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No US, Britain support for Qadri
Both countries issue statements claiming they do not support Tahirul Qadri or any political parties in Pakistan.
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Shahzeb Khan murder: Police arrest prime suspect Siraj Talpur
The killing resulted from an argument Shahzeb had with Talpur when the latter’s servant verbally harassed his sister
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Benazir murder case: Court rejects request for daily hearings
The request, filed by the prosecutor, was submitted against the slow progress of the case.
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Contempt notice: Excuse Altaf from personal appearance, MQM asks SC
Farooq Sattar seeks permission for MQM chief to be represented by his attorneys.
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Long march: Administration shoots down MQI rally plan in capital
Tahirul Qadri’s party rejects alternative plan for peaceful protest at F-9 Park.
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Health threat: Measles claims more lives in Sindh, Balochistan
The viral disease has spread to Sibi and the urban centres of Sindh.
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Planning negotiations: Punjab governor, Zardari discuss Qadri’s march
Mehmood will reportedly negotiate with Qadri.
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Nawaz hits out at Dr Qadri over his ‘long march’ plans
Says few thousand people should not usurp right of 180 million.
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Street children’s dilemmas: The joyless tale of a runaway wanderer
Rizwan, 7, lost his way and ended up in the hands of exploiters in Punjab.
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Mullah Nazir’s death: New Taliban chief named in South Waziristan
Shura of Mullah Nazir Group appoints Salahuddin Ayubi as former warlord’s successor.
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Big fish?: Govt says cannot confirm Mullah Nazir’s death
FO spokesperson condemns US drones in tribal regions.
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ASWJ will not support Tahirul Qadri’s march
The party will hold its own march on Jan 11 to protest sectarian killings.
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MUNIK 2013: Over 1,000 delegates expected at IBA’s Model United Nations conference
The event has attracted eight international chairs this year.
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PM, Nawaz on same page over democracy
Ashraf assures PML-N chief polls will be held on time; also holds talks with ANP chief.
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Social media wars: To end mud-slinging, PTI issues a code of conduct
Party leaders say other political groups should also encourage healthy dialogue.
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Against FBR move: NATO, Afghan transit transporters go on strike
Truckers’ representatives say customs bonded carrier system unacceptable.
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Senate session: Tax amnesty wins razor-thin support
Draft legislation still to be approved in NA, where PPP’s allies vehemently oppose the bill.
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Embezzlement: Member finance OGRA declared absconder
Mari is wanted by the law like his boss and former chief of Ogra Tauqeer Sadiq.
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Lal Masjid Commission: Attorney wants to quiz Musharraf on operation
Says investigation wont be complete otherwise.
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Electioneering: ECP bans political ads at expense of public purse
Says promoting party interests at the expense of public exchequer is against the norm of a ‘level playing field’.
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1931-2013: Poetic peacenik leaves literary void in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Syed Pir Gohar Ali Shah’s poem was translated in 10 different languages.
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Tirah valley: At least 21 suspected militants killed in air raids
Five trenches of militants belonging to TTP Mohmand chapter were destroyed in the bombings, says Khasadar official.
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Compensation: KSU demand justice for slain teacher
Qudratullah demanded that the government should pay compensation to the families of both men.
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Winter woes: Prolonged power and gas cuts irk residents
Residents of Saidu Sharif and Landaykas blame govt for failing to meet their demands.
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Mainstreaming women: Activists share rights-based manifesto with political parties
Booklet aims to ensure that policies are attuned to women’s needs.
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Without investigation: Police exonerates suspect from charges
Farah died under unexplained circumstances.
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Suicide or homicide?: Death of medical student raises questions
Forensic report, samples to confirm cause of death.
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Reviving tradition: Artisans attract visitors by displaying skills
A week-long exhibition at Lok Virsa invites people to see how crafts are made.
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Inadequate security: ICT admin to delay immunisation drive
The campaign was scheduled to begin from Jan 14.
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Shack-less in the capital: ‘Afghan refugees’ may get some respite
CDA mulls options to avoid eviction drive; illegal power connections cut in I-11 slums.
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Silenced critic: Two years on, Taseer’s assassination still divisive
Social activists say death silenced attempts to reform law; right-wingers beatify assassin.
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Murder: Woman killed by ex-fiancé
The Waris Khan police registered a case against the suspects but no arrests have been made.
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Wedding video enigma: Months on, Kohistan tribesmen settle scores
Those whose women were caught on tape ‘singing and clapping’ with men shoot three siblings.
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National security: ‘Military doctrine has to be rethought’
Ashraf says combating terrorism requires more than just army action.
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Comment: Why the police should share the blame
Gabol says he waited an hour for concerned SHO to reach the hospital where his nephew was admitted after being shot.
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Ticking clock: Police given 24 hours to arrest Shahzeb’s killers or be stripped of uniforms
CJ Chaudhry expressed his belief that the IG was deliberately avoiding the proceedings.
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In aid of civil authorities: Army brass pledges all-out support for election
Corps commanders discuss security situation in the country, TTP’s truce offer, upcoming polls.
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16,313 provided emergency help in 2012
The average response time was six minutes and 12 seconds, says Divisional Emergency Officer.
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Non-payment: Power supply to 7 facilities cut
FESCO disconnected the electricity over non-payment of dues.
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Shootout: Police constable, two ‘criminals’ killed
Police says the men were wanted in a rape case as well as for the murder of a police constable.
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Expanding cities: ‘Relocate Gattwala Toll Plaza’
FCCI presiden says industries located in Khurarianwala are part of the city.
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‘Mobile petrol pumps’: Police told to take action
The people are running the business without an NOC,” says District administration.
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Death sentence one convicted, two acquitted
The FIR was registered with Green Town police.
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Marriage claims: Case against Ayesha Sana on the 18th
Sana is accused of using derogatory language on Facebook against Pakistan television MD Yousaf Baig Mirza and his wife
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Mandatory care of orphans: SC bench suspends LHC order
Ali says that the LHC order had been issued unnecessarily.
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Development works: LHC stays shifting of Rs160m tender
The court issued the stay on a petition filed by a resident of Sahiwal.
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Fraud Prevention: Two-day NAB conference ends
The conference was held at the State Bank on The Mall.
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No chance of localised version of YouTube anytime soon
Lack of effective regulatory environment emerges as biggest hurdle.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 97.42/97.47 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 97.35/97.40.
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Inflation: Index up 0.8% during week
SPI for combined groups was up by 0.7%; up from 189.02 points in the previous week to 190.35 points this week.

















































