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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
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PML-N set to spoil Zardari's historic moment
PML-N MNAs will thump desks, raise slogans, may even boycott joint session.
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Memo was not signed by Haqqani: Ijaz
Mansoor Ijaz admits Haqqani never signed any memo, insists memo can be delivered without being signed.
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A year onwards: Tahrir tumbles under weight of security state
Yehia Ghanem exemplifies how fear continues to hamper Egyptian lives .
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Sana Safinaz’s lawn: How Uncoolie
Coolies featured in the ad are quite unaware that they’re the subject of dozens of tweets and Facebook updates.
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Supreme Court chucks out ban, rules kites will fly
‘Would you ban cricket if someone were to die after being hit with the ball?’
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Annual festival: Colours of spring in the air
Students enjoy a timeout with kites, food and music.
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Zawahiri urges Pakistanis to revolt
Argues in a video that Pakistani authorities only represent US interests.
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Missing persons: ISI, MI counsel says RAW and Mossad involved
Court asks if the agencies have credible information of their involvement, why no action being taken against them.
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Currency: Rupee weaker against dollar
The rupee had been supported this week by remittances from overseas Pakistanis.
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Foreign Exchange: Reserves rise to $16.39 billion
Without additional sources of revenue, loan repayments will further drain Pakistan’s reserves.
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Ptcl: Smart TV subscribers rise 30%
Smart TV has added hit dramas of PTV such as Fifty Fifty, Aangan Teraah, Aahat and Dhoop Kinary to its VOD service.
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Railway Upgrade: 55 new coaches to be inducted, says Bilour
Coaches are prepared on modern techniques and are equipped with almost every facility.
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Blasphemy Laws: Man jailed for burning Holy Quran
The farmer was found guilty under blasphemy laws that make defaming Islam punishable by death.
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Judicial Appointment: Yayha Afridi takes oath as PHC Judge
Number of permanent Judges at the PHC rose from five to six among a total of 12 Judges.
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Three-Day Event: Workshop on conflict resolution begins
The trainer speakers at a workshop on conflict resolution termed conflicts as a regular process in society.
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Contempt Of Court: Notice against NBP president discharged
Bank has inducted back two low-ranked sacked employees with benefits.
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Pakistan broadband users cross 1.7m
Addition of 65,000 broadband users in the month of December, 2011 alone.
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Transfer of prisoners: Pakistan signs agreement with Thailand, UK and Sri Lanka
Khar says agreement is being negotiated with 32 other countries, so far 38 prisoners transferred to Pakistan.
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Pakistan's long-awaited US review likely next week
Parliament session tasked with reviewing, formally resetting relations with US could start as early as Monday.
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If I was scared, I wouldn't have joined politics: Gilani
"If you are in the coal business, your hands get black. If I were scared, I wouldn’t join politics," says Gilani.
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Bollywood takes on Mumbai attacks
Shooting begins on the first big budget Indian movie to deal with the 2008 militant attacks.
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2008 Mumbai attacks: Pakistani judicial commission arrives in India
India refuses to allow cross-examination of the four witnesses, commission will only record their statements.
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Memogate commission: Ijaz denies opposing Pakistan’s nuclear programme
Haqqani’s counsel seeks to establish Ijaz’s credentials as a national enemy.
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National Assembly: MNAs demand legislation to end forced conversions
MQM stages walkout in protest against extortion cases in Karachi.
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Political manoeuvrings: PML-N to pressurise PPP to hold early polls
Opposition to launch fresh mass movement after final voters’ list is completed.
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Bhattakhori and forcible conversions on the rise in Sindh
Haider Abbass Rizvi of MQM felt no qualms while taking the floor immediately after completion of the question hour.
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Govt considers monetising housing facility for bureaucrats
The move could save billions of taxpayers’ rupees in the long run.
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Anti-polio drive: Balochistan MPs skip function
Only MPA Raheela Durrani of the PML-Q turned up to attend an anti-polio drive meeting on Wednesday.
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Two schools damaged in Lakki blasts
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claim responsibility for the blasts.
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Legal Seminar: Prominent lawyers to visit India
The delegation is expected to interact with the legal fraternity of India in order to establish stronger links.
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Contaminated water: The factory which produces hepatitis, gastroenteritis and more
Residents of Mohlanwal cannot afford to dig 300 feet for clean water.
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Suo motu hearing: Supreme Court reserves judgment in Steel Mills case
CJ unsatisfied with production ministry’s response.
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Demanding action: Hundreds of clerks held in Quetta over protests
The protesting clerks intended to lay a siege around the Chief Minister Secretariat.
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Lashkar-e-Islam threatens locals: Your money or your life, demands banned outfit
Eight-year-old killed and five people injured in an attack in Peshawar.
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70% ‘missing’ persons will be identified and set free: PHC
Guilty should be punished, but due process of law should be applied.
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PML-N throws bait: PTI claims rejecting Amir Muqam’s joining terms
Imran’s party claims PML-Q stalwart demanded a ‘certain’ position for joining.
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Recreation: Tent-pegging competition
Will feature over 300 horse riders from Punjab and K-P in addition to camel and pony rides
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Playing field: Four-day police T20 tournament begins
Eight teams from the capital police, provincial police departments, highway police and Punjab Rangers are taking part
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Sufi Soul: A spiritual journey to Faisalabad
The event will feature folk artists who will spread the message of peace, love and harmony