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Prof Ibrahim urges govt not to delay peace process
TTP intermediary says govt had sought time to look into certain demands but has not responded as of yet.
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‘Pakistan trying to sell small arms to S Arabia’
PM adviser says country aims to strike a balance in its relations with Riyadh and Tehran.
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Anti-terrorism bill: Disagreement over anti-terrorism bill amendments persists
Senate committee asks ministries to send fresh report.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance: JUI-F opposes govt’s power to revoke citizenship
Amendments proposed against detention for 90 days.
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Inclusive education: Enable the disabled
Ali Haider wants to go to school in the morning like his friends and elder sister but he is forced to stay at home.
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Kiln workers’ demonstrations
Kiln workers carry out different demonstrations across country to force kiln owners and govt to increase their wages.
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Iranian hanged to death in Mashkail
Dead body of Iranian national was found hanging from tree in Mashkail town of Balochistan, say security officials.
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Local bodies in Punjab: Govt not willing to hold polls, says PML-Q
PML-Q says provincial govt has pushed forward defective legislation, has not implemented court orders regarding polls.
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Tragedy averted: Three people injured in fire at Century Tower
Some people trapped on the fourth floor, where the fire erupted, were rescued.
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Keep on: PML-N’s economic management yields results
Economists praise govt, finance minister.
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Education City: Board proposes induction of Dr Ishrat Hussain
Education City Board approves master plan for establishment of 'Education City' in District Malir Karachi.
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The political blowback of letting the general fly away
People believe 'in return' to his appearance before court, govt will find it difficult to deny him to travel abroad.
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Art exhibition: Capturing the mundane on canvas
Two artists look to explain complexities of life.
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Civil war aftermath: World help sought in rebuilding Somalia
Speakers hold break down of central authority, poverty, root causes of civil war.
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Budget 2014-2015: Funds for education likely to be raised
Govt plans to double allocation for education in forthcoming annual budget, says minister.
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Potable water: New schemes for capital’s villages
Existing ones to be repaired.
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Enforcement: House built in violation of bylaws razed in F-6/2
Departmental inquiry initiated against building control officials for negligence.
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Cordial relations: Rent control bill to be presented in Senate soon, says Bukhari
Senate Chairman Bukhari says new law on rent control in Islamabad will be tabled in upper house of parliament soon.
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Mangla Dam expansion: Social activist to go on hunger strike
I want to help people who have been uprooted because of Mangla Dam’s expansion, he says in a statement.
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Family gala: ITP plans fun-filled programme
ITP has organized 2-day family gala at F-9 Park from Apr 5 to provide entertainment to residents of Islamabad.
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Prevention of infectious diseases: Federal govt programmes in disarray
A junior member of the federal cabinet blames provincial governments for the sorry state of affairs.
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On the margin: Last standing temple awaits promised funds
Krishna Mandir in Kabari Bazaar is the only worship place for Hindus in the twin cities.
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CDA auction: Plot status changed a day before sell-off
The commercial plot was rezoned as one for residential apartments after a court case.
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Humiliation in Mirpur: Pakistan’s World T20 dream is over
West Indies whirlwind pulverise four-time semi-finalists.
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United front: Govt urged to raise polio vaccination with TTP
NA passes resolution seeking a polio-free Pakistan; resolution on YouTube ban deferred.
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A day after indictment: Govt advised to let Musharraf see his mother
The military’s media wing refused to comment on the issue.
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Tricky matter: PM consults aides on Musharraf travel restrictions
No decision taken on removing ex-military ruler’s name from ECL; PML-N’s senior members meet again today.
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Party in town: Alliance Francaise hosts playdate for 130 AURA students
Children suffering from cerebral palsy gathered during the morning picnic organised by NGO.
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On the go: International airports in Pakistan to offer Wi-Fi
CAA to establish hot spots, five-year agreement signed.
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Flying high: Pakistan leads the way among regional competitors
Country ahead in terms of adopting technology and transformation, says Oracle.
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Directives: Minister asks for best quality seeds
The minister said that more than 50,000 people are dependent on the crop while 1 million are indirectly dependent
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Lamenting: APTMA urges govt to lower power tariff
“We expect the government to take important decisions to boost the industrial sector,” says APTMA Chairman.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.20/98.28 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 98.25/98.35.
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Street Child World Cup: ‘We have shown the world that we can win’
Midfielder Ali feels ecstatic as Pakistan rout India 13-0.
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India’s narrative of political violence
Both India’s major parties realise that the fight for the throne of Delhi will take place in lanes and bylanes of UP.
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Missing persons: Judicial commission tracks down 40 cases in March
Most of the missing persons were traced to internment centres in Lakki Marwat, Fizagat, Paithm and Kohat.
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Ali Xeeshan Theatre Studio hits Karachi
Xeeshan’s target market is Karachi — he thinks the market is easy, they are sorted and they know what they desire.
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Pakistan Superstar — some hope for upcoming musicians
One of the three finalists will get a chance to record with Universal Music India.
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Foreign exchange reserves exceed $10 billion
Net reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stand at $5.365 billion.
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Pakistan reaffirms continuing support, facilitation for peace in Afghanistan
Bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest and regular interaction at the office level emphasised and discussed
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Man appeals blasphemy death sentence
Masih's lawyer says circumstances in which incident took place cast "serious doubts" over the prosecution's case.
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Catch an early flight home: West Indies dump Pakistan out of World T20
Pakistan bundled out for 82 runs all-out as West Indies win the quarter-final match by a mammoth 84 runs.
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Street Child World Cup: Pakistan defeat India by 13 goals
Pakistan is slotted in Group Three with Mauritius, Kenya, US and India.
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April Fools' prank: Pak-WI game washed out
A higher net run rate of +1.223 means that West Indies are to go through to the semi-finals.
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Shooting in Karachi : 1 madrassa student killed, another injured
The students had left the Jamia Ahsanul Uloom madrassa and were on their way home.
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No first lady for India as bachelors battle for PM job
Modi, who says he "actually enjoys loneliness", has made a virtue of his de facto single status.
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APML term Musharraf's indictment in treason case 'monumental injustice'
Treason trial conflicts with fundamental principles of international law, right to fair trial, says Chaudhry Kahlon.
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Accident in Hafizabad leaves 6 dead, injures 14 others
Four people died on the spot, two succumbed to their injuries.
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KSE 100-share index rises to historic high
The benchmark index rose by 1.52% or 412.68 points, reaching an all-time high of 27,572.59 points.
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Death anniversary: CM prepares for memorial
Qaim Ali Shah says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is in hearts of people, they will come in to pay tribute to their leader.