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Unidentified men open fire in Islamabad killing a police constable
Suspects were trying to flee after allegedly murdering a women in Rawalpindi.
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Assets abroad: LHC summons 26 politicians including PM Nawaz
Zardari, Imran Khan, Shahbaz Sharif and Bilawal also summoned in a multi-billion dollar case.
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White House vows CIA will not use vaccine programs for covert ops
Promise made following complaint that CIA used such a campaign, conducted by Shakil Afridi, in its hunt for bin Laden.
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Gunshots and mattresses
Selling products is a tough job.
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Undermining equity: Govt reluctant to withdraw tax exemptions for VIPs
Unlike other salaried class, VIPs get exemption on significant portions of their salary.
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Free to go: Court dismisses case against FBI agent
District judge in Malir quashes case by noting that police had invoked the wrong section of the law.
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Senate session: PPP smells conspiracy against democracy
Senators say govt has failed to deliver justice and address key issues.
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Room for more: Ministry aide says defence budget too ‘meagre’
Says defence budget only covers salaries, maintenance, transport costs.
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Masood Janjua case: SC seeks Punjab govt’s reply over witness account
Punjab police ‘omitted’ a paragraph in their report on Munir’s willingness to record his statement.
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Country in crisIs: Avoid politics of confrontation, says Asfandyar
ANP leader Asfandyar Wali Khan expresses concern over the widening gulf between the state institutions.
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Food supply: K-P govt moves top court against Punjab wheat ‘ban’
Punjab imposed restrictions on movement of wheat to K-P.
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Legal action against Geo: Court orders criminal case against Mir Shakil
Dozens of petitions are filed across the country against Geo TV for airing objectionable content.
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Promises made: Workers end protest as salaries promised
The workers had complained that they have not been paid for the last four to six months.
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On the lookout: Activists ask security companies to do something about their guards
Father seeks justice for daughter who was shot outside employer's house.
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SHC questions delays in Daniel Pearl trial
Defence lawyer claims trial hasn't proceeded even though charges were framed two years ago.
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New Arrivals: SHC Bar Association to hold elections
Elections will be held on August 16.
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Shutter-Down Strike: Naudero shut down to protest murder
A shutter-down strike was observed in Naudero on Monday.
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Lyari’s got talent: Struggling to break free, Lyari’s children find respite in ABC
Give these children a chance and they will outshine their peers in every field, say their teachers.
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Gender-based violence: Need for pro-women laws stressed
Legislators demand registration of divorce be made compulsory.
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Dishonourable murders: Woman, father-in-law killed
No arrests had been made till the time this report was filed.
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Block-print making: Workshop on Japanese technique kicks off
The workshop has been organised by the Japanese embassy in collaboration with Nomad Art Gallery.
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Energy conservation: Look to the heavens for load-shedding solutions
Plans for 16 buildings on Constitution Avenue to go solar; project would save up to Rs10 million annually.
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German declamation contest: Students demonstrate their outstanding oratory skills
The audience gave standing ovation at the end.
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Snake eyes: Five held for gambling
The police registered separate cases against the suspects.
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Rudderless bodies: Ministry receives over 900 applications
Ten posts vacant in affiliated organisations.
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Best performance: Brazilian embassy honours Pakistani street footballers
Ambassador says sports are important tools for social organisations and institutions to promote education.
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PCB case: IHC voids IMC formation, decisions
Detailed judgment says notification suspending PCB governing board seems tainted with mala fide intentions.
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Tree probe: Civic agency initiates inquiry into recently unearthed scandals
Environment wing violated PPRA rules in its transactions.
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Twirling heads: Young and old celebrate culture and heritage
Classical music needs patronage of government: artist Suraj Khan.
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Rigging complaints: ECP decides to penalise fraudulent voters
Action to be taken under the Representation of Peoples Act.
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Acid attack: Police arrest suspect from Lahore
Azhar had been married to Samina but she filed a suit after the couple developed disagreements.
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‘Negligence’: Lioness dies at Bahawalpur Zoo
The caretaker said the lioness had been sick for the last few days.
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Harassment: Polio vaccinators threatened
Armed men on motorcycles threatened to kill women polio vaccinators in Bana Roya near Rahim Yar Khan.
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Convicted : Bomber awarded 125 years in prison
Anti-Terrorism Court awarded life imprisonment to a man convicted for planting a bomb at Faisalabad Railway Station.
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Facebook eyes Pakistan, India for growth
Data shows there are 14.2 million Facebook users in Pakistan.
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Official action: Anti-encroachment drive today
Anti-encroachment drive was conducted from GT Road to Phandu Chowk and several illegally built shops were demolished.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 98.30/98.50 against the dollar compared to Friday’s close of 98.45/98.52.
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From loss to revenue: KE installs over 500 new meters
With “One Stop Shop” consumers could get on spot approval and meter installation for an upfront cost of Rs2600.
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Youth Loan Scheme : NBP facilitates successful candidates
Several candidates have already been intimated through calls and SMS.
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Pakistani general appointed as UN force commander in Ivory Coast: UNSG
Pakistan is currently the largest UN troop contributor with 8,264 personnel.
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Escalation between state institutions could result in derailing democracy: Asfandyar Wali
ANP's leader dubbed the one year performance of the present government in K-P as disappointing.
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ECP to take action against those who polled multiple votes: Sher Afgan
ECP sought data of voters who had polled more than one votes.
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Kabul trip: COAS discusses security situation in Afghanistan with ANSF chief
Furthermore, he discussed ways of enhancing Pak-Afghan bilateralism.
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Celebrating advertisements amid glitz and glamour
The Pakistan Advertisers Society Awards recognises the most effective campaigns of 2013.
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Revamp your summer skin routine
Our beauty pro shares her tips and suggests ways to get healthy skin, despite the harsh weather.
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K-P govt moves against Punjab for stopping wheat supply
Punjab govt has imposed unannounced restrictions on wheat for past 20 days, says PTI govt application.
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PCB will review Sethi’s decisions: Zaka Ashraf
Ashraf was speaking to the media upon his arrival at the PCB headquarters in Lahore.
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Defence ministry official terms budget 'meagre'
Air Vice Marshal Arshad Qadoos said this referring to Rs627 billion for the outgoing fiscal year.
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Ministry of Finance orders ECP to return funds of more than Rs3 billion
ECP claims that it has already spent a portion of these funds on ballot papers.
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Three new polio cases from FATA bring total to 66 this year
Two of the cases are from North Waziristan while the third was reported from South Waziristan.
















































