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Pakistan, Islam and the West: Get mad, says Irfan Husain, but at the atrocities at home first
Fatal Faultlines examines how Americans too need to ask their govt tough questions on foreign policy.
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Case adjourned: Aitzaz skips PM contempt hearing on sick leave
Cites food poisoning for absence; court accepts application.
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Memogate: Commission pleads for more time on probe report
The panel wants to give Haqqani one last chance to record statement.
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In sheikhupura: At least 13 killed in bus accident
Accident in Punjab kills 8 instantly as bus overturns.
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Opposition wants govt to secure US guarantees
Debate to begin today, but negotiations will also continue.
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Balochistan violence: Two killed in Quetta target shooting
Police official suspects sectarian motives in assault on Hazara men.
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Foreign assistance: WB loan to educate 3 million children in Pakistan
Deal for $150m loan also aims to bring 1.5m families in social safety net.
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AP journalist bullied by Taliban, asks for help, told to resign
TTP warns journalist to stop working for dajjal (infidel) media, refrain from his supposed anti-Islam activities.
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Seoul summit: ‘Responsible’ Pakistan seeks civil nuclear tech
Gilani demands nuclear technology access for peaceful uses; says Pakistan has enhanced security of its atomic weapons.
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Pakistan wants parity in ties with US: PM
Gilani informs Obama that Pakistan's foreign policy will be formulated by the Parliament.
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Swindlers nabbed: FIA arrests two contractors in Railways scrap scam
Accused claim of being hired by another major dealer.
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Power outages: PML-N gives govt 48 hours to resolve crisis
Govt suspends accumulated surcharge for industrial consumers.
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Illegal entry: ‘OBL family to be charged on April 2’
Bin Laden’s three widows and two daughters provided with charge sheet.
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Welcoming the spring: Jashane Baharan at Safari Park opens
Inaugurated by the Karachi Municipal Corporation administrator, Mohammad Hussain Syed at the Safari Park.
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Health hazard: Sheesha banned again, cafe raids begin
Home department banned waterpipe smoking under Section 144.
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Jumping ship: For the love of Hazara and the 98%
(PML-F) secretary-general in Saddar Town quit the party to join the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
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Double homicide: Lawyers boycott courts
Protest the double homicide of a former bar member, Salahuddin Jaffery and his son Ali Raza Jaffery.
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Harsh treatment: ASI beaten up by group of people
Shikarpur police booked more than 50 persons for allegedly beating and injuring a Lakhidar police official.
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Lahore College: Maryam Nawaz hands over 4,600 laptops
VC announces installation of WiFi facility on campus.
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Asia Cup: ACC rejects Bangladesh appeal
The complaint was rejected on the grounds that it was not reported by on-field umpires, said an official.
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Gcuf: Flower exhibition on Thursday
The event is being arranged by Department of Environmental Sciences.
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Kidnapping-for-ransom: Four abducted in a day
Tahira Bibi was kidnapped allegedly by one Amjad in Batala Colony.
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Missing girl: Gujrat DPO given ‘last chance’
Bilqees Bibi says that her daughter was kidnapped by two caretakers and an employee of a madrassa in Kharian
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Abu Dhabi group: Chairman reiterates support
Abu Dhabi Group is the single largest foreign investor in Pakistan.
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Tennis: Aisam-Rojer crash out of Miami
Pair loses 2nd-round tie in straight sets.
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Misconduct: Hostel allotment of two cancelled
Hostel allotment of two students at UAF cancelled after an inquiry found them guilty of misconduct with hostel staff
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Global polio emergency might be declared in Pakistan in 3 months
Under this condition, Pakistani nationals would be barred from travelling anywhere in the world.
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Fatal: Child dies in pistol accident
An 8-year-old girl died on Monday from bullet injuries she suffered as a pistol she was holding went off accidently.
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Bail petitions: Police record summoned on April 7
Officials have been accused of negligence in the Isotab reaction tragedy that claimed around 150 lives.
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Court security: SSP told to redeploy VIPs’ guards
Judge hearing a petition from a couple seeking the quashment of cases lodged by the bride’s family against the groom.
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Racing ahead: ‘I want to represent my country in 2016 Olympics’
First Wheelchair Marathon draws large numbers from Sindh, only two from Lahore.
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Ghosts of horror
Fakhra has now been buried. The question is whether her case will be too.
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Justice for Fakhra
She waited in vain for over 12 years for justice to be done.
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Zardari urges regional cooperation to counter narco-trafficking
Zardari discusses regional situation with Iranian President Ahmedinejad and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
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Gilani urges world community to give Pakistan access to nuclear technology
Says Pakistan is committed to nuclear security. Restates case for NSG membership.
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Pay raise: Police baton-charge protesting lady health workers
Police retaliate when workers tried entering Parliament House to protest.
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Police encounter: ‘One killed outside MQM event’
The police adds that the culprits were in a black Toyota Corolla, showed themselves as workers of ANP.
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In Congo: Pakistan troops awarded UN medals
Chief guest lauds the efforts, sacrifices of Pakistan Army’s men for restoration of peace and stability in Congo.
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Gilani briefly meets Obama in Seoul
Tells US President that Pakistan's foreign policy will be formulated by the parliament.
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HEC budget: Finance minister refuses to commit increment
Shaikh says education be dealt on provincial basis since federal government transfers 70% resources to provinces.
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Two killed in suspected Quetta sectarian attack
Ejaz Hussain and Ali Asghar were shot dead by two unidentified men on a motorcycle.
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Pakistan to charge bin Laden wives on April 2: Lawyer
If the women are convicted, they are liable to be deported or imprisoned.
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Faryal Shah, Dr Hafsa to stay in shelter home for 3 weeks: SC
Supreme Court gives both of them 3 weeks to decide if they want to go with their husbands or families.
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Pakistan committed to Afghan peace: Zardari
Zardari says Afghanistan, Pakistan’s destinies interlinked inextricably.
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Memogate commission: Proceedings adjourned till Supreme Court issues order
Commission adjourns proceedings till Supreme Court passes order regarding Haqqani's application.
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PM contempt: Hearing adjourned till tomorrow due to Aitzaz’s illness
Aitzaz sick with food poisoning and not capable of travelling, maintains his assistant lawyer.
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2007 peace treaty to remain intact: Mullah Nazir group
The treaty appeared in danger following the Wana operation.
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Non-payment of funds: BISP orders inquiry into Swat protests
Chairperson Farzana Raja directs secretary to take up matter with postal ministry.
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Case details: ‘Fakhra’s case cannot be reopened’
Law experts say Fakhra Younus’ acid attack case can no longer be reopened.
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Joint sitting: PML-N to prepare ‘impossible’ counter-proposals for PCNS
Party chief issued directions to prepare a draft which mostly rejects recommendations.