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War On Terror: PTI slams PCNS report
Opposition in the National Assembly also says that it had nothing “extraordinary” in it.
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Counter-Terrorism: SSP-linked madrassa raided by agencies
All suspects arrested were shifted to an unknown facility for further investigation.
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Polio Campaign: President orders implementation
Says polio eradication is among the top priorities of the government.
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Enforced Disappearances: Three missing persons return home
Petitioner had alleged that Pishtakhara SHO Ejaz, SSP Tahir Ayyub had picked up three men from Pishtakhara area.
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Daily express feature: Aqil Abbas Jafri wins APNS award
Jafri has also authored 17 books, including Pakistan Chronicle and Pakistan kay Siyasi Waderay.
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Generous donation: WFP praises Pakistan for assistance
Pakistan Ministry of Food Security and Research to donate up to 500,000 metric tons of wheat to the WFP.
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Ji rally: Munawar Hassan condemns drones
Claims JI is the only hope for the people of Pakistan.
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Court says Bin Laden’s brother-in-law can meet sister
Court orders agencies to submit reply within 15 days.
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Terrorists target electricity pylons in Hyderabad, Larkana
Home-made bombs damage five electricity pylons in Hyderabad, two in Larkana.
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Nearly 1,000 Pakistan women 'killed for honour'
The statistics highlight the growing scale of violence suffered by many women in Pakistan.
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Siegel says Musharraf knew about Benazir's murder plot: Report
Mark Siegel writes that Benazir was visibly shaken after she hung up Musharraf's "threatening" phone call.
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PM contempt: Bench cannot hear the case, says Aitzaz
Gilani's lawyer says bench which issues contempt notice cannot hear the case itself; judges' view differs.
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Rohrabacher asks Radio Free Asia to broadcast in Balochistan
US Congressman says Baloch people should be exposed to "accurate and objective" news.
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Stop fooling people, Imran tells govt
Criticised the government’s purported plan to restore Nato supply routes.
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Judges’ appointments: PM nominates Aitzaz for prestigious panel
Aitzaz to replace Nayyar Bukhari as member of Parliamentary Committee for Appointment of Judges in Supreme Court.
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Report launch: Media praised for ‘saving lives of women’
National Commission on the Status of Women launches annual report; lauds media for highlighting sensitive issues.
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Memogate probe: In denial of memo, Haqqani admits contacts with Ijaz
Former envoy also denies knowledge of Ijaz’s contacts with Gen Jones.
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Chakwal incident: ATC seeks police report in security men’s killing
Suspects sent on judicial remand for five days.
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Law secretary replaced: Qadir in, Chishti out
New law secretary once questioned the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
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Dream of clean, affordable water trickles closer
Pharmagen Health Care, with the support of the Acumen Fund, is making waves in Lahore.
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Updating voter lists: Court refuses to give ECP more time
Chief Election Commissioner retires tomorrow, process to fill the post not started yet.
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Gas pipeline: Pakistan hiring experts to study Iran sanctions
A delegation to depart for Russia to negotiate with energy giant Gazprom.
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Pakistan-US ties: Rabbani says proposals can be fine-tuned
Cabinet to review draft proposals on Thursday.
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Royal visitor: Thai princess expresses solidarity with Pakistan
Assures Thai support in education, healthcare and social welfare.
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Khyber Agency: Three bodies found – killed by tribal militia
Official says Tauheed-e-Islam peace committee killed the men for their suspected links with Lashkar-e-Islam.
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Channan Peer: In Cholistan desert, an oasis of religious harmony
Thousands gather over seven weeks in Cholistan for partying and prayer.
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Court summons K-P minister accused of slapping govt official
Peshawar High Court tells Ayyub Ashari to appear in person on April 12.
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US will respect Pakistan parliament’s decision: Munter
Hillary Clinton says US committed to Pakistan, ups and downs notwithstanding.
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Protest: Students boycott classes against VP’s transfer
The protesting students threatened to continue their strike unless the decision was reversed.
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Dust storm impact: Rapid increase in allergy patients
Most patients are coming in with acute rhinitis, allergic bronchitis and allergic sinusitis.
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Drama night: School students reinterpret classic plays
The show in connection with the International Theatre Day, opened with “Golden Goose”, a collection of folk tales.
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Exhibition: Future belongs to curious minds
Science and arts projects brighten up the day at The City School.
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Legal loopholes: Deputationists holding back RDA’s own officials
Five officials have allegedly overstayed their tenures.
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Supremacy of Parliament: Civil-military imbalance has made Pakistan a security state, says Babar
Policies in foreign relations and security were made by the security establishment without oversight of the parliament
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Known for burgers and coffee, Roasters opens its doors to Islamabad
The cafe can accommodate up to 120 people at a time.
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Pakistan Day celebrations: Students showcase their patriotism in high spirits
The event featured national songs, tableaus and a mime performance.
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Internal spying?: PML-N tasks police’s special branch with political survey
Special branch to dig out information on PML-N legislators as well as ‘substitutes’.
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Helping hand: WB grants over $1bn to power Pakistan
1,410 MW to be added to Tarbela’s existing capacity; grant to fund water project too.
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Contempt case: To buy time, Gilani’s counsel argues on timing
Aitzaz says the premier was roped in ‘all of a sudden’.
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Pakistan day: All arrangements finalised
Pakistani flags will be hoisted on top of all government buildings.
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Dengue fever: First case turns out to be false alarm
The patient, Aneeta, was suffering from typhoid and has been discharged.
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From cop to lockup: Warden booked for smuggling phone
Adiala Jail Senior Superintendent said that the warden was deputed on temporarily duty from 10pm last night.
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Grant: IIUI gets Rs60m for electronics lab
IIUI was handed a lifeline with a Rs60 million in grant to improve its electronics lab.
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Car lifting: Gang of six busted
A team under SHO Bukhari succeeded in arresting six persons including four Afghans.
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The BackBencher: Summer wine — Prohibition and politicians
A discussion on alcohol woke up the house from its usual stupor.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Rupee ended weaker at 90.75/79 to the dollar.
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Partnership: Pak-Turkey cargo train on cards
Objective of the exercise will be to make the train a lucrative cargo service beyond to Europe as well.
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Innovation gives edge over others: PTCL
Innovations include phone, Internet, IPTV, videophone, wireless, On the Go Cloud, Tablet, Smartphone, IPTV on Tablet
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Vatavaran Diwas: Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Muslims agree to keep neighbourhoods clean
Karachi’s sanitary workers are mostly Christian but get little respect for the work they do.
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Rafi Peer theatre: Int’l Puppet Festival begins
Puppeteers from Norway, Denmark, France, Iran and India will take part.