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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.
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Hereditary politics: The splitting scions of ANP’s family tree
Begum Nasim set to tip the power scales through her own party.
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Imran launches drive to select next generation of cricketers
Talent hunt programme will seek the best players from K-P, FATA.
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Improving The Force: Shehri holds workshop for police
The workshop included a discussion on the police’s responsibilities towards each citizen.
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Na-256: Tribunal dismisses PTI’s rigging plea
SHC judge Zafar Ahmed Khan Sherwani announced its verdict on Saturday and dismissed the petition.
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100-best posters exhibition: Visual artists from across the globe drive home the ‘housing problem’
The best posters were selected from 3,461 entries received from 122 countries.
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Showcasing hidden talent: Organisation aims to provide steady income to female Sindhi artisans
NGO displays handiworks at the Ocean Mall in a bid to popularise them.
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Danger ahead: Students suffer as school vans ply unchecked
Govt, police, schools, van owners all point fingers, refuse to take responsibility.
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Step-Forth: Apple to move into mobile payments
Apple could use the fingerprint reader on its latest model, the iPhone 5S, to limit fraud.
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Take Home: Tokyo investors eye earnings
Economists are bracing for release of December trade data.
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Scale Back: Wal-Mart cuts 2,300 jobs
Wal-Mart spokesperson Bill Durling said that the cuts will include hourly workers and assistant manager positions.
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Musharraf’s trial
Whatever became of his famous rallying cry: Pakistan first?
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‘Investing in children is investing in the future of Pakistan’
PTI chief Imran claims teachers have agreed to participate in future polio drives
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Pakistan's cricketing interest: Zaka flies to Dubai for ICC 'Big Three' talks
The draft proposal will be discussed at two-day ICC board meeting in Dubai on January 28-29.
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Karachista: The Dedh Ishqiya style guide
Dedh Ishqiya, where the storyline and performances are superb, great styling is the delicious icing on the cake.
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Music review: Badnaam — Sibti and Spoonful
The outsider: philosophy, music, and a ‘Badnaam’ protagonist.
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Talent from KP will help Pakistan win World Cup again: Imran
Imran envisions a sports ground in every union council.
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Deputy secretary of National Assembly kidnapped in Multan
Five armed men kidnapped Deputy Secretary Malik Moazzam Ali Kalro.
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Musharraf's health: Two hospitals in US contacted regarding his angiography
Earlier today, Musharraf's lawyer sends legal notice to former president for not receiving his legal fees.
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History on display: Salvaging the city’s oldest fire engines
K-P Directorate of Archaeology and Museums to start work on restoration of old fire brigade building.
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It is Moscow versus Brussels in Kiev
Ukraine decides not to sign a deal to strengthen its ties with EU, chooses to strengthen ties with Russia instead.
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Second review: IMF team cancels visit, not talks
Spokesperson says the next round of consultation will be held outside Pakistan around February 1.
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South Asian tragedy: Fishermen’s corpses fall victim to rivalry
Tit-for-tat game between Pakistan, India to arrest fishermen continues but it is also now taking an ‘inhuman’ turn.
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Chairman’s slot: Musharraf’s appointee could make comeback as NADRA chairman
Interior minister says anyone from current board could also be picked for the position.
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Legal morass: Lawyers prepare to challenge SC’s 2009 ruling
More than 100 superior court judges were removed in July 2009 for violating Nov 3, 2007 order.
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Evolving new strategies: Nawaz to meet party MPs ahead of NA session
PPO, energy crisis, economic challenges and Musharraf trial are on the agenda.
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Roadside blast: Four civilians injured in bomb attack on FC van
FC personnel escape unhurt; four to five kilogrammes of explosives used.
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Gomal Zam Dam completes test run
Sources within Wapda say that during the 36-hour test run the dam generated power and released water for irrigation.
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Controversial ordinance: ‘PPO will turn Pakistan into security state’
Asma Jahangir asks for ordinance to be challenged.
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Supplementary exams: FBISE announces HSSC results
The results remained 57.35 and 46.40 percent for HSSC Part-I and Part-II supplementary exams, respectively.
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Law education: PBC, HEC to streamline accreditation
For the evaluation of the programmes, the PBC will establish a seven-member legal education accreditation committee.
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Book launch: Remembering Jalib, the people’s poet
Speakers euologise his struggle against oppression.
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NUST awards degrees to 700 graduates
“It is inspiring to look at the school’s progress,” says NUST Rector Engineer Muhammad Asgha.
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In retrospect: Paying homage to a forgotten artist
Gallery6 to host retrospective show of Mansur Aye.
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Mutual benefit: Turkey keen on academic synergies with Pakistan, says envoy
The ambassador desired that Ankara University and NUML facilitated each other through exchange programme.
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Of travel and trash: Less a road, more a dumping site
Two dumping sites including an officially designated one along Khanna Road posing health risks.
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Discussing decentralisation: Country’s first development magazine launched
Speakers discuss challenges to grass-roots representation.
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Contemptuous remarks: Contempt charges against minister quashed
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tendered unconditional apology to the court.
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Going up in smoke: Commercial activities spoiling capital’s environment
CDA presents violations before Senate panel; sub-committee tasked to develop action plan to protect environment.
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Hit-and-run: Man killed on road
He was taken to DHQ with serious injuries where doctors pronounced him dead.
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Christians celebrate 100 years of settlement
Demand the political administration to provide them with domiciles of FATA.
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Special ‘treatment’: Musharraf’s illness ‘serious’, says AFIC report
Former military ruler indicates he wishes to go abroad for surgery; prosecution contests findings of the report.
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Waziristan offensive likely in March
It is unclear, however, whether the March operation will also target the Haqqani Network.
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Govt suspends pilgrimage route through Mastung
Senior official says the route has been suspended for buses till security improves.
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Murder at the cinema: Court grants bail to two suspects
Asif was shot dead while on duty at the cinema in DHA Phase VIII.