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Lunch is served: At PIMS, free meals for patients’ attendants
A local philanthropist will foot the bill.
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Disaster-management: Experts for research in geosciences to minimise risks
More support from govt and donors for all hazard-prone areas stressed.
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Reckless driving: Speeding bus careens off flyover
At least 5 people receive injuries when bus careens off Faizabad Flyover interchange, say police and rescue officials.
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Katchi abadis: Slum dwellers stage another massive rally
Demand cancellation of plan to raze ‘illegal slums’.
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Endangered species: Appreciating nature through sports
Activities were synced with the theme 'endangered species' to create awareness and appreciation for animals.
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Raising awareness: Acknowledging autism first step towards prevention
Lack of trained paediatricians, public awareness, outreach programs worsen individual cases.
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Game of thrones: For PPP, supporting talks with Taliban is swallowing a bitter pill
Shah says CII is a constitutional organ but some of its points need to be debated in parliament.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance: Govt moves controversial bill in National Assembly
No debate on legislation after MQM, Fata lawmakers walk out and govt ally voices opposition.
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Interior ministry’s reply: Govt ‘unable’ to take Musharraf’s name off ECL
Cites pronouncements of superior courts, pending cases, public interest as reasons.
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Two-thirds get electricity: Less than half of Pakistanis have access to sanitation, says WB
Report suggests Pakistan spend Rs2.5tr every year to close infrastructure gap.
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Desecration and discrimination: ‘Sacrilegious attacks ploy to force Hindus out’
Former MNA seeks removal of the CM for his failure to address the Hindu community concerns.
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Peace initiative: Ceasefire ends but TTP still wants talks
16 Taliban members released as goodwill gesture in South Waziristan.
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Micro-art: The world is your canvas, or just a grain of rice
Miniature artists paint landscapes on tiny objects.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.10/98.15 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.20/98.28.
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Approval: Soneri Bank 2013 annual accounts
The bank declared Rs1,036.86 million after tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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Conference: Pakistan CIO Summit 2014 held
The summit was attended by international and local dignitaries, CIOs, IT Heads, decision makers.
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Pakistan top group in Street Child World Cup
Team defeats Kenya 2-0 in second match of Brazil event.
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Pakistanis studying in British universities halved in past four years
Number of students from Pakistan, India halved since 2010 to 13,000 due to stricter visa regulations.
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Pakistan's soil will not be used against Afghanistan: Nawaz assures UK
UK supports the objectives of Pakistan’s Internal Security, says Kim Darroch.
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Fear stalks Ebola-hit southern Guinea
This is the first fatal outbreak of Ebola in west Africa.
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Celebrating strawberries
The strawberry festival at Grape-Vine Café is definitely one to visit.
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Let your home reflect your personality
Architect Yousaf Shahbaz talks about creating a living space of your choice.
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Govt expresses 'inability' to remove Musharraf's name from exit control
Short, vaguely-worded communique from Interior Ministry to Musharraf passes buck back to judiciary
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Pakistan should have played match against West Indies with aggression, laments Afridi
“After the sixth over, the match was out of our hands,” laments Afridi, saying time off will help team improve.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance presented in National Assembly
Government ally JUI-F protests against bill; MQM, FATA MNAs stage separate walk-outs
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PCB chief promises accountability after Mirpur debacle
'Every single member of the team and the management will be appraised,' says PCB Chairperson Najam Sethi.
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Musharraf is a traitor without a doubt: Khawaja Saad Rafique
Railway minister says Musharraf should face the consequences of his past actions.
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Sneak attack: Man receives acid burns
Kharlan resident's forehead, abdomen, legs and arms got severely burnt.
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‘Domestic trouble’: Man kills wife and son, attempts suicide
Police say Muhammad Javed slit his wife Farzana’s throat and strangled his 2–year-old son Danish.
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Youth festival: 40 countries to participate
'Preparations for international games at the Punjab Youth Festival are complete,' says Sports Board DG Usman Anwar.
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Meeting in finance division: Dar spells out plans for talks with WB
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will seek World Bank’s support in power generation, infrastructure projects.
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Unicef warning: No district of Balochistan food secure
Ten out of total 20 high food insecure districts of the country are in Balochistan.
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Apprehensions: ‘Plot hatched for Musharraf’s exit’
JUI-F leader claims international guarantors were trying to work out deal under which Musharraf could leave country.
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Drug bust: Heroin seized at post office
Customs officials foil bid to smuggle heroin to UK through the International Mail Office in Chaklala.
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CADD model colleges: No more admissions to evening shifts
CADD spokesman says no new admissions will take place in evening shifts, existing ones will be phase out gradually.
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Farmer’s troubles: Leopard kills six goats
A leopard killed six goats belonging to Nisar, a farmer in the hilly area of Bakot, residents tell the media.
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Violent official: Case against traffic warden dropped
Judicial magistrate discharges traffic warden accused of beating driver of van and issuing ticket to him at The Mall.
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Despicable: Blind, disabled girl raped by two
Police say 2 men abducted 13-year-old blind, mentally disabled girl from Mohallah Muhibb Ali Shah and raped her.
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Lawyers’ protest: Belligerent SHO to be tried under ATA
Police register case against 41 people including Samundri station house officer for 'terrorising and injuring' lawyers
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Too late: 3 firemen suspended for negligence
Three fire brigade officials were suspended for negligence by the Daska assistant commissioner.
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Fake money: Case sought against bank employees
Petitioner claims they threatened him and refused to replace counterfeit Rs1,000 note that he got from an ATM.
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For better policing: Police instructors receive tutor-training
Workshop was aimed to train instructors serving at police training institutions in Saeedabad, Shahdadpur and Larkana.
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Another victim: Man dies from dengue fever
A patient with dengue fever died in the city, making the total death toll so far in the province to two this year.
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Expediting the trial: Guljee murder case sent to district court
The three victims were found dead in their locked house on December 19, 2007.
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Soldiering basics: COAS attends combat games ceremony
COAS general visits Bahawalpur on conclusion of third Army Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System Championship.
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Spreading panic: Blast damages seminary’s wall
Panic gripped vicinity of Gulshan-e-Iqbal when bomb planted outside religious seminary exploded, leaving 1 injured.
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Distinguished Service Award: Pakistani youth leader honoured in UK
According to press release, Hassan was nominated out of several young leaders in 40 branches in elite UK universities.
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Hazardous work: Movie cameraman dies in landslide
A cameraman who was part of a Pashto film crew was killed when their vehicle was hit by a landslide near Kohala.
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Extracurricular: NUST awards high achievers
Honesty and truthfulness are keys to success in life.
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Homicide confession: Two arrested for attacks on police
Two suspects were arrested for their involvement in various attacks on Swabi police and other officials.