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Pakistan going through critical phase: Kayani
Any effort which draws a wedge between people and the armed forces undermines national interest, says Army Chief.
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Iraq inks exploration deal with Pakistan Petroleum
Under the contract, the firm must invest at least $100 million to explore the 6,000 square-kilometre reserve.
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Kashmir acid attack: Girl fated to die this way, says mother
Father says he had warned Anusha before about looking at boys, mother says daughter had begged for forgiveness.
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Ajmal Kasab does not have dengue: Report
Jail’s superintendent, Suresh Karnik, verified that the tests proved that Kasab had not contracted the dengue fever.
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More arrest warrants issued for Yar Muhammad Rind
Islamabad Police receives copies of arrest warrants from Balochistan Police.
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Court petitioners: Nuisance or guardians of public interest?
While some of those have led to landmark verdicts, lawyers say they also choke already clogged judicial system.
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JUI-F chief says attack on Malala was a ‘drama’
JUI-F chief Fazlul Rehman Accuses government of being a ‘slave’ to US diktats.
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‘Fair deals’: Foreign Office blames global inflation
Foreign ministry cites escalating global inflation as the reason for high rental bills.
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Austerity aside: The high cost of diplomacy abroad
Under a five-year period Rs 2.2 billion was paid in rent for Pakistan’s 69 diplomatic missions.
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Rejoinder: PTI takes exception to Hoagland’s statement
PTI’s central information secretary says If US authorities had any problem they should have not issued a visa.
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Undermining PPRA rules: OGDC allows inflated bidding in rigs’ tender
Permits company to review prices after the opening of financial offers.
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Tackling political issues: President Zardari summons Senate, NA sessions
Sessions on Nov 6, Nov 12, to discuss various issues including apex court’s recent orders.
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Afghan reconciliation process: Former JI chief offers mediation to Karzai govt
Qazi Hussain Ahmed asks Afghan president to convene jirga between govt, Hezb-e-Islami, Taliban.
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Voluntary repatriation: Afghan refugees to get packages
The package includes non-food items such as jerry cans, heavy-duty plastic buckets, soap, mosquito nets etc.
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Strengthening ties: President to visit Qatar
The president will also meet eminent Qatari businessmen.
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Taking stance: JKLL snubs Pakistani version of Kashmir
JKLL President condemns the move, says Pakistan had acknowledged that Jammu and Kashmir were part of India.
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Fulfilling commitment: UNHCR hands over 30 laptops to school
School principal expresses gratitude, says first time in the history of Balochistan that a school received laptops.
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Admissions: SU conducts entrance tests
Results will be announced on the university’s official website, www.usindh.edu.pk.
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Death anniversary: Hindu spiritual leader remembered
An event was organisedto mark the 39th death anniversary of Baba Kalyan Das Udasi.
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Law enforcement: Police prepare for Muharram
Security arrangements at terminals, railways stations, all entry and exit points around the city will also be enhanced
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In flames: Fire guts leather factory
The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined.
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Crushed to death: Girl dies as roof collapses
Members of her family were injured in the incident and taken to hospital.
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Asia-Europe meet: PM to meet French President in Laos
Ashraf reached Laos on Sunday to attend the ASEM summit.
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Football: Inter end Juve’s unbeaten run
Juventus’s hopes of extending their unbeaten streak to 50 games ended in emphatic style in a 3-1 defeat to Inter Milan
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Cricket: Pakistan Army down UK Army in T20
UK Army were bowled out after scoring 85 runs and only two players could reach double-figure scores.
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Cricket: England sweat it out in India tour match
Yourists struggled on the field as Mumbai ‘A’cruised to 232 for four by stumps.
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Snooker: Trump wins International Championship
The evening started off with a re-rack and then a cagey start to frame 10.
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Cricket: Steyn issues warning to Aussies
Test cricket’s number one-ranked bowler produced a hostile spell described by teammate as Steyn’s fastest in 7 years.
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Anti-TTP pamphlets distributed in Mansehra
According to police, journalists, 4 different pamphlets dropped outside hotels, offices of lawyers and media persons.
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Reckless driving: Motorway accident kills six in Salt Range
Over 33 injured in the 16th accident this year on Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway
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Empowerment initiative: A first for SAARC women parliamentarians
SAARC women parliamentarians adopted, agreed to build a network of South Asian women parliamentarians.
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Tragedy: Three cops injured in road accident
The injured were shifted to Aga Khan Medical Centre, Aliabad, where one of them is in critical condition.
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Art show: Exhibition of paintings, sketches opens today
Exhibition is in collaboration with Saba Khidmat Foundation, an organisation that works towards the welfare of artists
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Condolence reference: Chakar Khan remembered by friends, family
Rahman, a renowned human rights activist and development professional, passed away in Islamabad on October 29.
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Animating education: Use comics to beat intolerance in society
Activist highlights the role that animated books can play in children’s education.
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From gift to headache: Handful stations with low pressure still operating
Stations put blame on govt for low pressure; OGRA warns of stern act
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Sixth road flyover: Govt urged to solve the issue of traffic jams
The project is creating several problems for a large number of people in the area.
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Flouting the law: Action against agro-farm owners on cards
Owners told to comply with CDA rules; same threat last year saw no action taken.
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Rescue 15: Over 500,000 calls received this year
The IGP appreciated the services of Rescue 15 and directed to maintain the quality of service.
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Busted: Illegal immigrant arrested
Separate cases have been registered against them.
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Fire: Two houses gutted
Both men work in Karachi and were not home when the fire happened.
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Crime: Minor killed in road accident
The vehicle’s driver managed to escape from the scene.
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Village dispute: Jirga chief gunned down in Swabi
"The body was taken to the civil hospital for autopsy and then buried in his home town", says SHO.
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Attacked : Bombs damage school in Swabi district
Each weighed five kilogrammes and was encased in a tin canister, the official added.
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Road accident: Four injured in DI Khan
The official added that no FIR was lodged as no one was willing to report the incident.
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Death row: Sarabjit in satisfactory health says Home Dept
One month since court order, lawyer still not allowed meeting with Indian prisoner .
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Rules violation: School closed to allow wedding
"The permission was not granted but the school principal declared a holiday", says EDO (Education).
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Yda strike: Doctors to leave for Lahore on Nov 6
400 doctors had been removed from their jobs for protesting the working conditions, says YDA members.
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Cleanup operation: 18 shops demolished
"The owners of these shops would be accommodated in other areas", says DCO.
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For art’s sake : Wall-painting competition held
More than 200 students participated in the competition.