Stories from Our Correspondents
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Milk price spikes as demand rises in Muharram
The increase in demand is due to the use of milk in preparing drinks and desserts, distributed in the form of Niaz
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Muharram 9 processions held under strict vigilance
Over 5,000 police officials deployed for central procession, 263 small processions
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K-P pays tribute to martyrs on Defence Day
Teachers and students paid tribute to martyrs of the nation
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Pakistan honours its martyrs on Defence Day
Ministers, politicians visit families of martyrs to pay respects; PM Imran to visit LoC later today
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Pindi cops found running private torture cells
CPO suspends three ASIs for keeping suspects in illegal confinement before showing their arrests in records
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Scattered heavy showers forecast for Karachi today
Low-lying areas will submerge if rainwater from last spell is not cleared
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Nation to observe Kashmir Hour today
Imran urges need to express solidarity with Kashmiris, slam India’s ‘fascist oppression’
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More misery as rains lash Karachi, lower Sindh
PMD says more showers expected over next 24 hours
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HEC budget cuts create difficulties for varsities
After HEC stopped funds for the varsity owing to budget cuts, COMSATS’ deficit has grown to Rs350 million
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Court denies bail to woman in rape video case
Judge calls suspect threat to society
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