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New semester: KU to remain open on Saturday
The University of Karachi (KU) will remain open on Saturday from now on.
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Euro 2012: Rooney banned for three matches
The United star was punished for his 74th-minute sending off in the 2-2 draw in Podgorica.
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Spot-fixing trial: Nobody can pressurise me says Asif
Court hears banned cricketer insist he was not protecting Salman Butt.
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Cricket: New Zealand’s new leadership on show
The Black Caps will be led by Ross Taylor after long-serving skipper Daniel Vettori stepped down.
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Football: Afghan FC, KESC register close wins
Afghan FC stunned HBL 1-0 in the Pakistan Premier Football League.
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Cricket: Malir Companions clinch two-day event
Chasing a massive total of 385 set by Malir Companions, no other batsman besides Rehman could chip in.
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Rugby: ‘Wales unburdened by expectations’
Wales forwards coach Robin McBride tapped into the surge of excitement in the principality.
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Boxing: Hopkins enjoying ‘underdog’ tag
“I am the underdog because of my age,” said the 46-year-old boxer.
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Football: Barcelona look to avoid ‘FIFA virus’
Barcelona are hoping there will be no hangover after the international break as they take on Racing Santander.
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Golf: Simpson seizes slice of lead
Simpson notched eight birdies in a seven-under 63.
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One step closer: Pakistan, India finalise new visa agreement draft
Streamlined policy will ease visa application process for applicants from either side and help boost trade.
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Fuel adjustment: Consumers to pay Rs3 per unit extra for August
Price hike not applicable to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) customers.
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Trade with India
Giving MFN status to India while allowing transit trade and other concessions, could jeopardise our national security.
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Foreign agencies not to be given access to border management system: Malik
New IBM systems designed to keep record of all passengers at transit points, aiding arrest of terrorists, traffickers.
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Oscar nomination: Sharmeen keeps her fingers crossed
Obaid is hoping to make it to the Oscar nominations list for her documentary Saving Face.
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I don’t take bakwas: Mathira
The TV host talks about being called ‘hot and sexy’, the criticism she faces and much more.
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Two-day holiday: Interior ministry issues notification
Office timings from Monday to Thursday will be 8 am to 4 pm.
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Winter is coming: Situation alarming as flood relief remains unfunded
Only 18 per cent of the $357 million target of the Pakistan Flood Response Plan achieved.
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IPL says no to Pakistan third year running
Rajiv Shukla had earlier said that it will be up to the franchises to take a decision on Pakistan players.
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80% of Pakistanis say country is headed in wrong direction: Poll
Only 18% of Pakistanis think the country is headed in the right direction, the Gallup poll reveals.
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Rare display of efficiency: Cop’s suspected killer held within hours of murder
The murdered police officer was accompanying the suspect’s ex-wife for protection.
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‘Judiciary has never overstepped jurisdiction’
Full court bids farewell to Justice MA Shahid Siddiqui.
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Sectarian violence: President directs stern action against perpetrators
President directs Malik to proceed to Quetta immediately, if requested by provincial government.
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State of prisons: 3 is a crowd, in cells for 1
Report cites endemic abuse, overcrowding and political interference; calls for civilian-led reforms.
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Missing persons’ case: SC seeks explanation over delay in compensation
Secret agency denies keeping missing persons in detention.
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Nisar triggers a brawl in the House
Someone from the backbenches shouted an insulting remark and that provoked absolute chaos.
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Bin Laden raid: Abbottabad commission to probe courier’s widow
Al Kuwaiti owned the compound where the al Qaeda chief was killed.
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Hafiz Saeed’s petition: LHC rejects report on US drone strikes
Foreign ministry asked to file a ‘logical satisfactory, and comprehensive’ report.
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New chairman: Hurdles cleared for Ashraf’s PCB appointment
There were doubts surrounding Ashraf’s appointment soon after the decision was made to name him as Butt’s successor.
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Two Bajaur boys escape Taliban custody
Over two dozen boys were abducted after crossing over into Afghanistan.
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Rs101b scheme: Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam expansion project
The premier also opens Dhan Galli Bridge which is named after him.
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Currency: Rupee firms, overnight rates flat
rupee firmed to 86.85/90 to the dollar
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Demand: Govt imports 0.35m tons of urea
urea from different countries to ensure uninterrupted supply of urea to farmers on subsidised rates
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Two-day holiday: SBP awaits government notification
SBP awaiting for exempting key banking branches from the two-day holidays in consultation with the central bank.
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Exploration and production: Mari Gas makes oil discovery
discovery to accrue huge foreign exchange savings which could range in billions of dollars at the current oil price.
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Global arab meeting: Wateen participates in conference
Meeting held in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah from October 9-12.
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Reaction: ‘No corruption in Musharraf Foundation’
To check on corruption, cheques can only be issued through joint signatures of the Secretary-General and Treasurer.
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Assertion: Health workers demand backed up pay
Lady Health Workers threatened to protest if their unpaid salaries are not given to them by Oct 15.
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Health alert: Two more cases of polio emerge in FATA
So far 31 cases of the disease have been reported in K-P and tribal areas.
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Sindh floods: New funds collection strategy in the making
Need to gear up relief efforts and seek more funding to help the stressed victims.
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Fatal Collision: Two die after speeding bus rams into taxi
After extinguishing the fire, the staff of Rescue 1122 had to cut the cab to retrieve the charred bodies.
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Crime: Man held for carrying narcotics
Tarnol police on Thursday arrested a drug peddler and seized 3 kilograms of heroin from his possession.
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Taseer estate: Amna seeks transfer of all cases to one court
Suits filed by ‘second widow’, three children pending in civil courts.
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Rs500 Notes: LHC wants reasons for new design
SBP to explain to the court by November 2 why it had decided to remove the old Rs500 currency notes from circulation.
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Hashish: Drug dealer sentenced to 20 months
Shahdara police arrested Butt in 2010 in possession of 2,440 grams of hashish.
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Section 144: Animal trade in designated places only
DCO prohibited the sale/purchase of sacrificial animals in the city other than the places designated for the purpose
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Drug Trafficking: Woman sent to jail for 7 years
More than three kilogrammes of charas was seized from her.
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Hooliganism: College closed after violent protest
members of a student group attacked college teachers, injuring some.
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Torture Case: Case against cop on Sharif’s directive
The woman had reportedly lost her eyesight.
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Non-Payment of Salaries: Health workers stage protest
1850 workers from Khanewal district had not been paid for the last five months.