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Submit final list of missing persons, Peshawar court tells security agencies
Authorities given a month to provide court with the names of missing persons.
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Hajj corruption case: Abdul Qadir Gilani refuses to appear before FIA
Qadir Gilani writes letter to FIA, seeks more time to travel from Multan to Islamabad.
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Supreme Court final authority on constitutional matters: Chief Justice
No conflict between institutions says Chief Justice.
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CAS sets date for appeals by Asif, Butt
Players' appeals against International Cricket Council bans will be heard between February 5-8 next year.
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Malala shooting: Key suspect’s sister apologises for attack
Please convey message to Malala, that I apologise for what my brother did to her, says sister Rehana Haleem.
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5kg bomb recovered, defused near Quaid's mausoleum
Parcel containing bomb placed near protesters demonstrating against the killing of a Jafri Alliance leader.
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Australia PM demands Pakistan probe sheep slaughter
Australian farmers urged against any consequent ban on the live export trade.
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Whose Pakistan, Taliban’s or Quaid’s: MQM postpones referendum
Decision taken during emergency meeting of the party called in London and Karachi simultaneously.
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Management change: Ex-CAA chief takes the helm again
CAA officials say the abrupt appointment of top management is a nuisance.
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Mumbai attacks’ survivor: Ajmal Kasab does not have dengue
The test was conducted by Mumbai-based doctors.
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Hajj scam: Abdul Qadir Gilani, friend summoned
Statements of Qadir Gilani and Sukhera will be reviewed again in the Hajj corruption case to close investigations.
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Targeted attack: ANP leader shot dead in Charsadda
Sabiullah died on the spot, while Zahid succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
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N Waziristan violence: Four dead in gun attacks
Official says attackers escaped from the crime scene soon after.
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The Muslim vote in the US
One survey says 68% plan to vote for Obama.
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Logged in: Vehicle registration goes online
This will make it difficult for people to register stolen or smuggled ones, says Sindh Minister for Excise, Taxation
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Healthcare: New vaccine lab planned
The lab would vaccinate people against snake venom.
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Developments in microbiology: FUUAST to organise conference on Nov 7
Prof Dr Attaur Rehman, will be the chief guest.
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Attempted murder: Court charges two men
The men will next be presented in court on November 12.
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Woman claims daughter was ‘fated’ to die in acid attack
Anusha suffered terrible burns when parents threw acid on her.
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India forfeit: Pakistan crowned Asia’s kabaddi champion
Row erupted when India sent raider for second continuous attack.
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Legendary comedian moves fans to tears
Pall off gloom descends as Sikandar Sanam loses battle with liver cancer.
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Fresh start: US ambassador comes with new promises
Richard Olson acknowledges pledges to improve ties.
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PML-N lawyers take PPP to court over poll expenses
Petitioner seeks stern action against the prime minister for spending Rs22 billion.
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South Asian Youth Conference 2012: Kaira asks youth to lead peace initiative
Participants reiterate need for governments to do more.
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Thar coal: CM Shah seeks PM’s intervention
Takes notice of coal import for Jamshoro plant.
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No change of stance on Jammu and Kashmir: Foreign Office
Pakistan regards Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory, says Foreign Office.
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Freedom of Information: New law hangs on approval of bill says K-P govt
The ministry stated that this has already been communicated to PCP in a letter by the K-P Chief Secretary.
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Runaway Afghan Couple: Court summons Afghan marriage registrar
Earlier, Rehman moved a family court in Abbottabad, claiming that Maryam is his wife.
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Absent from duty: Thirty teachers put on notice
The education system in Khyber Agency is in a shambles but it will be improved,” Khan assured.
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Portuguese language: Fluency needed for Brazilian scholarships
Gustavo Meira Carneiro, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Brazil, visit National University of Modern Languages.
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Not In Place: PEIRA has no fee checking mechanism says chairman
“There are 722 institutions registered with PEIRA, and a few which are unregistered,” says PEIRA Chairman.
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Change of weather: Scattered hail not enough to counter influenza virus
There has been a 50% increase in the number of patients visiting OPDs for treatment of seasonal influenza.
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‘All Pakistan Painting Exhibition’: Exhibit fails to impress
Work of 15 artists on display at the RAC.
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World Economic Forum: Pakistani student to present case of youth in policymaking
Malik Shaheryar, 21, will be the youngest to attend the forum in India.
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JI leaders booked for holding rally
FIR registered after rally was held despite denial of permission; no arrests thus far.
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School-merger policy: Displaced girls continue protest
Demand independent school building in Saddar area.
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Attorney general murder case: Police move court for freezing proclaimed offender’s property
Judge will write to colleague in Peshawar to direct the DCO to freeze Ruhallah’s property.
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Fighting the feudal setup: Land reforms key to reducing poverty, empowering peasants
Civil society organisations call for giving land to the landless.
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Court round-up: Unregistered private schools, their high fees challenged
Islamabad High Court seeks report from top city officials.
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Busted: Three suspects held, hashish seized
The two people in the car, Badsha Rehman and Abdullah, were taken into custody.
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Crime: Man, woman abducted
No arrests had been made till the filing of this story.
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Killings and arrests: Operation in Bara continues
17 suspected militants were arrested during a search operation in the agency.
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Rules Violation: 5 cops suspended for beating driver
The police officials chased the truck for 15 minutes and managed to stop it near Sher Shah post.
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Govt Definition: What constitutes a ‘public space’
All open and closed spaces the public has access to counts as a public space, says a City District Government Lahore.
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Different definitions: Sheesha cafe roofs are not open spaces, says DCO
Noorul Amin Mengal says cafes are public places where smoking is banned.
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Ministry powerless: OGRA to plan on gas outages
"According to the constitution, no government authority could force a business to run at a loss", says Ghayas Paracha.
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Metal trade: Gold, iron, steel imports fall
Imports of gold during the period under review stood at $28.42 million.
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Go green grow green: PepsiCo launches tree plantation drive
PepsiCo has joined hands with schoolchildren from non-government organisation TCF to engage them in planting trees.
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Solar projects: Balochistan to invest Rs888 million
The government also plans to convert all such tube wells to solar energy at a cost of Rs5 billion.
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Oil prices review: Weekly or monthly? Ministry passes buck
In summary, petroleum ministry highlights benefits of weekly review.