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Occupy Wall Street in Karachi barely musters a pavement
Less than one per cent of the 99% put up a protest.
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War of words: Mirza rubbishes blasphemy claim with mufti by his side
The MQM’s Rauf Siddiqui had wanted to file an FIR based on the October 9 press conference.
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International conference: Coal termed vital to country’s energy security
Sulphur content in Thar coal at acceptable level.
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Nieminen beats Blake to reach Stockholm final
Finnish player terms win as among ‘the top ten’ of his career.
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PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Day Two: Outshines Day One
Sania Maskatiya, Mohsin Ali and newbie Irfan Ali reach new levels of wow.
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PM appoints Dr Mudassir Asrar as Chairperson PCST
Asrar is the dean of Faculty of Life Sciences in the University of Balochistan.
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Menace Of Militancy: Criticism is counter-productive, says Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari says public criticism of Pakistan’s role undermines the common struggle against militancy.
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Missing Persons’ Case: SC warns govt to pay compensation
This is the second time the apex court has directed government to pay compensation to the families within one week.
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Kanupp Leak: PAEC issues clarification
PAEC has clarified that the oldest nuclear power plant in Pakistan and its surroundings absolutely secure and safe.
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Balochistan Unrest: Teen found shot dead in Mastung
A teenage boy was found shot dead in Shamsabad area of Mastung town – about 45 kilometres south of Quetta.
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Literacy: UNICEF to improve schools in K-P, FATA
Approximately 483,000 children affected by the conflict will be able to return to school.
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PM appoints new DG IB, IG Highways and Motorway Police
Aftab Sultan appointed DG IB, former IG Sindh Wajid Ali Durrani new IG of National Highways and Motorways Police.
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Qaddafi's death a loss for Kashmir: Yasin Malik
Pro-independence leader says fallen Libyan dictator had been a "friend" and supporter of Kashmiris.
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Pakistan hails seat on UN Security Council
Pakistan emerged triumphant on Friday from one of the most hotly contested UNSC elections in years.
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UNSC seat: Pakistan will work with all members especially India, says Abdullah Haroon
Haroon says Pakistan maintains its point of view and the need of the hour is to sit together and resolve issues.
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Suspension: 222 lawmakers penalised for withholding asset records
Nine federal ministers included in the Election Commission’s list.
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Solidifying support: PPP looks to seat adjustments in elections
To contain PML-N, the ruling party will explore seat adjustments with coalition partners.
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‘Lack of evidence’: Banking court acquits Moonis Elahi in NICL scam
Supreme Court sets October 25 as date for hearing the case.
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Community schools’ closure: SC reserves verdict, asks govt to pay salaries
AG says existence of ghost schools one of the project’s drawbacks.
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For the transgender, there is no place for refuge
There are no figures on the affected and displaced people from this community.
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Unrest in Khyber Agency: Fifth operation in Bara on the cards
Security forces have had clashes with Lashkar-e-Islam in recent weeks.
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Penalised?: Rawalpindi officers transferred for acting against property tycoon?
DCO Rawalpindi Saqib Zafar and RPO Muhammad Zubair refuse to relinquish posts until Punjab govt issues orders.
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Disputed ties: Levin blasts Pakistan over Haqqani links
US senator says his country would be justified in responding to ‘cross-border attacks’.
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Nine held over visa extension for Indians
Arrests made at passport office, home department, special branch.
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Currency: Rupee weakens, overnight rates high
rupee weakened to 86.82/87 to the dollar
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Transit Trade: Govt asked to take security
PBC has urged the FBR to implement customs security condition of the Afghan-Pakistan transit trade agreement
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Trade: ‘Pakistan rice exports to rise 28.6%’
world’s 12th largest producer, is forecast to export 4.5 million tons of both basmati and white rice next year
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U-turn?: Convince Taliban to talk, US asks Pakistan
Clinton, however, also asks for action within ‘days and weeks’ against alleged safe havens.
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One of thousands: Kurram Agency - a place where dreams exist to be shattered
The trials and tribulations of a bomb victim through the eyes of a fellow victim.
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Accountability: Ombudsman offices to be set up in Abottabad, Swat and DI Khan
The provincial government received 415 complaints, only 70 of which were investigated.
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‘3% of girls in FATA educated’
K-P governor tells officials to accelerate work on FATA University.
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Anti-capitalism rally: In support of ‘Occupy Wall Street’
Public rally to start from Aabpara Chowk and will go up to the World Bank’s office in Islamabad on October 26.
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Symposium: Exploring masculinity - for gender equality and justice
An alternate perception on the issue.
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No longer up in the air: Gliders demand reopening of flying club
Local pilot inspired by the 1978 James Bond film built the first glider aircraft the same year at a cost of Rs25,000.
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Film industry: Pakistanis losing interest in local entertainment
Cinemas torn down to make room for commercial plazas.
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Karl Marx in the capital: ‘Don’t you wonder why they declare me dead again and again’
Reading of the Howard Zinn’s famous one-act play ‘Marx in Soho’ held.
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The Middle East, responsible societies and peace comes under discussion on day 3 of International Youth Conference
Experts exchange opinions on various issues.
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Changes to the master plan: Lawmakers call for a more ‘democratic’ procedure
Civic agency made alterations in the CDA Ordinance 1960 with the consent of the PM; MNAs say it should be changed.
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New Postings: AIG replaces Defence SHO
This was decided by Sindh Police AIG Saud Mirza.
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Tragedy: Man shot dead
motive behind the murder was another man’s death during firing in the air at a marriage ceremony last year.
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Road Accident: Man killed, 11 injured
the driver lost control of the steering at a blind turn and the vehicle fell into a gorge
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Accident: Man injured in hit-and-run
Motorcyclist fell on the road and received multiple injuries, while the other driver fled from the scene.
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Baizai Irrigation Scheme: 25,000 acres to be irrigated
This will turn seasonal agricultural land to properly irrigational land, bringing prosperity in the region.
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Substandard: Three booked for selling bad honey
The police also seized 120 kilograms of substandard honey from the factory premises.
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Raid: Constable shot dead, another injured
an armed man suspected of murdering his wife in the Shakrial area opened fire on the police party
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Going Green: AEDB setting up 22 wind energy projects
Each project will produce around 50 mega-watts (MW) of power each.
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Admission Open: NED University to hold entry tests
The admission test will be held at the main campus on October 22.
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Partial Settlement: Lady health workers to be paid
Provincial health secretary, Rizwan Ahmed, said that lady health workers will receive a month’s salary next week.
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Further Education: HEC and Japan help 14 students study
HECP in collaboration with the government of Japan have decided to give 14 scholarships to MSc and MA students.
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Cultivating Opportunities: British Council mentoring sessions
British Council launched interactive mentoring sessions for exploring the do’s and don’ts of applying abroad.