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Backing out: Indian hotels abandons $1.2b bid
This marks its second unsuccessful attempt to purchase the Bermuda-based luxury global chain.
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Chinese economy: Communist Party discusses reform
Meeting is said to be a four-day session comprising of 376 member committee.
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Court statement: Kidnapped girl says she was tricked
The police traced her location by interrogating Zahoorul Hassan and one Tayyab Shah.
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Kidnapping case: Suspect remanded in police custody
The girl, 13, told the court that she was abducted in October.
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Commemoration: AIOU celebrates Iqbal Day
'We must work together to deal with the challenges our country is faced with.'
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Literacy: Education ministry devises 5-year plan
30,000 literacy centres will be opened annually whereby approximately 750,000 students will be admitted each year.
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Ashura preparations: Control rooms in all Sindh districts
This is to ensure that no untoward incident takes place during Shia processions.
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ECP rejects transfer of Chief Secretary Sindh and MD Printing Corporation
Such transfers can hamper the process of holding local body elections, ECP says.
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World’s Biggest Economies: Pakistan eyes 11th spot, says Dar
In a TV interview he said that international economic rating agencies were expressing positive outlook of Pakistan.
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What is the Pakistani dream?
A country torn by its reality weaves a unified dream in Sabiha Sumar’s new film.
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Punjab: Ominous tidings
The provincial government continues to seemingly ignore the monsters lurking in the southern part of the province.
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Who is a Pashtun?
Pashtuns are sensitive beings and like everyone else, they want to live according to their cultural legacy.
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Missing persons: Taken, without a trace
A young man who was ‘picked up’ two years ago recalls an atrocious ordeal.
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Diplomatic debate: Pakistan opposes new members in UNSC
Says there should be no new centres of privilege.
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Lal Masjid case: Victims to move IHC against Musharraf’s bail
Police sources maintain lack of evidence.
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Sartaj Aziz to meet Indian FM
India would reiterate its demand for peace on LoC and international border for moving ahead with dialogue process.
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Typhoon Haiyan: 1,200 people feared dead in Philippines
Rescuers race to reach towns devastated by tsunami-like waves.
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Institutional clash: An old tale told afresh
Parliament wants one thing; the court another.
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Targeted killings: Three die in Gujranwala sectarian attacks
Triple murders spark protests in different neighbourhoods of the city.
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Wide reaching ramifications: Taliban say talks are off the table
Ehsanullah Ehsan puts forth uncompromising position.
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After capital’s cops: Rawalpindi police go hi-tech to curb crime
System has been developed free-of-charge by a private cellular company.
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Brazilian film festival: Indie film tells a tale of hope, home and love
‘Viva Cuba’ inspires viewers of all ages; festival cancelled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’.
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Clandestine operation: Suspected Muharram attackers nabbed
At least three held by agencies in Sector I-10; local SHO clueless.
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Busted: CIA arrests four-member gang
CIA has claimed to have arrested a four-member gang allegedly involved in a murder and a string of robberies.
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‘Robbery’: Prayer leader found dead in Rawalpindi
The IO said that the crime did not seem to be a case of sectarian violence and was more likely a robbery gone wrong.
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Half-strength court: Quest for justice unjustly protracted
Strength of IHC judges stands at 4 instead of 7, pending cases cross 12,000.
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Combating dengue: Twin city’s admins to conduct joint operation
22 new cases registered at hospitals in Rawalpindi, Islamabad.
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World Immunisation Day: Uninterrupted routine immunisation a pipe dream
Poor coverage claims lives of around 485,000 children in Pakistan every year.
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Show of strength: Police, Rangers hold flag march
Capital’s security beefed up further following imambargah attacks in Gujranwala.
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Runaway girl: Woman alleges son-in-law involved in trafficking
Husband behind bars for appropriating daughter’ dower given by ex-husband.
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Bhara Kahu: Two booked for ‘kidnapping’
Teenage boy allegedly kidnapped from his school in Madian Town.
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Deadly Virus: Dengue death toll reaches 26
One more patient affected by the dengue virus died in the city, taking the death toll to 26 in the province this year.
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Private Schools: ‘Teach Sindhi or be sent behind the bars’
Schools in the Hyderabad division given a month to implement the order.
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Watching The Watchmen: Police officials ‘involved’ in kidnapping
A female constable and former SHO were arrested in a kidnapping case on Saturday.
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Background Check: Arms dealers to submit records
The home department had asked the arms dealers, a couple of months ago, to provide these details.
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Taken Away: Newly-wed girl kidnapped
A girl was kidnapped after recently getting married in the sessions court in Thatta.
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Switching Allegiance: PML-F local leader joins PPP
Sharjeel Memon congratulated Faisal Iqbal Pahore on joining PPP.
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Lack of evidence leads to Sufi Muhammad’s acquittal in five cases
Seven other cases are still pending against the TNSM chief, who is new TTP Chief's father in-law.
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Showing Generosity: SALU sets up fund for Master’s students
This facility is for the students who cannot afford to get education as a regular student.
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Preaching co-existence: Pakistanis urged to follow Sufi teachings of tolerance
The Sufi teachings of peace, love and tolerance are still evident in graffiti today.
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Catch of the season: For fishermen of Keti Bunder, crabs bring ‘enhanced strength’
More community members turn to catching crabs as it takes less time and resources.
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Cyber-crime: PIA official arrested for threatening emails
The official has been serving at the PIA from the last 21 years and is a grade-17 officer.
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Married young
Its time awareness about child rights is spread, not only to girls & boys, but also to adults who support practice.
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Indie music: We’ve only just begun
Pakistan’s DIY generation continues to charm us as the refreshing new season of Lussun TV rolls out.
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In her shadow: Reshma
Artistes remember late singer Reshma’s voice as one to be cherished.
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Did you know?: Maheen Khan designed costumes for Cinderella!
Designs from her Embroidery House have been supplied to the cast of upcoming flick Cinderella.
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Two passengers stopped for boarding PIA plane without boarding passes
The individuals had already been seated in the plane when the cabin crew realised their names were not on the list.
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Reshma, Pakistan’s ‘first lady’ of folk music
Reshma was best known for her distinctive rendition of Punjabi folk songs.
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Gunmen attack NATO vehicles in Khyber agency, two drivers wounded
No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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PIA senior officer arrested for threatening higher-ups
Officer sent emails accusing the acting chairman and managing director of corruption.