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Mobile services to be blocked on eve of March 23 parade: PTA chairperson
Shah says 7.7 million SIMs were verified through the biometric verification system, while 1.1 million were blocked
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Pakistani faces deportation after spending 14 years in US jail
Imran Farooq Mandhai was arrested in February 2002 on charges of plotting bomb attacks
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13 Pakistani newspapers you've probably never heard of
Printed in small numbers and usually distributed to various govt departments, here are some interesting publications
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8 things you need to know about supermodel Ayyan
All you need to know about the supermodel arrested at Islamabad airport for 'smuggling' money
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Moulding young minds: Sindh govt plans to revise curricula to promote harmony
Aims to improve quality of education until grade-12
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Cash grants being given to mothers who enroll their daughters in schools: Maleeha Lodhi
Pakistan Ambassador to UN briefs Unesco conference about steps being taken to promote girls education in Pakistan
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Pakistan poses strategic, tactical challenges to policy makers: CIA
CIA director says Peshawar attack underscores emergence of terrorist threat that is difficult to track, thwart
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Islamic State dresses baby as suicide bomber in publicity stunt
The images are reflective of the group's aim to radicalise the younger generations
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Punjab home ministry restores Lakhvi's detention
IHC on Friday declared Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's detention illegal and ordered his release
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Intervention : Nawaz Sharif blocks move to sack PML-N minister
There was a litany of complaints against Majid Abro the provincial adviser holding the post of provincial minister
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Feather in the cap: Pakistan successfully tests armed drone
ucav ‘Burraq’ will add to existing anti-terror capability, says Army Chief
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Abduction and rape: G-B police nab suspects in dragnet
The incident occurred near the chief minister house at Sadpara Road in Skardu
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Mumbai suspect’s release: India’s knee-jerk reaction angers Pakistan
In wake of protest to Pakistani envoy, New Delhi’s senior diplomat summoned to Foreign Office
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Under MPO: IHC declares Lakhvi’s detention illegal
The ruling means Lakhvi could be released as early as Saturday, though the govt can still appeal to Supreme Court
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Nowhere to run: Air blitz kills 48 militants in Tirah
Slain militants belonged to TTP and Lashkar-e-Islam, according to the military
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Spending bonanza: PPP spent Rs125b to win votes. It failed
Bulk of the spending was concentrated in Punjab; most lawmakers who had big spending were not reelected
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Nine-Zero raid: Another 32 suspects remanded into Rangers’ custody
A day earlier, 28 MQM workers were also remanded into the Rangers’ custody
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Capital punishment: EU troubled by lifting of moratorium
Concerns voiced about women, minorities’ rights at EU-Pak dialogue
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Visa crisis takes centre stage at NAPA theatre festival
Organisers decide to reschedule performances of Indian artistes following delays in visa processing
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Pakistan-born brothers plead guilty to NY terror plot
Younger sibling faces 35-year sentence while elder faces 20-year term
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Misbah urges Pakistan not to waste "new life"
We really have to play our best cricket to beat them, says Misbah
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CII recommends ban on consummation of underage marriages
The CII had declared underage marriage unlawful in its 195th session
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Amid tight security: Two more death row convicts executed
First hanging carried out in Faisalabad central jail.
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Lab test results: Nearly 75% drinking water sources unsafe in country
Highest percentage of contamination found in the water from Sindh and K-P.
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Next goal: Vaccinators to zero in on missed children
Around 35.5 million will be targetted in a three-day campaign between March 16, 18.
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Seized and returned: NAB disburses recovered funds
A cheque of Rs4.5 million was handed over to Peshawar Development Authority
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Study finding: Social mobility decreased between 1994-95, 2010-11
‘Development funds be allocated amongst districts based on their poverty scores’.
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Vaccination: Anti-polio drive from Monday
He said staff deployed for the campaign has been issued special instructions
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Mending Ways: CDA to start work on repairing roads
All affected roads would also be rehabilitated simultaneously
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Upgrading Health Units : 52 health workers to be hired
A total 156 males and females were being recruited
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Taking to the skies: GIK team to battle it out in flying competition
The students’ entry was accepted and the AIAA advised them to start preparations
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Pre-caution: Police told to beef up security
He said progress of police officials would be reviewed
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Exhibition: Changing cityscapes, on canvas
Art pieces show commercial activities with growing urbanisation.
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Three months on: Schools still lack basic security
Documents and files are now being forwarded and shared at the FDE to issue tenders and invite bidders.
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Taliban reiterate denial of joining intra-Afghan peace talks
Spokesperson rejects reports of Taliban leaders visiting Pakistan to discuss dialogue.
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Cheaters never prosper?: HEC presents plagiarist with ‘best research work’ award
Education regulator later withdrew the award.
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Vehicle display: Porsche, EO team up for Lahore event
The venue also displayed, for the first time, the new Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid – a four-by-four mid-size SUV
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.3/101.5 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday
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Power transmission : Upgradation to reduce line losses
The minister categorically stated that the areas not paying bills will be de-electrified
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Know your army: Programme enthralls dozens of students
The day-long proceedings commenced at the Yadgar-i-Shuhada
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VIDEO: New rap video highlights exploitation of Pakistani labourers in Saudi Arabia
The video showcases the tough conditions faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia
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Pictures of Bin Laden’s hideout in Afghanistan surface online
Bin Laden lived in the mountainous region until a bombing campaign forced him to flee
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Pakistan successfully tests first indigenous armed drone: ISPR
COAS General Raheel Sharif termed it “a great national achievement”
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I have no faith in the justice of this country: Shafqat Hussain’s mother
Reprieve and Justice Project Pakistan have initiated a petition to get the Interior Minister to review the case
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Lahore blast attackers were receiving instructions from militants in Afghanistan: police
Geo-fencing information reveals terrorists had been in vicinity for two days
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Collective front: Mangal Bagh, Jamaatul Ahrar TTP merge
Decision regarding the reunification came after Khorasani, Fazlullah, and Mangal Bagh, met for consultative meeting
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Pakistan second on list of countries that believe religion affects morality: report
Indonesia and Ghana tops the list
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Indian bride walks out of wedding after groom fails math test
Groom-to-be was allegedly asked what 15 plus six is, to which he incorrectly answered 17
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Explainer: Why IHC declared Lakhvi's detention illegal
The fault lies with the government and law enforcement agencies, not the courts
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Amir bags three wickets on comeback
Amir cleared to return to domestic cricket early from his ban for bowling no-balls to order against England in 2010