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Corruption uncovered: CM suspends sports secretary, DG and DDO
They were found transferring funds amounting to Rs1.8m into sports minister’s account.
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Tribute to a fallen friend
Every generation has its icons, be it singers, actors or cartoon characters.
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Gen Raheel stresses need for readiness
'A high state of preparedness is needed at all times given the enormity of security challenges,' says army chief.
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‘On humanitarian grounds’: SC urges India to free Pakistani fishermen
CJ says issue may be raised with Indian team due in Pakistan next week.
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Uzbek girl’s escape: FIA investigator suspended for negligence
Inspector Mehar Tasneem failed to alert airport authorities about possibility of Cherinka Aksan’s escape.
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One-third complete: Private company abandons national data pool projects
Two interior ministry projects left incomplete by firm even after being fully paid.
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Power woes: Govt focused on tackling energy crisis, says Dar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says govt will facilitate investment into the key sector.
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Wrong side of the law: Three cops among nine held for kidnapping
Two abducted men were also recovered from the custody of the accused.
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Analysis: Winds of change for Jamaat-e-Islami
Sirajul Haq seems promising and the excitement within the party is palpable.
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FAFEN Report 2013-14: Senate ‘conspicuously’ quiet on foreign affairs
According to report, intervention on issues related to foreign affairs in Senate last year were few, limited in scope.
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International Street Children Day: Scavenging for dreams
Their days are spent scavenging through heaps of garbage.
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Controversial law: MQM rallies opposition groups against PPO
Babar Ghauri contacts Aitzaz Ahsan, Haji Adeel, Kamil Aga for joint strategy in Senate.
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Rights violation: HRW urges Senate to reject PPO
The Human Rights Watch has said that the PPO is in violation of Pakistan’s international legal obligations.
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Fair exams: CIE providing sound system
CIE Chief Executive Michael O’Sullivan says CIE has been providing fair and sound exam system: press release
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Illegal detention: Cops accused of demanding money for man’s release
Cousin claims Mehmood has been in custody since last Sunday.
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Higher education: Exploring ways to realise the ‘American dream’
Fourth annual South Asia Tour by USEFP collated goals of prospective students and US college representatives.
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Fallout: Afghan Basti to be removed in phases
City managers decide to demolish empty houses; set up pickets in and around the I-11 slum.
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Pindi kutchery attack: Lawyer, passer-by killed
Assailants arrested; Advocate Ameer Khan was visiting ATC, when shot .
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Shahzain’s name on ECL: Replies sought from interior secy, FIA chief
Shahzain’s name was put on ECL after he was arrested on Dec 22, 2010 by FC personnel at Buleli checkpoint near Quetta.
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Celebrating artisans: Lok Mela kicks off with dastarbandi, fanfare
Ameer Bukhsh, a master of block printing from Lodhran district receives turban.
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Distinction: A day of recognition for high achievers
About 960 high-achievers were recognised for their distinctions at the 26th convocation of RIT.
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Estranged ally: JUI-F bids adieu to govt but ‘open to talks’
Jan Achakzai cites differences over PPO, security policy and Taliban talks as reasons for split .
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Full court reference: All institutions must protect democracy, says CJ
CJ says judiciary needs to strike balance between conflicting values of national security and individual rights.
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Studying abroad: University of Manchester hopes for Nobel Laureates from Pakistan
Country manager gives an overview of their expectations from prospective students.
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Brutal death: Bodies of two women found
Police said both bodies were several days old and bore torture marks.
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Creative learning: Students learn how to voice their opinions
Students share their interpretation of the world in exhibition.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 96.35/96.40 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 97.25/97.30.
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Inflation: Index up 0.55% during week
The SPI for the combined groups increased by 0.38%.
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Eco-friendly: Honda plants 10,000 trees nationwide
The tree plantation activity was part of Honda’s ‘you buy a Honda, we plant a tree’ campaign.
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Bilateral trade: Bosnia ambassador urges more contact
The envoy hoped the booming business community of Sialkot would focus on enhancing bilateral trade.
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Over 13,000 homicides recorded in Pakistan in 2012: Report
Pakistan had a rate of 7.7 homicides per 100,000 people. Honduras has a homicide rate of 90.5 per 100,000.
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Army must remain prepared 'at all times': Gen Raheel Sharif
Gen Sharif emphasised that highest standards of training and professionalism must remain the military's hallmark.
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Health eating: Go green, eat green
Pure Health Café not only caters to diet-conscious women, but also young people.
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Lawyer shot dead in Karachi
Advocate Haider was gunned down after he had left his home in Martin Quarters. Motive for attack unclear.
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PSFW Day 1: Art meets fashion
From Mohsin Ali for Libas to the Rising Talent segment, the runway saw creativity and cohesion.
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Champions League: Holders Bayern to face Real Madrid in semis
Surprises packages Atletico drawn with Chelsea in second clash
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Information minister dismisses reports of differences between govt, army
Information Minister says there is no demand for some federal ministers to resign.
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JUI-F announces its withdrawal from government
Deadlock between JUI-F and PML-N making it difficult for party to remain in govt: JUI-F spokesperson
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PCB could make Rs30 billion from home tours over next 8 years: Sethi
Adds that ICC has agreed to Pakistan Cricket Board nominating the next ICC president.
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13 militants die in fresh infighting in North Waziristan
Haqqani network commander Sher Amanullah among those killed.
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Fatal Celebration: Six-year-old killed in jubilation firing
A team from Rodala police station questioned a number of people at the wedding but made no arrests.
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Documentation : DCO orders registration of labourers
The DCO expressed dissatisfaction with the labour management and issued orders for notices to be sent to kilns owners.
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Law And Order : Two terror suspects arrested
Police recovered 6kg explosives, two pistols, 13 rounds, two electric circuits, two detonators and two wire coils.
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Heinous Crime: Woman shot dead by ‘admirer’
Imran Ali, 25, a resident of Harappa came to the Inaami Khood village and asked Sana* to go with him but she refused.
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Missing in action: Groom ‘disappears’ on wedding day
The groom had left for a beauty parlour to get ready a few hours before the wedding.
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Safety first: 24-hour hotline opened for journalists
The hotline will be active round the clock and journalists can call the toll free number (0800-00400) any time.
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Targeted attack?: Taxi driver gunned down in Kurram
Three people were trying to bury the body when an official of the political administration spotted them.
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Mysterious explosion: Man killed as ‘bike bomb’ explodes
Officials of the bomb disposal unit said a high-intensity bomb was being transported on the bike.
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Police recruits: NTS to conduct written tests
Candidates are required to submit their applications till April 25.
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Dispute : Two killed while returning from court
Ishtiaq and Surfaid were in a car when their opponents approached them on a motorcycle and ambushed the vehicle.