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Nine devotees swoon from heat in Sehwan
Thousands turn up at Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
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‘Gentle beating’ of wife is no violence, says CII chief
Maulana Sherani says beating shouldn’t cause injury
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Stepping down: PML-N minister from Sindh resigns on ‘differences with PM’
Abdul Hakeem Baloch says ministry of communications run from PM Secretariat
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Not so hidden hand: Six Afghan ‘agents’ arrested in Balochistan
Home minister claims high-ranking Kabul security officials, RAW involved in subversive activities
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Quetta visit: More work needed to eradicate terrorism, says COAS
The army chief emphasised Pakistan's resolve and determination to confront the global phenomenon of terrorism
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US scuttled Afghan peace push: Sartaj
Islamabad finally confirms Taliban chief Mullah Mansoor’s death
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Drone strike fallout: Hopes for peace deal swiftly fading, says Obama
Obama acknowledged that he was never going to find a willing negotiating partner at the helm of the extremist group
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Power tariff cut by Rs3.94/unit for April
The fuel cost of electricity delivered to distribution companies was calculated at Rs4.2118 per unit in April
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Parliamentary body agrees to omit PM’s name from Panama leaks scandal probe
Opposition says removing Nawaz Sharif’s name does not exclude him from investigations
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Planning, finance ministries at odds
Ahsan Iqbal writes letter to Ishaq Dar, complaining he is being ignored in Budget Strategy Paper preparation.
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PTI rejects hike in lawmakers’ salaries
The number of return business-class air tickets for MPs have been increased to 30
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Thalassemia control: NA panel passes bill to make blood test compulsory
There are almost 0.1 million cases of thalassemia in the country, with an increase of 6,000 cases every year
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Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves rise to $16.81 billion
Two months ago, foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP increased 3.5% on a weekly basis
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Corporate corner: UBL, Shell partner for atm installation
The purpose of the alliance is to extend customer convenience beyond traditional branches
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Exit control list: NBP scam accused on no-fly list, Senate panel told
Committee also informed that ECP members were ‘illegally’ paid Rs419m.
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Agriculture: Dutch companies explore opportunities
Netherlands Head of Trade Mission René van Hell said that it has a lot to offer to Pakistan
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.4/104.6 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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CPEC: Delegation visits China for six-day tour
Zehri drew the Chinese officials’ attention towards investment indifferent sectors including mines and minerals
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Annual elections: CPNE elects office bearers, standing committee
Council elects Zia Shahid as president, Shaheen Qureshi SVP, Ijazul Haq as secretary general.
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Convention 2016: State Life paid Rs13.7b to 63,887 claimants
Insurance giant earns record income of Rs66.8b in 2015.
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Seeking proposals: Criminal justice system reforms sought
Nisar observed that a consensus was needed on speedy and logical reformation of the criminal justice system
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Affordable rates: ICT mulls over Ramazan package
The administration will establish sasta bazaars and 35 fair price shops in rural and urban areas
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Govt’s tight pockets could hamper CPEC projects
Against Planning Commission’s demand of Rs350b, indicated allocation amounts to just Rs124b
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Safe blood transfusion: Work on second phase of project from June
Speakers call for voluntary blood donations
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: ‘Incorporate menstrual health in curricula’
Speakers call for a strong voice for women, girls to help break silence surrounding MHM
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Need of the hour: Jirga vows to eliminate militancy
They also discussed strategies to settle and resolve criminal issues
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Deadly collisions: Two killed, three wounded in Swabi
The wounded were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, Swabi
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Tightening the noose: Murder convict executed in Timergara
He was arrested and the court had sentenced him to death
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Targets: 260 proclaimed offenders arrested in two months
The CPO had issued the directions to all SHOs and officers in-charge of investigations
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By the book: Accountant general challenges his transfer
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah directed the federal government to respond to the petition by May 30
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Quality control: New food testing lab on the cards
The meeting also decided to start work on the Punjab Fertiliser Control Act 2016
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Money matters: Recovery of tax from PU stayed
A counsel for the varsity told the court that the FBR had sent a notice for payment of the tax
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Model town rioting: Qadri to lead sit-in on The Mall
PAT chief Tahirul Qadri would lead the protest
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Public health: Dengue fever situation reviewed
The participants also reviewed the dengue-larvae reporting system
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Wheat purchase to end soon
The purchase of wheat will be completed by the end of the week, the deputy director said
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Happy to be back: Working together, we can make a difference: Thomas Drew
New British envoy offers overview of high commission’s goals.
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Senate panel meeting : Interior ministry’s ‘interference’ in CDA’s affairs questioned
Interior minister has been overseeing process of transfer of powers to IMC
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Deficit budget: WASA seeks increase in water charges
The agency is faces around Rs500m revenue shortfall.
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Jamaat-e-Islami sold leased plot illegally, PAC informed
Auditor General of Pakistan exposes a dirty deal involving Jamaat-e-Islami
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Serving Summon: Four booked for ‘attacking court staff’
The police have registered a case and started investigation
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Rise In Crime: Three girls kidnapped
Zahid Khan* reported to the police that three persons had abducted his teenaged daughter
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Deported: 34 more arrive from Greece, Turkey
With the arrival of these 34 deportees, the total has reached 73 in two consecutive days
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Unfortunate: Two boys drown in Pindi
The deceased were residents of Liaquat Colony and were studying in class eighth
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Artists’ paradise: ‘PNCA manifesto is to promote arts among youth’
Azeem believed that the PNCA should be far more active in promoting art and culture
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Incident in AJK : Three houses, 10 shops gutted in fire
The fire erupted late Thursday night in Shahkot Market, fire tenders reach spot late
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Triple murder case: Former SHO remanded into police custody
The judge sent him into police custody on one-week physical remand
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Accident: Man crushed to death by train
Gul Bahar Babar was crossing the railway track near Sehrish Nagar
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Analysis: Afghanistan’s fate after Mullah Mansour
In an ideal world, Taliban must be terrified and begging for President Obama’s mercy and President Ghani’s amnesty
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Hafeez yet to recover from troublesome knee injury
The opening batsman is almost certain to miss the training camp in Lahore next week
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Former head coach advices Arthur to consult Pakistani greats
Geoff Lawson asks Pakistan's head coach to utilise the experience of legends like Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad
















































