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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.
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May 12, 2007 mayhem: Senators stage walkout in token protest
PPP Senator Raza Rabbani describes the day as 'one of the blackest days' in recent history.
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Discretionary funds: Despite SC ban, govt sets aside billions for Metro Bus project
In its fresh plea, the government says the reallocation of around Rs7b is urgently required.
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Financial irregularities: Authorities uncover Rs17m corruption by health officials
Anti-corruption establishment sends report to DG Punjab for further action.
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Polio blame game: Health minister hits back
Says centre should be grateful for K-P government’s polio campaigns in the provincial capital.
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Passport plea: Senate panel seeks explanation from authority
Says MQM chief has written a letter to the foreign ministry about issuance of a passport.
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Passport application: Interior ministry tells Altaf Hussain to ‘follow procedure’
Interior ministry says MQM chief has not submitted his application properly, Altaf sad and disappointed with remarks.
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Afridi campaign: WHO rejects claim of UN involvement
Asks Pakistan to retract ‘erroneous’ statement of world body’s link to the controversy.
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Comment: For Nawaz, solutions are blowing in the wind
PML-N will accept thumbprint verifications if PTI agrees to allow same exercise in 4 constituencies of PML-N’s choice
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The barren dunes: Govt buries head in the sand as the white desert continues to be ignored
The area has no healthcare, infrastructure or school.
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Till death: Baloch protester continues hunger strike as missing person still not recovered
A doctor has warned that he may suffer a heart failure if he does not eat soon.
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Arshad Faruqui expresses his feelings on son’s departure through an art exhibition
Some empty cages were left open, suggesting that the birds have flown away.
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Improving Infrastructure: Irrigation programme extended till 2017
It was earlier scheduled to conclude by February 2015.
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'Honour' Killing: Man, woman gunned down
The bodies were taken to Civil Hospital, Jacobabad for a postmortem.
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Express Forum: Widen tax net instead of squeezing existing taxpayers
Traders, business owners offer workable suggestions on how to increase tax revenue.
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Upgradation: Plans afoot to give Murree district status
Chief minister to make announcement; meeting to finalise plan on May 14.
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PTI rally: Three booked with weapon, liquor
Ali Muhammad, a resident of Shab Qadar in K-P, was arrested for carrying a dagger.
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Good Samaritans: Robbery bid at senior journalist’s house foiled
Hussain was delivering a lecture at the Bahria University when the incident took place.
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Preventing electrocution: Iesco outlines steps for safety
People should maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from high tension electricity lines.
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Judicial appointments: Once senior-most judge bows out, IHC to be left with three judges
CJ Kasi had suggested four names for the appointment of two additional judges.
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Security concerns: BB case hearing put off till May 17, again
FIA prosecutor fails to appear before court, seeks foolproof security.
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Server breakdown: Students miffed by HEC attestation delays
Network was apparently to blame, spokesperson plays down issue.
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Coveted post: Controversial FDE chief stages comeback
With stay order in hand, Riaz returns to office she has been ousted from four times.
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Deadly rains: Lightening kills three in Pindi’s surrounding areas
Farmers worried rain spell will damage wheat crop.
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Promoting skiing: CAA gives Rs1m to SFP
Under the sponsorship programme, five athletes from Naltar would be provided ski training and free education.
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Rang-e-Kainat: Paying tribute to mothers
Mother’s Day competition also saw launch of anti-child marriage campaign.
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Rains: Landslides cause road closures in Azad Kashmir
According to the Met Office, more rain was expected in Muzaffarabad over the next 24 hours.
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Drug addicts’ treatment: Public hospitals fail to set up facilities
Over 6 million drug addicts in Pakistan, says UNODC report.
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Karachi Incident Anniversary: In Pindi, lawyers observe black day
Protesting lawyers demanded foolproof security for judges and lawyers.
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Crime: Two held for carrying weapons
The police registered separate cases against them.
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Fallen Utility Pole: Burn victim dies in hospital
the deceased, Amanullah Khan, 13, sustained 100 per cent burns and was in the intensive care unit (ICU) when he died.
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Delay In Session : IHC summons PMDC registrar
IHC Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui remarked the authorities were least interested in the future of young generation.
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[Un]faithful: Man kills wife
Saddar police arrested the man and recovered the murder weapon. Police said the man had confessed to the killing.

















































