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Iran Sanctions: Saudi oil sales to US jump
The kingdom’s shipments to the United States have quietly risen 25% to the highest level since mid-2008.
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Zurich: Wealthy foreigners exit after tax changes
Of the 201 foreign residents who benefited from the tax breaks which the canton scrapped in early 2009.
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Greece Bailout: IMF warns against slippage
The IMF warned that if any risks materialised, Greece would need more debt relief from official lenders.
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Bilateral Ties: Gen Wynne to visit Sri Lanka
Great importance is being attached to the visit of Gen Wynne which is likely to boost bilateral relations.
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Militants: Policemen escape three bomb attacks
No one was injured in the attack.
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Demanding Pay Raise: Clerks, pharmacists protest in Quetta
Protestors blocked the road for several hours.
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Suspected Murder: Religious scholar found dead
Maulana Dr Abdur Rashid Azhar, a religious scholar belonging to Jamaat-e-Ahle Hadith, was found murdered in his house
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Zardari approves special remissions for prisoners
A special remission of 90 days has been granted to the prisoners convicted for life imprisonment.
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13 bullet-ridden bodies found in Khyber region
Villagers find the bodies scattered around Bara area as security forces step up military operations.
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Asia Cup: Kohli leads India to victory against Pakistan
Kohli (183 runs) spearheaded India's onslaught against Pakistan's mammoth total of 328 runs.
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Don’t call me Mona
According to the actress, her journey is just beginning, and she is ready to switch countries to make it big.
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10 things I hate about Lahore
Lahore has too much to see and too much to eat.
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Media Issues: Report on issues faced by journalists launched
The report was prepared after deliberations with journalists and civil society representatives in the four provinces.
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Manto, a political writer by the very virtue of his subjects
Writers, intellectuals pay tribute to the satirical writer on his centennial.
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Babloo, the white stallion, steals the show on day two
Three hundred riders participated in the singles competition.
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Ambush: Constable injured in brazen attack
According to police sources, Constable Safeer Ahmed was intercepted while crossing deserted road by 4 gunmen.
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Crime: Man stabbed over petty issue
Bilal Hussain told the Shalimar police that Mian Zafar stabbed him with a knife and then fled leaving him injured.
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Caught: Alleged bike snatcher held
His three other accomplices managed to escape.
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Unwelcome return: In Pindi, first scare of dengue
20-year-old patient said to have very low platelet count; blood sample sent to NIH.
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SZABIST bids farewells to its fourth batch on a ‘journey to progress’
522 graduates awarded doctorate and master’s degrees.
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Smoke and mirrors: Private investigators are a law unto themselves
Most are thought to be ‘touts’ for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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Nuclear Assets: ‘The world recognises our control’
National Command Authority responsible for the safety of nuclear assets had full backing of Parliament, says Gilani.
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Memogate probe: Yasin Malik seeks to record ‘truth’
JKLF chairman requests SC to make him a party to case.
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Sher Singh’s Baradari: Dump site, drug addicts hinder restoration work
Structure being repaired for first time since it was damaged in riots in 1992 following razing of Babri Masjid.
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Zardari, Haqqani wanted to create civil-military tensions: Ijaz
Key witness says he believes the president allowed US to raid OBL compound.
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Opposition campaign: PML-N vows stronger show of strength
Chaudhry Nisar says they will build pressure on govt for early elections.
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Protest against the president: Opposition fails to outline strategy
PML-N leaders invited JUI-F to boycott President Zardari’s address but failed to convince them.
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Speaking up for Balochistan: Lone PPP dissenter’s protest drowns in cacophony
I hope silent protest will trigger a powerful debate on the Balochistan issue at an international level, says Shah.
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‘Historic, momentous’: Ruling, allied lawmakers hail fifth presidential address
PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain says presidential address was a gleaming moment for Parliament.
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What has the MQM ‘extorted’ from the govt?
The opposition expects the new general election in September/October this year.
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Missing person reunites with family – thanks to SC
Umer Mahmood is back home but reluctant to share details of the ordeal.
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President's speech: Reading from the script
Saturday’s joint session was nothing if not scripted down to the commas.
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In custody: Bin Laden’s family sent on judicial remand
Were held for illegally entering and living in Pakistan.
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Address to parliament: President makes history amidst vociferous protests
In a speech marred by PML-N sloganeering, president highlights government’s ‘achievements despite odds’.
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Traders, transporters strike: Many Sindh cities shut to protest extortion
Karachi city presented a deserted look with thin vehicular traffic on the roads.
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Dr Aafia’s detention up to US: PML-N leader
Raja Farooq Haider Khan criticises calls for her release.
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Engagement with the US: Top civil, military leaders pore over draft proposals
Parliamentary discussion on recommendations to begin on Monday.
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Cutting red tape: Physically-challenged 300 people given CNICs
The drive aims to bring together officials from all relevant government departments.
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Health Hazard: Govt to survey sheesha outlets
Karachi Commissioner Roshan Ali Sheikh has ordered surveys of places that offer water-pipe (Sheesha).
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Dettol’s Initiative: Hand-washing campaign for kids
With the help of Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) and Infection Control Society of Pakistan.
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Paying Tribute: March 18 dedicated to Comrade Sobho
Celebrations will be held in all 120 district and tehsil headquarters of the sangat.
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Circle of life: Joseph Coutts installed as 5th Archbishop of Karachi
‘We have to live in harmony despite our linguistic and religious differences’.
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Fuel Recharge: CNG stations to open at dawn today
Allowed to operate from 6 am today.
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Gang Rivalry: Body of Akram Baloch’s nephew found
Nephew of former security in charge of Bilawal House, Akram Baloch, was found from near Crown Cinema.
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Missing persons: 'Silence' befalls family as missing son returns home
Canada return Omar Mehmood Khan was abducted by the agencies on March 10 near Orchid Scheme in Islamabad.
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Football: Toure eyes City’s win
Toure remains convinced that his side can become English Premier League champions for the first time since 1968.
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Cricket: ‘Bowling coach need not be a foreigner’
Intikhab Alam said that national team’s bowling coach would not necessarily be a foreigner.
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Football: FIFA and Brazil put row behind them
Blatter added that Rousseff had promised to meet all of the commitments made to Fifa.
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Swimming: Jones off to fourth Olympics
Jones will compete at her fourth Olympics in London this year.
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Golf: Dufner seizes lead as Harrington fades
Dufner seized a two-shot lead at the US PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship.