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Attacked: Pakistani killed in Ethiopia
Gunmen killed five people, including one Pakistani and injured eight others in an attack in Gambella.
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Wellbeing Of Disabled: Wheelchairs for aged Peshawar litigants
PHC Chief Justice says when disabled people come to the courts they face immense problems.
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Gilani announces Rs1,000 increase in minimum wage
Death grants increased to Rs500,000, children's wedding allowance increased to Rs100,000.
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Flashback May 1: A helicopter crash in Abbottabad and Imran Khan's 'cult'
The day was dominated by a feature on Pakistan's porn industry and a helicopter crash.
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BlackBerry App World officially launched in Pakistan
The app store had gone down abruptly within a day after being accessible in Pakistan in February.
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Contempt case: Gilani commends Aitzaz's role, pays Rs100 fees
"It is a tribute to Aitzaz's character and wisdom that he stood firm in his arguments, within and outside the...
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Bringing the house down: PML-N turns up the heat in National Assembly
NA session adjourned prematurely after 35 minutes.
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April 20 crash: Bhoja Air announces compensation of Rs500,000
Heirs to prove relationship by submitting succession certificates obtained from courts after long, cumbersome process.
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Separate electorate: Dual voting right for minorities urged
Minorities can elect representatives in Parliament while voting for general seat candidates through the system.
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Post conviction: Petitions pour in courts seeking premier’s removal
Applications filed in IHC, SHC to be heard on May 2 and 3 respectively.
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Bureaucrats removed: Govt pulls plug on lucrative postings at mega schemes
New guidelines to be implemented to save millions of taxpayer rupees.
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Lending a hand: EU grants 20m euros in aid to flood victims
The organisation’s assistance amounts to a third of the total.
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Not holding LB polls is violation of Constitution: CJ
CJ says problems will crop up for govt, if court petitioned.
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Nawaz Sharif caught in catch-22
Sharif should have waited for detailed judgment, but preferred jumping gun for fear of Imran Khan’s growing graph.
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Former Ambassador recognised for 'exemplary' diplomatic discourse
Haqqani says prejudice between Pakistanis and Americans is the biggest hurdle to good relations.
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Abuse of power: One of two policemen accused of torturing milkman arrested
Before dieing, boy told police that he was abducted by Shafiq and others after they accused him of theft.
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The hard life
For capital’s manual workers, Labour Day festivities remain a mirage.
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Brick kilns
Where troubles don’t melt down chimney tops.
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In the works: Making Jinnah Avenue signal-free
CDA provides roadmap to streamline traffic flow.
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People’s tribunal: Flood-hit people hit out at govt’s sluggish relief work
Complaints include relief aid mismanagement, limited infrastructure repair.
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Building a future, one car battery at a time
I'm just an electrician, but if I do my work honestly and to the best of my abilities, I’m doing justice to my country
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Contempt case: Court puts NESCOM, NCA officials on notice
Four NCA officials moved the court against GM’s contract extension.
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97% of workers not part of any union: PWF
According to experts, the solution to the present state of ennui for workers lies in resurgence of union activism.
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Tragedy: Man killed in road accident
Police said Jilani was crossing a road near Taj Mahal Hotel in Gujar Khan when he was hit by a speeding car.
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Martyrs day: Tribute paid to brave soldiers
The army has distributed plots and Rs500,000 as grants to families of soldiers who lost their lives fighting terrorism
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Japanese-funded school inaugurated in Khyber Agency
As many as 150 students to benefit from the project.
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Matrimonial dispute?: Widow, mother-in-law of Raymond Davis victim killed
Man fatally shoots his wife and daughter over the latter marrying another man.
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National security: The army supports democracy, says Gen Kayani
Says armed forces will follow policy in accordance with national aspirations.
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Key position: PPP, PML-N to battle over new CEC
The office of the chief election commissioner (CEC) is a key one in process of disqualifying the prime minister.
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Senate proceedings: Defiant PM hits back at PML-N, refuses to resign
Says he’ll not step down unless Parliament disqualifies him.
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Unseating the premier: Nawaz warns of grand opposition alliance
PML-N chief says he will contact Imran Khan; PTI noncommittal, says it will hold meeting today; JI says it is ready.
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Secure relief: Karachi to have 200 public toilets with security
City wardens will stand outside the bathrooms for safety.
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The BackBencher: While Karachi burns, Sindh’s MPAs fiddle in the House
In the carpeted opulence of the assembly, matters of great importance – Haq’s wounded pride – dominated the discourse.
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Youm-e-Shuhada: Despite sacrifices, Pakistan still at war, reminds Kayani
Says army believes in democracy; search & rescue operation at Giyari to continue until the last soldier is recovered.
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‘Pm Must Go!’: Lawyers protest
Dozens of lawyers gathered on The Mall outside the main gate of the Lahore High Court.
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V for vendetta: Primary school guard gunned down
The police claim that Ghulam Mohammad Golo was asleep inside the school when unidentified suspects killed him.
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Systemic problems: PILER chief laments govt’s apathy towards labour rights
Neither the economy nor democracy will flourish in Pakistan unless labour rights are guaranteed.
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Diplomacy: Australian urges govt to continue Pak-US talks
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tim George has urged the government to continue talks with the US.
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Engaging the youth: Folk song festival concludes in Larkana
The goal of the festival was to provide a platform to folk artists to revive their branch of music.
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Honour killings: Three men killed over karo kari
A man identified as Lutuf Ali Gadani was gunned down over a karo kari dispute in the Qasim Gadani village.
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One per cent quota: Disabled people go to court for jobs
A court has summoned the province’s bureaucrats on May 30.
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Public holiday: KU to remain closed today
On account of the International Labour Day.
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Football: Army thrash Wohaib club
Army defeated Wohaib FC 1-0 in the National Under-22 Football Championship.
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Football: Funds of Rs5.7m for Kohat stadium
Promote sports activities in Kohat district.
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Hockey: Kulsoom, Maira hit hat-tricks
Munir and Maira Sabir hit hat-tricks in the second PHF Under-21 Girls Hockey Championship.
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Golf: Donald back at the top
Donald took back the world number one golf ranking that he lost to Rory McIlroy two weeks ago.
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Basketball: WAPDA to take on HEC in final
Wapda outclassed Punjab in the first semi-final 34-12.
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Football: Redknapp holds ‘no grudges’
After appearing to lose out in the race for the vacant England manager’s job to Roy Hodgson.
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Squash: Butt’s hopes dashed in the US
Butt crashed out of the Layer 3 Telecom & Hazlow Electronics Rochester Pro-Am event in the US.
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Fallen hero: Mohammad Asif to be released on May 5
According to lawyer Ravi Gill, Asif will decide when to return home after he is released.















































