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Working women: Hostel at UAF to be completed this year
The facility will house 50 women.
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Unemployment: Youth’s body found in park
The body was taken down and sent for a post-mortem examination.
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Feud: Child killed, five injured in firing between rivals
One of the bullets hit a girl who was passing-by.
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Traffic jams hampering campaign against pollution
EPD inspectors say wardens’ priority is traffic management not fining.
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Airport security: Heroin found in woman’s tummy
The ultrasound revealed that she was carrying heroin capsules in her tummy, which were later recovered.
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DHQ hospital: No CT scan machine since February
"Hospital is facing delays in awarding a maintenance contract for the machine," says hospital administration.
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Tragedy: Couple, child killed in road accident
Family was riding a motorcycle when they were hit by a tractor-trolley near Khangarh Adda.
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Collision: Six fishermen injured in accident
The injured men were taken to a nearby hospital, from where they were discharged a few hours later.
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Stealing and selling: Jail officials arrested
"The officials used to steal the commodities from the jail stores," says a police officer.
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Official review: Mengal sets Dec 30 as deadline
Mengal says he will himself visit the development sites and check the quality of material being used.
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Muharram preparations: Peace conference held at Wagha Town
The conference was organised at the direction of District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal.
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Futsal: Brazil eye fifth World title
Holders Brazil take on Argentina in the last-eight of the Futsal World Cup in Thailand.
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Football: UEFA for multi-country Euro 2020
"The plan still to be ratified by the UEFA executive committee," says Zwanziger.
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Squash: Farhan moves into Toronto quarters
Farhan will now face second-seeded Australian Ryan Cuskelly.
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Swimming: Australian set to review London flop
“Th work will cover our swimmers, coaches, our executive management group and the board,” says SA Chief Nettlefold.
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Football: Juventus ‘right’ to drop me says Pogba
“It is a good lesson for me,” says Pogba.
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Safety first: Law enforcers finalise security plan for Muharram
About 20,000 policemen will keep watch.
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Baldia factory fire case: SHC seeks reports on DNA tests, compensation money
Court also orders registration of all unregistered factories across Sindh.
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Yasir & Jawad all set to unveil their song ‘Niqab’
The band is ready to release its first independent video after their launch through “Uth Records”.
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Kayani's extension: Islamabad court accepts application for early hearing
Application challenges the legality of the extension.
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Balochistan assembly unanimously reposes faith in Raisani
Under fire chief minister handed a life line by Balochistan assembly as resolution reposing confidence in him passes.
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Robots in K-P: High-tech solutions for local Bomb Disposal Squad
Each robot costs approximately Rs 10-15 million and is operated by a team of experts.
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PIA case: SC seeks explanation from concerned authorities
Apex court expresses its displeasure over PIA's state of affairs.
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Wasim hopeful of trouble free Pakistan-India series
Wasim says all threats should act as motivation for both the countries.
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Pakistan calls for action against Israel’s settlement policy, repression of Palestinians
Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar calls for immediate end to blockade of Gaza.
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It has been proven that ‘Don’ Arsalan is managing things: Malik Riaz
Business tycoon appears before Suddle commission, says he does not believe it will investigate independently.
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PPP Balochistan declares provincial government unconstitutional
Party members and office bearers criticise Balochistan government, particularly Governor Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi.
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Rumours of delay in elections baseless: Naek
Minister says assembly’s tenure will end on March 16, 2013 and general elections will be held two months after that.
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Hajj corruption case: SC issues notice to former secretary establishment
FIA officer Asghar says governor Punjab acting as impediment to investigations into Zain Sukhera's degree.
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Pakistan not drug-producing, but only a transit country: Zardari
President Zardari says measures need to be taken and a lot needs to be done in stopping the production of drugs.
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Karachi violence: MQM, ANP boycott Senate session
MQM also boycotts NA session, threatens to continue doing so if government fails to make a security plan by tomorrow
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NA passes Right to Free and Compulsory Education bill
Bill ensures provision of free-of-cost education to children aged 5-16 years.
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CNG stations in Sindh to remain closed for 48 hours
Stations to remain closed from 9 am on November 13 (Tuesday) until 9 am on November 15 (Thursday).
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2 killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast
Blast took place when an FC vehicle was passing by Almo Chowk.
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Karachi unrest: Four LeJ militants among 53 suspects arrested
At least 80 people have been killed in the city in just 10 days.
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Hindus across Pakistan celebrate Diwali
Diwali celebrations were held at Daharki and Raherki Sahib in interior Sindh.
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Haqqani network would consider talks under Taliban
Haqqani commander says group would keep up pressure on Western forces with high-profile attacks.
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Memogate: SC tells Asma to brief interior secretary on Haqqani's security arrangements
CJ tells interior secretary to submit report to SC's Registrar two weeks before hearing about security arrangements.
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Govt plans ‘Malala schools’ for the poor
Educational institutions will be spread across 16 areas.
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Protecting human rights: Pakistan elected to UN rights council
Pakistan, which has the endorsement of the Asia Group, polled 171 votes, when 97 were required.
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Diamer-Bhasha Dam: G-B Scouts to provide dam security
Scouts wing will be ready within a year: DG Scouts
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Celebrating diversity: Diwali festival kicks off today
Main festivities will be held at the Swami Narayan temple near the city courts.
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Jamia Ahsanul Uloom: JUI leader condemns attack on students
Bodies of the students were sent to their native areas for prayers and burial.
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Israel launches retaliatory air raids on Gaza
The air raids hit an uninhabited area to the west of Gaza City, without causing any casualties.
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Dual nationality: Affidavit deadline for lawmakers extended
ECP asks lawmakers to file status by November 30.
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Golf: Beljan claims first PGA win
Beljan carded a three-under 69 final round, countering a double-bogey and three bogeys.
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Football: Morata wins it late for Real Madrid
The win means Real remain eight points behind Barca who won 4-2 at Mallorca.
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Football: Lampard in talks with Chinese team
Winter arrival would give the 34-year-old time to settle in before the 2013-14 Chinese Super League season.
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Cricket: Rahim hopes for a good show
Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim backed his team to come good against the West Indies.
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Formula One: McLaren back electric GP venture
British-based Formula One team has agreed to supply engines, transmissions and electronics for the cars.