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Local government elections: Lawmakers reject SC’s poll deadline
Unanimous resolution says timeframe to conduct the elections in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan is too tight.
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Muddled future: Assembly move leaves ECP in a quandary
Under pressure from court, poll body ponders its next move.
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Water-starved industries: KWSB pledges water supply to tanneries
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) will provide 0.5 million gallons of water every day.
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Suicide or murder? Young woman found dead
Razia’s father Jumo Mahar claimed that she committed suicide by drinking toxic pesticide.
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Karo-kari dispute: Jirga fines policeman Rs1m
After hearing both sides of the story and the witnesses’ account, the jirga held a discussion and passed its verdict.
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Improved living: Clifton’s basic necessities discussed
During the meeting, street lighting, cleanliness, water supply and food hygiene were discussed.
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Unmet demands: Goods’ transporters go on strike
The strike will continue till their demands are met by the government, said Fazal Manan Jadoon of the alliance.
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Leadership change: Mullah Fazlullah named new TTP chief
Talks with govt ruled out, dialogue process termed ‘political stunt’.
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Mama Parsi students go around the world
The event, which marked the school’s 95th anniversary, aimed to promote different cultures.
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Currency: Rupee ends at 107
The rupee ended at 107.00/107.20 against the dollar, according to forex.com.pk.
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Forex: Currency reserves rise to $9.509b
Reserves held by the SBP decreased to $4.224 billion from $4.299 billion a week earlier.
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Growth: Honda sales grow 86% this year
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan achieved the second highest sales of Honda Civic in the Asia and Oceana region.
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For a ‘Pursukoon Karachi’, say no to toy guns
Toys were collected from students in Shireen Jinnah Colony, Neelam Colony and DHA.
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Need for proof: Without Hindu marriage law, women struggle for rights
Situation is slightly better in Larkana where marriage certificates are issued.
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Mullah Fazlullah: Pakistani Taliban's ruthless new commander
"Our goal is very clear -- we want the law of Allah in Allah's land," says Mullah Fazlullah.
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Difficult to make it big as celebrity in Pakistan: Atif Aslam
Singer says Sur Kshetra experience taught him that talent hunts give aspiring artistes only short-lived success.
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Pakistan Post to issue commemmorative stamp of Jaun Elia
Postage stamp would be available for general public at all the General Post Offices (GPOs).
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Documentary on Drones: Imran Khan 'proud' of Jemima's work on 'Unmanned'
In the film, director Robert Greenwald investigates the impact of drones through over 70 separate interviews.
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Mullah Fazlullah chosen as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Chief
Fazlullah led the Taliban's brutal two-year rule in Swat valley.
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Police arrest suspect in Warren Weinstein kidnapping
US citizen Weinstein was kidnapped from his house in Lahore’s Model Town on August 13, 2011.
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Gang war: Baba Ladla's aide killed in Lyari
Nasir Khan is the third of Baba's aides killed since yesterday.
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Karachi operation: First phase completed, says Nisar
1,586 people have been arrested in the raid: Nisar
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Govt not responsible for printing ballot papers for LG polls: Finance Minister
"Issues of integrity will be raised if the government gets involved in the printing,” says Ishaq Dar.
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Local bodies poll: NA passes unanimous resolution for delay in elections
The resolution was presented by Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentarian Naveed Qamar.
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Misbah blames batting as South Africa eye ODI series win
Pakistan trail 2-1 after South Africa secured a commanding 68-run win in the third match in Abu Dhabi on November 6.
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Senators stand their ground outside Parliament for second day
Opposition remains firm that Nisar provided incorrect figures.
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Busting crime: Extortionists nabbed in Pabbi
The accused were wanted by both Islamabad and Punjab police.
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Agreement signed: Riphah to have full-fledged campus
The new campus will be built on 1.2 million square feet to accommodate around 10,000 students.
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Temperature dips: Snow pounds upper reaches of AJK
According to Meteorological Office, up to 12 inches of snow fell in many areas during first snowfall of winter.
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Margalla Towers’ victim: Payment of compensation ordered
SC has ordered payment of Rs13.69 million to affected woman.
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Polio eradication programme: New national coordinator appointed
Dr Safdar Rana was appointed as the national coordinator for polio.
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Frequent attacks: NATO container torched, two killed
The incident took place on RCD Highway in Khuzdar district.
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Drug trafficking charges: Pakistani beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Jaafar Ghulam Ali was ‘arrested as he was smuggling a large amount of heroin.’
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Muharram security: 69 preachers debarred from Balochistan
HS Gillani told reporters that 30 Shia and 39 Sunni ‘firebrand speakers’ will not be allowed to enter province.
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Defeat avenged: South Africa beat Pakistan in third ODI
South Africa produced a clinical performance to beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the third day-night international in Dubai
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Accidents: Worker killed in building fall
Rescue 1122 officials say the deceased was working on the third floor of the building when he fell.
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Security arrangements: Annual urs of Sultan Bahu starts
The urs will go on for nine days.
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Cordial relations: ‘No visa restrictions for Pakistanis’
Two countries should share more delegations in order to strengthen ties: Bangladesh official
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Petty crime: 123 prisoners released on probation
Another 64, including three women, were released on court orders.
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‘Wrongful dismissal’: ACE DG asked to submit inquiry report
The court adjourned the hearing till November 25.
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Environment Protection Dept: LHC reinstates 61 employees
The sacked employees had told the court that they had been hired in six districts for a three-year project.
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PTI petition: Committees are legal, says local govt secy
PTI alleges Punjab govt released money to district coordination committees for the purpose of influencing voters.
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Valima meal: Caterer sued for late delivery
New Pak Caterers and Party Decorators sued for not delivering a meal on time.
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Musharraf's farmhouse, no longer a sub-jail
Rangers’ checkpost was also established near the farmhouse.
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Twitter facts and figures
Some 77 percent of Twitter users are outside the United States.
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IRI survey: For most Pakistanis, power crisis is the real problem
Poll shows only 10% consider terrorism as the biggest problem.
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3G auction: SC gives govt one week to appoint PTA chief
Says authority functioning without a head is practically a non-existent entity.
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Ending militancy: Achakzai proposes ‘roadmap for peace’
PkMAP chief vows to restore peace by March 23 next year.
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A 20-something Karachiite’s guide to surviving monotony
There comes a time when we should stop, rethink and change our course.
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Curtains drop on theatre of the absurd
Nisar never expressed the idea of summoning a national assembly session to deliberate over the post-Mehsud chaos.