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MQM, JI battle it out for votes in NA-252
Constituency likely to witness a close contest between former winners, MQM and JI.
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Army-controlled constituency: Will PTI break PML-N’s NA-125 winning streak?
Candidates on both sides upbeat about election results.
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Students picture their future with and without film school
Share concerns of whether school will remain open after completion of semester.
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Speedy Recovery: 30 goats sacrificed for Imran Khan
The charity was given by PTI Youth Wing vice president Shehzad Younus Sheikh.
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‘Cancel APML’s registration’: Plea referred to Election Commission
A person deemed unworthy of running for parliament could not form or lead a political party, says petitioner.
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Hidden message: CJP’s image in campaign ad
The petitioner said the publication of the ad was a violation of ECP and Pemra rules.
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FATA stands at the ready for historic polls
Preparations made to ensure voter participation and security across the region.
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Elections: Stipulated time to campaign comes to an end
All parties are supposed to stop advertisements and other campaigning from midnight.
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White Label Service: Election fever leads to surge in SMS traffic
Short code-based service increases 1,000% YoY in May.
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IMF likely to be next govt’s first stop
Pakistan’s finances are expected to hit the wall in the next six months.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.37/98.43 against the dollar, stronger than Wednesday’s close of 98.41/98.46.
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Forex: Currency reserves rise to $11.863b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose to $ 6.772 billion from $6.676 billion a week earlier.
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Cargo airline: Emirates SkyCargo wins award
The airline was also named Best Middle East Cargo Airline for the 25th consecutive year.
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Seat adjustments: PPP and ANP team up in Karachi
PPP and ANP agree on seat adjustments in 15 constituencies of Karachi.
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Aamna Aqeel: It’s certainly not fashion!
Controversial fashion shoot by emerging designer turns stomachs.
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An inked thumb and full stomach — eateries get patriotic!
Restaurants across the city are giving away free goodies along with discounted dinners.
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Market watch: KSE rises 0.98 per cent to finish at 19661 points
Jah.Sidd.Co leads volume of shares traded on May 9.
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President signs law to enable overseas voting
The Electoral Laws Amendment Ordinance will enable the ECP to have polls abroad, at a later date.
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ECP should take notice of 'threats' by Gilani's sons: PTI vice-chairman
PTI will not let PPP suspend elections in any constituency because of this incident, Shah Mahmood Qureshi says.
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PHC declares US drone attacks violation of UN charter, Geneva convention
Government should issue warning to the US and CIA, orders Lahore High Court.
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Injured Imran won't cast vote: Officials
Doctors say his recovery is much faster than expectations.
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LHC issues notice to DCO Lahore over PML-N tigress' death
Faryal Gohar filed a petition against the PML-N for causing the death of an innocent animal.
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IMF likely to be next Pakistan government's first stop
Country's finances could hit the wall in the next six months or so if another transfusion is not provided.
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Transgender candidates prepare for elections
Often ridiculed or attacked, transgender are treated as misfits in Pakistani society.
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Eight plunge to death as fire erupts at LDA plaza in Lahore
Malik Riaz announces Rs0.5m compensation for families of the deceased victims. Allegedly large number of records lost.
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Former PM Gilani’s son kidnapped in Multan
Gunmen open fire on PPP gathering in Multan, Ali Haider Gilani's personal secretary killed, eight injured.
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Election security plan is inadequate, CEC tells Kayani
Since April, the Taliban have killed more than 100 people in attacks on candidates and rallies.
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Election Day Recipes
I thought I should give you some ideas for quick appetisers and refreshments.
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MMS clip is scene from movie: Veena Malik
Malik became a household name post her appearance in Indian television reality show "Bigg Boss Season 4".
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Missing persons case: Bring the 7 detained men before court, officials told
SC issues notices to attorney general, provincial advocate general and the lawyer representing ISI and MI.
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Contradictory arguments: SC asks Musharraf to clarify his position in writing
Demands clarification on finding his two advocates at variance .
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Preventable deaths: Pakistan continues to lose 60,000 babies annually
Pakistan is the most dangerous country for babies to be born in, and terrorism is not the reason.
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Ready, set, elect: Chacha Mushtaq, the cholaywala, dreams of revolution
Despite lack of funds and the flawed parliamentary process, Mushtaq believes change is inevitable.
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District profile: Voters opt for silence over explicit support
Strong individuals, not parties, dominate the political scene in Attock.
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The loyal subject: Hur Jamaat’s oldest crusader
At 108 years of age, Mevo Kariro is the only living Hur freedom fighter.
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To vote or not to vote: Will the youth decide the country’s future?
16.2 million young voters are determined to change things through the ballot this time.
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Pakistani prisoner who died after being attacked in India jail, returns home
Sanaullah's dead body flown back to Pakistan. Postmortem to be carried out shortly.
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New law: Sindh finalises Mental Health Ordinance
Sindh now has the distinction of being the first province to enact a mental health ordinance.
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Conclusive raids : Police find 10kg of explosives
They also confiscated mobile phones, timed devices and other materials used in making bombs.
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Electoral pains: Traders in Old City to close businesses
Chairperson of All Karachi Tajir Ittehad announces that all markets will be closed from May 10 to May 12.
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Bloody ballot: 110 killed in April
Report shows K-P, Balochistan worst hit by poll violence; interior ministry considers Karachi ‘most sensitive area’.
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Campaign trail: For Chaudhry Nisar, party comes first
Pitches in for party candidate in NA-59 where his relatives are also contesting on PTI, PPP tickets .
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Gilani’s predictions: A two-party system and a short span for PTI
Speaking from the political fringes, Yousaf Raza Gilani still seems hopeful about the PPP’s chances.
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Animal abuse: Tigress’ ‘death’ spotlights a larger issue
WWF officials suspect the rare White Siberian tigress died due to excessive heat and noise.
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Austerity measures: PM Khoso bans ACs in government offices
3,000 metric tonnes per day of furnace oil will be provided to AES Lalpir Powe.
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‘Pushed to wall’: Talal, Aali Bugti to boycott elections
Uncle and nephew, who head own factions of JWP, say govt denying them entry in Dera Bugti
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Imran is recuperating fast, say medics
PTI chief may address May 9 rally in Islamabad via video link.
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Towers blown : Balochistan goes without electricity
Four 220 kv towers were blown up in the Chatter and Nautal areas of Naseerabad.
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Fc raid : Explosives seized in Dera Murad Jamali
According to an FC spokesperson, the force acted on a tip-off and conducted a raid in Teachers Colony.
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Ban condemns murder: Pakistani peacekeeper killed in Congo
Martin Nesirky says the peacekeeper was killed during an attack by “unidentified assailants”.

















































