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May 2 raid: Findings of Abbottabad Commission differ from US account
Report states compound had dozens of armed men during raid, but only one bullet mark and one bullet shell found.
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Safe Return: Abducted woman reaches home
The court, after recording her statement, allowed her to go home with her husband.
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Tragedy: Woman found dead
A married woman was found dead in her bedroom in the suburbs of Abbottabad district.
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Currency: Rupee firms against dollar
Dealers expect some pressure on the rupee because of rising global oil prices.
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Free life insurance: Easypaisa and Adamjee join hands
To formalize the partnership, a contract signing ceremony was held at a local hotel.
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Balochistan Imbroglio: BRP condemns Dera Bugti’s operation
Says security personnel violated the sanctity of homes and harassed elders of families.
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Roadside Bombing: Six killed, two injured in Bajaur
The explosion took place in a market in the village of Gutkay.
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Rising TB Cases: Unawareness persists in Balochistan
TB is on a rise in the province.
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Judicial Appointment: SC registrar granted extension
He has worked as Registrar in a most transparent effective and honest manner, says CJ.
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‘Hindu girls being forcibly kept in Sindh madrassas’
Minorities are being forcibly converted and forced to study Islamiat, say MNAs.
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Voter verification: 4.5 million citizens verify records over SMS
NADRA deputy chairman says SMS voter verification service launched to facilitate 85 million voters in Pakistan.
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Man in Kashmir gets life term for burning Quran
Naseem Ahmed was arrested last June on charges of desecrating Quran in Lasda village of Kashmir.
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Prefer contempt charges over violating Constitution: Gilani
I'd rather be incarcerated for contempt than be handed the death penalty by violating Article 6, says Gilani.
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'Pakistan may become Enemy of the Internet, 2013'
Reporters Without Borders says internet filter would result in the creation of an Electronic Great Wall.
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Swiss govt can't do anything while President Zardari has immunity: Report
Lawyer representing govt in Swiss cases says Swiss authorities will pursue case if presidential immunity is abolished.
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Asia Cup: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by six wickets
Misbah ul Haq (72) and Umar Akmal (77). Sri Lanka's Lakmal takes two wickets.
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782 transgenders enrolled for upcoming general elections
Minister for law, justice and parliamentary Affairs says that transgenders will be able to contest elections.
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MQM walks out of National Assembly over Karachi's growing extortion
Haider Abbas says if incidents of extortion not curbed, MQM might boycott upcoming joint parliamentary session.
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Geek Guide: Internet freedom, now!
ACTA, like its predecessors SOPA and PIPA, has sparked massive dissent in the developed world.
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Swiss hostages recovered in Pakistan: Army
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas says couple safe and sound, shifted to Peshawar.
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Mehrangate: Rehman Malik to sue Shahbaz Sharif
Interior minister to sue Punjab chief minister, Senator Mushahidullah for withdrawing money from IB's account.
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Appointed: New judges for Sindh, K-P
President approves appointment of two additional judges for SHC and two additional judges for PHC.
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PILDAT event: Dialogue encouraged to solve Balochistan crisis
The speakers also suggested free and fair general elections in the province as a means to uplift morale.
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President’s Decree: Plots in DHA Karachi for martyred soldiers
The Sindh govt will provide free plots to the heirs of soldiers who have lost their lives in war against terrorism.
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Fake identity: Patient treated free of charge in name of dead MNA
The patient later masqueraded as Punjab health secretary’s brother.
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Victims or squatters?: In Pindi, eviction fears grip Mall Hostel residents
Rawalpindi Cantonment Board claims land is army-owned, occupants are illegally housed.
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Forced disappearances: Court summons Peshawar jailer
Official to brief PHC regarding missing person imprisoned after court martial.
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Fatal gasses: Manhole claims janitor’s life
CDA officials say the man did not follow the standard operating procedures.
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‘The Balochistan Game’: Raisani lays blame on foreign elements
Says actual law and order situation not as bad as described.
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PML-N representation: Ishaq Dar steps into the shoes of Maulana Haideri
Becomes leader of the opposition in Senate with the support of JUI-F.
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Missing persons: MPs call for clipping wings of intelligence, security agencies
National Assembly passes unanimous resolution, calling for legislation to resolve the issue.
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Draft electoral lists: Low public turnout at display centres
The lukewarm response could be a major obstacle in preparation of error-free voter lists, reveals report.
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Rare public statement: Kayani deflects criticism over missing persons
COAS says army helped improve situation in Balochistan.
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The fate of IDPs: The cost of fighting militancy in the north
Few Mehsud tribesmen are willing to repatriate to South Waziristan.
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SP Kalam Khan dies in Peshawar suicide attack
The suicide bomber targeted the vehicle in which Khan was traveling while he was on a routine check.
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11 parties opposed new voter lists under compulsion: ECP
CJ says he never forced the election commission.
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Pak-Iran gas pipeline: Multiple sources available for funding, says Khar
Foreign minister says project is ‘very viable’.
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‘Misuse Of Authority’: NAB okays inquiry against PTV MD
NAB Chairman Adm (retd) Fasih Bokhari authorised the inquiry against MD and other PTV employees.
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Promoting culture: Unleashing the rich colours of K-P, tribal areas
After Peshawar, youth festival comes to federal capital.
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Poverty conundrum: For this aplastic anaemia patient, road to recovery made harder
Yasmeen unable to seek treatment due to exorbitant costs.
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Potable water: Amid power cuts and broken plants, nary a drop to drink
Residents say many plants have been out of order for months.
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Culture preservation: Mother and daughter team struggle to keep their art alive
Handmade birds, puppets and blinds are some of the items that Fatima and her mother make.
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3G auction date remains a mystery
Low attendance meeting ends inconclusively.
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Misappropriations: Price of saving PPP’s 1989 govt - over Rs100 million
PPP government withdrew money when a no-confidence motion was brought against the then PM Benazir Bhutto.
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Intelligence Bureau: SC takes notice of report on PPP’s misuse of secret funds
Chief justice tells attorney-general to obtain records of the act.
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Cabinet meeting: ‘Parliament to decide president’s immunity’
Firdous says PM’s legal team drafting a reply to apex court on Swiss letter.
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Asghar Khan petition: Ominous warning to former generals
Court gives scandal protagonists last chance to hire lawyers.
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‘Tough conditions’: NATO routes set to reopen
Top civil and military leadership discuss proposals; joint session of Parliament to convene on Mar 17.
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Press club: 18 sent to jail pending trial
The 18 people were arrested for shooting and injuring journalists at the Faisalabad Press Club
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‘Murder’: Husband, in-laws granted bail
Shafique told the court that his wife had died while trying to abort their child.