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FIA seeks income tax statements of Qadir Gilani among six others
Director FIA writes letter to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in this regard.
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As kidnapped Balochistan doctor is freed, doctors split over strike
PMA Balochistan vows to continue protests till demands of additional security are met.
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“Mein Manto” – a drama on Saadat Hasan Manto’s life
Playwright Shahid Nadeem aims to rediscover Manto for the audience.
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Federal Cabinet approves new counter terrorism bill
The cabinet also approved amendments in election laws, approved formation of new medical university in Islamabad.
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Classes to begin at Malala school in December
Contruction of Malala Yousafzai Danish School Jand nears completion.
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Bhagat Singh: LHC extends stay on renaming chowk
Petitioner alleges a strong Indian lobby was forcing the government to rename the chowk.
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‘Secret fund’: SC issues notices to incumbent, former IB chiefs
CJ directs DG IB to submit written reply regarding transfer of money for alleged political purposes.
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Shariah4Pakistan postpone Lal Masjid conference
London-based fundamentalist group says they have not found any evidence proving 'Malala’s apostasy'.
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Unverified Karachi votes: Supreme Court reserves verdict
ECP should seek assistance from the Rangers and the Army, says CJ.
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AQ Khan registers party to contest general elections
Khan set up Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan in July 2012 to campaign for an end to endemic corruption.
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Media quandary: Can judges be criticised?
Have the courts overstepped in dealing with criticism of the judiciary in the media?
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One dead as Karachi State Life building catches fire
Man jumps out of the building to save himself from fire, dies of severe injuries.
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‘Two and a Half Men’ star apologises for calling show 'filth'
Jones attacked the program after apparently undergoing a religious revelation.
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Throwball: CJM (Green) wins throwball event
They defeated Convent of Jesus and Mary School (White) in the final.
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Football: Stramaccioni angry as Inter drop to 4th
AC Milan gave city rivals Inter a huge incentive when they beat Juventus 1-0 at the San Siro.
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Football: Germany backs multi-venue Euro
Had discussions to learn more about this idea, said DFB General-Secretary Helmut Sandrock.
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Olympics: Krivelyova probed for doping breach
Krivelyova was awarded the bronze medal in the women’s shot-put in Athens.
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Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Hatf V Ghauri missile is a liquid fuel missile which can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
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Broad’s form a worry: Coach
Broad only managed 12 wicketless overs which cost the team 60 runs.
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Power unplugged: Electricity to KMC’s 11 buildings cut off
KESC takes extreme measure after local govt institutions fail to clear dues.
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KU’s diploma in statistics: Application deadline on Dec 21
The admission forms will be available at the statistics department from December 3.
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Busted: Two alleged kidnappers held in Khairpur
The police said that the suspects had kidnapped a man from Choundiko.
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Improving public education: About 19,000 teachers to be hired
The people who pass the test and are selected would get the appointment letter in January 2013.
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In remembrance: Tribute paid to Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Adviser to the Sindh chief minister, Sarfaraz Rajar, was the chief guest at the ceremony.
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Highway robberies: Bandits on the loose in Khahi village
Residents staged a protest against the deteriorating law and order situation.
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Development plans: Minister backs Pakistan Navy projects
Qamar extensively briefed on PN’s developmental plans and budgetary constraints affecting the realisation of projects.
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Dual nationality: 30 yet to file declaration: ECP
The ECP had earlier extended the deadline till November 30 for lawmakers to file their declarations.
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Symposium on judicial activism: Khosa recalls role in CJP’s restoration
Praises judiciary for taking bold steps to empower democratic institutions.
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North Waziristan security situation is ‘worrisome’: Olson
US envoy says Washington welcomes release of Taliban cadres.
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Capture of TTP’s Ehsan to attract Rs200m
Interior minister insists Pakistani Taliban working for ‘external elements’.
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G-B govt unveils trophy hunting programme
Fixes a $40,000 Markhor hunting fee.
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Political wish list: Gilani turns down cabinet post for son
President offered Qadir Gilani a ministerial position.
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Ending a standoff: After positive signals, PAC calls in SC registrar
Accountability body’s chairman told that ‘someone may appear’.
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Face value?: SC orders end to ads glorifying functionaries
Says public money should not be used to publish pictures of govt officials.
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Pakistani media: Public health a blip on the media radar
In the relentless war of ratings, media ignores health care in the country.
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Raisani waves iron fist at striking doctors
Health department suspended services of about 80 striking doctors for violating service rules.
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Sindh local body elections: SC questions delay in appeal against order
SHC had directed govt to hold polls within 90 days.
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Elections 2013: PML-Q, Sunni Ittehad Council form alliance
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain says PML-Q will invite more religious parties to join this caravan.
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As elections near, political violence shoots up
FAFEN report details sharp increase from April to June.
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Religious Celebration: Arrangements for Guru Nanak’s 544th birthday
Sikh pilgrims will stay at Punja Sahab for two days and perform religious rituals.
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Accreditation council approves 46 agriculture degree programmes
Meeting informed that twice as many programmes accredited this year.
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Technology: GSM lab set up at NUST
The laboratory will provide students hands-on experience of operating high-tech GSM equipment.
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A question of surrogacy: Court hands over girl to her mother
LHC says it cannot grant custody to a stranger.
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Campaign on sexual health to engage clerics
Only 29% girls and 41% boys have access to correct information about puberty and hygiene, says Aftab.
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The Holy Family solution: To catch a rat, send in the cat
Hospital suspends errant staff; negligence by nurses, sanitation staff, labour room in-charge blamed.
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Power woes: ‘Political will, merger of policy bodies inevitable to resolve energy crisis’
Economist Ziad Alahdad speaks on Pakistan power sector problems, possible solutions.
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Action against agrofarms: CDA starts small, safe
Seals four farms being used as marriage halls; action against others to be taken in stages.
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Architectural heritage: In Pindi’s serpentine streets, remnants of a decaying legacy
Houses and temples in inner city present a picture of neglect.
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Road accident: Policemen, prisoner among five injured
Five people were injured when a police prisoner transport van collided with a pickup truck on Kohat Road.
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Protest: Journalists condemn attack on Mir
Protesters demands of the government to ensure security to all journalists.

















































