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Who will police the police?
Prudent administrative reforms are needed in the police apparatus.
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Nationwide outcry against attack on Express Media
Journalists vow never to abandon their profession; Punjab IGP presents initial report.
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Flesh trade: Months after escaping entrapment, women await justice
Trafficked for exploitation, survivors are now being pressured to withdraw their case.
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Pervaiz Rashid visits Rumi’s home
Rashid says Express Media Group was presenting truth but unfortunately some forces were trying to stifle its voice.
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No career path: SC workers resent hiring of ‘outsiders’
Five bureaucrats have been appointed on deputation basis for top posts, including registrar.
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Smuggling bid foiled: Heroin seized from Jamrud
A case was registered and further investigation is under way.
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For better service: KTH MS urges staff to ensure discipline
Participants discuss matters relating to hospital, urged administrative staff to better serve public.
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Credit rating: Moody’s puts Russia on review
Moody’s says it expects the conflict could contribute to economic contraction of around 1% in 2014.
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Roof collapse: Two killed, three injured
According to the official, Umer Gul told them the building of his house had weakened during the recent spell of rain.
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Personal enmity?: Six members of a family kidnapped
Three months ago, three men of the family were held at gunpoint, kidnapped and released after ransom was paid.
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Downfall: China Southern’s profit down 24%
The Guangzhou-based airline is one of three state-owned airlines hit by double-digit net profit drops for 2013.
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Tech-opportunists: Microsoft Office for iPads soars
Apple Chief Tim Cook welcomes the offerings from the company’s longtime rival.
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Fatal injury: Journalist killed in accident
Victim's brother claims condition of his brother was improving but doctors removed oxygen supply.
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Training workshop: KU to hold research methodology session
Workshop to be held on March 31, April 1 at Arts Auditorium.
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Meeting held: US diplomat calls on health secretary
Meeting discusses health-related issues in Tharparkar.
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Illegal: Two jailed for selling tobacco to kids
Assistant commissioner says shopkeepers were “openly” selling cigarettes to minors in violation of law.
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Law and order: Woman murdered by ‘brother-in-law’
Police say body of deceased sent for autopsy.
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Murder: Man awarded death penalty
Falak Sher, who was convicted of murder, was also fined Rs100,000.
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Promoting integration: Balochistan youth festival concludes
Balochistan Governor Achakzai says purpose of festival was to promote healthy activities amongst youngsters.
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High alert: Security beefed up around Quaid’s mausoleum
A ban has also been imposed on the entry of all vehicles inside the mausoleum.
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ANP’s shifting politics: from Bacha Khan Markaz to Mardan House
Banaras residents complain they cannot travel all the way to Mardan House.
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Govt, Taliban committee review talks progress
Maulana Samiul Haq says that next meeting will be held once a venue and time for it is decided.
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Gardening in city by the sea
With the arrival of spring, there are a number of fruits and vegetables one can plant in Karachi.
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The Citizens Foundation-UK’s gripping Film Night
Event showcased films by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Aatif Nawaz and Romanian film-maker Anca Dimofte.
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Pakistan wants good ties with Afghanistan, India regardless of election outcome
World Bank to consider a Country Partnership Strategy for Pakistan in May this year.
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Literacy movement: 4% GDP for education by 2018, vows Nawaz
Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General Gordon Brown ensures support from international community for literacy
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Condition of Musharraf's mother worsens, moved to hospital in Sharjah
Musharraf informed of mother's sudden decline in health.
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Protests staged nationwide condemning attack on Raza Rumi
Cities across the country stage protests condemning the attack on Express News analyst and anchor Raza Rumi.
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Weapons caches: Explosives, guns, 8,500 rounds seized
The Kahuta police seizes guns and explosives from a house.
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Heinous crime: Man murdered by ‘wife’
Abdul Hakeem police say the deceased, Muhammad Zafar, often quarrelled with his wife Parveen Bibi.
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Violence Alleged gangster killed in encounter
A man allegedly associated with the Lyari gang war was killed in an encounter with the West zone police.
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Timely action: Kidnappers arrested, trader released
A trader kidnapped last month from Bhanamari was released in Achini.
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Currency: Rupee stays firm against dollar
Pakistan paid the 28th loan installment of $149 million to the IMF on February 18.
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Dividends decided : Bank Al Habib announces payout
Shareholders approved annual accounts for the year ended December 31, 2013, during the meeting of Bank Al Habib.
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Fast-paced : PTCL introduces high-speed broadband
PTCL has introduced 4Mbps as a minimum benchmark for broadband speeds nationwide.
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Robbery: Jewellery, cash looted; three held
hey looted cash and jewellery and fled on three motorcycles.
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Rescue tharparkar: Burj Bank conducts relief activity
The CSR programme was designed to reach 1,000 households with ration packs basic requirements for a 30-day period.
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Awareness programme: Seminar on workplace harassment held
The event was attended by a number of employees ranging from doctors to paramedical staff.
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Condemning attack: Protest against polio vaccinator killing
They also said arrangements must be made for the security of all healthcare providers across the country.
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For peace: Poetry session held in Kurram
Poets from the seven tribal agencies participated and pledged to promote positive activities.
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Murder: Two men awarded life imprisonment
Judge Sheikh awarded life imprisonment to Manan and Akram.
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Misconduct : PU professor accused of assault
Assistant Professor Amanullah had filed the complaint against Uzair, alleging assault and death threats.
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Upholding Tax: Notice to Gymkhana Club suspended
LHC suspended a notice issued to Lahore Gymkhana Club for payment of Rs6.2 million withholding tax.
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Protest: Jamiat members block Canal Road
A police team fired teargas shells at them.
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Margalla Air Crash: Airblue told to deposit compensation
The Sindh High Court on Tuesday issued contempt notices to the private airline Airblue’s chief operating officer.
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Kidnapped Anp Leader: Rally for safe recovery of Zahir Kasi
Major political parties took out a rally in Quetta to demand safe recovery of the kidnapped leader Arbab Zahir Kasi.
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A deadly game: ‘Toy’ bomb incapacitates minor in Kurram
A 10-year-old boy was severely injured when a ‘toy’ bomb exploded in central Kurram Agency on Thursday.
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Internal Accountability: Islamabad Police set up cell
The Islamabad Police have set up an internal accountability cell headed by AIG to address public complaints.
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High Tide: One arrested, six booked for boating
Police arrested one boatman and charged six others for violating Section 144 for boating in Rawal Lake on Wednesday.
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Saplings : RCB launches tree plantation drive
The drive titled “Aik Angan, Aik Poda” will continue till April 7 and around 10,000 saplings will be distributed.