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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.
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Taliban office brings new hopes for reconciliation
The office is a belated response to Karzai regime’s calls for such a facility.
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SC appears to have stolen initiative from Ishaq Dar
I am willing to concede that Dar might have been thinking to withdraw the increase himself
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Bahria Town pays for its employees’ Hajj
Every year Bahria Town sends its employees on its own expenses for Hajj.
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Test For Immigration Bill: US Senate sets Monday vote
The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to pass the White House-backed bill with broad bipartisan support.
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Demonstrating: BNP-M announces schedule for protests
Jamaldini said that it seemed establishment did not want the provincial government to work independently.
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Seminar Told: Malnutrition Pakistan’s chronic issue
This was stated by speakers during a seminar organised by Development Partners for Nutrition.
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Attack On Poet: BNF strike paralyses Balochistan
All the shops and trade centres were closed for the day.
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Development Projects: Governor visits Bajaur Agency
A total of Rs1.4 billion was allocated for development projects in the tribal belt.
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Road Accident: Bus overturns near Tank, 10 injured
They were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital Tank.
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Allied Bank: Wateen finishes infrastructure upgrade
This agreement with Wateen was reached in 2011 for providing branch connectivity to ABL nationwide.
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Inflation: Index up 1.03% during week
Compared to the corresponding week last year, the SPI for combined groups inflated 4.96%.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.88/98.93 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 98.80/98.85.
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maintainability: Petition seeking disqualification of 34 MPs dismissed
The court pointed out that a case of high treason was pending against Musharraf in the Supreme Court.
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Murder: Boy, 12, sent on a day’s remand
The public prosecutor objected that the boy had been produced without an inspector of the joint investigation team.
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Day 2 at Qissa Khawani: ‘The Zia dictatorship ruined it all’
The theme for the third day is Evolution of the Cities.
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Surprise surprise: Minister witnesses ‘rampant corruption’
Asked for bribes at every stop from the gate to the barracks.
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On duty: Forest guard arrested for timber theft
A truck loaded with trees felled without authority was caught in Muzaffargarh.
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Hazardous 60 maunds adulterated tea seized
A case has been registered against the two men under the Pure Food Act.
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Development: Need for quality education stressed
Qureshi also urged the students to work on innovation.
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Development fund: Rs45m released for graveyard walls
The project was approved three months ago but the construction was delayed because of a lack of funds.
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Price cuts: Supreme Court scraps GST increase
Govt reverses fuel price increase; Ogra cut CNG price by Rs1.97 per kg.
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Financial crisis: NED passes deficit budget for a 2013-14
The university expects to generate around Rs430 million on its own, which is only a quarter of the total budget.
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Altaf terms TTP 'most cowardly group' in the world
MQM chief says killing of innocent people with sophisticated weapons was an unmitigated act of cowardice.
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Fill up the tank: CNG stations shut down for three days
The CNG stations found operating during this period will have their gas supply disconnected.
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Fiscal affairs: Dist Council Karachi budget announced
The Karachi Commissioner presented the budget for this year of over Rs2.45 billion on Friday.
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Withdrawal of tax rebate: PMA activist fears brain drain
Dr Hashmi said that the tax rebate of 75 per cent was introduced in 2000-01 for full-time teachers and researchers.
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Preparations for Shab-e-Baraat: Strict check on illegal sale of chemicals
Baloch said police officials found involved in the business would also not be spared.
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In solidarity: MWM announces three-day mourning
MWM general secretary blamed the government’s lenient policy for encouraging the terrorists to act freely.
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PTI MNAs not to avail official residences
Party statement says they don't want to burden exchequer by availing rent allowance or official accommodations.
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Shooting: Young shooters to showcase skills next week
“The best performers will be chosen for the Second Youth Asian Games to be held in China in August,” says Lodhi.
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Pakistan has more funds stowed in Swiss Banks than India: Report
It is the lowest level of such funds for Pakistan since 2002.
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Indian suiting: Raymond apparel arrives in Karachi
Popular Indian suiting range can now be found in Clifton are of Karachi.
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Aapki Soniya: Reader’s theatre that didn’t quite hit the spot
The romantic, feel-good play falls short of leaving a memorable impact on your mind.
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SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points
Reducing inflation and increasing liquidity cited as the reason for the move.
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Minimum wage raised to Rs10,000, no additional tax on Rs2.5 million income
Budget debate wrapped up in Senate.
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Surprise visit: Minister disguised as local pays bribe to enter jail
Prison wardens didn't recognise Minister.
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MQM MPA, son killed in Karachi
A sketch identifying the alleged culprit has been prepared; raids to be carried out across the city.
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Suicide attack at Shia madrassa kills 15 in Peshawar
The attack at Hussaini Madrassa left 22 injured.
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SC declares 1% increase in GST null and void
The government had proposed an increase of the GST from 16% to 17% - a move that was criticised by many.
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Strictly by the book: APML rules out deal to free ex-president
The party says it expects its strategy on securing Pervez Musharraf’s release will soon work.
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Courage in life and death: From Pinky to Benazir
On her 60th birthday, here’s celebrating Pakistan’s most prominent politician.
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Salman Taseer’s assassin: PTI MNA ruffles feathers, demands Qadri’s acquittal
Mujahid Ali says he will not retract his statement and has told party leaders.
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Afghan peace process: Karzai govt ready to join Qatar initiative
Taliban say once they conclude talks with US, they will participate in all-inclusive Afghan talks.

















































