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Zero tolerance policy against violence in Karachi, says Zardari
The president wants police to be equipped with latest technology to fight crime.
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Education initiative: 15 USAID-funded schools in Swat
The students will also be provided textbooks, notebooks and other school items free of cost.
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Targeting infrastructure : Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
A heavy contingent of security forces cordoned off the area.
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Deadly collision: Six killed in road accidents in K-P
A truck collided with another vehicle on the Bannu-Peshawar section.
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Nato supplies: Reopening of routes will be resisted, says JI
JI’s General Secretary Fata demands more political freedoms for people of the tribal belt.
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Bilateral ties: Pak-Saudi officials discuss cooperation
The two dignitaries reviewed the existing bilateral cooperation in the field of information, culture.
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Twitter Alert: Justice for Qudoos
The trend #JusticeforQudoos was established by local Twitter users calling for accountability and justice in the case.
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Vasakh film festival kicks off with international documentaries
14 international documentaries screened on first day of film festival at Forman Christian College.
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T20 event ‘shows Pakistan ready for internationals’
Pakistan is ready to host international cricket matches once again after a 3-year break, say authorities.
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Government expected to reduce petroleum prices by up to Rs3
Petroleum Ministry issues summary to revise petroleum levy. OGRA expected to issue notification.
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Illegal stay: 45-day imprisonment, Rs50,000 fine for Bin Laden's family
After the imprisonment, the family will be deported to their respective countries – Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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Registering protest: On being refused lawyer of choice, Brig Ali boycotts proceedings
A defending officer appointed to represent accused in court martial trial.
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Girl slips into coma due to lack of oxygen during loadshedding
Shazia is in the ICU at the moment and her condition is said to be ‘critical’.
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Acid attack: Petitioners ask court to try Fakhra Younus case again
Petitioners appeal that the court declare initial judgement of 2003 illegal.
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Lyari violence: 7 dead as rockets, hand grenades used during clashes
Police, protestors clash, seven killed, including Ali of the Amn Committee and local PPP leader Hassan Baloch.
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Court summons top officials in Karachi killings petition
Petitioner appeals immediate removal of IG Sindh police, DG Rangers Sindh for failing to maintain law and order.
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Counting days: Nato suppliers hope for ‘business as usual’ soon
Transporters say that calls against resuming supplies will wither away.
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Five years on: Mirani Dam victims await dues
Meeting being held in Lahore today to address their plight.
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Politicking begins: Anticipating cabinet reshuffle, parties weigh options
From top slot of premiership to junior ministerial posts, party heads are lobbying to secure hefty share of power.
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‘Enforced’ marriages: Minority MPs to protest rights violations in parliament
No one should be allowed to occupy minorities’ places of worship, says national harmony minister Paul Bhatti.
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Zardari, Manmohan to meet over lunch
Indian media reports have suggested that formal talks will take place during their meeting on April 8.
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Stemming unrest: Malik orders immediate removal of party flags
Interior minister vows more security at flyovers and overhead bridges.
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Resetting ties: US deputy secretary to arrive in Islamabad this week
Nato supply routes, Coalition Support Fund among issues on the agenda.
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Contempt charges: AGP's absence in Supreme Court delays Awan's indictment
The attorney general is currently in Quetta before a hearing headed by CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
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Sectarian violence: Two injured in Gilgit gunfire exchange
Clashes erupted after Shia protesters ended strike launched against ban on sect-based transport service by government.
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Marvi Memon loses out on vacant PML-N seat
Party workers awarded two vacant seats after one threatened to join PTI.
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Liver transplants: Pioneering surgeons may leave Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Doctors blame lack of infrastructure and poor administration at the hospital for their decision.
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Vigilante squads: TTP introduces ‘moral policing’ in Afghanistan
Pakistani, Afghan Taliban reject claim by Nuristan police chief.
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Soaring oil prices: Amidst outcry, allies, opposition censure govt
PML-N to boycott PCNS session; MQM demands immediate retraction.
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Ecotourism: See mangroves on a speedboat from Port Grand
The ride is 15-minute long and costs Rs400 per person.
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Boao forum for Asia: Gilani says China’s enemy is our enemy
Elicits Beijing’s help for Neelum-Jhelum power project; PM renews commitment to Pak-Iran gas deal.
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Illegal excavation: Mine worker crushed to death
Man of Banda Pir Khan village was working in the phosphate mine when a heavy boulder fell on him.
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What’s in a name?: How to not ‘model’ a college
FG schools renamed model; facilities and teaching standards remain unchanged.
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Fun weekend for families
Meena bazaar organised by the Behbud Association at the Fatima Jinnah Park.
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Teaching peace: Karachi High School principal wins UN award for work
Parveen Kassim started the popular ISEO competition.
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Exhibit: When art meets diversity
Gallery 6 exhibits works of 66 artists.
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Hiding or missing?: Woman seeks chief justice’s help for husband’s recovery
Police says man has gone into hiding to avoid arrest.
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National showcasing: Making way for an informed, critical media
Discussions on accountable reporting, emerging local issues held.
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Cashing in on desperation: Offering ‘jobs’, man makes away with a million
He offered to get them jobs in the CDA at good posts in exchange for a sum of money.
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For their safety: SU to issue identification cards
The decision was taken in a meeting of the university’s deans committee on Saturday
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Anti-dengue drive: Admin satisfied, health experts not
Experts say fumigation will be ineffective if solid waste dumps are not managed .
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April Fools’ Day: When the joke’s on someone else
Anecdotes of the ludicrous sort, pranks and foot-in-mouth oh-my-God moments.
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Trying to make sense of the cacophony
Underground US band make very soft impact in capital.
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Tragedies: Man commits suicide, one dies in firing
A group of men were engaged in firing in the air during a wedding when Zia, a spectator was hit by a bullet.
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Demonstration: Students protest fellow’s murder
Earlier on Saturday night, Hafiz Ishtiaq Ahmed, 25, was killed and his body was recovered from Munawarabad.
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Higher education: KU announces dates for admissions
The prospectus and the Karachi University Entry Test form can be downloaded from the KU website.
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Promotions, fair pay: Doctors to boycott OPDs today
The doctors of public hospitals will not go to work at the out-patient departments from Monday.
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Political beginnings: Social workers join MQM
Social workers from Charsadda and Peshawar announced that they had joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement.
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Festive firing: Case against groom
some guests at his wedding resorted to firing to ‘celebrate the day’.
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Motorcycle-van collision : Man killed, wife, children injured
Family were on their way to Toba Tek Singh on a motorcycle when they were hit by a speedy van.