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Anti-Polio Drive: AJK children to be immunised
Over 2,200 mobile paramedical staff teams have been formed.
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Ailing Stalwart: Zardari inquires after JUI-F chief’s health
The President also sent a PPP delegation to DI Khan to convey his sentiments to the JUI leader.
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Press Freedom Day: Govt to uphold media freedom, says Zardari
Adds government believes in providing genuine access to information for the sake of transparency and accountability.
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Foreign Investment: Korean solar energy firm offers 300MW
Korea wants to shift Prime Minster House to solar energy system.
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Temporary trend: Expect a relatively cool day today
The dry continental air that had caused the dry heat over the past few days is passing.
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Polio eradication campaign: Officer lauded for anti-polio efforts
Foreign organisations were helping local agencies and government in combating the disease, says Karachi Commissioner.
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Trust deficit: PMA condemns transfer of PMDC
PMA centre’s general secretary says medical education would suffer, as provinces are not well-equipped.
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PML-N submits resolution for 4 new provinces
Resolution submitted in National Assembly calls for formation of Bahawalpur, FATA, south Punjab and Hazara provinces.
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SMS spammers to face service suspension: Report
Any user sending one message to over 200 users in less than 15 minutes will face service suspension.
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No decision regarding Gilani’s disqualification yet: Fehmida Mirza
Dr Fehmida Mirza says she needs to consult and discuss the matter before making any decision.
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Will prove Sharif corruption within 7 days: Rehman Malik
Interior minister says deferred proceedings against Nawaz Sharif should move forward.
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Resolutions passed: South Punjab province, reposing confidence in Gilani
The resolutions were moved by Law Minister Farooq H Naek during an intense protest by PML-N members in the NA.
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Mohammad Asif released from jail
Mohammad Asif's case will be appealed for which the documents have been prepared, says lawyer.
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Resolution against Gilani: PPP lawyers create ruckus in Rawalpindi District Court
PML-N and PTI lawyers had demanded that a resolution be moved, new prime minister be appointed to replace Gilani.
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Balochistan security: SC wants missing persons presented on Friday
SC says an order will be issued if missing persons are not presented; adjourns court till Friday.
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5 killed, 2 injured in Bajaur blast
Three security personnel and two civilians died, says political administration.
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Kohistan bus accident kills 15, injures 22
The van went out of driver’s control due to speeding.
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India agreed on FDI from Pakistan: Anand Sharma
Move is expected to enhance the commercial engagement and bilateral trade between India and Pakistan, says Sharma.
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Perilous profession: Deaths, threats mar(k) Press Freedom Day
IFJ expresses disappointment at Saleem Shahzad commission report.
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Analysis: For journalists in Pakistan, what’s there to celebrate?
Killings and murders of journalists is the environment of impunity in Pakistan.
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PM’s disqualification: IHC dismisses petition against Gilani’s premiership
Court declares petition ‘immature’ since SC has yet to issue detailed verdict.
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Abbottabad one year on: Sacked medics, demolition man recall hideout
Mukhtiaran Bibi, Amna Bibi claim they have been made scapegoat.
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Hajj 2010: Slow Hajj scam investigation annoys apex court
Seeks detailed FIA report of its findings so far.
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Firefighters’ Day: Day to remember firefighters’ sacrifices
Day provides opportunity to consider sacrifices of firefighte; to ensure their communities and environment are safe.
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Time travel tourism to the Ghandhara civilisation
Two ancient Buddhist structures highlight the need for government and foreign support.
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‘Revelations’: Pak govt, forces played ‘vital role’ in Osama killing, says minister
Reveals details on Pak-US cooperation in hunt for al Qaeda chief to the BBC.
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IP gas pipeline not on back burner: Dr Asim
Government committed to timely completion of the pipeline project to meet its energy requirements, the minister said.
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PML-N parliamentarians cross ‘red lines’
A PML-N MPA even went to speaker’s chair, threw booklet of written questions, their answers at her secretarial staff.
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Pakistan-US ties: Leaders huddle, but fail to move forward
Divergent interests lead to a deadlock between civilian, military leadership.
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Internal politics: Entire party not sold on mass protest
PML-N announces schedule; talks on with PPP over replacement of Gilani.
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Intense protest: PML-N keeps the heat on absent Gilani
Opposition party stages noisy protest in National Assembly, storms out of Senate.
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Disease prevention: Anti-polio drive starts in Mirpur
DHO said 182 mobile teams of male and female paramedics have been constituted
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After the 18th Amendment: Govt reply on regularisation of devolved ministries’ employees sought
IHC Judge asked government officials to submit replies on the petition filed by contractual employees.
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Alleged blasphemy case: SHC adjourns hearing of Zulfiqar Mirza’s application May 17
Rauf Siddiqui sees some danger in delaying proceedings.
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Missing facilities: Zoo without resources to chop Saheli up
Lack of law for zoos in Pakistan highlighted.
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National Turkish Day: Celebration of culture and diversity
Students of NUML perform a series of colourful shows.
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Talks of new talks: ‘US-Taliban negotiations destined to fail’
UoP former VC says Pakistan should not shy from its role in Afghanistan.
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The workforce: ‘Between budgets and bias, projects have replaced planning’
Dr Jan Breman points out that the labour industry has become informal.
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Photo exhibit: Seizing wilderness from behind the lens
44 shots by Javaid Khan showcased at Gallery Louvre.
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Civilian woes: QAU campus manager ‘choked teacher’
Teacher complained about retired army man’s inaction in addressing Friday’s violent protest.
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Achievement: First living donor transplant by local doctors
Same operation, with the help of British doctors, conducted at PIMS.
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Missing since August 2011: CMH chief told to produce man
The retired subedar is allegedly being treated at the hospital.
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As the operation continues, Lyari looks for the doctor
Why has Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, not said anything so far?
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Power rates: Exporters resist 12% tariff rise
Increase just 24 days before the presentation of the budget negated the claim that the budget would be tax-free
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Pen friends: Rohrabacher writes letter to Gilani, calls Pakistan a 'failed state'
Warns that aid for Pakistan will dry up once the US leaves Afghanistan.
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Financing the poor: Microfinance bank begins operations
WMBL has been established to cater for the unbanked low income groups by providing financial services to their needs.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee ended stronger at 90.90/95 to the dollar
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Islamic finance: Forum to be held in Karachi
Objective to create awareness about Islamic banking, investment, takaful, mutual funds, modarba, musharka.
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With-profit insurance: State Life announces Rs23b bonus
Amount of bonus last year was Rs18.595 billion, which shows an increase of 26.13%.
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Rangers to be deployed in Lyari: Qaim Ali Shah
Qaim Ali Shah says Taliban among other groups including BLA fighting in Lyari. Rs2million compensation for dead cops.

















































