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For the second time: CDA postpones plot auction
The CDA had planned to generate enough revenue by selling commercial plots at developed sectors.
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Purging polio: ‘Two policemen to escort each team’
During the crackdown, the police arrested as many as 153 individual accused of various crimes.
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Taji Khokhar exemption request turned down
Asked to appear in court again on the next hearing.
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Bizarre prospect: Senior police official looted at gunpoint
The SSP was deprived of his laptop among other things in H-8/1.
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Love for nature: Young ‘eco-guards’ pledge to conserve nature
The 10-day long nature conservation meet is an annual feature of the Adventure Foundation Pakistan.
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Taking charge: Motorway police’s reputation to be restored
New IG NHMP disappointed over present performance.
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Report launch: Pakhtuns split over benefits of jirga system
Majority of female respondents say it conforms to international human rights standards.
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No money, no doctors: Pims liver transplant centre becoming white elephant
The centre was haphazardly opened in 2012; only one surgery conducted to date.
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Adventure enthusiasts lament security lapse, attempt to scare tourists away
Express solidarity with slain tourists and their families at Fairy Meadows.
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Passport lamination tender: IHC dismisses plea against American company
Endorses immigration and passports department’s right to accept any offer.
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Homecoming: Newborn quadruplets handed over to parents
Hospitalised for 40 days, premature babies are now stable.
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Austerity of the ‘mughals’: PM wants access road for Presidency helipad
The Rs10 million road would let the PM avoid the ‘long’ 600-metre drive.
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Parking company: Mian Shakeel returns as managing director
The Lahore Parking Company has now to decide between the three bidders for the contract.
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Sodomy: LHC takes notice of robberies in Aimanabad
The police had refused to set up a picket at the villagers’ complaint.
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Poor performance: Three FESCO employees sacked
The Chak Jhumra XEN was given a warning.
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Defective washing machine : Damages awarded to petitioner
The court had issued notices to the respondent and initiated ex-parte proceeding on May 29, 2012.
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Fact-finding: Jahangir calls for paradigm shift in Balochistan
Says security agencies should work within the ambit of Constitution.
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Benazir assassination case: Musharraf in the eye of the storm
FIA declares ex-army chief main accused in its charge sheet .
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan fears breakdown of Doha initiative
US envoy acknowledges Islamabad’s role in Afghan peace; PM assures ‘full support’.
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Imran Farooq murder case: London police releases suspect on bail
Bail lasts till September.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 98.87/98.93 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 98.86/98.92.
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Inequality: Economists argue for land reforms
Dr Hussain suggested creating a fund to purchase land for remaining 42% landless farmers.
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Trade corridor: NHA extending road network
World Bank team emphasised on the need for linking major industrial cities and agricultural centres
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The story of Lyari
For the last two years, there were more holidays than schooling because of the law and order situation.
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Against all traditions: Fazl condemns attack on foreign trekkers
Claims trust must be established with Taliban before setting conditions for peace talks.
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FIA considers Musharraf prime suspect in Benazir murder case
Says Musharraf wanted to secure his government by having Bhutto killed.
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Talks with Taliban: Nawaz, Dobbins in high-level huddle over Afghanistan
Nawaz tells US envoy that Pakistan has the highest stakes in return to peace, stability in Afghanistan.
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Fashion Police: The return of Mughal-e-Azam
Apart from boxing, Amir Khan is also known for his expensive yet stylish taste in fashion.
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Will Faakhir’s career be uplifted for good?
Singer talks about his album release and US/Canada tour.
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Imran Farooq murder: Political workers, politician's wife being investigated
Money laundering was also found to be an important objective for the murder.
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Despite increasing violence, Balochistan hopeful of new govt: HRCP
Says abductions on the rise; women and minority groups live in perpetual fear.
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Written in the stars: Cosy up to the Cancer man
The Cancer man lends credence to the water sign’s reputation for being a whirlwind of emotions!
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Tourist attack: G-B legislative assembly passes condemnation bill
The legislative assembly expressed full faith in PM Nawaz Sharif. Budget also presented in the session.
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Edhi suffers from kidney failure, to stay on dialysis rest of his life
If we find a kidney which matches, we will transplant his kidneys, says Dr Rizvi.
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Pakistani users cross 9 million mark on Facebook
Pakistan becomes 27th most popular country on Facebook.
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Nanga Parbat tragedy: Case registered against unidentified men
A search operation is underway in Diamer, while the area surrounding the base camp has been sealed.
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Paris tackles rudeness to tourists with new manual
Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists.
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Analysis: Is Nawaz flexing civilian authority?
Apparently, Nawaz discussed the issue with General Kayani – though no independent confirmation was available.
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Ejazul Haq a spoiler of feel-good mood
Things since the suicidal landing of Musharraf in Pakistan early this year have moved beyond the controlling capacity.
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Cabinet endorses Musharraf’s treason trial
Nawaz also decided to keep the charge of the law ministry with him in order to monitor the proceedings.
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Judges detention case: Allegations cannot be treated as evidence, states IHC
Bench observes that terrorism charges added to FIR by a high court judge.
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Parliamentary session: Lawmakers turn to law and order debate
Govt says steps taken to develop security policy; manage energy crisis.
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Unsafe abortions: Risky business
Nearly a million Pakistani women resort to abortions annually due to absence of timely contraception.
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Assembly session: MPAs want high-level probe into graft cases
Deputy Opposition Leader endorses ‘people-friendly’ budget.
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Iftikhar Hussain held in Imran Farooq murder case
Hussain, 52, is said to be a close relative of a top Pakistani politician.
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Aiming high: 7-year-old computer whiz claims Microsoft honour
Huzair scored 780 marks out of a total of 1000, becoming a certified specialist.
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Musharraf treason case: It’ll be a regular criminal case, say experts
SC can refer this case to any trial court or can order formation of a special tribunal or bench of any high court.
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Historical Consignment: Pakistani mangoes shipped to Mauritius
A major breakthrough for exploring a new market in the world, said Babar Durrani, an exporter.
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Musharraf’s Trial: Gilani wants abettors in the dock
He said that the Parliament was supreme because it reflected the will of the people.
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Provincial govt needs to do more: Asma
She said that lawyers had always raised their voices against the ongoing atrocities in the province.
















































