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Countrywide violence: Security officials claim some 460 killed since September 2013
Civilians have borne the brunt of such incidents across the country.
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EOBI scandal: FIA granted 5-day remand of suspect
Abdul Qayyum sold a plaza to EOBI for almost twice its actual value.
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Game changer?: Clarity on Musharraf trial to emerge on Friday
Decision about whether he will eventually be tried to be announced.
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No change in policy: Afghan Taliban reject Dubai peace initiative
Say Agha Jan Mutasim not given responsible position in the faction.
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I’m not a burger, I’m a shawarma
The shawarma is the epitome of Middle Eastern food, making it the perfect term to describe a person like me.
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SC takes notice of TTP threats to Kalash, Ismaili communities
Apex court says TTP’s statement was against Islam and the law of the country.
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Faith trial: Blasphemy accused denied bail
Abdul Shakoor and Liaquat Ali are accused of blasphemy by reading the kalma incorrectly.
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Asghar Khan case: Younis Habib denies making payments to Sharif brothers
Retracts testimony after an FIA team met him to record his statement.
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TTP grants authority to decide on ceasefire to Samiul Haq
JUI-S representative says if there is consensus between govt committee and Haq then ceasefire can be announced.
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Babus disgruntled: Bickering within civil bureaucracy
As DMG group bags a major share of the posting pie, other groups mull court challenge.
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Seven summit expedition: Halfway through, Samina and Ali make brief stopover
Brother-sister duo have scaled three of six mountains on their agenda; scaled Everest earlier.
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Unjustified austerity: Of tight belts and penniless health, education systems
CADD seeks waiver of 30% cut on budgets from PM.
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President-level talks: Pakistan-China economic corridor tops agenda
Mamnoon sees the project as game changer; calls the two nations ‘Iron brothers’.
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Speeding: Man dies after driving off bridge
A policeman was killed by a speeding truck in an unrelated incident.
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Hit-and-run: Woman killed in accident
The local police said the truck driver drove away, leaving the woman in critical condition.
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Cyber threats: Govt urged to put in place an agency to address hacking issue
Mock drill by CERT team thwarts cyber attack.
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Bearing the brunt: Unnoticed conflict quietly shatters lives
Escalating violence nationwide striking fear, hopelessness in citizens.
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VBMP long march: ‘Threatening calls to participants condemned
Senators submit adjournment motion in Senate secretariat to discuss issue.
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Key vacant positions: SC asks govt to act or court will intervene
Seeks reply from govt, says countries are not run on ad hacism.
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Prize distribution: High achievers awarded at ceremony
Beaconhouse School System North Executive Director Nasir Kasuri presented prizes to the students.
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‘Unfit’ cars: Taxi drivers protest ban on airport entry
The protesters demanded that the administration withdraw the ban on entry.
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PAF schools: Air chief announces incentives for teachers
Air chief urges faculty members to continue efforts for disseminating quality education.
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Non-issuance of salaries: Protest against DEO on corruption
Led by president of the association, Faiqzada Kakakhel, the protestors blocked the road for two hours.
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Family feud: Man shot dead, another injured
Imran and Shakeel were relatives and were walking near the vegetable market when they were attacked.
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Burglary: House robbed
One of the victims said that the robbers also roughed up his servant and maid before fleeing on a motorbike.
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Justice?: Robber shot by accomplice dies
Police say Nadeem was injured few days back when his accomplice opened fire at a Utility Store outlet.
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Joint operation: Nine illegal bus stands razed
15 bus terminals were operating in the capital, 11 of which were illegal, official says.
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Anti-polio drive: ‘1.3m children to be vaccinated’
Executive district officer says staff from private hospitals, other institutions called to participate in drive.
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Murder: Man awarded death sentence
According to the prosecution, Shujaat and his sisters had murdered their sister Chand Bibi over a property dispute.
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CENTCOM chief arrives: Gen Austin meets military leadership
They discussed a ‘wide range of common security issues’, according to an official statement issued by the US Embassy.
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Taking stock: PN Command and Staff Conference held
PN measures aimed at socio-economic uplift of Baloch populace along the Makran coastal belt also presented.
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Imprisoned for demonstrating: Saudi Arabia jails seven men
The town’s most recent wave of demonstrations began during the Arab uprisings of 2011 and continued through 2012.
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Transition: Syed Ismail Ali Shah passes away
Funeral prayers held at main Defence mosque, DHA Phase 1 Lahore after zuhar prayers at 2:00pm.
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Dispelling darkness: Revamped federal committee to help prevent and cure eye diseases
Expected to prepare five-year plan to integrate eye care at all levels.
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40 militants killed in North Waziristan aerial bombing
PM Nawaz Sharif authorises North Waziristan bombings last night: Government official.
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Return visit: Indian Punjab CM due end of February
Rawalpindi police finalises security plan.
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Missing persons: Jurisdiction issues come up at hearing
Wednesday’s hearing started with the division bench hearing the Umar Daraz Khan case.
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Mohmand executions: Rashid questions decapitation of FC troops by TTP
Under which Sharia law were paramilitary soldiers killed, asks minister.
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Stalled peace talks: Taliban set own terms for ceasefire
TTP spokesperson claims govt killed 60 Taliban since the start of peace initiative.
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Revolutionising education: At Haque Academy, it is not limited to the ABC
The curriculum is designed to inculcate a more practical approach in classrooms.
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The forgotten values: PakTurk School students expose the wrongs in our society
The art pieces were based on the all-important values that have been forgotten by society.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 104.86/104.92 against the dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday.
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Power production: Talks with 25 sugar mills under way
The minister said drive against gas theft was being launched without any discrimination.
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Blessing: Shaikh Noori visits Crescent Bay
Shaikh Noori prayed for the success of Emaar projects in the country.
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Pak-Iran joint commission discusses border security
Pakistani officials raised the issue of violation of Pakistan’s territory by Iranian border guards.
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Karim improves Pakistan’s record in Sochi
Teenager vows to improve his skills, sets eyes on next Winter Olympics.
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Improved weather: Export-oriented industry set to get gas supply boost from this week
Gas load management plan to be revised from February 21.
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Ten die as mini-truck careens off Lyari Expressway
Five women and five children of same family die as mini-truck they were travelling in plunges into the Lyari River.
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Uncovering art
Upcoming exhibit at Gallery 39K will showcase the works of three experimental artists.
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'Obnoxious' Dhoni under fire after new tour flop
Dravid agreed with the perception that Dhoni was a defensive captain, saying he needed to take risks.

















































