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Muharram processions: Capital’s security arrangements finalised
Police chief asks all stations to be vigilant during the month.
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International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week
QAU’s National Centre for Physics to hold international college from Nov 11-15.
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Sense and sensitivity: CDA excludes encroached plot from auction
The plot in Sector I-9 is allegedly in the possession of a ‘sensitive’ agency.
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Dengue cases rising
At least 5 fresh cases of dengue were reported at Pims and 1 fatality at SIH during last 48 hours.
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Sans Islamabadi representation: New IHC building inaugurated
Capital’s bar associations boycott ceremony.
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Child marriage: 11-year-old married to 12-year-old
Kamalia police say they are not aware of the incident and that they have not received a complaint.
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Apex court delivers a week’s ultimatum
Conducting elections in Punjab and Sindh within the given deadline will not be possible, says ECP official.
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Local Derby: ‘People now know the value of their horses’
Three-day horse show ends in Rajanpur.
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Human rights: ‘Average marriage age for girls 13 in some rural areas’
16 civil society groups form Alliance against Child Marriages.
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Flouting orders: Top court indicts defence secretary
SC says contempt was committed by not holding cantonment elections as per earlier judgment.
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On the eve of Muharram: 17 die in escalating Karachi violence
Seven Sunni men killed in ‘tit-for-tat attacks’.
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Marvel Comics' new hero is a teenage Muslim girl named 'Kamala Khan'
Kamala's character will portray a 16-year old Muslim-American who discovers she possesses shape-shifting abilities.
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National Assembly session: Rare camaraderie across party lines evaporates
Squabbling begins over what to do next; members disagree over NATO supply blockade.
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Search operation : Police arrest 256 suspects from Yakatoot
Arms, ammunition recovered, suspects under interrogation.
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Diwali: Peshawar revels in the ‘festival of lights’
Families continue to celebrate amidst fear of attacks.
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Increased competition: SSUET gets record number of applications
The application deadline is November 11 and the aptitude test for admissions will be held on November 24.
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Education: Japanese lecturer highlights Indus Valley
The lecture was jointly organised by Salu’s department of archaeology and Pak-Japan Archaeological Mission.
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Facilitating citizens: Licence branches to open on Saturdays
This was decided to facilitate citizens who wish to obtain their driving licences.
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A better vision: Hospital starts Laser Cataract surgery
The facility of Laser Cataract surgery is now available at the Hashmanis Hospital in Karachi.
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No casualties: Blast at railway track near Qasimabad
An improvised explosive device detonated on the tracks above the Hussainabad underpass near Wahdat Colon.
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Altaf Hussain’s book to be launched after Muharram
Raabta Committee member Aminul Haque says book will most likely be based on the leader’s vision and views on love.
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Comic relief: Street theatre in Korangi leaves young audience in fits of laughter
The event featured skits based on themes of various social issues.
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On the go: Pom Frites cycles its way to IBA main campus
Owner talks about inspiration behind business idea and its success in less than a year.
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Winning strategies: Say hello to Korangi, Karachi’s new district
Sindh govt also makes territorial changes in four other districts.
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Development programme: Eleven PTCL officers selected
Last year, four members of the PTCL’s talent pool graduated from the programme.
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New trade products: Moving away from the norm
It is heart-warming to know that Pakistani mangos are popular in Japan and Australia, says Secretary of TDAP.
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Expanding network: HabibMetro penetrates 21 new cities
Habib Metropolitan Bank has opened 29 new branches in the current calendar year.
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Islamic Ideology body okays test tube babies, terms sex-change operations 'un-Islamic'
Says person with sexual characteristics may be operated upon but within Islamic injunctions.
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Muharram security: Section 144 imposed in many parts of Pakistan
Sindh government yet to take a decision on imposing Section 144, but requests army deployment for Muharram 9 and 10.
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ODI series: As crucial match looms, Misbah hopes Pakistan batting will improve
South African captain AB de Villiers hopes return of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn will help their team get a win.
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‘If you can’t play, for me you don’t exist’: Asad Ahmed
Popular guitarist feels that the absence of a business model for music sales is frustrating.
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Verdict on Nescafé Basement: Promising but non-experimental
Season two begins with classics Akhiyaan and Tere Ishq Mein.
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Money matters: K-P govt launches online budget system
Website will ensure more transparency in financial matters: K-P Finance Minister Sirajul Haq
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Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan overcome Malaysia 1-0
Greenshirts on course for a place in hockey final.
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Kamra airbase attack: Court martial against 3 PAF officers begins
The low-ranking officials are being tried for their ‘negligence’ to prevent the terrorist attack in 2012.
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Unexplained: Couple found dead, 11 injured in mishap
The bodies were brought to district headquarters (DHQ) hospital where they were identified as Muzamil and his spouse.
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Preserving heritage: Cultural festival for women held
The vice chancellor inaugurated the festival where she said that wise people always love and respect their culture.
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International recognition: LUMHS graduates eligible for US colleges
VC Dr Noshad Shaikh had received an approval for the recognition of the varsity from the Medical Board of California.
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Gridlock: Massive traffic jam in city
In the name of security, the law enforcers have disturbed the lives of common people, a motorcyclist said.
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Deadly virus: Dengue death toll rises to 23
At least one more person died in Karachi due to the virus.
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Pakistan recall Razzaq, Malik for Dubai T20s
Former captain Malik, 31, also returns to the national team to play against South Africa
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Choorian, not Waar retains title as Pakistan’s highest-grossing film
So far Waar has collected nearly Rs170 million, while Syed Noor's Choorian grossed a total of Rs200 million.
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SC indicts defence sec, gives govt 7 days to decide LB election dates
Said elections in cantonment areas to be held on November 27 or December 7.
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Search operation: Policemen killed in shootout
He was killed in a gunfight following a search operation launched by the district police in Elam mountain, Buner.
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Goodwill: UAE to fund 21 development projects
The plans include water treatment plants and educational institutions.
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Day off: 1st Muharram a public holiday
All government departments and offices will remain closed.
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Lives lost: At least 14 killed in separate incidents
An Afghan oil container collided with a coach and two cars that were on their way to a wedding.
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Absence from duty: Elementary teachers sacked, fined
The elementary office district education officer passed decisions on 23 notices issued in May.
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Festival speech: ‘Govt making efforts for minorities’
Fed Minister for Water and Power Asif said all minorities were equal citizens of the country.
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Bureaucracy: Addl chief secretary for energy dept
Wildlife and Forests Director General Zulfiqar Ghumman posted as personal staff officer to the chief minister.