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Early start: Ready for the elections
“Work on voters’ lists has been almost completed,” says Acting Provincial Election Commissioner of Pakistan (Punjab).
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Gas: Consumers can’t stand the pressure
The protesters, carrying empty utensils, blocked the main road for an hour and chanted slogans against gas outages.
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Fraud discovered: 3 junior clerks dismissed
Clerks were found involved in the fraudulent exemption, allocation and transfer of plots in Johar Town.
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Consumer court: Manager to appear in court on Feb 13
Petitioner prayed that the respondent pay Rs300,000 as damages as well as refund the Rs1,700 he had paid.
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Loan: Auctioneers summoned to court
Faysal Bank had filed a petition in the banking court for the return of the loan.
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Being benched is an embarrassment for me: Umar Akmal
Umar Akmal disappointed with snub; justifies his innings in Delhi.
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Out in the cold
This year, there have been fewer protest against winter gas cuts, perhaps people have run out of energy for these.
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Korangi industrial area: Water supply to be enhanced
Summary for installation of two plants had been sent to the chief minister.
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Cfo month: ACCA to highlight CFO’s role
The campaign will also raise awareness of ACCA’s work on issues faced by the CFO
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Rabi season: Wheat sowing registers 1% growth
Wheat has been cultivated on over eight million hectares of land across the country during the current Rabi season.
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Shahzeb Khan murder: Dubai police denies arresting prime suspect
Dubai police officials say that Shahrukh Jatoi has not been arrested, despite claims from Pakistani media outlets.
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Severe security threats exist against Qadri's long march: Rehman Malik
Interior minister says government was working on providing complete security to march participants.
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Security for voter re-verification personnel to be mobilised on Wednesday
Army, frontier constabulary, rangers and police personnel will only be responsible for security of ECP officials.
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PTI will not take part in Qadri's long march: Imran Khan
PTI will make a move against govt only if it fails to form caretaker setup without consensus or delay elections: Imran
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NAPA’s Mantorama to feature in Asia’s biggest theatre festival
The play will be performed at the 15th Bharat Rang Mohatsav.
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Handling threats: Kayani emphasises need for army to remain alert
Kayani visits Sialkot Garrison to witness the conduct of Army Mobilisation Exercise.
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Missing persons: Parliamentary committee issues 15 recommendations
Committee recommends intelligence agencies should work under parliament’s supervision and follow the law.
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Zardari, govt will be responsible for any possible mishap on Jan 14: Qadri
Minhajul Quran International chief warns government against attempting to create hindrances for march to Islamabad.
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PPP MNA Zafar Ali Shah decides to join PML-N
Zafar meets PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif at his residence where he expresses support for his party.
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Three killed in attack on LPG tankers near Quetta
The dead have not been identified as yet.
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Petition filed in SC to stop Qadri's million-man march
Plea says Qadri should adopt constitutional methods to protest against current democratic system.
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Tahirul Qadri’s long march to be greeted by cold weather, rain
Rain expected in Islamabad and upper parts of the country from January 11-19.
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Ready for a bike ride?: Cycling to change
Biking would erase the differences between the rich and the poor.
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Hottie of the week: Muhammad Shahid Nazir
He reminds us of the nerdy, awkward guy in school who everyone bullied, but he managed to be more successful than us.
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Runaway Afghan couple: DNA tests show eloped woman is mother of two
Maryam says she will challenge the report in PHC.
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Frictions in civil services: PM Ashraf approves summary proposing cut in promotions
Move likely to hinder promotions of officers serving in BPS-20 particularly in Secretariat Group.
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Shortage: CNG association announces countrywide protest
CNG stations have been closed since the past ten days in Punjab and Balochistan.
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Pakistan in focus: World will keenly observe next elections, say US senators
Premier Ashraf says govt will ensure free, fair and impartial elections and a smooth transition of power.
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Law and order case: Gambler controls Karachi police postings, SC told
Two officers testify Wasim Beater carries a lot of clout with top brass of Sindh police.
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Kohistan video controversy: Four accused in triple murder arrested
Surviving brother says his tribe is being deprived of water.
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Benazir murder case: Mark Siegel baulks at testifying in person
US journalist cites ‘security concerns’; requests video link to record his statement against Musharraf.
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Election preparations: Stage set for door-to-door registration
NADRA is to supply electoral lists to the ECP by January 9.
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Political strings?: Karachi DIG crime transferred
DIG Memon was reportedly transferred on the behest of Waseem.
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Social welfare: Bill on food security proposed
Bill titled “Pakistan Food Security for Poor People bill 2013” was presented by MNA Tasneem Siddiqui.
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Water politics: ‘Ignore Tarbela, construct Kalabagh’
Punjab Forum says Kalabagh will cost less and last longer than any other dam in the country.
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Quetta violence: Ethnic motive feared in shooting
Sources in the police say unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the victim.
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Roof collapse: Two members of a family killed
The incident took place in Ayub Gate Muhalla near Station Road, Sukkur.
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Political dialogue: PPP to organise public meeting in Mithi
Senator Gul Muhammad Lot, CM reviewed the progress on various developmental projects in Tharparkar district.
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Karo Kari: Man kills wife and alleged lover
The police transferred the bodies to Civil Hospital, Jacobabad. However, no case has been registered yet.
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Altaf delays ‘launch’ of ‘political drone strike’
MQM chief asks public to wait for another day or two.
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Cricket: India aim for revenge over England
India will take on England in the 1st One-Day International on January 11.
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Cricket: SBP through to Governer’s Cup final
SBP beat National Bank of Pakistan by 42 runs in the semi-final.
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Formula One: Perez expects Sauber to do well
Perez came fairly close to winning a race himself last year, with a number of podium finishes.
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Football: Trouble stalks Suarez, says Rodgers
Suarez was at the centre of events as the Reds survived a rocky ride at fifth-tier Mansfield Town.
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Football: ‘Lampard not to be offered contract’
Frank Lampard’s agent has said that the midfielder will be leaving Stamford Bridge.
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Manhunt for Shahrukh Jatoi: Police team heads to Dubai
Sources reveal officials will assist Interpol, Dubai’s CID police in their search for Shahrukh.
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Election code of conduct finalised
ECP to go in review against the SC judgment as some of its poll-related directions are found unfeasible.
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Poverty alleviation: BISP to continue if PPP comes to power, says Zardari
President Zardari says scope of programme will be widened by introducing more income support schemes.
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‘Unprovoked action’: Pakistan protests ceasefire violation by Indian troops
FO summons Indian deputy high commissioner to hand over a protest note.
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‘Million-man’ march: Malik gives Dr Qadri go-ahead for rally
Interior minister says undisclosed venue has been agreed upon.
















































