail
Sources say police allegedly played role in convincing victim’s family to ‘patch-up’.
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Mountaineering: ‘Foreign climbers will return, but only with security’
Absence of rescue operations deter mountaineers; no more summit plans for K2.
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Right to Play: Discipline on the pitch brings discipline in life
Summer camp for underprivileged children being held in Islamabad.
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Breaking bad: After ephedrine, a real ‘pseudo’ scam comes up
Illegal quota allocations of pseudoephedrine may jeopardise Pak pharma industry’s reputation.
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Special police deployment: Extra security from Aug 5 to Chand Raat
Special traffic police squads will be deployed to control the traffic flow.
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Second marriage dispute: Man kills wife
The police arrested the trio and an investigation is underway.
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Scarcity: Many areas go without water
The residents said it was difficult for them to fetch water in hot and humid weather from Neelum River.
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Caught red-handed: Man held for stealing goat
Aslam along with his neighbor overpowered Arshad and handed him over to the police.
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Expressing reservations: Removal of OGDCL contractor demanded
Law mandates should belong to the same union councils where the work is carried out.
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Mohmand agency: 26 suspects arrested
Khasadar official Ali Murad said they launched a search operation with the security forces.
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‘Hard-earned peace’: Killings of peace volunteers reignite fear of violence in the valley
ISPR Swat spokesperson says Swat is safe for tourists.