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Key cases on the dock tomorrow in SC
Swiss cases re-opening, Sialkot lynching, missing persons cases to be heard.
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India ready for unconditional talks: Krishna
India ready to discuss 'Everything that they want to discuss and everything we want to discuss with them'.
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FO rules out foreign access to AQ Khan
Foreign Office statement a clear rebuff to a top US diplomat who unveiled a fresh demand for access to Dr Khan.
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Targeting symbols of spirituality – II
One of the reasons for the attacks on shrines is inspiration taken from different schools of religious thought.
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SCBA urges judicial activism
SCBA President Qazi Anwar says judicial activism is the only way to provide swift justice to people.
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Anti-terrorism court acquits three suspects
Three men charged over the Danish embassy attack acquitted, prosecutors say they will appeal the verdict.
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Six more join the list
The list of fake or invalid degree holders swells to 55 with the addition of six more legislators.
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What about the children?
Stakeholders are confused about the legislative competency of parliament on the subject of child rights.
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PM gets list of over 70 serving beneficiaries
The list carries the names of more than 70 beneficiaries still working in departments including NADRA, FIA, OGDCL etc.
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Cornered Jatoi steps down from cabinet
Jatoi says he made the statement in his personal capacity and he did not mean to defame any institution.
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Jatoi tenders resignation after controversial remarks
Jatoi had faced criticism for his anti-army and judiciary remarks made earlier in the day.
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No explosives found on PIA flight, suspect released
The Boeing 777 with 273 people on board was diverted to Sweden while en route from Toronto to Karachi.
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Media Watch: Condemnations, protests and controversy over Dr Aafia verdict
The vedict on Dr Aafia Siddiqui fuels anger, disappointment, controversy and introspection.
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Four people shot dead in Karachi
Death toll in Karachi killings rises to four; attackers manage to flee.
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Drone strike kills 4 in North Waziristan
The US missile strikes have killed about 100 people since September 3.
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ATC acquits 3 accused in Danish embassy attack
Rawalpindi court acquits three men accused in involvement in the Danish embassy attack in 2008.
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Brigadier (R) Imtiaz released on LHC orders
LHC orders release of Brigadier (retd) Imtiaz from the Adiala Jail.
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UN speakers urge Pakistan to free up arms talks
UN calls for talks of a treaty to ban production of fissile material used as fuel for nuclear weapons by Pakistan.
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Qureshi expresses disappointment over Aafia verdict
Qureshi expresses disappointment; says Dr Aafia not given 'benefit of doubt'.
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Gunmen shoot dead two in Bahawalpur mosque
Doctor confirmed the two men with bullet wounds died while two others were undergoing surgery.
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Tori Bund breach to be investigated
Departmental inquiry initiated, action to be taken against people foudn responsible.
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Protests against Dr Afia’s imprisonment
Protestors criticise the government for failing to bring Dr Afia back to her homeland.
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Rabi water shortage a potential tinderbox
Irsa estimates 10-15% water shortage for Rabi season.
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Targeting symbols of spirituality
While religious differences have always existed, there is no longer any space for dialogue.
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Life-savers in need of saving
Pims emergency ward lacks senior doctors, proper equipment and hygienic conditions.
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House reconstruction to cost Rs50b
NDMA urges govt to speed up efforts for reconstruction.
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Missing lawyer’s body found in Khuzdar
Chief justice of the BHC has taken suo motu notice of the kidnappings.
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Senate questions the non-development of agro-farms
CDA slacks in acting on non-compliance of agro-farms in Islamabad.
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Two die as flash flood sweeps away vehicle
Two men drown after being hit by flash flood in Nullah Korangi as a powerful torrent sweeps away their vehicle.
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Lawmakers to demand Aafia’s repatriation
Paliamentarians plan demonstrations on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to demand Dr Aafia's repatriation.
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Rehman Malik tops with largest security detail
Malik is being guarded by 58 security personnel, costing the national exchequer millions of rupees every month.
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Attabad rehabilitation put on fast track
Rehabilitation of Attabad Lake victims to speed up as situation has normalised following the flood.
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UN fears food shortage, demands assistance
The UN food agency has said its goal is to feed six million flood victims by next month.
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PM alive to palace intrigue
Gilani cancels scheduled trip to Europe in a move to keep a close eye on the unfolding political situation.
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Committee feels SC ‘overshooting’ mandate
Parliamentary committee cautions SC against undermining parliament’s supremacy by challenging its decisions.
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Manchar Lake to be breached
Authorities decide to make a breach in order to release the stagnant water on the Indus highway.
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Request to postpone Aafia’s verdict was refused
Washington had turned down Pakistan's request to postpone the verdict and explore options to repatriate Dr Aafia.
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Sharif throws weight behind the court
PML-N chief says all NRO beneficiaries should resign from office and those who don’t should be dismissed.
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Consequences?
SC stresses implementation of its judgment on the NRO; says govt should know consequences of not complying.
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NRO beneficiaries list submitted to PM
A list of the NRO beneficiaries has been sent to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.
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Six terrorists arrested in Karachi
Six alleged terrorists have been arrested from an apartment in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi.
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Media watch: Transparency, accountability and immunity
Rs50 billion loan written off for 212,114 people and appeal made not to use transparency as pretext to curb aid.
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'Washington needs to explain its motives better'
Munter says US officials need to be better listeners.
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Pakistan reacts to Aafia's sentence, demands repatriation
Pakistani politicians voice concern over Dr Aafia Siddiqui's sentence as protests continue across the country.
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No record of missing ISAF containers
Pakistan Customs missing records of more than 10,000 International Security Assistance Force containers.
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2001 survey may be used to catch tax dodgers
Govt contemplates using controversial Musharraf-era tax survey data to broaden the tax base and catch tax dodgers.
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‘Talks hinge on overhaul of India’s Kashmir policy’
FO says no result-oriented discussions with India unless New Delhi revisits Kashmir policy.
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14 militants killed in Bajaur Agency
Security forces pound militant hideouts with heavy artillery in the Sparay area of the Mamond tehsil.
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SC summons Faisal Saleh Hayat
SC summons former interior minister for an explanation regarding the alleged corruption in rental power projects.
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Lynched brothers’ second autopsy put off
Civil Judge Abu Bakar Siddique puts off second autopsy of the lynched brothers on plea of victims' families.

















































