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PM’s disqualification: ‘Pakistan’s top court has overstepped its bounds’
Chairman of Press Council of India – has claimed Pakistani SC, chief justice, been showing utter lack of restraint.
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PML-Q to get a seat at the top, almost
PPP has decided, in principle, to make Pervaiz Elahi deputy PM.
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Know your prime minister aspirants
Race for top slot heats up, with five candidates vying for post of prime minister.
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Open house: Students show employers their skills
Evaluation Committee engaged in a gruelling task of assessing the best ones out of a number of phenomenal projects
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Global unity: Countdown to peace day begins
Initiative has been taken by YFP, a student-run organisation with chapters in various educational institutions.
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Discrimination: Residents of four blocks denied water supply
Residents of blocks 4, 9 and 13 were facing discriminatory treatment from the Water Supply Directorate of the CDA.
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10,000 youth across the country to get technical, vocational training
Five-week training course culminates into 20 master trainers.
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Reviving interest in Urdu: Young men and women treated to a dose of Ibn-e-Insha
The need to pique youth’s dying interest in the language highlighted.
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‘Paradise’ point: In Murree, power and water shortages cripple life
Administration unable to cater to even half of the city’s water requirement.
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On display: Depicting the facets of human life through the grid
The exhibition features 30 art pieces by five young artists.
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Another suicide?: University student found hanged in hostel room
Police suggest the 27-year-old committed suicide; detailed chemical report to be finalised.
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Violation of SC’s orders: CDA caves in, takes back 200 allotments
Lower staff members started protesting after allotments of plots to officers in I-8.
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Bigger things to worry about: Longest, hottest day goes by unnoticed
With temperature swelling up to 44 degrees centigrade, June 21 was indeed the longest-hottest day in the capital.
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After 4-year hiatus, girls’ sports resume in Swat
Girls from different parts of K-P participating in three-day event.
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Strained ties: PPP general secretary of G-B replaced
Replaced by Aftab Haider, a PPP stalwart who is currently an adviser to the G-B chief minister on forests and wildlife
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Death of newborn: Doctor found guilty of negligence
Newborn died due to alleged mishandling by untrained nurses in the absence of the woman medical officer.
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In broad daylight: UK-returned family robbed
Robbers looted 30 carats gold ornaments, 7,500 sterling pounds (approximately Rs1 million), Rs100,000, cell phones
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Suicide bomber, gunmen attack Kabul hotel
The target appeared to be Afghan police and civilians, ISAF said, reports of police and civilian casualties.
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Hit-and-run: Three teenagers killed in accident
Three young motorcyclists died after colliding with a van in the outskirts of the city
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Forget ephedrine – ever heard of dextropropoxyphene?
‘Shahabuddin allowed company to import 5,000kg of another controlled substance’.
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Premiership race: On election day, PPP keeps up the intrigue
Nominee to be announced today in a press conference.
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Ephedrine scandal: Arrest warrant issued for PPP’s PM candidate
ANF move comes hours after Makhdoom Shahabuddin filed papers to contest today’s vote on new PM.
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Assistance: Korea assures $300m in development fund
Projects includes Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco) substation for rural distribution construction project
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Forex: Reserves drop to $15.1b from $15.4b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan fell to $10.6807 billion from $11.117 billion
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PIA needs a year to turn around, says chairman
Airline to lease six aircraft, industry needs safety experts.
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Why was the Google chairman in Pakistan?
Schmidt’s visit was unannounced and left only a bland govt press release in its wake.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Pakistani rupee weakened to close at 94.36/41 to the dollar
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Honouring CSR: Warid holds anti-tobacco drive
Warid conducts massive anti-tobacco awareness campaign in collaboration with SKMT hospital on ‘World No Tobacco Day’
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City’s Eagle Force tries to make ends meet
Force members have to pay their higher ups Rs500 every day.
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Improving infrastructure: Road to be constructed over Malir River
A road will be constructed over Malir River to connect Korangi Industrial Area to Shah Faisal Colony No 5.
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Strong grassroots: ‘Education dept is trying to improve’
Working hard to improve educational standards in the province, said Education Secretary Sindh.
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Reassessing methods: SU to review admission policy
This decision was made during the 36th meeting of the Dean’s Committee for Enhancement of Quality.
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Pml-q’s allegations: ‘PML-N behind riots in Punjab’
PML-N is Pakistan’s Shiv Sena, Punjab CM is same as Indian politician Bal Thackeray: PML-Q's Haleem Adil Sheikh.
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Examination dates: KU finals to commence from July 2
There will be 19,448 candidates (previous and final year) appearing.
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Accountability for all: Taj Haider praises Gilani
“We are grateful that PPP had Gilani as the Prime Minister and not someone like Farooq Leghari."
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Bus accident: 3 killed, 40 injured
Bus overturned near Jurian Morr
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Road accident: Two run over by car
Witnesses said the driver had lost control over the stearing wheel after a rear tyre of the car burst.
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LDA disapproval: 3 housing schemes come under fire
Case registered against Lake View Housing Scheme (Bella Vista), and Halloki villages at Raiwind Road.
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Local government: LHC stays collection of pool tax
Judge argued that Rs60,000 per annum tax on the construction of swimming pools inside houses was a violation of LGO.
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Smoke out: Two cafés serving sheesha sealed
During the operation fourteen hookahs were confiscated from Cafés located in Allama Iqbal Town.
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Student trip: Orphans visit shoe factory
About 100 orphans studying at private schools visited the Bata shoe factory at Batapur
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Awarded: Bar council gets Rs25 million grant
CJ Umar Ata Bandial presented a Rs25 million cheque to the Punjab Bar Council (PBC).
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Test series: Hafeez hopes for beginners’ luck in opening match
Pakistan aim for quick recovery against Sri Lanka from today.
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Golf: Shabbir wants to feature on Asia tour
Pakistan golfer Muhammad Shabbir Iqbal is keen to play in the Asian Professional Golf Tour.
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Cricket: ‘Serious concerns’ over UAE as venue
Australia cricketers will be apprehensive if they are asked to play One-Day Internationals against Pakistan.
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Tennis: Murray named in Britain’s Olympic squad
Andy Murray was named in the Great Britain tennis team for the Olympics yesterday.
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Cycling: Hoogerland back for Tour de France
Hoogerland had 33 stitches inserted to close deep gashes in his leg after he was hit by a car.
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Vardhan to pair up with Paes
Leander Paes, ranked seventh in the world as a doubles player, will be paired with 207th-ranked Vishnu Vardhan.
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Football: Diya WFC thrash Rubaisha 20-0
In the match in Karachi, Diya WFC destroyed Rubaisha WFC 20-0.
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Boxing: Ruling restores faith in boxing: Pacquiao
The WBO said all five members of a special panel it asked to review the controversial June 9 Las Vegas bout.