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Defence road: 3 commercial structures demolished
LDA tore down three commercial structures built illegally on Defence Road on Tuesday.
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Dual national: Zahid Iqbal stays disqualified
Iqbal had won the previous elections from the same constituency.
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Election symbol: Bahadar told to approach ECP
The petition was heard as an ‘objection case’.
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‘Token strike’: Religious parties protest against Self-Governance Order 2009
A heavy contingent of police, rangers and Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts patrolled the roads.
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Pk-4 : Candidate attempts suicide
The police were able to overpower and disarm him, but Noor jumped from the stairs.
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PK-31: PML-Q supports JUI-F, QWP candidate
PML-Q leader Kashif Tarakai claimed all development projects in Swabi were initiated during PML-Q’s government.
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Blood on the ballot
Taliban seems determined to carry on with their games of death right into the polling day itself.
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Vast majority of Pakistanis dissatisfied: Poll
Growing number of Pakistani population sees the Taliban as a "very serious threat", continue to oppose drone attacks.
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Love him or hate him, but everyone said #PrayersforImranKhan
After the PTI chief suffered a fall during a rally, people, including opposing politicians pray for him.
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Ballot papers to be dispatched to concerned officials by Wednesday: DG ECP
Syed Sher Afgan says security measures are in place to ensure safe dispatch of ballot papers.
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Snapshots and photographs to preserve for a lifetime
Photographer Tapu Javeri launches seventh book on Saturday.
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Endorse a brand to survive in the Pakistani music industry
Our musicians are quick to endorse brands for survival — there isn’t much else left.
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After suffering fall, Imran issues video message
PTI chairman issues video message from hospital bed, urges people to vote on May 11.
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LeJ's Karachi chief arrested
Tariq Shafiq is a known terrorist responsible for various sectarian killings.
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Six killed in blast during PPP rally
Attack takes places during a rally in Lower Dir.
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Hottie of the week: Mohsin Hamid
Mohsin calls himself “a sucker for love stories.”
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11 dead in blast at JUI-F election rally
Former MPA Mufti Syed Janan escapes attack unhurt.
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Tit-for -tat assault: Sanaullah’s chances of survival ‘bleak’ envoy told
Let the family visit Chandigarh, urges Pakistan.
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Military intervention was justified: Musharraf’s counsel
Kasuri says prime minister, cabinet and governors were on board.
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Zia’s legacy still lives: Bilawal
Conspiracies afoot by some elements to convert Pakistan into a ‘country like Zia’s’.
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Campaign galore: Imran draws a lesson from World War II
Says nation-building is more important than building roads.
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Elec-tion-ary: Elections in 1988
Benazir defeats no-trust move.
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PPP disappeared from scene by own follies: Nawaz
Promises to cut govt expenses by 30pc and set up a chain of small banks.
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Women’s issues: Who will be fair to the fairer sex?
PML-Q, PML-N, PTI emphasise greater political participation by women.
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Constituency profile: Fortress Larkana showing cracks
Poor performance and internal rifts may hurt the PPP in its greatest stronghold.
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Khurshid Begum: The woman who defied the Taliban threats
The ANP candidate for NA-14 continues campaigning despite threats from militants.
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Tourist resort: Popular hill station Murree abuzz with politics
With electioneering in full swing, businesses suffer.
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Political violence claims 2,670 lives: Report
Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) uncovers alarming stats for January-April period.
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Legislative Drafting: Bokhari urges training of lawmakers
He said legislative drafting is important area which needed special attention as there is a dearth of legal draftsmen.
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Enabling: ECP introduces e-ticket service
This makes Pakistan the only country in the world offering the facility.
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Accusations: PTI accuses KP governor of partiality
The governor is supporting an independent candidate Shah Jee Gul Afridi, claims Khan Shaid Afridi.
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May 11 polls: Special traffic plan devised
The plan is aimed at facilitating voters and commuters by ensuring a smooth flow of traffic on the roads.
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South punjab polls: Candidates withdraw in PML-N’s favour
Senior vice president of PML-N Punjab Senator claim PML-N would win the elections with a thumping majority.
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Poll security: Help of 22 army companies sought
No one would be allowed to exhibit arms and disturb the peaceful atmosphere, Cheema said.
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Women teachers want life insurance
Teachers demand security, pick and drop facility on election day, and Rs5 million in life insurance.
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Body discovered and pipeline blown
The body was transported to a hospital for legal formalities.
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Bomb hits security patrol, 5 injured
The bomb attack in Shapuk area of Turbat district was a remote controlled bomb.
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Slain ANP leader laid to rest
Sadiq Zaman Khattak was buried in his hometown Speen Khak in Pabbi tehsil of Nowshera district.
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Dobbins named special US envoy
He called it “a pivotal moment” for the two nations.
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Fia Prosecutor Murder: Lawyers boycott courts
They shouted slogans against the government, which according to them had failed to provide protection to the people.
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Lending Base: ADB faces funding crunch, warns India
ADB seeks to reduce widespread poverty in emerging market nations and boost infrastructure.
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Belt Tightening: Portugal unveils spending cuts
Portugal PM says that the government aimed to slash 30,000 public sector jobs as part of a sweeping package.
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Bail Blame: Barosso defends Merkel on austerity
What is happening in France or in Portugal is not the fault of Mrs Merkel or of Germany, he says.
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Campaign trail: Gunning for Gujrat
PML-Q’s Pervaiz Elahi aims to take back the seat his cousin lost in 2008.
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Establishment wants right-wing in power: Rabbani
PPP veteran questions silence of US, EU and Britain on relentless Taliban attacks on PPP, ANP and MQM.
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Upheaval at the helm: Heads of OGDCL, GHPL removed
When contacted, Petroleum minister declined to comment on the performance of former OGDCL chief.
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Quetta Visit: Kayani reviews poll security
According to ISPR, 7,000 army personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to perform security duties.
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Idhar Hum, Udhar Tum: End of an era in Urdu journalism
Group Editor Daily Express Abbas Athar passes away.
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Pakistan election violence forces candidates behind high walls
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan kill more than 70 people in attacks targeting three major political parties.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Heavy debt repayments to the IMF have been putting a dent in the central bank’s reserves.

















































