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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.
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Cultures and individuality
Cultures tend to be very strict when it comes to catering to individual identities.
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Karzai’s successor: Millions of Afghans vote in historic polls
Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani claim early victories in largely peaceful election .
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When she writes: Writing to deal with inner demons haunt female authors
Attiya Dawood, Sheen Farrukh, Kishwar Naheed talk about writing in a man’s world.
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Book launch: Dr Nasir shares new approach to deal with poverty, bad governance
Former UNDP official criticises present discourse, says it has nothing to offer as solution.
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Asim Butt — the: ‘Rebel Angel’ comes back to life through his work
His works have been compiled into a book.
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Street Child World Cup: Beaten but not broken
Pakistan lose to Burundi 4-3 in Street Child World Cup semi-final.
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What’s fresh at PSFW?
Here’s a look into what to expect at the upcoming fashion week in Lahore.
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Did you know? Sana Bucha and Ayesha Omar to make big screen debut
They will be joined by Shaan and actor-turned-producer Humayun Saeed in Delta Echo Fox Trot.
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Nadia Hussain on playing her most challenging character
The model may be fading away from the ramp, but she is not leaving the entertainment industry any time soon.
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Street Child World Cup: Pakistan lose to Burundi in semi-final
Burundi qualify for the final where they will play against Tanzania.
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India, Sri Lanka set to battle for World Twenty20 crown
Former champions meet former runners-up in mega event’s final today
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From Pakistan to China: PM to visit China for Boao Forum
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will take part in the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2014.
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Street Child World Cup: The rocky road to Rio
According to the Azad Foundation director, the most difficult phase for the team was to get the visas for Brazil.
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12-13 more TTP prisoners to be released: Chaudhry Nisar
The released prisoners will be from the list provided by TTP to the government
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Couple gets death over 'blasphemous' text message
Prayer leader at local mosque in Gojra lodged complaint against couple on July 21 last year.
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Ghazi murder case: Musharraf's request for permanent exemption rejected
Court summons former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on May 3.