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One bike, eight friends
Shaikh Heera from Faisalabad makes 11-feet long motorcycle which can accommodate up to eight people.
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: SC rejects Riaz's application for larger bench
Arsalan Iftikhar submits his reply to Supreme Court, denies accusations.
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Charsadda blast: A notebook, a school bag and countless memories
19 killed in a blast targeting Civil Secretariat employees’ bus.
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Punjab government announces Rs780b budget for 2012-13
Finance minister announces 20% increase in government employees's salaries, Rs10 billion for energy sector.
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Obama orders ‘sharp increase’ in Pakistan drone strikes: Report
US officials say Obama's decision reflects mounting US frustration with Pakistan over a growing list of disputes.
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US official in Islamabad for border blockade talks
US assistant defence secretary arrives in fresh attempt to bring end to 6-month blockade on NATO supplies.
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Perera heroics hand Sri Lanka 76 run win in second ODI
Azhar Ali scored 96, but could not stop the loss.
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Pakistan rejects Panetta's comments on militant safe havens
Foreign ministry says Secretary of Defense 'oversimplifying some of the very complex issues'.
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Punjab cabinet approves Rs700 billion budget
Cabinet approves Rs4 billion for laptop scheme, decides to distribute 125,000 laptops among students.
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ATC-III: Court charges suspect in murder case
Accused charged under sections of PPC that deal with murder, attempted murder, assault or criminal force.
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Mumbai attacks: India seeks access to plotter’s wife
Strategic Dialogue will be co-chaired by External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Pollution free: People urged to plant trees
US Consulate’s public affairs officer in Karachi urged the citizens of Karachi to plant trees in the city.
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Panetta’s remarks: Sherry, Mushahid lament US attitude
Sherry Rehman terms as 'unhelpful' the latest remarks by US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.
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Petroleum and natural resources: Yousaf Baloch elected committee head
Yousaf Baloch was selected as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources.
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In four years: Govt started only one project in Balochistan
Rest were started by Musharraf; premier reduced Rs6b from province’s share.
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Luring voters: End to power cuts likely 3 months before polls
Govt cannot afford power riots in an election year.
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Confirmed cases: Children with measles may top 21,000 by year-end
Officials fear underreporting may lead to outbreaks, death.
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Intra-party friction: With Rana’s departure, rumours of Shahbaz-Nawaz rift resurface
Nawaz had asked the Punjab govt to wait for his return before deciding minister’s fate.
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Notification issued: Hajj scam investigator ordered back to FIA
AG Irfan Qadir says notification on transfer issued already.
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Widening the tax net: Political parties skip agri tax proposal
PML-N, ANP and MQM await govt’s lead on taxing sector.
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Con artist: Fake FBI agent arrested in Pakistan
Hayat Khan was detained in a sting operation following a number of complaints in the capital.
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Amid threats of confiscation: Senate panel crafts car amnesty scheme
Recommends regularising non-customs paid vehicles after tax payment.
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Heavy firefight kills a dozen ‘criminals’
The gun battle lasted about 16 hours – and 15 people, including 12 criminals, were killed.
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Significance of # 7 making rounds in Isloo
As an average sinner, I mostly stay away from the pious type a la Kazmi.
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Senate session: Interest in budget wears off in upper house
Only two lawmakers spoke on budget.
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Another scam: NAB initiates probe in $25b Mashal LNG project
May implicate federal ministers and top officials of petroleum ministry, gas utility.
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Karachi High School: Founding principal Parveen Kassim passes away at 66
She dedicated an entire lifetime to school, introducing concept of ‘Olympiad’ to educational institutions in Pakistan.
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The Backbencher: Excuse me please, I couldn’t come up with a better excuse
When two MPAs asked for legislation on forced marriages, the Sindh Minister for Minorities fumbled for an answer.
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Transitions: Bhutto’s confidant passes away at 82
Muhammad Khan Junejo was an ambassador to Bahrain.
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Boxing: Pacquiao aims to silence doubters
"Pacquiao’s motivation is his last fight,” said Roach.
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Boxing: Navy lifts trophy in K-P event
PAF finished second while Sindh took third position.
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Athletics: Bolt regrets new starting blocks
Bolt, who boasts a whopping UK size 13 shoe size, said his feet were just too big for the altered blocks
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Football: Toure cleared to face Morocco
Midfielder's first appearance since hamstring injury during Manchester City's Premier League-winning final-day victory
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Snooker: Saleh clinches Peshawar event
Saleh beat Imran Shehzad 5-2 with frame scores 64-50, 71-23, 56-29, 68-14, 74-46, 77-23, 72-50.
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Rights groups condemn threats to Asma Jahangir
Jahangir, a lawyer and human rights defender has worked tirelessly for the most vulnerable citizens of Pakistan.
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In her father’s shoes: Artist captures rural scenes in simple lines and vibrant colours
Maryum Rasul exhibits her passion for painting that she got from her late father.
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Sad reality of child labour: Plight of street urchins highlighted at a seminar
Girl guides were educated about their rights and responsibilities.
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Most Pakistanis clueless about Arab-style revolution
Confusion, lack of organisation bars youth from crossing threshold.
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Eye-catching interiors: Barry’s comes to Islamabad
Fabric used for high-end curtains and sofas are imported from various parts of the world including Turkey and Europe.
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Combating subversion: SC asks LHC to hear gang rape case appeal
Police register FIR against organisers of a jirga that was arranged to reach an out-of-court settlement on the matter.
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People in trouble: Over half of Swat’s public transport comes to a halt
Those still running have increased fares because of being on petrol.
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Wild goose chase: The real worth of one rupee
Rumours of gold in the one-rupee coin has people running from pillar to post to get ‘gold’ of their own.
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Kidnapping: Woman abducted
Police quoted a resident as saying that he had married Sakina Bibi of the same village about a year and a half back
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Still missing: No clue of abducted schoolgirl
police claimed of having obtained her cell phone data history.
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Extreme step: Girl commits suicide in Torghar
Naheed locked herself in a room and shot herself with a 12-bore rifle.
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Contempt petition: IHC issues notice to IB chief
Petitioners counsel contended that on March 29, the IHC had directed the IB chief to promote 40 inspectors
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Awareness walk: Highlighting impact of disasters
Objective of the walk was to promote a better understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable segments of society
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Crime: Five arrested for immoral activities
arrested people were booked under Section 371 A+B and were sent to jail, said an official.
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Distancing itself: PPP to steer clear of case involving chief justice’s son
President Zardari also directs all party members to refrain from commenting on the alleged corruption case.
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Malik Riaz to seek CJ’s removal from Bahria Town hearings
Counsel to seek formation of a larger bench.