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Justice served: Judicial Commission report a victory for truth, says Iftikhar Chaudhry
Says he will start political career from Balochistan
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Separate raids: 24 suspected militants arrested in Quetta, Sibi
19 Afghan refugees detained for travelling without legal documents
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Plea to top court: Floods seen as a handy excuse to delay LG polls
ECP to cite flood rescue operation as reason for seeking postponement
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Facilitating pilgrims: Hajj complaint cell to start work today
The cell will receive suggestions from Hujjaj to facilitate them
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Monsoon rains: RCB residents on their own
Sewerage network in many areas could not cope with the rainwater, resulting in flooded streets
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Efforts under way to involve Taliban representatives from Qatar
Doha-based Taliban leaders said to have broad-based backing on the peace talks
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Pending project: Dar orders NUST to expedite work on teaching hospital
ECNEC approved the 500-bed hospital in 2010, project pending ever since
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Health impact: Global report outlines health challenges
Focuses on interdependence between the health of people and the planet
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Secure flying: Safety walls to be constructed around BBIA
People living in adjacent localities would not be able to throw garbage in the airport area
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Action for Adaptation: ‘Rangelands are the most neglected subject in the world’
Environmentalist says community participation must to preserve rangeland resources
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Tackling climate change: Pakistan urged to allocate adequate funds
Speakers stress need for continuity of polices and knowledge sharing
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In hot water: Senators question Comsats dual degree, NTS programmes
Rector fails to satisfy members, panel members seek meeting on NTS issue
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Forced evictions: CDA says action against slums from Monday
Court directs authority to remove illegal katchi abadis and submit report on July 31
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Flood situation: ‘No protection from flood at Sheeraza Pattan’
The protestors chanted slogans against the district administration
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Settling a dispute: Lawyers lock judge in court room
Advocate Farhad Ali Shah, a member of the Punjab Bar Council, later unlocked the room
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New session: AIOU Admissions open from Aug 1
The last date for submission of admission forms will be September 4
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Much-Needed: Infectious diseases dept set up at HFH
He said 60 beds would be reserved for dengue patients in case of an emergency
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On The Backburner: Forest dept short of staff, budget
He said the department had only four tractors and four water bores for the district
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Strong earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of K-P
The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale
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Four go missing
Ahmed said he was unable to find the missing boys
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Agriculture university: Former VC passes away
Yar Muhammad is recognised for his devotion and contribution towards the promotion of the university
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Ruling k-p: Decision on coalition still pending
Imran has sent the demand draft to be viewed so the deal will be sealed soon
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Inquiry commission's report proves judiciary's impartiality during polls: Ex-CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry
Says he will not join any political party, rather will launch a national party from Quetta on December 25
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Flash floods leave 15 dead in different parts of Pakistan
Nearly half a million people have been evacuated as floods damage scores of houses, road networks
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Rangers claim they arrested wanted target killer during Clifton restaurant raid
Target killer Yameen alias AD, was responsible for 10 murders in addition to forcefully shutting markets down
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Wahab Riaz ruled out of T20Is against Sri Lanka
Left-arm pacer was included in the 15-man squad subject to his fitness before the series
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KFC, Pizza Hut sealed in Peshawar over 'expired' food
Deputy commissioner's office says Pizza Hut's branch manager was arrested
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Pakistan calls for comprehensive strategy against Islamic State
Maleeha Lodhi urges UN Security Council to adopt a resolution for establishing an independent state of Palestine
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PM reviews flood relief operations in Rahim Yar Khan
PM directs authorities to remain vigilant and step up relief efforts
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ECP seeks to delay LG polls by one month
ECP has requested SC to allow LG polls to be postponed due to floods and incomplete preparations
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Karachi artists reclaim city walls from hate graffiti
Artists hope the project will subtly change people's behaviour after years of violence, softening them a little
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Indian activist claims Modi government 'vendetta'
Teesta says she is being targeted by the government due to her criticism of Modi after riots in Gujarat in 2002
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Military aid: US to make $337 million payment to Pakistan under CSF
For the current fiscal year, Pakistan has budgeted $1.5 billion on account of disbursements
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Corporate corner: Qatar Airways begins new flights
From August 2, Multan will be added as the airline’s next Pakistani destination with three flights a week
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Token fee: FBR’s advice to vehicle owners
The annual vehicle token fee payers must carry photocopies of their CNIC, vehicle registration book
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Saarc council: Call to promote women entrepreneurship
She made the statement prior to her departure to Bhutan to attend a two-day Saarc CCI meeting
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Emerging threat: US seeks Pakistan’s help to counter IS
US Senate panel deputy chief Dianne Feinstein calls for close cooperation between Washington and Islamabad
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.5/101.7 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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After Ramazan break: Pakistan set to resume executions
Two condemned prisoners are likely to be hanged next week
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Perennial issue: India irked at US defence sales to Pakistan
Minister says Washington must take Indo-US ties into account
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LHC issues contempt notice to Saleh Hayat
The notice was issued over a petition filed by Arshad Khan Lodhi
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Combating graft: NAB handled 32,318 complaints in K-P
Chairman reviews performance of bureau office in K-P
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Border violations: Kabul summons Pakistan’s ambassador
Afghanistan claims four people were killed in cross-border firing
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Killing fields: Body found dumped in Kalat
The body was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital where the deceased was identified as Piyar Ali
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Crackdown: 12 militant hideouts destroyed in Orakzai
It was also stated that the militants escaped unchallenged before the operation in the neighbourhood
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Raging catastrophe: Floods continue to wreak havoc across country
Eight dead in K-P as officials visit flood-hit areas; 100 houses washed away in Dera Bugti
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Engaging the Taliban: Top US general lauds Pakistan’s role in Afghan dialogue
Gen Campbell appreciates gains of Zarb-e-Azb which is helping the cause of peace in the region
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Defence cooperation: Pakistan to buy eight submarines from China
Deal reportedly worth up to $5 billion, largest ever by China with any other country
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Stamp of approval: Judicial inquiry points out shortcomings of ECP
The commission observed a number of shortcomings in both organising and conducting the 2013 elections
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Loud and clear: Panel report vindicates PML-N mandate, says Nawaz
Premier asks all parties to shun politics of confrontation