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Law and order situation: Security crisis threatens boundaries: Rabbani
Declares security measures ineffective, says failure to tackle the situation will undermine unity.
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Deadline lapsed: Court asks reason for sugar crushing delay
IHC seeks comments from top govt officials over inordinate delay.
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Still time to form interim govt: Kaira
Says polls will be held on time despite threats of terror attacks, suicide bombings.
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Post-transition: Relations with Pakistan to stay unchanged, says China
Ambassador says despite reorientation in Beijing’s policies, ties with neighbours to remain the same
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Dr Arsalan Iftikhar case: Riaz promises more evidence against CJ’s son
Insists he is not against the SC but against elements extorting bribes from businessmen.
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National Assembly proceedings: Several agenda items deferred due to lack of quorum
Parliamentarians spending more time in constituencies as elections season nears.
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All taxes apply on test oil export to NATO
The first cargo appears to be a litmus test to check response on taxation.
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Developing ties: UAE naval chief meets Pak counterpart
The visiting dignitary had earlier visited PN units & installations at Karachi and also attended IDEAS 2012.
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Israel’s assault: Pakistan condemns Gaza air raids
Deadly Israeli offensive of more than 20 airstrikes in Gaza threatened international peace and security: Ambassador
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Tributes paid: Composer Feroze Nizami remembered
Nizami was born in Lahore in 1910.
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Ashura days: Doctors threaten to boycott emergencies
The meeting demanded an apology from the provincial health minister for using derogatory words against doctors.
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Blasphemy charges: Man sentenced to death in Chitral
The police lodged a case under Sections 295 (a) (b) and (c) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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Illegal immigrants: 10,000 foreigners expelled from Balochistan, NA told
Most detainees handed over to India, Iran and Afghanistan over five years.
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Cellular services restored in Karachi, Quetta
Rehman Malik ordered suspension as a measure to prevent terrorist activities.
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Balochistan unrest: Bomb blast in Zhob kills two FC personnel
Explosives reportedly placed inside belongings of suspects arrested earlier from border.
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Audit-shirkers: PAC to file reference against 16 audit-dodging departments
Public funds watchdog will charge depts in Parliament with violating Constitution.
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First prisoner hanged in four years
In his final testament, Hussain says he killed his superior over ‘honour’.
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Ensuring credibility: ECP seeks control of administrative machinery
Commission wants power to take action against officials found manipulating election process.
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Performance review: 113 suspects arrested in October
Police recovered 29 cars and other stolen goods last month.
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Justice Afridi’s Petition: Court rejects application for early hearing
After the decision, Justice Afridi filed a petition before the IHC.
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Lecture: Understanding sectarian violence in a historical context
‘Current discourse on sectarian violence is essentialist, it does not take background factors into account’.
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Fight against polio in Pindi: WHO team finds performance satisfactory
WHO will continue its cooperation with them in this regard to keep the district polio free, says Dr Wendy.
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Visit: Chinese calligraphy embodies cultural enrichment of the country
Jon exhibit his skills by writing a Chinese slogan and presented it to the DG.
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Lecture, exhibit: A visual tour of places far and beyond
A photographer’s artistic and vivid documentation makes a statement.
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Affair: 22-year-old man bludgeoned to death
Three suspects, cousins of the girl, have been nominated in the FIR.
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Free labour?: ‘Replacement’ doctors unpaid for four months
Hired to avoid crisis during the YDA strikes, many of them have never been paid.
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Pakistani diaspora New policy for expats by month-end says Sattar
"The policy will be unveiled at a conference in London on November 30," says Minister for Overseas Pakistanis.
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2013 election coverage: ‘ECP’s media code vague, restrictive’
Expert call for utilising media’s role to ensure free and fair elections.
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Calligraphy: Exhibition opens
The exhibition, which continues till November 18, features calligraphies of different styles.
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Forest fire: Precious trees destroyed in Kalam
The forest department has also sought the help of the army to extinguish the flames.
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Gas theft: PHC tells NAB, FIA to pursue culprits
The PHC took a suo motu notice of the issue in May 2012.
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Land scam case: High court adjourns case indefinitely
The applicants accused the MNA of violating Article 62-E of constitution and sought his permanent disqualification.
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Full-Court Meeting: CJP asserts judiciary’s ‘cross-cutting’ jurisdiction
The court decided 12,377 cases out of a total of 13,653 cases filed between January 1, 2012 and November 10, 2012.
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Muharram security: Court slams brakes on govt’s motorcycle ban
Interior minister earlier imposed 13-hour ban on two-wheelers in Karachi, Quetta today; SHC overturns direction.
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Why FIA, NAB for generals, but one-man commissions for Arsalan: Riaz
Riaz alleges that Arsalan wants to see Bahria Town projects rolled back, and see the business tycoon put behind bars.
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Alleged karo-kari: Girl shot by brother-in-law
The police find girl's body after it had been lying in the house for two hours.
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Gas supply shortage: No CNG this weekend
Sui Southern Gas Company declares the decision is based on shortage of gas supply.
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Freedom of information: Shehri-CBE wants transparency
CBE general secretary Alibhai says they have played an important role in advocating for transparency in goverment.
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Security arrangements: Ban on offensive graffiti
Provincial government take decision to punish vandals of private and public property.
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New beginnings: FUUAST admissions begin from Nov 25
Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Qaiser finalises this decision in a meeting of the university's academic council.
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Officials wrangle over hiring of teachers
MNA Aijaz Jakhrani chairs a meeting on the issue on Saturday.
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YouTube may be unblocked in two to three weeks
Telecom regulator in talks with internet giant Google
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Forex: Reserves drop to $13.9 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $9.24 billion from $9.55 billion a week earlier.
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NFC award reasonable, finance ministry official counters Shaikh
Says centre did its homework before transferring resources to provinces.
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HOPES: PPL to help revive international cricket: Lorgat
“I am not a complete expert but can help add value. I will continue to support the PCB’s stance.”
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Selling vegetables despite a Paralympics medal
“I thought I’d be a king of sport in Iraq, I thought I would live like a king," said Naas.
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Christian boy accused of sending blasphemous texts still in hiding
Boy’s mother, Rubina Bryan, was fired by SSGC last month.
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Large scale manufacturing: Sector posts growth of 1.85%
LSM grew by 4.06% during September when compared to the same month of last year
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Currency : Rupee strengthens against dollar
The Pakistani rupee ended stronger at 95.71/76 to the dollar, compared with Wednesday’s close of 95.86/91.
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Saving the Kalash
People like Maureen Lines need to be provided protection by govt in areas where they live rather than be relocated.

















































