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Cross-border attack : TTP militants storm border post in Mohmand
Officials say the attack left five border guards and 13 attackers dead.
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Strategic assets: Pakistan strengthens security of nuclear assets
Yet another 'security' force is raised to 'impose' measures.
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Provincial Assembly: Absence of standing committees irks Balochistan legislators
Women belonging to the Hazara community stage protest against recent spate of sectarian violence.
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Restricted choice: Brig Ali boycotts court martial proceedings
Serving officer from GHQ’s legal branch appointed to represent accused in proceedings.
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Cabinet Division’s request: Drug watchdog may be devolved to provinces
Recommendations have been sent to the PM to hand Drug Regulatory Authority over to provinces.
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Contempt charges: AGP’s absence from Supreme Court delays Awan’s indictment
The attorney-general is now in Quetta for a hearing headed by CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
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NATO supplies: Opposition disowns routes reopening
Raza Rabbani says redrafting might go beyond April 5.
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PHC hearing: DG NADRA summoned for flouting court orders
Despite PHC orders, authority refused to issue NIC to Russian woman.
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Cultural exhibit: UNESCO displays works of 600 women artisans
Works of 600 skilful women from Bahawalpur in a display held at Lok Virsa
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Protest: Orakzai IDPs demand basic facilities
protesters said they have been homeless for the past three years and have been living like refugees in Hangu
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Juvenile crime: Boy tries to kill pre-teen cousins over ‘insult’
The offender escaped from the scene after locals came to the girls’ rescue.
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Unfulfilled demands: Paramedics’ strike enters 7th day
AJK Paramedical Staff Association has been observing a two-hour strike every day which will continue till April 10.
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Above the law?: Elite cops booked after fracas with lawyers
Lawyers accuse cops of firing at them, cops say they fired in the air to disperse mob of lawyers.
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Non-payment of salaries: Journalists to observe nationwide protest
Private TV channels and newspapers have deprived their staff members of salaries for the past several months.
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National showcasing: ‘Coordinated, systematic disaster response mechanism needed’
Participants discuss disaster reporting, ignorance of minorities’ issues in such reporting.
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Conference on mental health: Keeping check on sanity, in a society bewildered by violence
Speakers underscore need to invest in psychological counselling, research.
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Fire breaks out at Pims tuck shop
Causes loss of around Rs0.2m to the private contractor.
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Finding ability in disability: Breaking the crutches of crippling disease
Health professionals urge polio patients to engage in sportive activities.
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Promotion: PRCS gets new chief
Nawaz has served as a board member of PRCS for the past several years.
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Demonstration against loadshedding: For smooth movement of protesters, no vehicles allowed
Benazir Bhutto Road to be closed for traffic on Wednesday.
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Garnering inspiration from TEDxMargalla
The event returns to the twin cities with an exciting speaker line up.
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Going waste: After impounding vehicles, ANF lets them rust
Instead of auctioning them, vehicles are rusting in the open; parts are often stolen and sold in nearby shops.
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Karachi violence: ‘Zero tolerance’ against extortionists, says Zardari
Urges use of technology to combat crime.
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Illegal stay: Court convicts Bin Laden widows, orders deportation
After the imprisonment, the family will be deported to their respective countries – Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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Shady rental power deals: NAB moves against 19 top former officials
Anti-graft body seeks travel, financial curbs on ex-ministers, bureaucrats; second list also to be put out.
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Most wanted: $10 million bounty on Hafiz Saeed, says US aide
LeT, and principally Saeed, are accused of planning and executing the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.
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ZAB’s death anniversary: Some Bhuttos may not be with us, but fever for them burns bright every year
The PPP and PPP-SB will commemorate April 4 separately.
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In memory of: 30th death anniversary of man who brought ‘Sindh’s history to life’
Culture department held a ceremony for Pir Hasamuddin Shah Rashdi at Makli.
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Speaking out: Teachers, parents unsatisfied with private system
Complained that schools would raise annual fees every year without giving any reason.
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Donor funding: Sindh to get $66m for education
Around $66 million will be set aside for Sindh and Balochistan will get $34 million.
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Political clash: Two killed in group clash
They claim that the clash took place between the Awami National Party (ANP) and Muttahida Organising Committee.
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Fakhra’s testimony was never heard, says petition
The lawyer Faisal Siddiqui also pointed out that neither was Fakhra medically examined at the time
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Remembering bhutto: Public holiday on April 4
The party will be organising seminars and other events to remember the leader.
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Rest in peace: President condoles Soomro’s death
He called for the arrest of his killers and bringing them to justice.
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Targeted attacks: Five men, one woman gunned down
The body was taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
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Targeted attacks: Man gunned down in clash, two injured
A 22-year-old man identified as Salman died and 18-year-old Ilyas was injured in Sector 10.
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Attacked: PPP man injured in firing
Syed Mansoor Rizvi was shot at and injured in Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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Fuel prices: 2 petitions filed to challenge hike
The fuel increase would push inflation even higher and create a crisis.
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Power outages: Kot Lakhpat youth protest
As many as 300 members of the Progressive Youth Front (PYF) blocked traffic on the Ferozepur Road
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Charity: 11,291 operations at eye camp
As many as 25,124 eye patients were examined at outdoor facilites.
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‘Festive’ firing: Two injured, three arrested
Three men were arrested from two weddings after two people were injured from celebratory firing.
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Exhibition: Germany on the Road
Over 20 companies displayed their products and services
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Police helpline: ‘Over 21,000 blacklisted for fake calls’
CPO said the department was working to improve its response time and to make investigation more efficient.
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Murder: Shopkeeper found killed
Fakhar, 22, a resident of New Abadi Dijkot, was killed on his way home after closing his shop.
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Watan cards: Rs12.55 billion distributed
Watan Cards worth Rs40,000 had been issued to 313,828 people affected by the flood.
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Protecting family: Woman dies while trying to save son
An argument started with a woman customer when the shopkeeper refused to sell a product at the demanded price.
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Court: FIR withdrawn against PCS officials
FIR had been registered in 2011 after the PCS officers staged a protest in front of the Punjab Civil Secretariat
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‘Illegal appointments’: Court stops two men from working
Petitioner contended that he had applied for the said post but was ignored despite having the required qualification
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Punjab funds used in Sindh: LHC dismisses petition against Memon
Petitioner said after Memon joined PML-N, Punjab government gave her Rs300 million under the head of development fund.
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18-year-old in coma: Medical negligence or electricity failure?
Jinnah Hospital committee yet to fix responsibility.