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Joint session of parliament: Plea for releasing Osama’s widow
Mushahid asks govt to grant Yemen’s request.
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Draft policy: PML-N stands ground on three PCNS clauses
Opposition party has no objection to drone strike clause.
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Punjab and Sindh in row over water distribution
20% shortage projected in early Kharif season.
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China visit: Gilani to attend key Hainan conference
Premier slated to meet counterparts of various countries on visit.
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The game politicians play
Political, military elite took it for granted that sovereign parliament would adopt proposed package without much ado.
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Reopening NATO supply lines: US ready to offer more compensation
“Even if we pay additional taxes, Pakistan still is the most viable option for Nato supplies,” says a US official.
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Foreign policy review: Opposition drags govt back to drawing board
PCNS may link lifting of Nato blockade with halt in drone attacks.
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Blackout: Court strikes down rental power deals
Declares all such contracts ‘illegal’; asks NAB to initiate inquiries against all responsible, including...
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Collaboration: CDA to promote female artisans
IWCCI will provide free space for office, while women artisans will be provided accommodation and space for exhibits
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Hajj scam: Court orders removal of official’s name from FIR
FIA had arrested SM Tahir on charges of concealing facts during his appointment as Hajj director general.
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Lecture: Democracy without citizens’ trust is unsustainable, says scholar
US-based Pakistani scholar discusses governance in Pakistan.
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Pro-Kashmir lobbyist sentenced to 2 years in jail for fraud
Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai had pleaded guilty to taking money from the ISI to lobby for Kashmir.
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Varied and many, churches reflect Pakistan’s diverse cultural spectrum
Book captures in pictures the sacred structures preserved over time.
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Solo exhibition: Miniatures of rustic life and spirituality
25 paintings by SA Noory go on display at Gallery Louvre.
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Leadership: Young leaders vow to protect devolution process
Training organised by Mehergarh Youth Consortium, a loosely structured platform of youth groups and organisations.
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Hazaras’ killings: Ban on violent religious outfits demanded
MWM activists threatened to protest across the country if arrests are not made.
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NAB’s nod: LED project back on track
Controversy over award of contract had stalled the streetlight replacement project.
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Spirited students compete for sporting glory
100-metre sprint, cycle race, obstacles race and a children’s race were organised at the IMCG.
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Rescue 1122: Int’l collaboration
Rescue 1122 will collaborate with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Thailand
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Tribune to folk singer: Presidential award sought
The ceremony was organised jointly by Radio Pakistan and the Cholistan Development Council of Pakistan
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Accident: Teenager dies of electric shock
5-year-old Faiza suffered electric shock on accidently touching an un-insulated wire while switching on a television
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Power riots: Workers protest colleagues’ arrest
The rally started from Lakkar Mandi from where the protesters marched towards Faisalabad-Jhang Road.
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Women in media: Two-day workshop concludes
Workshop was organised jointly by GCUF’s Department of Mass Communication Aks, a non-governmental organisation.
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Petition: ‘Don’t buy electricity from the Indians’
It is shameful to purchase electricity that India produced from dams constructed illegally on Pakistan’s rivers.
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Rental power — SC verdict
Government should have been trying to keep a check on massive circular debt that has exacerbated the power crisis.
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Golf: Amy Yang seizes Kraft Nabisco lead
Yang, 22, nabbed five birdies in the span of seven holes from the fifth at Mission Hills.
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Cricket: Tendulkar visits Yuvraj in London
Yuvraj was undergoing chemotherapy for a malignant tumour between his lungs.
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Snooker: Cueists to leave for Asian U21 event
Over 30 cueists from all over the world will compete in the event to be played from April 2.
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Olympics: FIFA orders release of U23 players
“The executive body decided that the release of U23 players by the clubs shall be compulsory,” said Fifa
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Olympics: ‘London on track for outstanding games’
“We still have 119 days to go but I can tell you that London is ready to welcome the world,” Denis Oswald.
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Football: Madrid eye run to the title
Real Madrid begin a crucial run of games with a tricky trip to Pamplona to face Osasuna today.
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Cricket: Australian Cummins set for return
The 18-year-old missed the entire domestic summer because of a bone stress injury in his foot.
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Injured Aisam confident of team’s chances
Pakistan’s tennis ace hopeful of Davis Cup win without him.
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The lost generation
Children are the ones who first suffered trauma of living under the influence of a terrorist like Mangal Bagh.
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With security nowhere, FAO suspends Balochistan operations
UN FAO says it has closed offices for two days to honour fallen comrades. Will decide on future operations on Monday.
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Documentary detailing life and works of Abdul Sattar Edhi wins French awards
The feature length documentary “The Kingdom of Mr Edhi” has been produced by Belgian filmmaker.
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Currency: Rupee firms against dollar
In the money market, overnight rates were flat at the top level of 11.90%.
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Foreign exchange: Reserves rise to $16.44 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose to $11.77 billion from $11.67 billion a week earlier.
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Etisalat : 3G services launched in Afghanistan
Etisalat says the achievement comes after only four years of the launch.
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Enhancing cooperation: Chinese general meets Wynne
The visiting dignitary aspired to further enhance the already existing cordial relations.
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Cultural week: Ankara celebrates Pakistan
High ranking Turkish officials, including the acting prime minister attended the affair.
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Remembering bhutto: People head to Ghari Khuda Bakhsh
Seminars and workshops will also be held to pay tributes to Bhutto for his services.
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Girls’ education: Militants attack two schools
The first incident took place in the Wacha Khurah area nearly a kilometre from the main bazaar of Wana.
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'Would any country allow a foreign base on their land?'
Nisar objects to clauses of parliament's resolution regarding relations with US, not entire document
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Over 100,000 have fled northwest fighting: UNHCR
Agency warns recent increase in intensity of combat pushing even larger numbers of families to flee region.
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Bin Laden fathered four children while on run: Wife
Amal Abdulfattah’s account provides rare details of the al Qaeda leader’s life.
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Day 4: ANP worker, police constable among 9 killed in Karachi
MQM calls for 'day of mourning' on Saturday. Public transport to stay off the roads. Schools to remain closed.
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Book launch: Showcasing Pakistan's Christian heritage
Purpose of book is to show world and international community how well preserved churches in Pakistan are.
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Negotiate Nato supply resumption to end drone strikes: Mushahid
Draft of Mushahid’s proposal forwarded to Parliamentary Committee on National Security for review.
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Asghar Khan petition: Attorney general fails to produce crucial reports
AG tells Supreme Court he does not know where former inquiry commission reports of Habib and Mehran Bank are.