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PM contempt: PML-N announces schedule for protest campaign
Last rally in Lahore at Minar-e-Pakistan will mark commencement of the Long March.
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Missing persons case: PHC gives federal government May 16 deadline
CJ PHC says missing persons case is tarnishing respect earned by Pakistani troops in war on terror.
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For ‘judiciary’s sake’: Nawaz invites people to join his ‘long march’
Announces Rs2,000 increase in minimum wage of workers in Punjab.
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Conning the poor: Swindlers use BISP as ploy to fleece people
Promises of easy cash entice people to pay an ‘advance’.
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Nadhim Zahawi, Part 1/2: Meet Britain’s first Middle Eastern-origin MP
The Conservative politician and entrepreneur speaks about reform and revolution.
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PTI announces May 6 march on Islamabad
Imran says ready to work with PML-N if the latter quits assemblies.
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Post conviction: Court declares petition for Gilani's removal 'premature'
A petition might not even be necessary until a detailed verdict is out, observes IHC.
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Sidelined: Babar Awan stripped of all PPP posts
He is no longer the finance secretary of the party, nor the senior vice-president.
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NATO supply routes: Unsettled row threatens to ‘degrade’ Afghan operations
US Defence Department report says over 4,000 vehicles meant for the Afghan army remain stranded in Pakistan.
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Analysis: A year since bin Laden
Bin Laden is not a name, but an ideology that aims to challenge American presence and influence in the region.
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Gushing water brings devotees, visitors to bin Laden compound
A resident says, It’s a miracle that water gushes like a spring because those killed at this place were innocent.
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After bin Laden’s death: Anti-Americanism rises, but support for al Qaeda declines
Large majorities of Muslims view al Qaeda unfavourably.
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PPP, PML-N interpret Kayani remarks to own advantage
Opinion differs on who the intended audience of the statement was.
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Acting ECP secretary also attains retirement age
Countdown to implementation of SC verdict against Gilani to start after detailed judgment.
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Exhibition: Look trendy without going broke
Sarah Raza introduces a line of versatile and affordable outfits.
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Unchecked exploitation: Land of broken dreams and thankless professions
Waiters around restaurants share their rigorous routines, lack of incentive.
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Ephedrine case: Drug firms’ CEOs remand extended by 3 days
ANF said the two men were being interrogated about the 9,000kg of ephedrine they had imported and its consumption.
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‘Bolo Circles’: 72 children talk about what they are grateful for
CRNP has also recruited volunteer doctors to give children vital physical exams and treat their ailments.
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Labour day: Thousands rally for better wages, change
Worker’s Party Pakistan (WPP) organised a vibrant cultural May Day programme at 100 Quarters katchi abadi in F-6/2.
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Sick or neglected?: A star dies at Marghazar Zoo
Saheli the elephant died of a mysterious ailment; inquiry ordered; two caretakers suspended.
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Theft: Carjacking
Noor Elahi lodged a report with the Margalla police that his car had been stolen from the parking lot of OPF College.
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Helping hand: PAL, PBM to work for writers welfare
PAL will also recommend deserving writers for wheelchairs to PBM.
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Violence 101: A primer to the Lyari gang war
The Express Tribune traces its history and explains the current operation and its possible outcomes.
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Analysis: May Day, May Day!
After receiving ‘actionable intelligence’ it was logical for President Obama to take action without asking...
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PM’s conviction: 3 judges excuse themselves from appeal bench
Additional judge, two ad-hoc judges to be appointed to complete 9-judge bench: CJ.
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Labour of love: PM unveils Labour Day surprise for workers
Minimum wage increased by Rs1,000 and pensions revised upwards by 20%.
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Crime: Teenager arrested in child rape case
Girl’s father said he had gone to the market; wife had been at work in a nearby field when the incident took place.
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Education: ‘Ensure 100% attendance of teachers’
DCO said that more funds would be allocated keeping in view the needs of schools.
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Civil society: Rights for informal workers demanded
Demonstrators said services of home-based workers, domestic workers and peasants should be regularised
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Sharif promises AC buses for seven cities
200 of 350 air-conditioned buses for Lahore arrived last week.
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That time of the year: 42 degrees may stay for up to 3 days
“This hot spell will continue for another two or three days.”
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In the line of duty: Policeman killed in Lyari buried
Police constable Tufail Ahmed Memon, who was killed in Lyari on Monday, was laid to rest in New Goth.
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Wheat procurement: Farmers allege mismanagement
In Faisalabad, city district government set up 11 centres to distribute gunny bags and procure wheat in the district.
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Tolerance: ‘Aga Khan state will not be allowed’
ASWJ said his party would resist any attempt to set up an Aga Khan state in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
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Student affairs: Harassment case against five
Alpa police registered a kidnapping case against 15 members of the Peoples Student Federation.
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Fraud allegations: Bank manager accused of stealing
FIR stated Bank Al-Falah’s branch manager deposited Rs8 million from Rs80 million and disappeared with remaining cash
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Forum: Delegation to participate in investment meeting
Annual Investment Meeting being held in Dubai from May 1 to 3 is expected to double bilateral trade with UAE
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Foreign investment misquoted: OICCI
Overseas chamber head believes inflow is at least double the stated amount.
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‘India willing to invest at least $20b in Pakistan’
Pak-India Business Council chairman returns from two-week trip.
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I’ve given up on my Olympics dream: Aqeel
Aqeel gives up hope on representing Pakistan in tennis event.
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Wheat: Procurement to start on Saturday
12 centres have been situated for acquisition of 5,000 tons of wheat which will be purchased from farmers.
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Line of control: Body presses for trade liberalisation
JKJCCI condemned ban even though it fall under tradable items and demanded trade liberalisation across the Line of LoC
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Kidnapping: MNA’s brother abducted
SHO A Division police said they had also recovered a motorcycle and some weapons used by the kidnappers.
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Fertiliser: Govt reduces DAP prices
Government has reduced price of DAP fertiliser by Rs420 per 50kg bag
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Cricket: Ali, Naseem bag win for Model Town
Test batsman Azhar Ali and Saad Naseem showed great all-round performances.
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Golf: Rs2m on offer in COAS event
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Golf Championship 2012 starts tomorrow at the Rawalpindi Golf Club.
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Football: Balochistan, K-P draw in U22 event
Balochistan drew 2-2 against KPT while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s match against DFA Bahawalpur ended 1-1.
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Tennis: Aqeel, Yasir cruise into quarters
Aqeel Khan, Usman Ijaz, Yasir Khan and Mohammad Muddasir cruised into the quarter-finals.
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Cricket: NZ coach Wright to resign
New Zealand coach John Wright will step down from his role in August after rejecting an offer to extend his contract.
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Kabaddi: Team off to Iran for training
Pakistan’s kabaddi team leaves for Iran today to prepare for the upcoming Asian Beach Games.

















































