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Deadly suicide bombings declining in Pakistan: Report
Pakistan Body Count reports 44 incidents in 2011 as compared to 90 in year 2009.
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US drone strikes opposed by women more than men: PEW
Latest global poll shows widespread international opposition to the programme.
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Power cuts and the plight of home-based workers
Many women in Lahore stitch shoes at home to help their families get by, severe power cuts add to their woes.
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Routine Training: PAF jet crashes, pilot ejects safely
No loss of civilian life or property was reported on ground.
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Vidya's Silk act does not inspire Veena
When it comes to acting, I would not say I am inspired from Vidyaji because I have not seen her film, says Veena.
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Twitter alert: Mehdi Hasan, remembering a legend
Mehdi Hassan, who was ailing from chest infections and breathing problems, passed away at the age of 85.
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Pakistan not ‘gouging’ over NATO’s Afghan routes: Khar
Foreign minister says Pak-US talks not being thwarted by Pakistan's demand for high tariffs on Nato supplies.
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Pak vs SL: 3rd ODI abandoned due to rain
Pakistan was 12 for the loss of two wickets in 6.2 overs, when the match was called off.
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Afghanistan set to press Pakistan on terror havens
Peace depends on regional cooperation to smash sanctuaries for militant networks: Afghan President Hamid Karzai
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Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan passes away
Legendary ghazal maestro had been awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance and Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the government.
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: Malik to file for Rs3b damages against TV anchors
Malik denies making Arsalan Iftikhar's video, says will quit politics if found guilty.
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SC issues contempt of court notice to Malik Riaz
Riaz's speech his own point of view, not mine, says Bukhari.
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World Bank initiative: Govt requests funds for power project with India
As a result, 500MW of electricity will materialise in three years.
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World Day against Child Labour: 31% of Pakistani children underweight
Two-thirds of all children suffering from malnutrition are South Asians.
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World Day against Child Labour: Up to 12 million children working in the country
Child rights group laments absence of legislative measures to counter the menace.
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‘No Accountability Bureau’: Financial irregularities worth Rs77.8m found in NAB
Advances paid for renovation work yet to be completed.
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The 101: Get to know SBBU
Campus, administration building, hostels, residential quarters will be built on 138 acres at a cost of Rs1.5 billion.
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Foreign secretary visits: UK’s top diplomat concerned over Pak-US stalemate
Dispels impression that Britain is mediating between the two countries.
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No headway: Siachen talks end, status quo remains
Dialogue between defence secretaries ends with deadlock on troop positions.
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National Assembly proceedings: To debate or disrupt, that is the question
Opposition swings from cooperative to disruptive.
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Cleric declares jihad against polio campaign
Maulvi escapes before police raid, polio team returns to complete vaccinations.
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Crime: Two killed in separate incidents
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding dumper truck on GT Road.
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Rio+20 Summit: Brazilian ambassador hosts Pak delegation
Rio+20 Summit to be held at Rio de Janeiro from June 20-22.
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Safety training: Rescue 1122 starts summer courses
program was launched from June 11 for different colleges in Rawalpindi District
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Solved: Suspects identified, police resolve two murder cases
The offenders have been booked and sent to jail.
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People with disabilities: They make up 10% of population but get just 2% of jobs
The need to give disabled people more opportunities and incentives to work better highlighted.
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Monsoon prep: Red Crescent prepares contingency plan for 43,000 families
The plan covers the entire country.
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Child labour: Street children show their talents while experts weigh in the situation
Some improvement in reducing child labour, but more still left to be done.
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No treatment facilities: In Pindi, heart patients have to get by on medicines
Public hospitals ill-equipped, Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology yet to be functional.
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Zero Point Interchange project: Cash-strapped CDA wasted Rs2b in taxpayers money
Project cost escalated 138% because of delays, changes in design.
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Stormy skies: Short-lived sandstorm disrupts road, air traffic
No damage was reported across the twin cities.
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Kindergarten graduation: Beaconhouse awards ceremony
an annual prize distribution ceremony was held at the Beaconhouse School System Mirpur campus
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CDA sports centre: Fire damages store room
CDA Rescue and Fire Unit reached the spot within minutes and put off fire within another 15 minutes.
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Current state of affairs: Imperialists blamed for the situation
Progressive politicians blamed the current wave of terrorism on the imperialist policies of the present rulers
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Both Pakistan, US cannot afford to ignore importance of ties: Khar
US Congressional delegation briefed on the current status and challenges of Pakistan-US relationship.
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Senate adopts close to 150 recommendations on budget
Opposition balks at 100 per cent increase in wages, perks of Parliamentarians, discretionary budgets for legislators.
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Lifestyle of the not-so-rich and infamous
If Malik Riaz’s contentions are to be believed, then Dr Arsalan is a true connoisseur of great luxury.
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Riaz admitted to trying to buy justice: SC
Property magnate says despite payments of Rs342.5 million he didn’t get any relief from the court.
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Future course: CJ summons full court as registrar issues rejoinder
Meeting to review the current situation of Dr Arsalan Iftikhar case.
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Analysis: Arsalan’s Heel
How a medical doctor unemployed as recently as 2008, landed himself with a net worth of Rs900 million is the question.
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Targeting the judiciary: Malik Riaz pitches battle tent, fires first round
Real estate tycoon hurls serious allegations against the chief justice and his son.
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‘Vindicated’: Pakistan’s justice system is fair, says Ijaz
Judicial commission’s report has corroborated the ‘truth’ Mansoor Ijaz was speaking from day one.
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Beware of dognappers: In this crime-infested city, even your pet is not safe
Instances of tamed cats and dogs being stolen or snatched rising in city.
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Crying foul: Haqqani to challenge ‘one-sided’ report
Former diplomat stated that the commission could neither pronounce him guilty nor uphold his innocence.
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Memogate: Haqqani authored the memo: panel
Commission’s report says ex-envoy to US did seek US help to overthrow the army brass.
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At Snail’s Pace: Chilli market awaits funds
Only 26 per cent of the funds for the project were released by this June.
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On Track?: Rs150m allotted for girls cadet college
The college is expected to cost Rs885.17 million and get completed by June 2013.
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Team-building: PTCL holds retailers’ conferences
Sessions included PTCL’s product sales, services, initiatives and distribution.
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Range Rover rolls out another option in luxury cars
Newly launched four-wheel drive to go 13km a litre.
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Writ Of Law: Police operation against outlaws
Almost 14 criminals have been arrested in Ghotki during the last couple of days.