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Missive from London: UK lawyer seeks action against influential woman
Accuses Ayatullah Durrani’s daughter-in-law of swindling him of Rs5.5m.
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Peace dialogue: TTP Punjab agree to talk to ‘authentic religious scholars’
Urges government to constitute a committee.
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Failure to declare assets: Election Commission will suspend 71 lawmakers today
Commission will notify members who failed to declare assets even after 15-day grace period that expired on Oct 15.
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President in town: Our progress is linked to Karachi, says Mamnoon
Urges all stakeholders to help maintain law and order in the city.
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‘Crime ethics’ of kidnappers
Kidnapping has become a sort of illegal business in Pakistan, having a specific work ethic.
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Privatisation proceeds: Half a billion rupees lost in illegal deposits, says report
Ex-minister, aides were shielded from investigation by departments of state.
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Audit findings: Spectre of fraud in quake rehabilitation
K-P demands dissolution of ERRA, financial autonomy for reconstruction of 2005 quake-hit areas.
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Military rule legacies: Enter the boots, exit books
Before Partition, railway stations housed libraries and recreational clubs. Most have been converted into thanas.
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Army denies operation in quake-hit Awaran
Security forces are in Awaran and Mashkey only for the relief operation DG, says ISPR Maj Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.
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Guide to peace: Life safety made an official goal
Pakistan Protection Ordinance declares peace-disrupting elements ‘enemies of state’.
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Arrival in Washington: PM Nawaz kicks off four-day US trip
Premier will meet Secretary Kerry ahead of his meeting with Obama.
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Successful: Police bust car lifting gang
Ashfaq reported to the Koral police that two men snatched his taxi at gunpoint near Ali Pur.
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Tech policing: Police impound three cars over weekend
The vehicles and a bike had fake registration plates.
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Matchbox walls: For two years, CDA fails to enforce fire safety laws
The civic agency has not fined or checked anyone for violating the regulations.
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Capital’s climbers scale Trango Braak in G-B
The two mountaineers studied works of renowned climbers, practiced for four years.
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Flood management: Better coordination, central agency needed
China’s successful flood mitigation efforts highlighted, measures advised for Pakistan.
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Handicapped students: HEC’s lack of policy hampering educational pursuits
Most universities in the country have zero measures to assist disabled students.
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Alleged rivalry: Firing kills one in refugee camp
After the incident, the police surrounded the Afghan camp and successfully arrested the accused.
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Illegal trade: Bid to smuggle timber foiled
The police also lodged a case against the smugglers and further investigation is underway.
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Targeted attack?: PTI official’s nephew killed
The Swabi police has registered a case and started investigations.
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Over youngster’s murder: Police nab suspected killers
The suspects have been booked for charges of murder, among other counts.
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Trophy hunting programme: G-B sets $70,000 as hunting fee for markhors
This year’s season will run from November to April 2014.
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Bloody beginning: Five months, three dead lawmakers
Parliamentary leader says tackling terrorism does not seem to appear on PTI’s priority list.
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Admission process: SU extends deadline for admissions
The entry test for postgraduate and MPhil candidates will be held on Oct 27 and on Nov 3 for undergraduate candidates.
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Assault of minors: FIR registered against suspects
A similar case of child abuse surfaced in Tharparkar district on Sunday.
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Deadly virus: Dengue death toll reaches 14
A weekly update is being shared with media as the cell believes that the season is almost over.
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Child marriage: Minor girl ‘sold’ to suitor
Her uncles reportedly requested Zardari to delay the Rukhsati due to Wadhai’s age but were ignored.
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Peace accolade: Karamat Ali receives South Asia Peace & Justice Award
Executive director of PILER recognised for his efforts.
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Appreciate Pakistani rupee: avoid huge external debt
A policy of stabilising the exchange rate is in Pakistan’s interest.
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Window of opportunity: Government needs to stick to its tough stance
The first six months are critical for making the harsh decisions; use them wisely.
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Common pools: Crowd Financing and ‘Committee’ System
With proper safeguards, traditional forms of savings can be used to develop a powerful financial inclusion tool.
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Anti-terror: President approves Pakistan Protection Ordinance
All peace-disrupting elements will be considered 'enemies of the state' and dealt with accordingly.
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Medieval murders
Accounts of honour killings keep coming in from across the country.
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India is like home to me: Adnan Sami
Singer expresses love for the country despite controversies.
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Aisamul Haq and Julien Rojer win Stockholm Open Doubles title
Top seeds Qureshi and Rojer beat Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman and Robert Lindstedt 6-2, 6-2.
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Baldia Town, Karachi: Polio free since 2011
Muslim scholars have passed more than 30 fatwas in support of polio vaccination.
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No military operation: Army in Awaran for relief efforts only, says ISPR
DG ISPR says security forces are committed to the relief operation in the earthquake-hit areas.
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No free lunch
The quality of research is what differentiates a good brokerage house from an ordinary one.
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Pakistan 'cannot get any worse': President Mamnoon Hussain
President is hopeful that Pakistan will improve but all political parties need to play a part.
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Survivor, Baltistan style
The people of the valleys are natural born engineers.
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Swing low, sweet charity
Hope Uplift Foundation goes to the bottom of the social ladder for the noblest of work.
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Chor bazaar: Shopaholic's Gold
From vintage paraphernalia to bizarre household collectables, Chor Bazaar in Mumbai has it all.
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Spiritual connections: Teaching scripture over Skype
Skype is helping Pakistani families abroad keep in touch with home, language and their religion.
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Regional cooperation: President KCCI departs for Indonesia to ink MoU
President KCCI says signing of this MoU is undoubtedly a significant achievement.
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Resumption of assistance: As PM flies out, US frees up $1.6b in aid
State Department officials attribute the move to a confluence of signs of greater cooperation from the country.
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Analysis: Welcome to Project Bilawal
In so many ways, 25-year-old Bilawal is a reflection of the party that he has inherited
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Lowering LoC tensions: Military officials to meet soon, says Indian FM
FO spokesperson says dates for DGMOs meeting being worked out.
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Contempt of court charges: In absolving Imran, SC cites his overall conduct
Detailed judgment says the PTI chief showed that he had due respect for the court.
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Nadia Gabol jumps ship to join PPP
Says she has left MQM because of her cousin Nabeel Gabol.
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Drones strikes must be stopped: Nawaz
Nawaz said his administration is striving to overcome the energy crisis