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Ex-Pakistani TV actress becomes UK MP
During her brief stint in the entertainment industry, Tasmina made several appearances
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I was right behind the helicopter that crashed
The Swiss ambassador, seated next to me, said, “Did a fire break out in a school?”
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Technical glitch: Chopper crash kills two envoys, five others
Army helicopter was carrying foreign diplomats to Naltar Valley.
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Irate teachers: Teachers throng The Mall, demand regularisation of jobs
SED has already agreed to whatever they are demanding, says Punjab Teachers’ Union.
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Judges detention case: Another exemption for former president
The court had directed the former president to appear on the next hearing.
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‘A dream come true’: Belgian chocolate comes to the capital
N street chocolate café has a total of 170 chocolate dishes and other foods to choose from
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FAST NaSCon: Proving your scientific, technological skills
Event aims to provide platform to entrepreneurs in the field of technological advancement.
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Intelligence tip: Bannu jailbreak suspect held
Raheem Gul was incarcerated in a narcotics case
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Politics of language: ‘Use mother tongues for primary education’
Researchers urge govts to promote smaller languages.
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CNG stations go to court over gas supply
The petroleum ministry, SNGPL and, OGRA are respondents in the petition.
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Defending human rights: HRCP demands safety for human rights activists
Need for effective legislative framework stressed.
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Managing hazardous waste: German firm likely to set up facility in capital
Pak-EPA chief says talks in advanced stage.
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World Thalassaemia Day: ‘National policy needed for prevention’
Only 22,000 thalassaemia major patients are registered
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Shafqat Hussain’s age: Court reserves judgment on petition’s maintainability
State prosecutor and petitioner’s counsel concluded arguments.
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Parties await passage of law to begin campaigning
All senate committees were dissolved after half of the members of upper house of the parliament retired
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Naltar tragedy: Condolence book at Indonesian embassy
The condolence book will be available for signature at the embassy’s premises
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Water shortage: Shakrial residents protest
The protestors demanded that WASA take steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of water
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School allowed to get security gadgets
The meeting authorised the FDE DG to further empower the schools
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With no welfare in sight, the elderly prone to abuse
By 2050 almost 16% of Pakistan’s population will be over 60 years old
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Taliban, government seemingly on path to peace
Recently concluded Qatar talks were ‘very useful’, say participants.
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Stable to positive: RCCI lauds upgrade of economy
RCCI President says country’s economy is on the right track and positive growth is becoming visible
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Market watch: In absence of major triggers, investors hit snooze button
Benchmark 100-share index loses 212.58 points.
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Helping hand: SNGPL enters into loan agreement
The agreement signed with a consortium of banks worth Rs17.70 billion
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Textile sector: Export statistics raise alarm bells
Pakistan’s textile exports have gone down by 16.23% in March 2015 compared to the same month of last year
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Dancing circles in Qatar
Yes we welcome the talks, but only if they are something other than a polite circular dance
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Week-on-week: SPI rises 1.34%
During the week, average prices of 4 items fell in a selected basket of goods
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The mini-budget addiction
We believe that this is a violation of both the letter and the spirit of the Constitution
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.4/101.6 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday
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China-Pak Economic Corridor: Will not let govt divert route: Bilour
The ANP leader said no one will be able to construct China-Pak Economic Corridor if the route is diverted
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Changing our destiny
We must honour our own commitments as a worthy partner in this unique historic joint venture
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Rejoinder: Spokesperson issues clarification
"We cannot confirm that it is PPP’s policy statement"
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Accidental Fatality: Man falls to death
Doctors at Civil hospital said he was dead on arrival
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Open Platform; judge schedules appeals hearing
He will hold the tribunal camp at the Hyderabad district and sessions court
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Arrests: Two men caught for Shikarpur blast
The suspects, Mir Hasan Rind and Waqar Mahar, have confessed to their involvement
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Strict Measures: Crackdown on ghost employees
Langho advised employees to follow duty timings and perform their responsibilities with honesty and dedication
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A missed opportunity: Half of Sindh’s enrolled students drop out before reaching class 5
ACTED report says children drop out because education system does not fulfil its promises
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No foul play: Gilgit helicopter crash was due to technical fault, says foreign secretary
Foreign secretary Aizaz Chaudhry terms as bogus claims by TTP that the helicopter was shot down; black box found
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Pakistan one of the worst religious freedom offenders: US govt advisory body
Report mentions 122 incidents of sectarian violence against minorities that occurred from July 2013-June 2014
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PM announces day of mourning following Gilgit crash
PM extends condolences to families of deceased; COAS expresses deepest regrets over loss of lives
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I was in the helicopter behind the one that crashed
The Express Tribune correspondent Maha Mussadaq's eye witness account of Gilgit helicopter crash
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PM foreign assets case: LHC directs petitioner to come up with better arguments
Lahore High Court adjourns hearing of the case till May 15
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Norway, Philippines ambassadors among 8 killed in Gilgit helicopter crash
Army rules out terror involvement in the crash, says incident being interrogated from all angles
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Zulfiqar Mirza not to be arrested before May 9: SHC tells Sindh govt
Earlier, the former home minister’s lawyer had filed a contempt application against the provincial home secretary
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Investing at home: Ombudsman summons NADRA over expat issues
Another serious problem to POC holders is that they are not recognised everywhere in all national departments
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Money laundering: Custom intelligence seeks registration of fresh case against Ayyan
Judge Sabir Sultan adjourns hearing of ongoing case against supermodel till May 18
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Gwadar drug cartel: Police recover six Yemeni ‘guarantors’
The foreigners were identified as Yemenis who were held hostage as guarantors
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SHC rejects plea seeking delay in Saulat Mirza's execution
Mirza is scheduled to be hanged on May 12 for murdering former KESC managing director in 1997
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Resuming treason case hearings: SC gives 30 days to IHC to wrap-up petitions
Court had granted a stay in the case against Musharraf
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Fruitful relationships: PM, Maldivian leader seal historic friendship
Four MoUs covering sports, health, education and narcotics signed
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Of crippling impact: WHO extends temporary polio travel advisory
Pakistan and Afghanistan to be considered one epidemiological block