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CJP takes suo motu notice over conversion of Karachi's Al Markaz Islami building into cinema
Three-judge bench, headed by Justice Jamali, orders KMC and Sindh government to submit a reply
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‘Quran teaching to be made compulsory in all public schools’
Process to be initiated after consulting provinces through Inter Provincial Education Minister's Conference
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Mankind Guttersnipe
If handing out incinerating jibes is an art, the senior set of the Taseer children have sure mastered it
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Seven policemen guarding polio team gunned down in Karachi
Two attacks took place within 600 metres of each other near a market in Orangi Town, police say
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4 reasons 'Maalik' is the most absurd movie you'll see this year
The movie is irresponsible in its depiction of Pakistan's ethnicities and women
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Cricket Australia announce Pakistan, South Africa tour dates
CA chief executive James Sutherland said Pakistan had agreed to play a day-night Test in Brisbane
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Arrest warrants issued against Musharraf
Bench, headed by Justice Mazhar Alam rejects Musharraf’s plea of exemption from personal appearance before the court
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A dilemma facing the youth
There seems to be an increase in suicides among young people in recent times
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Bomber kills one in Mardan
Eyewitnesses say a young man entered the Mardan Excise and Taxation Office, opened fire at the security guard
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30 dead as Taliban suicide attack rattles Kabul
Dr Abdullah postpones Pakistan visit as official points finger at Islamabad
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Elimination of corruption part of govt’s agenda: Rashid
Says continuity of democratic system is essential to bring transparency
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Army will support across the board accountability: COAS
Says terror fight can’t bring peace unless corruption uprooted
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Nawaz tells foes to shun politics of leg-pulling
Earlier in London, PM Nawaz told media persons that a commission would be set up to investigate Panama Leaks
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Women entrepreneurs jet off to Turkey
IWCCI group set to participate in international expo, visit different chambers
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No respite from power outages this summer
Load management introduced for areas with greater losses, lower recoveries
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Panama Papers: ‘Not right for PM to decide JC matters’
Lamenting previous acts, Senator Babar suggests holding talks between the government and security establishment
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Religious parties reject ‘un-Islamic’ bills
Urge govt to set up impartial commission to probe Panama Papers
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At UNGA, Nisar voices concern at drug legalisation trend
We are concerned over the emerging trend in some parts of the world to legalise use of illicit drugs, says Nisar
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SC refuses to hear ‘frivolous’ petition
Petitioner called for ordering high-level judicial investigation
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PTI seeks to bring offshore assets in law’s ambit
FBR chief ducks question if the board is probing 200 people holding foreign assets
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Chottu ‘surrenders with 175 gang members’
Operation Zarb-e-Ahan in Rajanpur ends after 21 days, gang led by Ghulam Rasool, alias Chottu, releases 24 policemen
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Panama Papers: Hectic political contacts over leaks inquiry
Govt likely to announce way out for probe body after Dar meets PM today
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Al Baraka Bank begins due diligence of Burj Bank
Sources say Al Baraka, a small Islamic bank with 75 branches across Pakistan is likely to get the deal finalised
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FBR looking to milk more taxes
The move is estimated to increase the price of packaged milk by at least Rs8 per litre
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Strengthening ties: Pakistan, Mauritius to upgrade trade ties
The two countries inked the PTA on July 30, 2007
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Bilateral trade: Pak-Turkey to increase trade volume
Responding to a question, Kahraman said both countries are facing the threat of terrorism
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Thanks to IMF and other assistance and growing remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis
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Advisory service: PCRWR to improve irrigation practices
Such messages will be onward sent on weekly basis in summer and fortnightly basis in winter
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Commissioner Afghan refugees: Appointment of JUI-F chief’s brother challenged
Petitioner says Ziaur Rehman’s appointment to the post was politically motivated
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Art exhibition: Women’s liberation and art
Diverse artists use different mediums in their work
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Local PML-N leaders booked for assaulting policemen
Police say protesting villagers attacked cops after a missing boy was found dead
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F-9 Park: IHC moved for relocation of rally venue
Petitioner says PTI gathering ‘will destroy park’s beauty’
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Abandoned complex lands Kamran Lashari in hot water
Over Rs400 million spent by CDA before cultural complex was abandoned
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Sport: Hashoo Foundation golf event tees off
Hashoo Hotels President Josef Kufer gave away the prizes
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BBH gets 10 dialysis machines
The hospital was hard-pressed to cater to 5,000 to 6,000 kidney patients every year
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Awards ceremony : Video competition winners honoured
With our Partner Schools Network (PSN) programme, we are building skills and capacity of leaders
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Explosives recovery: Afghan national sentenced to jail
The court handed down 14 years jail term for carrying the explosives and another 14 years for terrorism
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Road accident: Two family members killed, five missing
The family was travelling to attend the funeral prayers of Mir’s mother who had passed away on Sunday
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Emergency exercise held at BBIA
An Airbus A320 was used for the demonstration with 130 mock passengers on board
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Eight-year-old girl forced into marriage to settle dispute in Mansehra
Jirga decides Iqra Bibi will marry Ghulam Hussain who is her uncle’s father-in-law
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Democracy reporting international : Guide to RTI Act 2013 for journalists
The event was held at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday
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Kidnapping for ransom: Man sentenced to 25 years in prison
The prosecutor said the kidnapper demanded $0.5 million in ransom.
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Shuffled: Judicial officers transferred
Amjad Zia Siddiqui has been transferred and posted as additional session judge Hangu
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Grant: Rs10m announced for hospital
They also shared that nazims and councillors did not impose new taxes in Swabi as compared to other districts
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Turning a corner: US Consulate, IMS to upgrade Lincoln Reading Lounge
The MoU was signed by Martin and IMS Director Dr Muhammad Mohsin Khan, stated a handout issued on Tuesday
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Up in arms: Public prosecutors protest for salaries
K-P home department, employees failed to draw attention and this forced them onto the streets
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Robbery, trafficking : Batapur SHO’s comments sought
Petitioner Nousher submitted that his wife had allegedly been sold off to someone by his brother-in-law
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Appointment: LHC adjourns hearing of petition
The petitioner’s counsel, Muhammad Azhar Siddique, said that Dr Ahmad was appointed in violation of rules
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Vacant posts: Plea against ad hoc appointments
The petitioner said that several acting NAB DGs had been appointed in violation of rules
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Death sentence: Magistrates asked to testify wills
Judicial magistrate Iftikhar Hussain was asked to record the will of Ijaz Ahmad