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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.
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Falling short: ‘Pakistan will miss 23 of 48 MDGs’
Panellists stress measures to improve standard of education, reduce maternal deaths.
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In Too Deep : Three killed in house collapse
Three people were killed and another was injured when a house collapsed on Monday.
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Panchayat’s Decree: Couple condemned to die rescued
Information was conveyed to DPO who sent a police team to the landlord’s house and recovered the couple.
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Cyber Crime; Statements recorded in hacker’s case
The police arrested the suspect, who is out on bail.
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Exceeding Authority: Case sought against Operations SSP
Judge said only the CCPO had the authority to suspend policemen.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker 98.70/98.75 against the dollar compared to Friday’s close of 98.50/98.55.
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Change of leadership: Ansari to head Faysal Bank
Ansari said that for him it is an honour to be part of FBL.
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Applications open: Youth development project on the go
PITAC has sought applications from middle to matric qualified students from seven districts of South Punjab till May19
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Pending Enquiries : FATA ACS gives a week’s deadline
If the enquiries related to various departments are not addressed ‘positively’ within a week, action will be taken.
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Late Night Explosion : House targeted in blast
A political administration official said unidentified militants planted a bomb near Jan Akbar’s house.
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Govt submits list of 38 projects for lifting the ban on transferring funds
The government has contended that the ban was affecting progress on projects related to national importance.
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Senate votes in favour of awarding life terms for desecrating graves
Any one found guilty of desecrating graves, stealing or damaging a dead body can be sentenced to life imprisonment.
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US sowing discord between Iran-Pakistan, says Ayatollah Khamenei
Khamenei expressed hope that good measures would be adopted to implement the I-P project during Sharif's tenure.
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Quratalain Balouch: recovered and ready
After a serious accident, QB completely disappeared from the limelight, but has recovered and is touring again.
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Energy crisis: Pakistan needs to complete I-P project, says envoy
The envoy cautioned that any delay in the execution of the project will incur a huge financial loss on Islamabad.
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Third day’s the charm
The third and final day of PBCW showcased diverse colour palettes and sophisticated cuts.
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Recalling May 12 events: Govt, Opposition Senators stage walkout from the House
The token protest was called by Awami National Party (ANP) Leader Shahi Syed.
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Information Minister demands cancelation of all blue passports
Recommendations about accepting passport fee through ATMs were also discussed.

















































