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Karachi conundrum: Chaudhry Nisar promises probe into ‘extrajudicial killings’
Says law and order is a provincial subject but centre is ready to help if requested.
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Storytelling session: Behind the scenes and sounds of Pakistan’s state media
Entertainment industry veterans speak on early years of PTV and Radio Pakistan.
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Musharraf treason trial: 15-day tenure of Zahid Hamid as law minister ends
Minister was also legal wizard in Musharraf’s tenure.
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International Widows’ Day: Alone and dependent
Long-term solutions are needed to help widows become economically empowered.
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‘Illegal’ occupation: MPs, baboos misusing govt accommodation
Some ruling party MNAs have been occupying two accommodations; nine bureaucrats occupy luxurious suites.
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Bajaur blast: Two pro-govt militia men killed, four suspects arrested
An official of the bomb disposal squad said the IED which claimed two lives weighed three kilogrammes.
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Swat Sports Festival: Tourists aplenty on third day of event
The festival features adventure sports, cultural events and a funfair.
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Water shortage: Three suffocate in well
“As they went down, they lost consciousness and couldn’t be retrieved": police.
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Gunmen kill 9 foreign tourists, guide in Gilgit-Baltistan
One Chinese survivor rescued. Attackers accessed the camp with the help of two guides whom they kidnapped.
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Friends across borders: Embracing the world, one family at a time
In an unprecedented move, Chinese families open up their homes to foreign guests.
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Targeted attack: Explosives hurled at Karachi Central Jail
IG Prisons says no one was injured in the attack.
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Journalists’ nadir: ‘Press-ing’ for freedom, newsmen of Skardu go unheard
Local govt seizes Skardu Press Club building, hands it over to district hospital.
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Qatar peace process: Govt sidesteps Afghan plea for prisoners release
Says it will consider each step necessary that helps advance Doha talks.
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Top world lab: Pakistani physicists eye stronger CERN links
An associate member status will allow improved access to data from the Large Hadron Collider.
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State-of-the-art: New paediatric dentistry department opens
Study finds most children do not brush teeth.
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Unmet demands: Transporters threaten wheel-jam strike from Monday
Ask for more time to comply with rules, flexibility.
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Botched attempt: PNCA play fails to impress
Originally written for the radio, actors lip-synced dialogues.
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Gilgit water shortage dries up agro activities
Fruit, vegetable output reduced due to lack of irrigation.
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Man of Steel: No Kryptonite for new Superman movie
The film and its rebooted storyline premiered at The Arena, attendees enjoyed show, surprise concert.
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LUMS convocation: Graduates, VC look forward to ‘new beginnings’
Largest batch of students awarded degrees.
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By planting 750,000 mangroves, Pakistan claims new world record
Around 300 volunteers achieved the feat in Kharo Chan village.
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Balochistan: Getting it right
Balochistan requires fresh and bold initiatives by the governments in Quetta and Islamabad.
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Death of an MPA — and its aftermath
This frequent paralysis of Pakistan’s largest city indicates the need for a viable, long-term solution.
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Celebrating genius born in adverse times
Tehzeeb Festival 2013 to showcase Balochi tunes and neglected maestros.
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Musharraf trial: Zahid Hamid reassigned from law ministry
Law ministry withdrawn from Zahid Hamid to allow fair trail of case against Musharraf.
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At an arms length: Nisar assures efforts to secure Aafia's release
Interior Minister assures Dr Aafia Siddiqui's sister that they will make all possible efforts to secure her release.
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Pakistan Army launches Facebook page
The page was created on June 16, 2013 and made its first post on Saturday June 22.
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Sindh's only Hindu MPA insists on strict implementation of laws to protect minorities
Dr Malani fears exodus of Hindus to other neighbouring countries like India amid sense of fear and insecurity.
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Schedule announced: By-elections to be held on August 22
Sixteen NA seats and 25 provincial assemblies up for grabs.
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Brainstorming: Senate rolls out budget recommendations
Its proposals are not binding upon the National Assembly though.
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Women empowerment: Chronicles of carpentry
Marginalised women in Hunza successfully take on unusual trades.
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Large Hadron Collider: In high-end research, Pakistanis also playing their part
Over two dozen local experts are involved in Higgs boson-related work.
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Joint ventures: Nawaz calls for improved transport links with China
Says future belongs to the region due to its huge potential, business opportunities.
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Climate change: Cut in budget scuttles mitigation efforts
Experts still hopeful of international funding.
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‘Medical negligence’: Relatives protest as woman dies at a Pindi hospital
Claim the patient died due to negligence, doctors refute allegation.
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Safe haven accounts: Pakistan got more money in Swiss banks than India: report
Pakistanis had 1.44b Swiss francs while Indians had 1.42b stashed at end of 2012.
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Meeting with interior minister: US envoy hints at resumption of strategic dialogue
Hopes mechanism for the process is settled during Kerry’s visit.
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Expanded Programme on Immunisation: Minister terms performance foul-up affair
Calls for putting in place a strong monitoring and evaluation system.
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Mangla Dam: AJK seeks 45 per cent royalty from Islamabad
AJK Finance Minister asked banks to introduce small loan schemes.
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CM’s push: Bid to inject life into Balochistan economy
Govt to hold a donors’ conference to promote investment, cottage industry.
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Unity among ranks: Opposition walks out over GST hike
PTI, PPP call into question budget proposals after SC ruling.
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Summer blues: Transporters’ strike adds to commuters woes
Demand a clear policy regarding CNG kits.
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DAMAC Properties: Sale of Dubai villas opens
Trump Organisation to manage and operate clubhouse, golf course and spa.
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Alleged mugging case: Afghan diplomat shot in Islamabad
Naqeebullah Ibrahimkhel was shot in the leg; admitted to PIMS.
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Terror strikes: Screams of anguish fill the corridors of LRH, yet again
Visitors asked to stay calm, some kept away from the mortuary.
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Fundamental right: Free and compulsory education in capital a pipe dream
No allocation for primary and secondary schools in CAD’s budget.
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Letter of protest: Foreign media want Walsh back in Pakistan
Write to information minister to reinstate visa of expelled NYT bureau chief.
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Storytelling session: Digging through annals of history
Speakers share experiences of partition and migration to Pakistan.
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Illegality: Appointment of 11 AJK advisers challenged
Three-judge bench of Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court formed.
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Benazir’s birthday: President Asif Zardari donates blood
President Asif Zardari donated blood to commemorate the sacrifices of the deceased leader.

















































