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Girls Education: Malala Day brings challenges for Pakistan: HRCP
HRCP says Pakistan is tasked with ensuring all children in the country are imparted with education.
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Paying Tribute: Women activists laud teenage icon’s stand on education
Women peace activists and human rights campaigners pay tributes to Malala at the start of a regional dialogue.
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Bnm Action: Strike observed against PM’s visit
Shopkeepers observe shutter down strike in Pangjur district of Balochistan against Ashraf's visit to Gwadar.
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Khuzdar Crash: Speeding car overturns, 3 dead
A speeding car carrying 6 passengers overturns in Khuzdar district, killing 3 and critically injuring the other three.
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Sectarian Murder: Hazara man slain in Quetta
Gunmen riding a motorcycle shoots and kills a man of Hazara origin in Arbab Karam Khan Road area of Quetta on Friday.
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Honour Killing?: Woman shot dead by her cousin
A woman is killed by her cousin for marrying someone of her free will in Bunda Wara Khoso village near Moro Town.
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Iqbal Day: SSUET organises ceremony to pay tribute
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology recalls life and times of Dr Allama Iqbal.
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Golf: Storms threaten McIlroy money bid
Thunderstorms throw $6 million Singapore Open into chaos yesterday and threaten McIlroy’s bid to seal European title.
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Snooker: O’Sullivan exile opportunity for Trump
Trump believes O’Sullivan’s decision to pull out of the rest of the season will prove to be an opportunity for him.
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Football: Anzhi agony for Liverpool in Moscow
Anzhi Makhachkala moves to the top of Europa League Group A as they confidently leapfrogg Liverpool with a 1-0 win.
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Malala Day: UK campaigners call for Nobel Prize
More than 30,000 Britons have signed petition.
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UNESCO report places Pakistan in bottom 10 in female education
Reveals nearly two-thirds of the country’s poor girls have never spent time in a classroom.
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Through her father, Malala thanks global supporters
Deeply feel heart-touching good wishes of people across world of all caste, colour and creed, says Malala's father.
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Malala’s attackers trying to kill Pakistan: Zardari
Malala is a symbol of all that is good about us, says Zardari.
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Last-minute snub: Russia’s anti-narcotics chief cancels visit to Pakistan
Ivanov was to attend an international conference on narcotics control this month.
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Military opposes plea to amend Army Act
Petition says some provisions of Act are against Constitution; SC to resume hearing on Monday.
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Forging harmony: Muslim unity conference in federal capital on Nov 11
Hezbollah leader, Hamas chief and Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Abdul Rehman al Sudais among those invited.
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Presidential reference: SC to resume hearing of ZAB case on Monday
Ten-member bench to also take up memo case.
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Kayani said nothing against democracy, says Punjab CM
Kayani had never said any word to create conflict with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, says Sharif.
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Shujaat slates talk against army
Says some elements spreading rumours of clash of institution.
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Asghar Khan case: Nawaz rejects Younus Habib’s charges
Sharif says that the PPP-led coalition government should announce schedule for the next elections to end uncertainty.
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Restricting entry: Washington cancels Ghulam Bilour’s visa
Received a call from the embassy today, informing me about the ban and the cancellation of visas, Bilour confirms.
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Celebrity tax-dodgers on FBR’s hit list
To receive legal notices asking them to file income tax returns.
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Preventing Disease: Turkish charity donates 22 wells to Pakistan
The organisation is planning to provide more wells to people in around 200 settlements.
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Crime: Drugs, weapons seized
The airport authorities arrested a passenger and seized a pistol from his possession.
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Discussion: Concepts of democracy, federalism should be part of curriculum
Speakers say recognition of diversity vital for democratic society.
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Performing arts: Renowned kathak dancer enthrals audience
Music and dance intertwined in a soulful rendition.
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Iqbal Day: Speaker’s underline need to uphold parliament’s supremacy
“Iqbal’s ideas are relevant even today for Muslims and Pakistanis for ushering change,” says Dr Ayub Sabir.
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Promoting democracy: Cultural festival kicks off at Lok Virsa
The event was held to mark the International Democracy Day.
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Kurosawa film festival: ‘The Hidden Fortress’ remains hidden
Seven films of the legendary filmmaker are being screened.
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No increase in drug prices since April says Awan
Documents reveal prices of 18 drugs increased last month.
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‘Peace unattainable without inclusion of women’
Activists urge unity among women to bring down patriarchy.
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When students suffer and management turns a blind eye
Teachers’ neglect, space shortage affecting studies, complain students.
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South Asian Youth Conference: Hoping to inspire by example, delegates launch clean-up drive
Sweep the streets, collect trash, but fail to draw in locals.
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Crime: Woman axed to death
Police arrested the victim’s three brother-in-laws.
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Pre-Partition Woes: Seraiki leaders burn effigy of Lord Curzon
Hundreds of protesters walked from Bannu Chungee to Topan Wala Chowk in DI Khan city.
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Undelivered promises: PSF Chitral president, cabinet fired
Jan vowed to continue her struggle to defend the rights of her people.
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Preventing disease: Turkish charity donates 11 wells to K-
Organisation is planning to provide more wells to people in around 200 settlements where animal and people share water
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Kidnapped employee: Doctor’s association to strike today
“The government has failed to provide us security,” says PDA Spokesperson.
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Potatoes purchase: Two killed in vegetable market clash
"Bodies had been sent to the mortuary & no case had been registered so far", says SHO Thikriwala.
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Ameeruddin college: Classes to start on Birdwood Road
The committee suggested that college should be shifted close to the Lahore General Hospital.
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Iranian vice president puts off visit due to hand injury
A team of experts will arrive next week to push gas and power projects forward.
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Direct access: ‘US should open markets to Pakistan’
"US president should announce incentives for the quick revival of the Pakistani economy", says Iftikhar Ali Malik.
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Bilateral relations: US envoy meets Shaikh
Both sides also discussed civilian assistance that the US was providing under the Kerry-Lugar-Brehman Act
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Solidarity with Malala: President signs one-million signature petition
UN special envoy Gordon Brown offers help in tackling poverty, illiteracy.
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Nawaz claims 'army generals' had conspired against his govt too
Says he would accept an FIA probe against him in the Asghar Khan case even though the agency reports to Rehman Malik.
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Non-compliance: 212 lawmakers yet to prove they are not dual nationals
ECP had sent notices to all MNAs, MPAs to submit proof they are not dual nationals; disqualification on noncompliance.
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In Karachi, assassins out to ‘silence’ people
The use of silencer-fitted handguns in targeted killings has investigators worried.
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Pakistani drones are for surveillance only: Naveed Qamar
Federal Minister for Defence Qamar says Pakistani drones do not have the capacity to carry arms.
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Asghar Khan case: SC did not name any particular politician, says Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister says passing statements on court orders was incorrect.