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Amid shortage: Stop import of Indian potatoes
Wattoo said Indian farmers get free water and electricity and fertiliser and tractors on subsidised rates.
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Transparency: Maryam’s appointment challenged
The petitioner requested the court to declare the appointment void.
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Busted: Five kg heroin seized at airport
The passenger, identified as Hamad, a resident of Quetta, was arrested from the departure lounge.
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Daylight robbery: Gold stolen from house
Four armed robbers barged into a house in Gulistan Colony and made off with cash and valuables worth over a million.
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Clarification: NWQL lab says no samples pending
“No sample is pending and all due test reports have either been issued or are available for collection.”
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Ahead of PM’s visit: Four policemen killed in ambush
The police mobile was on routine patrol when assailants fired a rocket and automatic weapons on the mobile.
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Congratulates nation: PM welcomes 3G, 4G auction
He said the much delayed initiative has brought to Pakistan the cutting edge technology.
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Indian Premier League: Hard luck for Bangalore in IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s valiant effort went down the drain as the team lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs
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Meningococcal disease: FDA approved vaccine from Novartis
Paediatricians in the US can now offer a single vaccine for the protection of infants, children and adolescents.
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PM inaugurates power plant in Dera Murad Jamali
The power plant has the capacity to produce 404 megawatts of electricity.
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‘Media trial’ of defence institutions should end: Ch Nisar
Interior minister says government has legal, constitutional responsibility to defend honour of defence institutions.
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6 killed, 28 injured in Karachi blast
Explosive material weighing 8 to 10kgs was used, while timed IED device was planted in a rickshaw.
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Provincial assembly passes resolution against Abid Sher Ali for his Sindh comments
Minister of State for Water and Power had allegedly said that the people of Sindh are electricity thieves.
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David Moyes’ rein turns sour
It was, as a matter of fact, the decision on former United manager Ferguson’s part.
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Hitting back India’s: Pakistan-bashing is no surprise, says FO
Spokesperson says PM will visit UK on April 30.
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On equal ground: Visually impaired demand ‘education emergency’
No institute offers education after matriculation to students with physical disabilities.
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Parliament Lodges: Govt fritters away Rs64m on refurbishment
Budget in violation of policy which bars giving of additional funds.
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PBA slams attack on Mir, urges restraint
Pakistan Broadcasters Association urges authorities to apprehend those responsible for attack on journalist Hamid Mir.
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Round 2: PTI, PPP candidates surge forward in by-elections
Turnout in Swat higher than previous polls, sources say.
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Bhanbhor carved out of Hyderabad division
Opposition deems move politically motivated.
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APNS warns of ‘gravest threat’ to freedom of press
The APNS president points to 'a dangerous drift towards anarchy'.
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LoC violation: Indian Army carries out mortar shelling, firing in Poonch Sector
Pakistan Army retaliates which forces Indian side to stop shelling, firing: ISPR
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Level-playing field: Putting agro-products on India trade list opposed
Standing committee says India’s subsidised agri products can hurt Pakistan market.
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Afghan endgame: Pakistan’s importance to ‘multiply’, says Dobbins
Says Washington’s priorities vis-à-vis Pakistan won’t change.
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Improving public health: New infections constantly on rise in Pakistan, says UN envoy
Urges 2-3% GDP allocation to health sector to improve situation.
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Supporters’ rally: ‘Take back cases against Musharraf’
Charged activists of APML in Karachi stage protest in favour of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
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Treason trial: Prosecution concealing FIA report, cry Musharraf lawyers
Ask why the accused cannot get the report if it can be ‘leaked’ to a journalist.
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Playing mediator: ‘Failure of talks will be a failure for the whole country’
Sirajul Haq says political parties harping on to fight instead of supporting talks are sabotaging dialogue process.
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Police say TTP splinter group behind attack on Shafiq Tanoli
Investigation reveals attackers knew Tanoli had insufficient security after he was recently demoted.
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Extreme: Father throws children in Indus River, one dead
He had gotten into an argument with his in-laws just before the incident.
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Book festival concludes: Need to inculcate reading habit in youth highlighted
Festival, titled 'books lead to peace' was attended by large number of students, writers, intellectuals, celebrities.
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Robotics: Experts discuss vitality of technology
Researchers showcase their work and expertise at a 3-day international conference.
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Air University convocation: Knowledge is basic currency of economy, says PM
Says government working on a plan to develop an education system to cater to the needs of knowledge-based economy.
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NHMP-issued drivers licences: Three strikes and you’re suspended
Police say force will start issuing driving licences for which criteria will be based on international standards.
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Art exhibition: Deconstructing identity through artists’ perspectives
Modern spin on traditional miniature paintings on display.
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The rights’ front: State fails people, yet again
HRCP annual report urges the government to resolve human rights crises.
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Economic growth: Experts for improving research quality in universities
Conference discusses partnerships with govt, industry, foreign universities.
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Improving agricultural practices for food security
Establishment of new facility at NARC furthers Dr Borlaug’s vision.
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Training starts: YMPs urged to work for a progressive, tolerant society
EU is funding the programme.
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Geo asked to tone down broadcast
Hamid Mir said he never held the ISI chief responsible for any possible attack against him.
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A lifetime of courage: ‘The lion’ finally falls on the eighth attempt on his life
Shafiq Tanoli’s brother was killed to avenge the arrest of Wali Babar’s murderers in 2011.
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Suicide attack: Karachi cop dies in eighth attempt on life
This was the same spot where Tanoli was targeted four months ago.
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Renewed commitment: Govt, army on same page, says PM Nawaz
Road and rail links, security, hospital and airport in Gwadar discussed.
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Diving into the wreck: Singing the blues for the Karachi sea
How scuba diving has moved over the decades.
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From Karachi to Gorakh: The men of resilience want only a hospital and a school
The Express Tribune discovers the people of Gorakh living in mud-houses with solar power.
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Islamic bonds: Engro Corp plans Rs4b sukuk
The sukuk would be secured and offered in two tenors.
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Wind power: Sindh govt gets over $1b investment
The power project will have the capacity to generate 650 megawatts of electricity.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 97.90/97.95 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 97.80/97.85.
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Violence against minorities rose alarmingly in 2013: HRCP
HRCP says 687 people were killed in more than 200 sectarian attacks last year, a rise of 22 per cent on 2012
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An evening of comedy: Of fussy dadis and Hispanic maids
Stand-up comedian Beo Zafar’s quips were a welcome change from the humdrum routine of everyday life.

















































