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Fusion concert: Finally, the twain did meet
Sam Carter, Haroon Samuel, Sajid Hussain and Shehroz played like a house on fire at IVS.
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Anti-encroachment operation: No you cantt, says Clifton to builder mafia. Not any more
Illegal shops and buildings being targeted for two weeks.
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Can Musharraf’s trial sustain democracy?
There is no guarantee that Musharraf’s conviction will secure democracy and reduce the military’s role in politics.
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Sartorial Word: Of greasepaint and musicals, Nida Butt speaks out
Undeterred by negativity, Nida revels in the applause that her latest musical Grease is receiving.
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Wawrinka stuns injured Nadal to win Aussie Open
"For me it's the best Grand Slam ever. I'm enjoying very much to play here," says Wawrinka.
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Thousands flee North Waziristan fearing military action
Exodus began when PAF fighter jets bombarded the area following a series of militant attacks.
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Government should announce ceasefire: Fazlur Rehman
JUI-F chief says use of force is not going to bring peace to Pakistan.
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Six children killed in Hangu blast
Explosive material had reportedly been placed in a heap of garbage outside a house in the area.
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Sentences completed: SC orders release of foreign prisoners
Board reviewes records of the prisoners and directed the ministry to release them.
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Seerat-un-Nabi Conference: Ulema for promoting religious harmony
Scholars express concern over intimidation and threats to prayer leaders and religious scholars, demand protection.
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Juvenile delinquency: Schoolboy molested by three classmates
Police arrest three boys and obtained a physical remand for three days.
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En route to school: 35 students injured in road mishap
15 students taken to DHQ Hospital while the rest, with minor injuries, were shifted to nearby private clinics.
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Dictating cops: PTI MPA booked for interfering
Police official maintains lawmaker threatened officials of transfer if they did not release the party’s activists.
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Blasphemy charges: Briton handed death sentence
Police official says the accused had also printed blasphemous material.
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Agriculture: ‘New packaging material to save trees’
University of Agriculture Faisalabad VC says environmentally friendly packing could reduce the damage.
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Professional misconduct: Health Department summons MO
Health Secretary says appropriate disciplinary action would follow an inquiry and personal hearing by the officer.
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Abduction: Man booked for kidnapping girl
Police registered a case against the suspect and started investigation.
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Upgrades: Renovated post office inaugurated
Pakistan Post had launched state-of-the-art computerised services to reorganise the Model Town post office.
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CSS: Exams start from Feb 15
Candidates that did not receive admission certificate should contact 051-111-000-248 no later than Jan 30.
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Concerned: Plight of workers in Saudia discussed
Adviser to Prime Minister seeks amicable solution so that the hardships of Pakistani expats could end.
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Recovery measures: Gas theft control ordinance promulgated
The ordinance provides for prosecution of cases of gas theft and other related offences.
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Material loss: Fire destroys several shops in City Tower
No loss of life was reported as people were able to vacate the building in time.
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Sexual assault: Six-year-old raped, murdered
DNA samples of the men had been sent to a forensic laboratory.
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Taliban to govt: Show seriousness in opening talks
TTP spokesperson went on to question the authenticity of all parties conference.
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Fighting fire: Red heat
The men who play with fire in order to save others.
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Pressure on two fronts
Sovereignty should be preserved at all costs and the country should not sell itself to a foreign power.
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Govt decides to impose month-long ban on pillion riding in Karachi
Law enforcement agencies, journalists, women, children and the elderly will be exempted from the ban.
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Pakistan Movement: Akram Khan Khattak – an unsung hero
Freedom fighter dies in his hometown of Daag Ismail Khel in Nowshera district.
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Targeted violence: Sharjeel Memon condemns attack
The minister says the morale of the police force and Rangers remained high.
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Nawaz to attend NA sitting after six months
No confirmation from the PM’s office whether Nawaz will address the house on internal security.
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OGRA scam: Interior ministry puts nine accused on ECL
The names were placed on the ECL following a request made by the National Accountability Bureau.
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HEC imbroglio: Last of MP scale officers exiting by June
Officers dragging their feet, move court for their regularisation.
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Managing director PTV: Irfan Siddiqui takes informal charge
Siddiqui has served as the press secretary of former president Rafiq Tarar.
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Rapid growth: Two-wheelers take town
Over 95,000 motorcycles registered in Islamabad since 2009.
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Encounter in Panjgur: Four suspected militants killed
A large cache of arms was also recovered during the raid.
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Funny money: Three held for fraud
Separate cases have been registered against them and investigations are under way.
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Treason case: Musharraf cornered himself, says minister
Pervaiz Rahsid says ex-president will have to appear before court, no matter how he tries to evade it.
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Taking a stance: SC dismisses LHC judge’s petition
Review petition sought to expunge the apex court’s remarks against him.
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Islamabad’s children: Capital health indicators blot its shiny outlook
Survey reveals capital’s children are severely malnourished.
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Deepening crisis: Sidelined Sindh leaders fault PML-N bigwigs
Wielding no powers, PML-N’s Sindh members resign for being made ‘dummy’ ministers.
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Islamabad Master Plan: Know thy city — II
Overprovision of commercial activity will affect the financial viability of Blue Area.
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India’s Republic Day: Kashmiri folksinger shares agony of divided families
Altaf Ahmad sings songs for his parents who are in Indian Kashmir.
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Meaningful art: More than just a pretty picture
Documentary film narrates experiences of budding Pakistani artists.
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Talent competition: Rootsians dance to popular tunes
Third day saw competitions such as photo walk, sketching, a spelling bee, a treasure hunt and a battle of the bands.
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NA deputy secretary kidnapped in Multan
Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s son Haider Gilani was also kidnapped from the area.
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Targeted violence: Six killed in attacks on Karachi police vans
Gun and cracker bomb attacks target two police vehicles.
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Life cut short: Bodies of two newborns found
They were hardly one-day old and had been dumped in a bathroom of the Gynaecology Ward of the hospital.
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Planning ahead: Iqbal urges reforms for public depts
Minister says grey areas should be minimised in civil services to improve its working.
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Republic day: PM felicitates Indian premier
PM says Pakistan committed to forging friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
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34% of women say men are justified in hitting wives if they argue back: Pakistan survey
Only 18.9% of men voted the same.