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Lawmaking duties: Make laws but protect human rights, says CJP
Says trichotomy of power is designed to check abuse.
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4 policemen die in attack
A police patrolling officer, head constable and two constables were attacked by armed assailants.
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Safety first: Restriction on movement of Afghan refugees discussed
Peshawar division commissioner stresses increased coordination.
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Hit the road Jack: All drivers behind the wheel as Pak-Afghan Highway set to complete in Dec
The highway will start from Karkhano Market and extend till the Torkham border.
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SC seeks report on minorities’ rights
Top court rejects AGP’s report on Peshawar church’s security.
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Upper house proceedings: Senators seek details on judges’ dual nationalities
Adopt resolution calling upon govt to drastically amend Official Secrets Act of 1923.
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Graft references: NAB opposes Asif Zardari’s acquittal pleas
Says there is sufficient evidence to frame charges.
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World cancer day: Hopes for cure
In the past, the word ‘cancer’ meant ‘death’. Not anymore, as some encouraging cures emerge.
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Parveen Rehman case: Probe slum guardian’s murder, SC tells sessions judge
Supreme Court expects a report within 15 days.
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Murder convict: Prisoner suffering from hepatitis dies
Convict suffering from hepatitis dies at district headquarters (DHQ) hospital in Faisalabad.
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Domestic dispute: Woman commits suicide
Woman consumed pesticide over domestic dispute with her in-laws.
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Granted: Japan reiterates support for preservation of Pakistan’s heritage
Gives digital equipment worth Rs51m to Lok Virsa under its grant-in-aid programme
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Roadside bomb: Police van targeted, four injured
Bomb explodes near vehicle on GT Road in Pirpai area while injured stated to be in stable condition.
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Search operation: Security forces arrest 21 suspects
Suspects shifted to undisclosed location for interrogation, to be released if found innocent.
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Creativity: WWF holds National Arts Competition
More than 500 students will participate in competition which will start at 10am and end at 12pm.
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Weather report: Partly cloudy weather expected
Dense fog is expected to subside some areas of Punjab with maximum temperature recorded as 19 and minimum 8 degrees.
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Research projects: Gathering of French, Pakistani scholars
The seminar aim to enhance scientific cooperation to promote the rich and diverse heritage of Pakistan.
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Waris Khan: Police arrest seven suspects
Police apprehend seven persons and seize 150 gram of hashish, 5 bottles of liquor and weapons.
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Funeral: Professor Amjad Saeed laid to rest
Thousands of people offer Quran Khwani at Tech Society Jamia Masjid between Zohr and Asr prayers.
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Waris khan: Schoolboy commits suicide
Victim was in class five and was not interested in his studies, say police.
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Material loss: Firing damages PESCO official’s vehicle
Police launch a search operation in nearby villages, no arrests made till filing of report.
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French contribution: Dig deeper to explore true Pakistan
Seminar highlights research on Pakistan, emphasise expanding cooperation base.
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Peace push: Govt opted for talks to avoid bloodshed
PM Nawaz says US has no objection to peace process.
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Climate change mitigation: Government sets out 10 initiatives
'Dealing with climate change was no longer a choice for the country, but rather an imperative.'
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Negotiating committee: JUI-F, Imran say ‘goodbye’ and ‘good luck’
TTP considering names of journalists Orya Maqbool Jan and Ansar Abbasi.
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Kick-starting dialogue: Govt, TTP panels to devise strategy at today’s session
Imran, Mufti Kifayatullah skip maiden meeting of Taliban committee.
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Pakistan Protection Ordinance: Law repugnant to fundamental rights, civil liberties, say experts
Urge lawmakers to remove flaws.
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Attack thwarted: Man, son apprehended with explosives
Two explosive-laden jackets along with a heavy cache of explosives also recovered from house.
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Urban development: 50 acres allocated for expo centre
A modern expo centre will be established in M-3 Industrial City Faisalabad.
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First ever Finland: Pakistan business summit opens today
The summit will also provide opportunity for Pakistani companies to seek access to Finland and other Nordic markets.
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Ban enforced: 24 arrested for riding motorcycles
Khasadar forces tightened security in Jamrud, Khyber Agency to ensure Sehat ka Insaf drive in provincial capital.
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Investing in youth for a better tomorrow
Report highlighting challenges faced by youth and solutions launched.
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Fighting poverty: BISP to revise “Waseela-i-Rozgar” initiative
'The initiative will be designed in a way that lifts the maximum number of people out of poverty,' says BISP chairman.
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Hoarse hospitality: Complaint filed against F-6 guesthouse
Around 175 guesthouses mostly located in F-sector series trouble residents.
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Corruption charges: FIA delays indictment of former CDA chief
Senior FIA official claims investigators were unnecessarily delaying case, raising doubt that it was favouring Iqbal.
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‘Jail’ operations: Musharraf’s security has cost national kitty Rs100 million
According to sources, every month around Rs10m is being spent to secure former president and under-trial prisoner.
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Romancing Sindh: Textiles, embroidery, Bhuttos rule Sindhi exhibit
Full Circle Gallery will be hosting ‘Romancing Sindh’ until February 15.
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First aid : A little knowledge that can save lives
Five young doctors embark on a mission to train the nation in first response.
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Comment: With enemy at the gate, resistance may be futile
Of the 3, PCB probably has the most to gain from this deal. It could mean lucrative series against archrivals India.
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Treason case: Musharraf served with bailable arrest warrant
Musharraf now has two options, either to be arrested or post the Rs2.5 million bail bond.
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Respect Pakistan’s regional security interests, Ch. Nisar tells US envoy
Olson says US will remain engaged with Pakistan and Afghanistan even after the 2014 draw down.
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Nawaz, Army chief discuss nation's security in key meeting
They exchanged views on matters relating to national security and overall law and order situation in the country.
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87% of Pakistani households own cellphones, only 6.8% have internet connection: survey
17.4% of urban homes have internet access compared to 1.3% of rural homes: PDHS.
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Sara Haider: A star in the making
Who’s that girl? After watching Nida Butt’s Grease, you're probably asking the same question about Sara Haider.
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Tamanna to release on Pakistan Day
The film is set to be the first major Pakistani release of 2014.
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Imran Khan will not represent Taliban committee: PTI
JUI-F will also not participate in negotiations with TTP: Fazlur Rehman.
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The Guardian website inaccessible in parts of Pakistan
Reports coming in from users that website is inaccessible in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar.
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Govt, Taliban committees to meet tomorrow
TTP spokesperson says nine-member political shura will oversee peace talks.
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Six police officers injured in PM's convoy accident
Two cars from Nawaz Sharif's convoy collided with each other after a tyre burst.
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Peshawar cinema blasts: Police lodge case against unidentified persons
Both bombers were inside the building when the blasts took place.