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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
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Multi-cultural festival: Promoting understanding, diversity
QAU organises festival to celebrate diverse cultures, says organiser.
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HEC chief’s appointment: IHC summons education secretary to explain delay
The court had directed the govt to choose a successor by February 12.
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Terror plot foiled: BDS defuses explosive device in Karachi
Unidentified persons planted the device in a bag on Khalid bin Waleed Road.
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Sparks fly as junior electricity minister provokes opposition
Thanks to the absence of opposition, Asif got away with spinning of a rosy picture regarding state of electricity.
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Harassment on campus: Accused teacher removed, accommodated immediately
NUML probe team found HoD guilty of harassing junior staffer, but he was only moved to newly-made dept.
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En route to Dubai: Musharraf shifting to PNS Shifa in Karachi
Special arrangements have been made at Shifa for the former president’s treatment and security.
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Father’s shame: Artist Awan’s suspected killer commits suicide
The man killed self after father found out.
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Homecoming: NA deputy secretary freed by kidnappers
Members of Kaloro’s family says his release was secured following a payment of more than Rs150 million.
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Immunisation: Measles campaign not getting due funds
Delays may put health of over 200,000 children in ICT at risk.
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Taking notice of media reports: Nawaz orders inquiry into CDECHs scandal
Directs Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner to investigate the issue and submit report to his office on top priority.
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Top level huddle: Key meeting of military commanders today
Ongoing peace talks with Taliban likely on agenda.
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Devolution woes: Lawmakers suggest keeping HEC intact
HEC chief propose formation of a task force at HEC level to oversee devolution.
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Pakistan Protection Ordinance: PTI threatens to challenge bill in court
The party is expected to shore up opposition’s support against the controversial law.
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Lodges’ maintenances: MNAs unhappy with civic agency work
Seek report from CDA in 10 days over misuse of funds in purchase of furniture.
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Sardar Mehtab to take oath as K-P governor
Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, who is also leader of the opposition in the provincial assembly, has stepped down as MPA.
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Detailed judgment on LG polls: State can’t interfere in people’s beliefs, says SC
Critical of Sindh govt’s move to compel panels of nine to contest polls.
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Artful eradication: No to polio, in 2D
Poster competition at RAC promotes awareness about the preventable disease.
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Violence against women: Speakers stress awareness about laws
Conviction rate in violence against women, girl cases is less than five per cent.
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Literacy for all: Waseela-e-Taleem to expand to 26 districts
Under BISP design and implementation has been perfected, ready to be replicated.
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Honouring the policemen
Stories of wrongdoings pretty much camouflage the sacrifices they render to maintain law and order.
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Minority report: A matter of faith
Alarming statistics released by a report highlight forced conversions of women.
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Protection of Pakistan Ordinance: Controversial bill to face Senate’s challenge
President summons session on April 14; opposition vows to oppose PPO.
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Kalat operation: Business, trade grinds to a halt in protest
BLA spokesperson says his armed men brought down a gunship helicopter in Kalat.
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Nature’s fury: Avalanche in Upper Dir claims over a dozen lives
Eleven children among the dead; rescue operation underway.
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Technical fault: Two pilots die in army aviation plane crash
The plane developed some technical fault just after take-off.
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Apex court: Missing man’s sister challenges BHC decision
Provincial government, ISI, MI party to the case.