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Balochistan reconciliation: Govt withdraws cases against Brahamdagh
Bugti has been accused of targeting important national installations such as gas pipelines and power pylons.
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Should police be allowed access to phone conversations?
Experts warn that the proposed new measures are likely to be misused and infringe on privacy rights.
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Uzma Ayub case: Witness in rape case to undergo DNA test
Uzma’s brother, Zafran, has confirmed the development.
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Threatened Hindu girls to be moved to Islamabad
NA panel directs Sindh police to fly Rinkle, Lata Kumari out of Karachi.
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Protesters demand media coverage of drone-hit areas
Tribesmen stage rally in the headquarters of S Waziristan to protest drone strikes.
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If I were scared, I would not have joined politics: Gilani
Prime minister reminds media that his is the first democratically elected government to complete its four-year tenure.
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Funding war: WB, Balochistan tussle threatens 649 schools
Provincial govt has stopped funding non-salary expenditures of the schools.
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Situationer: Open foes, secret friends
In the face of perceived conspiracies, a covert PPP-PML-N pact.
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Matching China: India hikes defence spending by 17%
Last year New Delhi increased its defence budget by 11%.
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Fighting for women’s rights: Supreme Court urged to declare jirga systems illegal
Apex court to examine tradition of exchanging girls to settle disputes.
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The sovereignty mantra: Pakistan says no accord with US on drone strikes
FO spokesperson reiterates demand to end drone strikes inside Pakistan.
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Pak-US ties: US keen on new ISI chief’s role
Expects a more functional relationship.
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Memogate hearing: Haqqani’s counsel refuses to cross-examine Ijaz in a huff
Changes mind after Haqqani persuades him to continue pleading his case.
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A legitimate demand or open-and-shut case of blackmail?
Although pretending to be sole spokesperson for Karachi, MQM appears to have discovered unbearable limits of crimes.
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Cricket: PIA Academy book spot in U17 final
Batting first, Omar Associates were bowled out for 93 in their allotted quota as Saifur Rehman top-scored with 26.
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Golf: Harrington races to three-shot lead
Harrington’s bogey-free round set a course record on the Copperhead layout at Innisbrook.
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Boxing: Khan training hard for rematch
“I want those titles back. This fight means so much to me. It’s going to be explosive.”
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Judo: Trials for national championship begin
50 participants hoping to qualify for the main event that will begin from March 27 in Rawalpindi.
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Cricket: Sri Lanka players finally paid
Cricket board ran up debts of $69 million due to the development of new infrastructure
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Swimming: Thorpe misses out on Olympic berth
Thorpe finished 12th-fastest in the semi-finals in Adelaide in one minute and 49.91 seconds
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Cricket: Cook shines in warm-up game
Cook hammered an unbeaten 163 on the second day of England’s three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Board XI
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Currency: Rupee ends almost flat against dollar
rupee ended almost flat at 90.74/78 to the dollar
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Qatar Airways: Airline reveals new destinations
Airline exhibited its latest suite of amenity kits and its newly-unveiled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Business .
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Creative agency: OMD starts operations in Pakistan
OMD manages 38 out of 100 most exciting global brands across 80 countries.
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Safe Home: Police rescue two hostages
Unfortunately the kidnappers escaped and the police are trying to find them.
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In Honour of: Reception held for Sarshar Siddiqui
Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Urdu Pakistan held a reception in the honour of poet and intellectual, Sarshar Siddiqu
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Post devolution: Over 100 employees of Health Ministry regularised
Majority of them had not been getting their salaries after the devolution of the Ministry of Health.
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Educated women key to prosperity: Khosa
Over 1,400 graduate as Arid Agriculture University holds 13th convocation.
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Accident: Motorcyclist killed, another injured
Police sources said that Shahid Hussain and his friend were waiting at a signal when a speeding truck hit them.
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Murder: Newlywed girl shot dead
Motive behind the cold-blooded murder is stated to be revenge by a rejected suitor.
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Taken: Man goes missing from Faizabad
The 35-year-old Gul Muhammad did not have any enmity with anyone, according to brother Khan.
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Hizbut Tahrir arrests: Activists protest for colleagues’ release
Police had raided an HuT hideout in Sector I-9/4 on Thursday and arrested 19 people.
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Outstanding dues: PAL pays stipends up to February
PAL released monthly stipends to living writers and the heirs of deceased writers all over the country.
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Annual festival: Colours of spring in the air
With the sky full of colourful kites, boys and girls stood in groups enjoying channa chat and gol gappas.
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Philosophy lectures: The truths and fallacies of the Asiatic mode of production
Discussions focus on pre-industrial age India, its governance, significance of water.
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Iconic salon marks 40th anniversary
Daniella’s celebrates four decades of hair care and beauty services.
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‘Let’s go to the carnival’: The energy of samba captured through the lens
Rio de Janeiro’s legendary carnival in Islamabad.
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Convocation: Inspiration for girls fresh out of college
Words of Columbia University prof strike chord with IMCG graduating batch.
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Tent-pegging: After eight years, lance-wielding riders return to play ancient sport
The equestrian sport attracted a sizeable crowd and promises to entertain over the weekend.
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Opposition’s position: Expect a very noisy PML-N, Mr President
PML-N MNAs will thump desks, raise slogans, may even boycott joint session.
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Budget deficit: Government trying to clean up the mess
Plans to raise funds from 3G auction along with increase in tariff and fuel adjustments.
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University student lands job at Microsoft Corporation
21-year-old appointed Software Development Engineer.
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Missing persons case: Court unfazed by ‘RAW, Mossad hand’ mantra
Defence counsel insists ISI, MI not involved in kidnappings.
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President’s speech: After high drama, MQM ‘boycotts’ its boycott
No official announcement regarding reversal of decision to boycott joint session of Parliament.
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Dangerous love: Alleged murderer confesses to crime
Adil revealed that he had been in love with Humaira for years, but her parents had rejected his proposal.
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Road Accident: Two die in two incidents
Injuries in a collision between a motorcycle she was riding pillion and a donkey cart coming from the opposite.
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Citizens’ Complaints: Action initiated against 14 cops
Two separate cases were registered against 14 policemen on contempt of court and illegal detention, trespass charges
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‘Blasphemy’: Arguments fixed for March 20
Accused declared mentally unfit; Board never met, says complainant.
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Sapna Khan: LHC orders fair inquiry
Father said before disappearing, Sapna Khan had told him that she was going to Khosa’s house in GOR-I.
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March 18: PMS Officers to observe black day
To express solidarity with the officers who were arrested last year while protesting in front of the Civil Secretariat