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Repatriation: Work to begin on Afghan sites marked safe
Ministry official says refugees want to return to a safer Afghanistan.
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NAB inquiry: Customs official arrested in ISAF containers scam
Accused cleared containers for Afghanistan which never crossed border.
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Prison Break: Two terror suspects escape from police custody
The Bahawalpur police had shifted a total of four prisoners; however, only two managed to escape.
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Punjab to ponder reverting to Police Rules 1934
Home secretary may regain control of all police affairs.
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Anticipating flood season: Provinces urged to allocate funds for natural disasters
NDMA chairperson, climate change minister and Met department representatives urge preparation.
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Kohistan ‘killings’ case: ‘Condemned’ women most likely had NICs
A second fact-finding mission is scheduled to visit Peech Bela union council.
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‘Anchorgate’: Criminal case lodged against Dunya TV whistleblowers
Police register FIR against ‘unidentified’ people who leaked off-air footage.
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Price Cut: MQM for more subsidies on fuel
MQM says need of the hour is to give more subsidies on petroleum products.
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Debating legalities: Riaz’s counsel insists NAB can investigate Dr Arsalan case
Statement follows accountability bureau chief’s declaration that case does not fall under its purview.
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Softening policy: US eases rules for young immigrants
Obama supports immigration reform.
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Balochistan Assembly: Public accounts committee needed
Zahoor Buledi said there were no standing committees of the provincial assembly.
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High-level huddle: Top leadership considering reopening NATO routes
Civilian and military leaders discuss how to respond to fresh signals from US suggesting flexibility on apology.
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Tearful tributes: In remembrance of national icon Mehdi Hassan
Colleagues shed light on legend’s unique achievements.
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Disciplining the undisciplined: Proposal tabled to penalise inefficient power firms
Energy committee considers curtailing power supply to uneconomical Discos.
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Currency : Rupee steady against dollar
Pakistani rupee firmed to close at 94.13/18 against the dollar
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KSE: 100-index rebased
methodology is a variant of the market capitalisation method currently in use for the KSE-100 index.
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Crime: Thieves snatch cash, valuables
Police said victim was in her car when three armed motorcyclists intercepted her and snatched her handbag.
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Visiting delegation: Bangladeshi students visit Fatima Jinnah Women University
FJWU VC said bilateral study tours are very fruitful in learning of each other’s academic environment and culture.
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Training: Govt officials to learn water management in US
Study tour will be hosted by the Colorado State University which is known for its research programmes.
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Neglected: Half of govt boys’ schools ignored by officials, legislators
Report finds students-per-teacher ratio satisfactory.
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On display: Showcasing the true colours of Japanese artwork
First Pakistani to receive PhD in woodblock printing exhibits her work at CIIT.
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Job fair: Students interact with prospective employers
On-the-spot interviews, practical suggestions help prepare candidates.
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Extreme tomfoolery: Three injured in brawl outside school
Witnesses claim hearing gunshots, police deny.
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Fire on Margalla Hills put out for now
Authorities avoiding spraying water on the ashes unnecessarily since the capital is facing a severe water shortage.
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Kids lose incentive to bunk classes
Police have placed a ban on running game arcades and snooker clubs during school hours.
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AJK electricity department: Lower staff continues protest for third day
Demand increase in pay structures and bringing facilities at par with those of Wapda employees.
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Inflation: Index up 0.64% during week
SPI for the week under review for the above mentioned group was recorded at 177.12 points
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Corporal punishment: Complaint lodged against teacher
When they were playing during recess, their class teacher started beating them with a bamboo stick for making noise.
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Power woes: Traders to go on strike on June 19
Traders’ leaders said unscheduled loadshedding has made life difficult for traders and the masses.
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Pre-monsoon likely from last week of June: DG Met
Due to global warming, the frequency of rains would be more due to expected cloud bursting.
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Wine shops on the horns of dilemma
While buyers want one brand, govt wants sellers to promote another.
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Even as prisoner, Gilani can perform PM’s role: Aitzaz
Reiterates court’s verdict does not amount to disqualification.
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‘Planted’ TV interview: Two-judge panel to probe off-air clips
SC full court says footage showing behind-the-scenes conversation smells of a conspiracy against judiciary.
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Govt cuts prices of petroleum products & CNG
Gas reserves of Qadirpur and Sui fields would deplete by year 2022, says Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain.
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Summer vacations: Lahore Zoo gets more visitors despite heat
A total of Rs303,095 was made from ticket sales over the three days
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Substandard: 93 food samples sent for testing in two day
inspected 347 hotels, marriage halls and bakeries and collected samples.
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Profiteering: 109 shopkeepers challaned
A total of Rs117,600 fines were imposed.
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Crime: 10 killings in four days in Sialkot
SP (Investigation) says investigations are underway.
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Collaboration: Islamia Univesity hosts IT workshop
Staff and students were trained in various subjects of Computer Engineering.
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Canal closure?: ‘Abbasia Link Canal is our lifeblood’
Sindhu said that the Abbasia Link Canal had been started in 1954 to supply water to settlements in the south-east
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Mehdi Hassan’s death: ‘A loss for the subcontinent’
Mehdi Hassan had to go through trials and tribulations early in his life
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Security at markets: ‘Install CCTV cameras, hire guards’
Cameras were a help in identifying criminals in case of a robbery.
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Illegal additions: Gates, offices of 4 societies demolished
A few others were issued fine notices.
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Propriety issue: New judge to hear Khusro bail plea
Petitioner Shan Muhammad Khan’s lawyer said a false, frivolous and baseless case had been registered against him
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Action against lawyers: ‘System of justice will become unjust’
Advocate SM Zafar requests bar associations to withdraw resolutions against lawyers Aitzaz Ahsan and Zahid Bukhari.
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High level huddle discuses supply route closure
Zardari, Gilani, Kayani, Islam and Khar attend meeting.
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Football: Chitral down Dera Ismail Khan
K-P Football Secretary General says this will show that Peshawar is safe for such events.
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Football: Pakistan and Bahrain play out draw
Zavisha Milosavljevic, Pakistan coach was satisfied with the performance of the team.
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Cricket: Stanford sentenced to 110 years
Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in jail for a $7 billion Ponzi scheme
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Athletics: Maria added to Olympics training squad
Camp has been set up for the 100m sprinter Liaqat Ali and 800m runner Rabia Ashiq