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Cooperation with Riyadh: On Iran trip, PM will seek to allay Tehran’s fears
Premier will travel to Iran early next month to convey that Pakistan has not changed its foreign policy.
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The art of customer service
The essence of customer service is to deal with the customer in a polite and friendly manner.
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Dunya: Delving into Punjabi cinema
The movie attempts to break the stereotype of the macho male protagonist.
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From Uth Records to social experiments
Rahim Saranjam Khan’s wants to move on from the rabab guitar arrangement of modern day Pashto music.
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Fazl, Sami on the same page regarding peace talks
If talks fail, both government and Taliban would be held accountable, says Maulana Samiul Haq.
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Pakistan Air Force receives F-16 fighter jets from Jordan
PAF fully prepared for operation against TTP: Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt
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Book review: The Almond Tree - under the shade
Even the most scorching of political accounts have a human face.
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If Sharia were enforced, TTP would abide by Constitution: Prof Ibrahim
Blames Musharraf for getting Pakistan involved in another country's war.
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Movie review: The Past - six degrees of separation
A piercing insight into a failed marriage and the painful consequences for the people involved.
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The ageless ajrak
Over time, the colours of the ajrak have seeped deeper into society.
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Seized vehicles auction: ICT excise department takes driving seat
Earlier, customs department would auction confiscated and unclaimed vehicles.
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Fighting back: Man shot, injured by robbers
One of the robbers opened fire when he resisted.
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Road accident: Man injured by speeding car
The police are investigating the incident.
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Cash-strapped: At PIMS, ambitious plans don’t have wings to take off
Most projects have been on hold for years.
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Preemptive measure: Security arrangements in place for Tableeghi Ijtimah
Over 700 police personnel have been deployed to cover a religious gathering which started on Saturday in I-11.
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ILF 2014: On failed state test, Pakistan passes with a ‘D’
Pakistan might not be a failed state, but it is certainly trying its best to get there.
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ILF 2014: Alluring children to read
Writers suggest revamping curriculum.
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ILF 2014: Evoking a sense of sympathy
Faryal Gauhar narrates stories of loss and suffering.
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ILF 2014: De deconstructs inequalities in the subcontinent
From gender discrimination to religious bigotry, nothing escapes Shobha’s net.
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Elsewhere at the ILF
Journalist Urooj Jafri moderated a session on “The Life and Times of ABS Jafri”.
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Risk of complacency: Underfunded, the malaise of the malaria control programme
Delay in release of funds, post-devolution confusion hampers effectiveness.
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Police recover official stolen car
The car’s driver tried to speed away but was intercepted by the police team.
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Horizon 2020: Integrating Pakistan with world economy
Acting European Union Ambassador says Horizon 2020 could enhance the integration of Pakistan in the world economy.
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Vaccinators’ convention: Around 3,000 basic health units without EPI fixed centres
Officials says missing facility major cause of low coverage of routine immunisation.
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The unforgettables: A bard and a story teller
Story writer Saadat Hasan Manto and poet Habib Jalib were the subject of discussion at the ILF on Saturday.
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ILF: Lets face it — English is a crazy language
Why would a non-native English speaker belonging to a postcolonial nation write in the former master’s language?
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The decline of Pashto
Pashto enjoys neither state patronage nor political weightage anywhere.
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Awkward mix-up: Arrest warrant issued for 15-month-old in wall-chalking case
The staff at the DPO’s office seemed to be clueless about the case.
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Stalled projects in Afghanistan: Govt asked to release money for Pakistan-funded projects
Envoy says delaying projects is against the spirit of Pakistan’s development assistance.
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Celebrating death: A festive goodbye
For the Kalashas, death is about singing, dancing and extravagant funerals to celebrate the deceased’s life.
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Relaxing policy: Former CJ’s policy for judicial postings reversed
Iftikhar Chaudhry had discontinued the posting of serving judges against executive posts in govt departments.
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Baseless allegations: ‘Army vilification hurt generals and soldiers alike’
PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat says only enemies benefitted from what Geo TV did.
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Hakim Said case: SC upholds SHC decision, acquits three MQM workers
Three MQM activists were accused of involvement in the murder of Hakim Muhammad Said.
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Devolving power: LG polls in K-P delayed for 5-6 months
Delay caused by provincial govt’s decision to use biometric verification in one tehsil.
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Afghan presidential vote set for run-off
Abdullah, Ghani raise objections, accusing election panels of not addressing their concerns.
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Shoe-throwing: Committee to submit report in 48 hours
The incident took place on Thursday when a reporter threw a shoe at the chief minister during a ceremony.
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Call for curricula reforms: IPC says education is a provincial subject
Tells Senate any such attempt may be regarded as an interference.
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18th anniversary celebrations: PTI founders aggrieved over Imran Khan’s ‘snub’
Claim ‘corrupt lot’ who joined the party at later stages are to blame for present mess.
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Completion of term: SC board orders release of foreign inmates
Prisoners were convicted in crimes like illegal border crossing and narcotics smuggling.
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Request for restraint: Judiciary urged to use contempt law sparingly
HRCP report says a judge should speak only through judgments.
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Govt may have to sell shares of state-owned assets to WB arm
Policy draft shows international lender’s investment arm will support privatisation in Pakistan.
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Modaraba scams: ‘Conmen looted over 32,000 people in a year’
NAB considers public awareness campaign to prevent future losses.
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For Afghan refugees, lack of policy is reason not to return
They say democratic transition, withdrawal of foreign troops means little to them.
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Attack on Express News: Police unable to trace any suspects so far
Police report recommends declaring the case ‘A’ class (untraced).
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From Karachi to Gorakh: Few are the wants of Gorakh, a colouring agent fulfils many
The people only want their water bags, their smokes and the Kahoo plant.
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I am being 'advised' to leave Pakistan: Hamid Mir
Mir said that some people posed as friends but brought messages from the enemy.
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Comment: A six-pack attack, but would it deliver?
While they look a formidable lot on paper, their ability to deliver should be apparent soon.
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Pre-budget: EAC seeks short-term recommendations from sub-groups
EAC to reconvene in second week of May to deliberate over recommendations by the sub-groups of EAC.
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Retreat into soulful rhythms
From folk to contemporary, the Australian club was alive with the sounds of music.
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When the celebrated Humsafar boomeranged
Azfar and Naveen talk about their marriage and how they faced a backlash from fans.

















































