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Asghar Khan case: FIA starts work to implement court order
Agency will issue notices to politicians to return money in a month.
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Blasphemy charges: Man gets death sentence in Chitral
Hazrat Ali Shah declared guilty by Additional Sessions judge, fined Rs100,000.
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Malala will visit UAE to thank supporters: Report
Pakistani Ambassador to UAE says Malala will later travel to Makkah and perform Umra.
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Five alleged militants arrested in Gujrat
Militants were planning on carrying out terror bids during the month of Muharram.
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11 killed, 100 hurt as Israel pounds Gaza
Attacks came after flare-up in violence between Israel, Gaza-based groups.
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US defends Israeli attacks on Gaza at emergency UN meeting
Arab nations wanted the council 'to condemn that barbaric attack' by Israel while US strongly defended its key ally.
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Under threat: Taliban may attack Muharram processions in G-B
Interior Ministry urges government to remain vigilant.
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Muharram: Rangers to assist with RYK security
Special Branch will also help in sweeping the procession routes.
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Struck by calamity and in for a ‘secondary disaster’
Millions of displaced people suffer due to lack of social service in unplanned settlements, say experts.
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Vani: FIR against ex-nazim, jirga heads
Those nominated in the FIR include former nazim Hafiz Tariq Changwani.
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Abandoned: Toddler left at roadside
The incident happened in the Aroop police station jurisdiction on Wednesday morning.
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Football: Police drop Clattenburg complaint
Complaint was regarding alleged racist comments by referee Mark Clattenburg towards a Chelsea player.
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OIC ministerial meeting: Foreign minister Khar due in Djibouti
The meeting will review decisions taken at earlier meetings.
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Hajj scam: FIA submits progress report to court
FIA is probing the appointment of Director General Hajj, who is also one of the accused in the scandal.
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Act of terror: 16 injured in Hub grenade attack
Hub police have registered a case and opened investigation.
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Sindh Assembly session: Opposition expected to protest
Acting secretary of the assembly says agenda has not been finalised yet but some pending bills may be taken up.
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Fresh admissions: SMIU entrance test on Nov 18
SMIU vice chancellor Dr Mohammad Ali Shaikh says admissions will be given on merit basis.
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Karachi violence: Military not a solution: Sharjeel Memon
I want to laud the police and Rangers for arresting many notorious criminals: Sindh Information Minister
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Official meeting: Unclog traffic jams in Saddar, orders CS
These traffic jams cause problems for people walking and driving in these areas: Sindh chief secretary
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Cricket: Murali eyes another battle with Warne
Muralitharan, who will represent Melbourne Renegades, is looking forward to clashing with Warne’s Melbourne Stars.
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Football: National team leaves for Singapore
The announcement of the squad was made by the PFF at a press conference.
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Tennis: Czechs out to avenge Spain
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open crown today.
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Golf: McIlroy vows no let-up in Hong Kong
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open crown today.
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Football: Japan leave it late against Oman
Oman had not lost at home in the final round of qualifiers.
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First in current PPP tenure: Man hanged in Mianwali jail
Muhammad Hussain, former sepoy of Pakistan Army, was charged with killing his senior sergeant Khadim Hussain in 2008.
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Close inspection: Commission to probe alleged corruption in CDA
The 3-member commission will be paid a combined Rs5m for three months of work.
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Senate session: Opposition, allies boycott proceedings
Gilani unlawfully appointed two officers in diplomatic missions abroad: Khar.
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Honour killing: Man kills wife, stabs himself
Murder case filed on complaint of Bibi’s brother Muhammad Asif.
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PM urges ulema to speak up against sectarian killing
They kill people as if it's a normal thing and then justify it in the name of religion, says prime minister.
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Japanese film festival concludes
Festival jointly organised by Japanese embassy, Japan Foundation and Pakistan National Council of Arts.
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Discussion: Citizen education and gender issues
Delegation members share their views regarding content and education methodologies for citizens.
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Airblue crash report: CAA, PIA officials put on notice
Division bench says air crash investigation body should be independent.
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Public suffering: CNG body, OGRA asked to settle price row
All Pakistan CNG president says the CNG prices issue has been exacerbated since government did not reduce taxes.
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At PIMS, expectant mothers unable to deliver on due date
Doctors’ unavailability causing pregnant women to suffer.
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‘Engage Pakistani diaspora now to stay connected in future’
7 million Pakistanis live and work abroad, sending $13 billion in remittances every year.
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NRO beneficiaries: Opposition questions govt intent to pursue other recipients
SC decision is just about dropping contempt charges against PM, all other cases remain intact, says Mushahidullah.
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How 9/11 changed and shaped literature
Three-day conference on literature in South Asia begins.
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National Assembly: Lawmakers back ex-PM, son against FIA ‘badgering’
Agency’s chief to be summoned before committee for prosecuting Gilanis in Hajj scam.
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Broadening tax base: Cabinet gives go-ahead to tax amnesty schemes
Bill to be vetted by law ministry then tabled in NA; electoral reforms bill also approved.
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Bibi Dow of Kalash forced to leave home
Briton Maureen Lines dedicated her life to Kalash people, but is harassed by security personnel.
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Left behind: Fate of Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan uncertain
LHC to take up case of 37 Pakistanis languishing at Bagram airbase.
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NRO implementation case: Receipt in hand, Naek wins clean slate for PM
Contempt notice against premier withdrawn; court emphasises Malik Qayyum misused his authority.
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State has not failed in Karachi, says Zardari
President says nothing could harm a democratic Pakistan.
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Boosting election prospects?: Ministers push commission for scarce funds
Projects for minister’s constituencies likely to be considered in upcoming meeting.
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NRO Implementation: SC orders NAB references against Gilani
The bench maintained that the convicted people were given favour by Gilani.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan extend olive branch to Taliban
Eight Taliban prisoners released in response to Afghan govt request.
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Seraiki province first, then elections: Elahi
The deputy PM hits out at PML-N for ‘suppressing’ the people of south Punjab.
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Population Fund report: UN agency wants Pakistan to defuse population bomb
Pakistan’s population is growing by 2.05 percent a year and has reached the 180 million mark.
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Crossing the border: NATO oil supply expected to resume by month’s end
Test drive conducted to assess road safety and threats.
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Health and education: Pakistan aims high but wouldn’t pay for the flight
Report says Pakistan reneging on commitments to increase spending on health, education.