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How to turn downtown Karachi into Times Square
Turning Karachi’s downtown into Times Square, New York, may not be an unrealistic dream.
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Iran-Pakistan bill: Iran approves general terms of security pact
The two countries signed an agreement with the aim of boosting anti-terror cooperation in 2013.
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Helping the poor: For these four boys, their hard work bears fruit [and vegetables]
Four young men have started an initiative of selling subsidised commodities and bear the loss themselves.
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Alternative narrative: Teachers’ associations - bane or boon?
Picture a scenario from last year, when outgoing govt was about to hand over charge to interim set-up.
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Oddity: Woman booked for ‘kidnapping’ husband
Nilore police, in light of court order, have booked woman and 3 accomplices for allegedly kidnapping man.
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Cooperation: Drive to improve police-public liaison
Rescue 15 launches 6-day campaign to increase police-public liaison to improve security in Islamabad.
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Transformative activity: Sports, a means to peace and development
Empowerment of girls through team activities emphasised.
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Royal mess: Bureaucrats get professional cleaners, for free
Around 280 sanitary workers employed unlawfully at various officers’ residences.
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Anti-encroachment drive: CDA retrieves 7.5 acres from encroachers
CDA claims to have demolished 2 buildings, 6 houses, 11 cement-block manufacturing factories etc in Bara Kahu area.
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Water supply: Seven new schemes in rural areas
Islamabad Capital Territory Administration will upgrade 3 existing ones as well to ensure provision of potable water.
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World T20: Best of the rest outplay ‘Big Three’
The victory gave Sri Lanka their first world title in 18 years since winning the World Cup (50 overs) crown in 1996.
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Taliban non-combatants: Govt ponders proposal to set up special panel
Security establishment believes it’s too early to release Taliban prisoners.
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Street Child World Cup: ‘Runaway kids’ clinch bronze for Pakistan in Rio
Defeat US 3-2 on penalty kicks to round off a highly successful campaign.
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Express News bureau chief’s residence attacked
KhUJ will stage a demonstration outside the Peshawar Press Club at 1pm on Monday to protest against the attack.
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Hopscotch: Targeting a niche
The kids clothing-line is inspired by things they love, such as ice-cream cones.
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Bollywood celebrities as faces of Pakistani designer lawn
What role do endorsers from across the border play in the lucrative business?.
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Express News bureau chief's house attacked in Murshadabad
This is the sixth attack on Express Media group.
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Street Child World Cup: Spirited Pakistan edge US to claim third spot
Pakistan beat US 3-2 on penalties.
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Fairytale swansong for Sangakkara, Sri Lanka new WorldT20 champions
Sri Lanka restricts India to 130-4 after electing to field, then cruises past target with 13 deliveries to spare.
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Kallar Kahar truck crash leaves 16 dead, 49 injured
Police official says the incident occurred due to overloading.
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Book review: A Small Fortune - Indebted
Sometimes a fortune brings more problems than it can solve.
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End of a cultural era: Rajas to ruins
How the decline of the royal families marked an end to a cultural epoch in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Int’l conference on rehabilitation: Govt committed to providing quality healthcare, says Mamnoon
Says magnitude of challenges so huge that no single organisation can single-handedly respond to them.
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Medical maladies: In Pakistan, just being a doctor can get you killed
Medical professionals at conference say over 100 doctors killed in Karachi in last three years.
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Mother earth: Hotel staff devote own time to clean up park
Staff from the Islamabad Serena Hotel voluntarily participate in cleanliness drive at Fatima Jinnah Park.
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Labour of love: Lessons in inspiration from women entrepreneurs
Vendors at an exhibition tout their skills and hope-filled stories.
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Roof collapse: Man killed, his three children injured
Meanwhile, house belonging to FC official damaged in medium-intensity blast in Masho Khel village.
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Messed up: Man accused of raping daughter-in-law
Petitioner says Manawan SHO refused to register case against father-in-law.
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Sports enthusiast: Case sought against ‘rowdy’ man
Security in-charge Muhammad Saleem says Naeem beat up security guards and used derogatory language.
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Road accident: 3 Rangers officials killed, 35 injured
Funeral prayers for deceased held at Cholistan Rangers headquarters in Rahim Yar Khan.
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Heritage: ‘Govt committed to preserve culture’
Lyallpur Museum an asset for students, tourists, says Parliamentary Secretary on Information and Culture.
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Dangerous criminals: Eight smokers held
Separate cases registered against them, investigations are under way, say police.
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Jashan-e-Baharan: Tent pegging contest concludes
Teams from Afghanistan, Turkey and China also competed in the tournament for the first time.
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Non-release of funds: Majority of development projects in doldrums
Finance division has only released 40 per cent of budgetary allocations for ICT administration in the current year.
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Musical chairs: SHOs transferred
Abdul Sattar Shah will replace Muhammad Aslam, who has been transferred to Rescue 15’s Anti-Terrorism Squad.
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Poignant silences: Tasteful celebration of life’s profundities
Mime performance signifies importance of ‘dreams’, believing in them to the end.
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Fused rhythms: Musicians from diverse cultures hit a chord
Influenced by modern and traditional stylistic elements, melodies lend an auditory pleasure.
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Death anniversary: Intellectuals, writers pay tribute to Dr Baloch
Prof Dr Qasim Rind says Dr Baloch was dynamic leader, loyal to the land, language, literature and national conscience.
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LG elections: Poll body wants more time for delimitation
ECP wants time duration for completing legislation be minimised, commission be given 4 months for delimitation process
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Civil bureaucracy: PM promises merit-based promotions
Central Selection Board had recommended promotion of 45 officers of Pakistan Administrative Services Group.
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Making headway: Govt to free a dozen more TTP ‘non-combatants’
Nisar asks Taliban to reciprocate and release high-profile prisoners; second round of direct talks next week.
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Home at last: Save one, Morning Glory crew reunited with families
Families thank Pakistani authorities, media and civil society .
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TTP are not terrorists but govt's angry brothers: Yousaf Shah
Shah's statement comes after Prof Ibrahim's announcement that govt committee will meet TTP in 2-3 days.
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Days gone by: K-P continues to be deprived of its Gandharan glory
v excavated from the region remain in possession of museums elsewhere in the country.
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Post talks scenario: Govt may launch a targeted operation, says Senator Talha
Senator Talha Mehmood says a targeted operation against irreconcilable militants was necessary.
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Ghazi murder case: Court summons Musharraf to appear on May 3
Rejects former military ruler’s plea seeking permanent exemption from personal appearance.
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Cross-border shelling: Seven mortars fall in Pakistani territory
Shells hit South Waziristan village cause no casualty.
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Tragedy in Salt Range: 15 killed in Kallar Kahar road accident
The bus is believed to have been carrying some 45 passengers when fell into a 50-foot deep ravine.
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New and improved?: Govt to revive RPPs to ‘avoid $2b in damages’
NEPRA, water and power ministry disagree on seeking Supreme Court approval on revival.
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Pakistan discloses name of mediator
FC says border guards were handed over in Sistan-Baluchestan to local tribal elder Taj Mohammad.