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Peace talks with TTP over, Chaudhry Nisar laments
Prospect of dialogue with militants "unfortunately" no longer possible after drone strike, Nisar says.
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Calling Hakimullah a ‘martyr’ is condemnable: Altaf Hussain
MQM chief says terming Hakimullah's death 'martyrdom' is against the teachings of Islam.
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Gunmen torch two Nato fuel tankers in Balochistan
Unidentified men intercepted oil tankers en route to Afghanistan.
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IHC division bench stops PCB elections
Bench issues stay order against earlier directive that called for election of PCB chairman by the end of November.
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Drone attacks counterproductive to peace efforts: Nawaz
Says Pakistan no longer determines national security policies based on phone calls from abroad.
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ECP requests Supreme Court 4 month extension to hold LG elections
Delimitation exercise for LG elections have not yet been completed by provinces, says ECP.
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Musharraf, one step closer to freedom
Musharraf granted bail in the Lal Masjid cleric murder case.
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Maintenance problems: Two bogies run off tracks
Freight train bogies got derailed in two incidents resulting in suspension of railway traffic.
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Health emergency: Urogynaecology seminar concludes
Speakers shed light on the causes and effects of growing problem of urogynecology among elderly women in Pakistan.
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Rolled out: ANF bust seizes ecstasy, cocaine
ANF conducts a raid at a house in Sector F-11, arresting three people and recovering large quantity of drugs.
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Anti-dengue day: Rescue 1122 holds awareness walk
Awareness brouchers were also distributed by the rescue workers who participated in the walk.
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Perilous route: Three killed as van plunges into ravine
Coach was going to Islamabad from Murree when it skidded off the road and fell into a valley near Tredd on Muree Road.
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Missing persons : Protest march reaches Kalat on day 8
Long march launched by VFBMP, to press authorities for missing persons recovery, reaches Anjira in Kalat district.
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Doctor shot in Karachi 'target killing'
Dr Naseem was travelling to his clinic when the unknown gunmen began firing, killing him on the spot.
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Stop helping the kunda system
A good system would be to catch and fine Wapda officers of those areas where electricity theft is found.
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Karzai criticises timing of Hakimullah Mehsud's killing
The Afghan President expresses hope that Mehsud's killing will not derail regional peace efforts.
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A brief history of Twitter - in tweets
Billions of messages are fired off each week via Twitter, many of which capture defining moments in history.
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Bilateral trade: ‘Pakistan, Argentina must start new joint ventures’
Argentinean ambassador suggest joint ventures in agriculture, livestock.
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Blocking NATO lorries: Fazl backs Imran’s call with strings attached
Wants K-P government to issue executive order.
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November 3 emergency: Investigators hope to collect ‘concrete’ evidence by next month
FIA says it will get access to the site where the emergency was planned.
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LG polls: ECP asks Punjab for more election symbols
Commission has suggested amending the laws.
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Dashed dreams: 290 Illegal immigrants to Iran nabbed
Over 260 Afghan nationals among those arrested by Coast Guard.
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The unlikely legend: Renowned folk singer Reshma passes away
Succumbs to malignant disease in Lahore.
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Cash security: Britain scrapping bond plan for ‘high-risk’ visitors
Scheme requiring people to pay a deposit for the visa was meant to discourage overstay.
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Hoto disaster follow-up: Land giving way
Half a year on, still little relief for seriously affected by flooding.
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Festival of lights: Temples light up as Diwali celebrations begin
Special prayers will be held at temples on Tuesday.
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Control of playgrounds: For public, it’s just not cricket
Eight of 17 grounds under control of private clubs which deny access to common man.
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A wholesome education: School in the day, street in the night
Rawalpindi school provides way out for street children; focus on academic and life skills.
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Discussing Balochistan: Speakers for complete civilian control of province’s affairs
Seminar marks first death anniversary of activist Shiekh Asad Rahman.
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German adaptation: Interactive play staged at Roots school
In the end all the students cheered and gave a thunderous applause to the actors.
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Anti-dengue efforts: Shahbaz orders purchase of new equipment
The chief minister directed the health officials to take every possible step to contain the virus.
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Charity food festival: Students, families get a taste of the world
Proceeds from sales to go to Balochistan’s earthquake victims.
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Hospital theft: Baby business
The easiest thing to steal from any public hospital seems to be a newborn baby.
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Yousaf Baig Mirza joins as CEO Express Media Group
He will head the Group’s electronic and print media entities.
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Negotiations continue: Taliban pick interim leader
Spokesman says Taliban were waiting for talks while ‘govt was finalising deals with US to sell us’.
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PM chairs cabinet meeting today
Government would not resort to any action that might put the country’s relations at odds with the US, says official.
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Any problems? Commissioner to hear complaints
Commissioner Shoaib Siddiqui will be listening to complaints on delimitations in five districts of Karachi from Nov 5.
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The 25 paisa fix: A spoonful of iodine can save millions from serious health issues
A lack of this chemical causes children to be born with physical, mental development disorders.
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Rekindling lost bonds: Peasants call for better land reforms, to tie-up haris and waderas
PILER holds conference where farmers urge for land allotment and policies’ renewal.
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Road accident : One killed, 13 injured in accident
According to Ghalegey police station, a speeding motor car collided with a passenger van coming from Peshawar.
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Negotiation process: ‘No peace till Americans leave’
Professor Khan said the drone attack aimed at TTP’s chief has harmed the negotiation efforts.
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The Kathiawari red dress, the saint of the jogis
Experts and storytellers remind us of the myths that define us.
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What are the odds? 18 teachers for only five students at Azizabad school
School continues to receive Rs450,000 every month.
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Pakistan’s preparations for Street Child World Cup underway
Selected boys play practice match in Karachi in bid to impress selectors.
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PCB at ‘standstill’ as 89 officials lose jobs
Sethi says selection committee, bowling coach on list of departing employees.
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Not all is lost: Reaping dividends of demographic change
Until now, Pakistan has failed to make use of growing working age population.
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Local bodies: The way forward for economic development
Effective LG system with financial autonomy can lead to prosperity.
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Bearing the brunt: Effect of terrorism on FDI in Pakistan
Falling investment due to security can be salvaged by better terms for investors.
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Jewellery brand Tanishq’s new ad busts taboos
The commercial targets common stereotypes about brides and marriages.
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Almost Famous: Painting big screen moments on canvas
Poster artist Sarfraz Iqbal talks about his craft and passion.