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Natural gas: ‘Supply to consumers top priority’
The parliamentarians apprised Hussain on the progress on gas supply schemes in their respective constituencies.
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Kohat tunnel: Four killed, two injured in accident
Before the police arrived, passengers from other vehicles took deceased to the Kohat Divisional Hospital.
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Khyber agency: IED explosion kills militia volunteer
After the incident TI volunteers searched the area and arrested three suspects.
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Karavan has reunited after two years
While we look forward to Karavan rocking the city with its new and original beats, their future plans still seem vague
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PMA demands Raisani's resignation
The PMA warns of doctors all over Pakistan going on protest if their demands are not met.
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Imran Khan a positive force in politics: Bilawal
PPP Chairman calls upon all political parties to unite in the fight against terrorism.
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Dual nationals cannot join armed forces of Pakistan: Defence minister
PPP senator poses question in Senate, Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar tables written reply.
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'If you are not controversial, you haven't done anything substantial'
President Zardari says good leadership is a result of personal sacrifice.
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Shariah4Pakistan to issue fatwa against Malala Yousafzai
Nobody is saying we are going to get out our swords and go and look for Malala, says radical cleric in Britain.
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Zardari takes notice of PIA emergency landings, calls for inquiry
President also directs authorities ensure that no such incident takes place in future.
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Upcoming film will be last big action movie: Jackie Chan
Chan wrote, directed and produced his latest film, set to premiere in cinemas in China next month.
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Balochistan security: Recover missing persons, SC tells provincial govt
Court says 432 FC killed in Balochistan, more than 1,000 civilians victims of target killing.
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PTI will start speaking truth about PML-N when they stop lying about us: Javed Hashmi
PTI President Javed Hashmi says PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif never 'spent a rupee' on his party.
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National Assembly passes MQM’s deweaponisation resolution
ANP, JUI and PML-N oppose resolution to deweaponise the entire country.
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Ashraf hopeful D-8 Business Forum can eliminate poverty from member states
Prime Minister Ashraf says trade continuously on the rise among member countries.
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Pakistani hackers deface over 30 Israeli websites of top brands: Report
The websites include all Microsoft controlled domains of Israel including Skype, Bing, Live, MSN and more.
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The Domino effect: Balochistan govt to obey court decree
Provincial cabinet constitute high-level committee.
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Committee to deliberate on transfer of assets to provinces: Minister
Inter-Provincial Coordination Minister Mir Hazar Khan Bijrani says process was stalled due to Ishaq Dar’s resignation.
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Opposition outplayed: Bill passed to give ‘blanket cover’ to Gilani’s actions
Legislation validates former premier’s actions between conviction, disqualification.
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Kidnapped doctor: PMA Balochistan boycotts all hospitals
Hundreds of doctors took out a rally from Civil Hospital Quetta and gathered at Zarghoon Road.
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Peshawar-Torkham Highway: President launches reconstruction
US will provide up to $70 million to reconstruct the 46km road over the next two years.
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Balochistan violence: Four killed in separate incidents
Two people were gunned down in Chaghai district when an unknown assailant opened fire at a refugee camp.
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Tough consensus: As stakeholders guard interests, cyber crime bill faces delay
FIA, software association at odds over draft; former purportedly not willing to compromise on authority.
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Finalising paperwork: Iranian VP’s cancelled visit means no agreements
Bureaucratic mismanagement, finance minister’s reluctance to allow publicity behind Tehran’s annoyance.
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Action and reaction: Edhi protests against Gaza attacks
Edhi marched from Boulton Market to Mazaar-e-Quaid, with a number of ambulances in tow.
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Surgical efficiency: Medical college receives Rs5 million
Donation would be used to purchase simulators for training students in surgical skills.
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Middle East turmoil: JuD protests against Gaza attacks
The protest ended with what is now a ritual burning of American and Israeli flags.
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Out of space: Jails overflowing with inmates, says Wasan
He adds nearly 70 prisoners were released in the province between 2003 and 2005.
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Pursuing peace: Security plan for Muharram
Religious scholars have been briefed about the security measures: Karachi Commissioner
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Big Bash cancels Umar Akmal’s contract
Sydney Sixers claims Umar had a contract of five matches but was only going to play 1-2 matches as permitted by PCB.
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Depression: Security guard commits suicide
Police have shifted the body to the Nishtar Hospital for postmortem.
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Medical facilities: New DHQ hospital in Bahawalpur soon
The 410-bed hospital is being constructed at a cost of Rs1.25 billion.
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Criminal negligence: Man, three buffaloes shocked
Residents of the area say the electricity wires had fallen off the poles the previous night.
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Media and democracy: Speakers stress importance of ethics
There is no need for a new code of ethics for the media because an adequate code already exists: PCP Chairman
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Mental care: Pakistani takes over psychiatry body
Dr Afzal Javed from Pakistan was elected the new president of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
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Visa fraud: Three more petitions filed
Petitioners plead they had given millions of rupees to Asim Malik, the owner of the Future Concern, to go abroad.
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Mumbai attacks anniversary: India asks Malik to cancel Delhi yatra
No new dates suggested for the visit.
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IHC dismisses ‘blasphemy’ case, declares Rimsha innocent
It will send out a positive image of Pakistan in the international community, says minister for interfaith harmony.
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CNG prices: SC says it is govt’s job to set pricing guidelines
Tells Ogra to consult stakeholders on a new formula and devise a policy by Dec 5.
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Security measures: Motorcycles barred from places of worship
Interior minister introduces new steps for two-wheelers for Muharram security.
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Intra-party elections: First phase of PTI polls results in ‘record turnout’
Nationwide polling system will be completed by January 15.
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Beaconhouse schools initiative: Education conference kicks off today
The Beaconhouse School system runs 10 schools in and around Kuala Lumpur.
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Hepatitis C treatment: Produce cheap injections immediately, orders PAC
Locally produced treatment, stalled on embezzlement charges, can reduce costs of cure.
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D-8 trade exhibition: PM Ashraf stresses on increasing trade
Says it can help reduce poverty and achieve economic growth.
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Prioritising social security: Call for increased spending on social welfare projects
Defining a national framework and social protection strategy need of the hour, say speakers.
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Universal Children’s Day: Ensuring basic rights for the most vulnerable
Inadequate laws, poor enforcement cited as major factors.
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World Toilet Day: Lack of sanitation kills 40,000 children in Pakistan annually
‘Without proper sanitation, Pakistan cannot achieve MDGs by 2015’.
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Call for funds: Direly needed aid for flood, war affected still not coming
UN official identifies $117 million gap in aid requirements and pledges.
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Islamic ornamentation: From uninitiated to masters of intricate patterns in eight days
45 participants attended the workshop by Abdul Razzaq Razi.
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Women on billboards miff JUI-F MNA
CDA makes Rs17.9b per year from billboards.

















































