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Court summons: Top aides asked to justify drug pricing
Punjab government says prices were fixed by the federal government as per the Drugs Act 1976.
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Ashraf directs Sindh govt to start targeted operations
Prime minister asks PPP leaders to pacify people protesting local govt system.
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Peshawar suicide attack kills six: Officials
Police officer, Asif Iqbal, told AFP there were six dead including four policemen.
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Right to self-determination: UN attention drawn to Kashmir
The two countries owe a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute: Marghoob Salim
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2.7m viewers: Bin Laden raid film pulls in crowds
SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama bin Laden caused a stir when it was announced in October.
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Acid attack: Victim’s parents express remorse
I deeply regret my action. I am repenting as I should not have done this, says mother.
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Haqqani network tainer: Qari Zakir designated a terrorist
Zakir is reportedly the chief of suicide operations of the Haqqani network.
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CNN interview: Suspect’s sister apologises to Malala
Expressing sorrow on her brothers’ actions, Haleem states Malala was like her own sister.
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Balochistan campaign: Action against errant CNG stations
Majority of CNG stations in Quetta, rest of the province had stopped gas sales following decision to cut prices.
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Masters programme: KU extends form submission deadline
The institution will accept applications till November 15.
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Bank heist: Robbers walk away with Rs1.5 million
SP says neither the guards, who were reportedly held hostage, nor the other staffers tried to stop them.
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Unknown death: Body of missing boy found
The motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained.
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IDEAS 2012: MQM reschedules referendum
The party has decided to reschedule the referendum to November 14.
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PML-N’s blame game: ‘Govt has turned deaf ear to demands’
PML-N leader criticises government for not implementing court order.
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Football: Santos apologises for shirt swap
Santos had swapped shirts with Manchester United’s Robin van Persie at half-time.
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Football: Odemwingie double helps West Brom
West Bromwich Albion returns to winning ways in convincing fashion after two straight losses.
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Tennis: Berdych, Stepanek to lead Czechs
Spain’s Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja says he would also make no changes to his team.
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Formula One: We have to do more, says Montezemolo
Ferrari President describes the next 10 days ‘crucial’ for the team’s title hopes.
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Football: Wenger denies freezing Walcott out
Walcott has not agreed to the terms of his new deal since he wants be given a chance to play as central striker.
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Cycling: UCI sued for £1.25m by sponsor
Union sued for a ‘total loss of confidence in professional cycling by the public’, according to BBC.
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Americans hand Obama a second term, challenges await
Obama wins re-election to second four-year term.
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Polls close neck and neck in Florida
Florida is the largest US state considered competitive for both candidates.
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Fire: Woman burnt alive
"The fire erupted due to an accident while Akhtar was cooking in the kitchen", says Safdar.
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Teachers’ suspension: Govt officials served contempt notices
Petitioners appealed to the court to reverse the education department’s decision.
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Conference: Call for teaching Iqbal’s message to develop tolerant mindset
Two-day conference aims to raise awareness on national poet’s ideologies.
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Dialogue for good governance: Policy-makers urged to engage with think tanks
Delegation of National School of Public Policy visits Jinnah Institute.
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Supernatural film thrills packed audience
‘I See Them’ screened at Kuch Khaas.
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Judicial row: Two weeks before retirement, ‘discredited’ IHC judge resigns
Justice Azim Khan Afridi’s term as additional judge was to expire on November 20.
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Murree water scheme: Court bars provincial govt from abolishing project
The committee observed that the project’s cost would increase to Rs7b against an initial estimate of Rs2.5b.
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Fake degree case: Gujar Khan MPA granted five-day bail
EC had approached Rawalpindi district and sessions judge to penalise MPA for submitting fake documents.
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Misuse of vehicles: CDA fails to keep possession of official vehicles
Some officials used influence to get recovered vehicles back: source.
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Dengue fever: Two sisters exhibiting dengue symptoms die
The cases have not been confirmed by health officials; one suspected dengue patient admitted to PIMS.
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Pnca Visit: Turkish officials laud Pakistani artists
The delegation also enjoyed a cultural show featuring Pakistani folk and regional dances.
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Honour killings? Three women killed over karo-kari
A father killed his 32-year-old daughter on suspicion of having an illicit affair with a villager.
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After fleeing Tirah, thousands fail to find refuge
Camp officials are not registering IDPs because their identity cards have a Jamrud address۔
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Blasphemous movie: JUI-F to hold demonstration
“We are supported by Christians and other minorities, who are also expected to participate,” says Asif Iqbal Daudzai.
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Ammunition recovered: Police raid scrap warehouse
“Unfortunately the owner managed to escape, but we are conducting raids to arrest him,” says SHO Yasin.
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Vintage collection: Classic car rally leaves for Lahore
Includes a 1957 Willys Jeep, a 1939 Chevrolet and a 1965 Ford Mustang.
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Lahore BISE: Supplementary exams begin
Of the 34,757 candidates appearing in the examinations, 21,219 were boys and 13,538 girls, said a BISE statement.
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Jamia Fariduddin: Five remanded over mosque fight
The two sides got into a fight at the mosque a few days ago in which eight people were injured.
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Impersonation: Man arrested from RPO Office
A man had come to the RPO’s Office a few days ago and introduced himself as Colonel Malik Ijaz, says Police
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Countering water theft: ‘Police need to support us’
178 cases were forwarded to the police, of which they took action on one case and arrested one thief.
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No sign of elections: Campaigns kick off in Multan
Banners and hoardings bearing the candidates’ photographs and parties have been displayed across Multan.
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‘Poisoned’: Woman dies, children survive
Rescue 1122 team told police that they had found them lying unconscious near GT Road.
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Currency: Rupee weakens further against dollar
Overnight rates in the money market ended at 7.00% compared to Monday’s 7.50%.
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Revamped: PTCL inaugurates One Stop Shop
“We aim to exceed customer expectations by providing services … in minimum time,” says Naveed Saeed.
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Cng closure: CNG stations closed for two days
CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed from 9 am on Wednesday November 7, until 9 am on Friday November 9, 2012.
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Automobiles: Sector contributing 1.5% to revenues
"Impressive progress made by the IMC has made it a flagship company in the county’s automobile sector", says Shaikh.
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IDEAS 2012: Pakistan eyes comeback in global arms market
Stakeholders say country has been sidelined due to its geopolitical situation.
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Talk Of Supremacy: Parliament, not apex court, is supreme says Kaira
"The legal fraternity would resist any unconstitutional move by anyone", says Ahsan.