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Asia Cup: Bangladesh stun Pakistan to reach final
The hosts will play their second Asia Cup final against India on March 6
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Search operations: 7 militants killed in Turbat, Kohlu
Separately, the FC and law enforcement agencies launched a joint operation in Kohlu
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Traditional values: Baloch Culture Day observed
Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhter Mengal also participated in the function
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Sustainable development: Nawaz says focused on social sector
PM Nawaz said his government has enabled the country to march towards economic and social development
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Crippling restrictions: UN imposes toughest North Korea sanctions
US welcomed the sweeping measures as "a firm, united, and appropriate response" to the January 6 nuclear test
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Jalalabad assault: Militants attack Indian consulate
Diplomats were not hurt during the brazen attack
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Implementing the protection of women law
Scores of such cases surface every year and most perpetrators eventually walk scot-free
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Gender disparity: Panel to devise women empowerment policy
PM directs committee to submit recommendations by March 5
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Pathankot assault: India seeks action against attackers before talks
Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries to meet on March 14-15 in Nepal where officials will discuss Saarc conference
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Strategic dialogue: US praises actions against Jaish
Stresses need for meaningful Pakistan-India talks
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Will not roll back nuclear programme even if debts swell to $100 trillion: Dar
Finance Minister says all political parties of Pakistan share the ownership of our nuclear programme
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On surprise Kabul visit, army chief discusses peace process
During his stay in Kabul, Gen Raheel met President Ashraf Ghani and held separate talks with US military leadership
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Sindh Bank BoD reviews accounts
Profit after tax and earnings per share were reported at Rs1,230 million and Rs1.23 respectively
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Corporate corner: Shaheen Air receives first of four Airbuses
The airline is expanding its wings and plans to mark its flagship on all major destinations of the world
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee was stable against the dollar at 104.2/104.4 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Industrialisation: K-P minister pushes for cheaper energy
The minister said that poverty and unemployment were the big challenges being faced by people in K-P
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Petrol pumps: DCO warns against overcharging
He also directed the Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to ensure the decrease in transport fares
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Cheap electricity: Short-term hydel power schemes to be initiated
The minister said poverty and unemployment could only be addressed through industrialisation in the province
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Suicides: Schoolteacher takes own life
He had shot himself in the stomach with his licenced pistol
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Medical services: Role of health workers lauded
The MHC project was launched in November 2015 for a period of seven months
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Two nabbed: 600kg of explosives seized
All explosives and safety fuses were confiscated
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In prison: Masoom Shah reportedly attempts suicide
Jail Superintendent Masoodur Rehman, said no such incident happened in the prison
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PCB reinitiates Shakarparian cricket stadium
Environmentalist warn project will have environmental bearing on capital, 450 to 500 trees face the axe
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Contentious: Grade-V to take centralised exams
The districts where examinations were held include Peshawar, Charsadda and Chitral
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PPP in Mohmand: Minority women wing formed
PPP Mohmand Women Wing President Musarat Khan and other office-bearers were present on the occasion
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Rescue: Police recover two kidnapped men
One alleged kidnaper arrested, three accomplices escaped.
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IHC indefinitely adjourns Zardari reference case
NAB prosecutor prayed the court for granting further time, said bureau is collecting evidences against Zardari
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Art exhibition: Parveen Shakir’s words visualised
Female artists pay homage to women, their struggles
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RBISE: Over 0.1m students to appear in SSC exams
Out of total examination centres, 133 were for boys and 131 for girls while 91 combined centres were also set up
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Art workshop: Young artists learn drawing painting skills
Over 100 students participate from across the country
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Bilateral agreement: IIUI inks MoU with Nigerian university
They also vowed to organise conferences, seminars and public awareness programmes with mutual interaction
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CARES 1122 : Service to be extended to rural areas
PM has recently approved extension of coverage of ambulance service to rural Islamabad
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Bulletproof car case: ‘Case symbolises struggle for rule of law’
Lawyers also argue why the ex-CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry himself did not come to the court for seeking relief in the matter
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Dissolved department staff: Petition against ‘forced’ postings
The petition cite the prime minister, the cabinet, finance, and establishment secretaries as respondents, among others
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Collaboration: Ambassador vows to promote Spanish
NUML is also playing a keyrole in promotion of mutual relations between two countries
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Anti-encroachment drive: CDA moves ahead with operations
Teams of Enforcement directorate, lead by the director enforcement, carried out a massive anti-encroachment operation
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Family matters: Petition against Women Protection Act withdrawn
Advocate Naheed Baig had filed the petition saying enforcement of the bill would disrupt the institution of family
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Heinous crimes: FIR sought for acid attack, gang rape
She told the court that the men had earlier served her spiked drinks
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At the top: GCU athlete sets new record
The record was set at the All Pakistan Inter-Universities Championship 2016 being held by the HEC
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Market committee: Effective price checking ordered
The authorities of market committee have been asked to properly govern the regulation of purchase and sale
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Life imprisonment: Four awarded life imprisonment
Fahad, Asad, Musawar and Muneeb were sentenced to life imprisonment for possessing explosives
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Rigging claim: Petition moved for re-election in PP-147
He told the court that the election tribunal had ignored evidences of rigging
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Work woes: ‘My employer is not paying me’
Shehbaz Ali told the court that he was employed at the poultry farm
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Five years on: Shahbaz Bhatti’s ‘widow’ demands recognition
Salma Peter John demands justice for “husband”
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Association announces increase in milk prices by Rs6 despite lower fuel prices
Milk which was being supplied at Rs85 per litre before the increase, will now cost Rs90 per litre
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Appointment: New BIEK member elected for two years
This was announced by the Board of Intermediate education department through a notification on Wednesday
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Petrol price decrease: Govt should reduce taxes: JI
Said that presently the rate of petrol comprises more than 50% of taxes
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Celebrate diversity: US consulate marks Baloch cultural day
Heath stressed the importance of cultural interaction in building lasting relationships
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Death anniversary: Bilawal pays tribute to Shahbaz Bhatti
Bilawal pledged to continue the struggle for achievement of the vision and mission of Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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Three-day campaign : Anti-polio drive in Thatta starts March 14
Memon said that every child should be administered polio drops during the drive