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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.
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Lower court staff to get special allowance
The LHC directed the finance secy to ensure payments from March 1.
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Posthumous awards: Over 60 fallen soldiers decorated
Commander Lahore Corps Lt Gen Naweed Zaman decorated in all 126 officers, soldiers with military honours, awards.
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‘Gruesome offence’: Blasphemy accused denied bail
Counsel for complainant says woman had committed blasphemy by claiming to be a prophet.
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Violence against women: Pak team learns German experience
Delegation briefed about status of Pak-German relations, German assistance in various social sector uplift programmes.
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Water woes: ‘Rs60m spent on desilting canals’
Minister for Population Welfare says Sindh govt starts desilting process at cost of Rs60 million.
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Empowerment: ‘Youth can benefit from programmes’
DCO distributes uniforms, books among students of informal basic primary education school run by the Pasban Centre.
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Sexual assault: Two sisters ‘abducted, raped’ in Faisalabad
Police are waiting for a medico-legal examination report, says SHO.
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Murder most foul: Woman shot dead in Mirpur
Case has been registered against the unknown assailant and further investigations are in progress.
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Away from his family: Ninth-grader hangs himself
Abbasi’s father said he did not know why the teenager took his own life.
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Fatal turn: One killed, 13 injured in road mishap
Case registered against driver and vehicle impounded by police.
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Demanding electricity: KKH blocked for several hours
Protesters lament that Wapda was yet to install wires on electricity poles them despite repeated requests.
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Subversive acts: PML-N leader injured in firing
PML-N leader Muhammad Yousuf Jalbani and Habibullah were hurt.
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Planning to plan: Governor says traffic to improve
Plan aims to ensure free flow of traffic in Clifton, Defence, other areas adjacent to coast of Karachi.
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Awareness time: Korangi launches dengue campaign
Korangi administrator asks people to keep their areas clean, cooperate with administration during campaign.
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Facing opposition: Anti-encroachment team attacked
Anti-encroachment team removed illegal bus stops, hotels, shops from other parts of city.
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Returning home: Five Morning Glory crew members including captain reach Pakistan
Captain Mirza Baig refuses to disclose details regarding incident saying it can jeopardise safety of remaining crew.
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Power sector dues: Govt planning to tightly curtail power subsidy
Mechanism to eliminate causes of circular debt to be introduced by June 30, documents reveal.
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NA question hour: Reciprocal business visa policy on cards
Investors of 67 nations will get visa on arrival.
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The Murree of Sindh: The hill less travelled
This little known but potentially lucrative tourist destination in Sindh needs due attention.
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National situation: Bilawal must avoid childish statements, says Sanaullah
The current situation of the country demands a sagacious tone, says Sanaullah.
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Land dispute: Seven people killed in Bannu shootout
Seperately, four of family killed, ten others injured in traffic mishap near Balakot.
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Ending wait: Morning Glory crew to come home today
Chief Officer Gufran Marghoob yet to be handed over to Pakistani authorities by the Libyan government.