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Offence against any religion is blasphemy, says Justice Jillani
SC to set guidelines to enforce minorities’ rights, proposes task force.
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Intangible Heritage: Parliamentary panel for preservation of classical music
The sufi mystic singer said that classical heritage needed state support.
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Road safety: No more unfit public transport in AJK
The campaign aims at protecting lives of passengers.
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Economic empowerment: PM clears loan scheme worth Rs3.5 billion
Half of interest-free scheme’s beneficiaries will be women.
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Facilitating first-aid: Hilal-e-Ahmer 1030 Ambulance Service launched
The 12 new ambulances come equipped with essential emergency equipment.
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Polio-related travel restrictions: Inoculation certificates mandatory from June 1
Following govt appeal, WHO official grants time for effective implementation.
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Pak-China art show: Let a hundred flowers bloom
Artworks by Chinese artists reflect indigenous styles.
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Freedom of expression: Journalists vow to continue struggle
Join parliamentarians in promise to uphold democracy.
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Property taxes: CDA jacks up ground rents
Dues for many properties were previously not collected, improperly calculated.
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Work Ethics: Fish vendor seeks case against cashier
Bux said police had not entertained his complaint.
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Acquittal: Murder suspect gets benefit of doubt
The witnesses, including the complainant, said the man arrested was not the murderer.
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Anniversary : Youm-e-Ali observed
“We should follow the teachings of Hazrat Ali (RA) to check sectarianism"
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Unspoken Words: Psychology book launched at FCC
The author of the book, Anita Saleem, is a trained clinical psychologist and a faculty member at the FCCU.
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Drive Safe: Woman dies in road accident
Woman was taken to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
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Family Feud: Two killed over property
Both injured were taken to a hospital where Asif succumbed to his injuries.
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Robbery Case: Protest against police inaction
“Upon hearing the noise, some of the neighbours raised alarm due to which robbers fled without collecting valuables,”
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Tax Ombudsman Orders: FBR asked to settle pending payments
FTO Abdur Rauf Chaudhry ordered FBR to clear all refund claims of exporters that have been settled.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.3/98.5 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 98.70/98.75.
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Collaboration: Punjab body signs MoU with CPCC
MoU was signed by the PBIT Director General (Investor Relations) Jalal Hasan and CPCC President Mehreen Javaid.
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YouTube case in court: Petitioner told to seek clarification on SC order
Proceedings adjourned until clarification on the order leading to the website ban.
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Encounter: ‘Militant’ killed, policemen injured
A suspected militant was killed and two policemen were injured in an encounter in Shakardara area of Kohat on Tuesday.
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Health Care Initiative: Free medical camp set up at Mathra
Patients who could not afford treatment in private clinics were also provided free medicines.
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Red tape Skilled teachers stand to lose benefits
They threatened to take legal action if the delay costs them increments or other privileges.
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Opposition walks out of Senate session to protest govt's lackadaisical foreign policy
Raza Rabbani asks Sarataj Aziz if he considers parliamentarians school children.
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SC may ask govt to form ‘special force’ to protect minorities
Constitution ensures protection of worship places of minorities.
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For international travel: Pakistanis have to carry polio certificate from June 1
National Health Services ministry and WHO joint statement says measures for certification will be complete in 2 weeks.
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Zubaida apa's snow: Ab Kala Rahaiga Pakistan
Let’s end the reign of Fair and Lovely and start the era of ‘brown and hairy’.
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Awards season: Moods, moments and cliches
From garish costumes to wooden dance moves to some happening performances, this season has been all about awards.
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Special committee formed to probe Rashid Rehman murder
Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif will personally monitor the investigation.
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YouTube ban: LHC directs petitioner to approach apex court
Petitioner to approach Supreme Court for clarification of its interim order under which MoIT had blocked YouTube.
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Peshawar to become clean and green after September 15: Pervez Khattak
“We promised to make a green and clean Peshawar, and we’re working towards making it that way,” the minister...
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5th day of curfew in North Waziristan: Hundreds stranded in Bannu
All students of HSSC hailing from North Waziristan could not give their final exams due to the curfew in the agency.
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After Imran, Khursheed Shah demands resignation of ECP members
Opposition leader says ECP members should have resigned when their chief Fakhruddin G Ebrahim vacated his post in 2013
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PTI, PML-Q discuss formation of grand alliance against PML-N govt
3-member delegation to meet PML-Q leaders in Islamabad on May 14 to discuss formation of alliance further.
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As NA passes anti-polio resolution, JUI-F lawmaker links drones with epidemic
Maulana Jamaluddin blames US drone campaign for the spread of polio in the country during NA debate.
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Polio virus found in Lahore, Karachi sewers
Water samples from Peshawar did not indicate any presence of the paralysing virus.
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Altaf Hussain fulfilled all requirements for his passport application: MQM MNA
MQM boycotts National Assembly, govt assures MQM that the matter will be resolved in the next 3 to 4 days.
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Stuck in the past: Malakand Levies use 'antique' rifles
Since its inception in 1895, the Malakand Levies have been using Markhor Rifles to fight terrorists.
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National Assembly session: Govt voluntarily defers PPO extension
PML-N, PTI pick on each other, passing snide comments on Sunday’s protest rally .
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Intra-court reference: Geo only accepts decisions given in its favour, claims Justice Siddiqui
The judge remarks that Geo regards as ‘good’ only those verdicts and judges who issue rulings in its favour.
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Dirty politics: ‘Third forces’ irked by Geo, PM, says Najam Sethi
PCB chairperson adds that these forces are behind Imran Khan and have asked him to stand his ground.
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Clifton underpass, flyover: DHA, Bahria Town must resolve dispute
Excavated project site is causing enormous troubles to local residents and commuters.
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Close call: Police foil swara attempt
13-year-old Afghan girl residing in Charsadda, rescued from a life of forced marriage just in time.
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Rally In Balochistan: Protest against rights abuse
Activists of BHRO took out a rally to protest against military operation in areas of Balochistan.
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Tifa Council: Pakistan-US trade talks open today
Pakistan and US will discuss expanding trade relations as top officials of the two countries hold TIFA.
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Fuel Haul: Smuggled petrol, diesel seized in raid
Security forces seize 50,000 litres of petrol and diesel during a raid in Chagai.
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Stepping into the real world
Many university students who live and study in Karachi are often dissatisfied by their academic experience.
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Reconciliation bid: Haqqani appointed as TTP interim chief for South Waziristan
The move is aimed at ending infighting between TTP factions.
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Amendment in PPC: Senate clears legislation against grave desecration
Violators will be punished with life imprisonment.
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India violates LoC ceasefire again
ISPR says Indian army resorted to ‘unprovoked firing’ in the Bhattal sector of LoC shortly after midnight.

















































