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Contempt: ‘No case registered against Meera’
Petitioner asks court to order registration of case against her, put her name on exit control list.
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Investiture ceremony: Pakistan Navy holds awards ceremony
Many commodores receive Sitara-i-Imtiaz, while many captains and commanders receive Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.
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Defence production: Romania offers help in arms production
Rana Tanvir Hussain stresses both countries should look into making forum to explore joint collaboration and ventures.
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Alarming: UNICEF confirms poliovirus in Quetta
Jamia Salfia, Takhtani Bypass and Sur Pur are 3 sites in Quetta from where samples are collected for poliovirus.
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Visit to hometown: Govt to develop tribal areas, says governor
Governor says govt determined to bring positive changes in tribal areas, efforts accelerated for the purpose.
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Till death do us part: Clash over marriage proposal kills 10
Five others also sustained bullet injuries when two groups clashed.
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‘No-first-use’ policy: India’s nuclear doctrine has become almost ineffective, says expert
'India for practical reasons is already not adhering to the policy,' says Dr Zafar Iqbal Cheema.
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Citizen-friendly media: Speakers for ethics, role of journalists in discussions
Quality of news should not be compromised in competition.
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District court attackers: Probe body contradicts police version
Probe body recommends action against police officers for inefficiency.
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Judgment: Ex-AGPR’s suspension declared illegal
In Dec, govt suspended AGPR Mehmood for 3 months after establishment division held corruption inquiry into his actions
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Terrorism: Security boosted after Islamabad blast
New measures include deployment of extra contingents, strict vigilance at public places in province.
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Mock diplomacy: Model United Nations kicks off at NUML
The event aims to widen the students’ horizons.
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Blast aftermath: Chaotic scenes at hospitals
Relatives complain about being left in the lurch; hospital receives 21 bodies, 56 injured.
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Control conundrum: Shifting the burden of blame
Stained by blood, decade-long squabble between ICT and CDA over control of Sabzi Mandi continues.
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Light my fire?: Daily CNG supply demanded
Demands for a new gas loadshedding schedule have been raised by the All Pakistan CNG Association.
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An Afghan family wrecked by bombings
Victim Zahir Khan had lost his father in a blast in Afghanistan and a step-brother in Peshawar.
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Single attempt: Pakistan raises $2b through Euro bonds
Shows increasing confidence of international investors on government’s policies.
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Condemnation: Attacks on civilians un-Islamic, says TTP
The United Baloch Army, a banned Baloch insurgents group, claimed responsibility for both attacks.
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Interior Ministry: UBA’s ‘ridiculous’ claim dismissed
“UBA’s claim is not only strange, it is also ridiculous,” says interior ministry spokesperson"
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Green buses turn red with rust while Karachi craves transport
KMC administrator vows to resume the service for the third time.
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Spiral of violence: Terror revisits capital
23 dead, 110 injured as bomb rips through vegetable market in Islamabad.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 97.80/97.90 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.05/98.11.
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For gems and jewellery: G-B delegation leaves for Sri Lanka
The visit was arranged by the government of G-B in collaboration with the Agha Khan Rural Support Programme.
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Tax issue: AJK pleads govt to improvise
Most of the industrial units taking undue benefit of five-year tax-holiday incentive.
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Nisar wants ICT to devise new security plan for bomb-hit fruit market
Interior minister wants additional patrolling by police and Rangers, regulate entry and exit points of the market.
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Did you know? : Balding Moammar Rana takes a break from acting
Multiple bald patches have appeared on the actor’s scalp and the condition has also affected his facial hair.
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Dar hails investor confidence as Pakistan's Eurobonds subscribed three times over
Bonds were over-subscribed, receiving offers of $5.2 billion, but only offers totalling $2 billion were accepted.
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Dancing to live, living to dance
The performer talks about disassociating the taboos attached with dance.
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New Hajj policy: Applications to be accepted from April 21
The policy states that anyone who has performed Hajj during the last 5 years will not be able to go again this year.
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PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week to feature talented novices
Rising Talent section of the three-day event will showcase five budding fashion designers.
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Army top brass reviews implications of ISAF drawdown from Afghanistan
Forum undertakes comprehensive review of external and internal security situation.
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Sirajul Haq sworn in as new JI chief
In his speech, the new chief says he isn't the mos qualified leader but taking responsibility on request of party
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Pakistan raises $2 billion through Eurobonds
The dollar-denominated bonds fetch highest amount Pakistan has ever raised in a single attempt from int'l investors.
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Rashid Latif turns down PCB chief selector post
Former captain says he does not want to become part of any controversy.
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Blast on railway track in Nawabshah
Explosion occurred near Sarhari railway station just a few minutes after an Awam Express train passed by.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance challenged in Supreme Court
Petitioner says law violates basic human rights.
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Not a toy: Child dies in a grenade blast
A child died and four were critically injured after a grenade they found while playing in the sand went off.
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Family feud: Man axed to death
A man and a woman who allegedly killed their brother were arrested.
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Reaching out: CDA to launch educational FM station
Underscoring need to educate general public about civic issues, CDA plans to launch its own radio station in a month.
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Crime: Man injured for resisting robbery
A man was shot and injured when he resisted a robbery at his employer shop in Tarnol.
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Land dispute: ANP leader accused of murder
FIR was registered against Awami National Party leader Tajuddun Khan at Daudzai police station over charges of murder.
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Cylinder explosion: One killed, three injured in blast
The cylinder, being used for welding purposes, exploded inside a lubricants store: rescue sources
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High-handedness: Traffic warden beaten up by MPA’s brother
Brother of a member of provincial assembly and his gunmen allegedly beat up a traffic warden near Rail Bazaar.
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Heinous crime: Ex-husband accused of acid attack
A 24-year-old woman was attacked with acid by three people, including her ex-husband.
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High pressure: Gas pipeline explodes near Karampur
Gas supply to Karampur and its adjoining towns and villages was suspended due to rupture of 3-inch-diameter pipeline.
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Absence from duty: Three food inspectors suspended
Food inspectors identified as Altaf Jatoi, Yasir Gabol and Ali Arshad Zaidi.
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Honour killing: Man kills sister-in-law over alleged affair
Killed his sister-in-law, cousin in Mardan, accusing them of having an illicit affair, later surrendering to police.
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Unending wait: My son isn’t involved in politics, says Taseer
Aamna Taseer, widow of slain former governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer, stresses her son is a non-combatant.
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JSMM strike: Cracker blasts in parts of Sindh
Parts of Hyderabad, Jamshoro and Dadu districts were rocked by low intensity blasts on Tuesday.
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Relief for Thar: Bahria Town sets up clinical lab at Mithi
Bahria Town Relief Mission continues relief operation in Thar, establishes clinical laboratory at Civil Hospital Mithi