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Dual nationality: Court disqualifies three more MPAs
Senate chairman’s request to restore memberships of Malik and Ispahani turned down.
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Dejected: Girl commits suicide after failing SSC exam
Mehvish Bibi, had appeared in the SSC exam for the year 2012.
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Qawwali night: Traditional musicians entertain families
PNCA Director General Tauqeer Nasir said qawwali is linked to sufi (mystic) traditions
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Ghazal night: Tribute paid to a lost gem
A group of ghazal lovers gathered for the young artist’s performance, who presented some of Mehdi Hassan’s ghazals
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Unattractive investment: Auction for commercial plaza postponed
Rawalpindi Cantonment Board earlier decided to construct a commercial plaza on the site and invited bids for 38 shops
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FDE promotions: Cases of 600 teachers in grades 18,19 to be considered this week
Establishment Division has allowed CADD to decide on the promotions.
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Lecture: Exploring the magic of Latin American literature
Dr Bhatti gives an insight into Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s writing style.
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Social stigma: Excess hair for women may be symptomatic of disease
Excess production of male hormone can lead to serious complications unless treated in time.
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Disabled: Deprived of basic education, health services and even livelihood opportunities
Guidelines on how to promote inclusion of PWDs in development.
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Opening a business? Pindi may not be the best choice
World Bank report ranks city 10th of 13 cities nationwide for start-up businesses.
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Lal Masjid case: Police trace three ‘missing’ persons
Two sisters among those located, said to be living with their husbands.
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Daducha Dam project: Pindi thirsts for water as DHA, Punjab govt fight over land
Project is tied up in red tape over land ownership; DHA wants dedicated use for housing project.
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Possessor of the gift of suchha sur
Now that he is gone, let us remember him for his work and great contribution to music.
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1927-2012: The king of ghazal is dead
Leaving eternal melodies to cherish, Mehdi Hassan passes away.
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Coalition meeting: PPP, allies to stay ‘neutral’
By taking up a contempt of court notice against Malik Riaz, the court has become a party as well now, says participant
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Malik Riaz’s allegations: Support for the CJ brings Nawaz, Imran on the same page
Lawyers across the country express solidarity with the chief justice.
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Poetic militancy: What were once popular ringtones, are no longer in demand
Shopkeepers account the decline of sales to Bin Laden’s death, security clampdown and ‘change in spirit of...
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Rage against kesc: Another office comes under attack
Resident of the area and its surrounding locations protested near the Garden Police Headquarters.
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Structural changes: PML-F sacks four district presidents
Rahim Baloch was nominated as the senior vice-president for Mirpurkhas district.
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‘Ridiculing’ the judiciary: Riaz summoned over public diatribe
Property magnate to appear before apex court today.
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Petrol pumps: OGRA opposes LPG installation
Ministry of Petroleum has initiated the plan to promote LPG in the country and import 10,000 LPG kits and cylinders.
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Standard Chartered: Bank wins Best Global Retail Bank title
Also “Best Online Banking Strategy” at The 27th Retail Banker International’s Awards.
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Next-gen executives: IBA, University of Maryland ink MoU
Both institutes agreed upon strengthening quality and scope of executive education programmes available in Pakistan
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In trouble: Pakistan gets record-high gasoline offer
35,000 tonne 87 octane gasoline cargo for June 16-18 delivery to Karachi.
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Murder: PML-N leader shot dead
He suffered multiple bullet injuries and died of his wounds in a hospital.
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Switching allegiances: PML-Q (likeminded) men to join PPP
Said that they were changing parties as some men from PML-Q (likeminded) had lodged fake cases against them.
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Biomedical engineering: MUET holds country-wide moot
The moot was organised in collaboration with the PakTech Instruments Company.
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Study tour: Bangladeshi students visit Greenwich
University’s vice chancellor said that bilateral study tours were always fruitful and helped increase knowledge.
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Habeas corpus: Court tells SHO to produce minors on June 14
Shamim Bibi said she had been separated from her husband and was living with her parents.
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Close down: Sheesha outlet sealed
As many as 31 sheesha outlets have so far been sealed since the drive was launched in the city.
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Power outages: Tajpura residents stage protest
Speakers said that lack of reliable power had made their lives miserable.
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Out of control: Six dead, 14 injured in wagon accident
The accident occured when the driver tried to avoid a child crossing the road
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ASWJ wants eunuchs punished
Says the She-male Association is spreading vulgarity in society.
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Special needs: Teacher training course
The Inclusive Education, was aimed at training teachers in understanding the psychology of special children
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Birth anniversary: Abdul Rab Nishtar remembered
Nazria Pakistan Trust organised a special ceremony in connection with the day at Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan
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Akram Rahi: Cases marked to another judge
Rahi wants a case against four men and a woman for not transferring a plot in his name despite receiving full payment.
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Services Hospital fire: SHO told to record petitioner’s version
The infants’ parents and other family members had to break window panes to rescue them.
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Acknowledgment: MPA awarded honorary PhD
Humaira Awais Shahid has been awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters by Bowdoin College.
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Loadshedding: Several protests in Gujranwala
Protestors held household items and utensils in their hands and burned tyres.
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Four times the Joy: Woman gives birth to quadruplets
A woman gave birth to quadruplets eight years after marriage.
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Coming together: PTI launches membership campaign
PTI’s young members would prove a major force and have a decisive role in the next general elections.
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Budget debate: Shaikh plays fiddle as opposition, allies censure govt
ANP, MQM suggest imposition of agriculture tax.
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Venue crisis: Decision due in 3 days, says Intikhab
The ICC permits a team to play a maximum of 15 matches in a World Twenty20 year.
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Cricket: Gaddafi wall to be reconstructed
The Lahore High Court on Friday allowed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconstruct its wall.
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Golf: CNS Open to offer Rs3.7m prize
Top golfers from all over the country will vie for honours at the 17th Chief of Naval Staff Open Golf Championship.
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Basketball: Thunder beat Heat in NBA finals opener
Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat Miami 105-94 in game one of the NBA finals.
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Badminton: Unheralded Murad claims top honour
Outplaying second-seed Rizwan Azam in the final in Islamabad.
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Snooker: Number 1 Asif prevails in ranking event
Beat Mohammad Asif Toba 4-3 in a tense encounter at the Jubilee Insurance 3rd Ranking Snooker Championship.
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Hockey: Zakia to lead in Junior Asia Cup
Nawaz to lead Pakistan in the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Thailand.
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Football: Argentina’s Milito to retire
n recent weeks, Milito had suffered from a groin injury, which prevented him from training.