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Pride of Islamabad: To celebrate its employee, CDA wants officers to pay
CDA not fronting any of its own money.
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Parties mobilise women activists to woo voters
PTI, PML-N and PPP step up drive in seven cantonments.
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Prioritisation problems: Vaccination campaign takes a backseat
Capital’s immunisation drive delayed owing to shortage of security personnel .
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Hate speech: ATC acquits five accused
The prosecution failed to produce the evidence to substantiate the allegations against them
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Student electrocuted while hoisting flag
A 16-year-old seminary student was electrocuted while hoisting a flag in Shahzad Town on Monday.
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Low yield: Irregular rains affect wheat crop
The unusual rains have either fully destroyed the crop or affected grains in terms of quality and weight
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Bilateral ties: Chinese delegation visits LCCI
The Chamber expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit would give a big boost to Pakistan’s economy
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has stabilised over the past many months after experiencing extensive volatility
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Highway robbery: Runaway thieves killed
Three suspects were also arrested
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Clarification: Shia Ulema Council denies supporting MQM
Says did not announce MQM's candidate in the NA 256 by-polls
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Security arrangement: Ban on pillion riding
Ban was imposed following recommendations made by Central zone police chief DIG Feroz Shah
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Pakistan's fight against terror a 'game changer': President Xi
Chinese president vows stand by Pakistan during meeting with Services Chiefs of Pakistan’s armed forces
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Cyber bill threatens free speech, privacy: rights groups
International rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, urge Parliament to reject proposed bill
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Cantonment polls: Candidates pledge to follow rules
Candidates give an undertaking to abide by the polling-day restrictions
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Prison facilities: IG says security beefed up at 32 jails
Sensitive locations are being patrolled around-the-clock by armed contingents, says Nazeer
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Anti-dengue walk in Wapda Town
All possible steps being taken to ensure there is no outbreak of dengue fever in city this year, says MPA Khokhar
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Fun-day: ‘Games important for children’s development’
Toys distributed among 1,000 children
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Yemen imbroglio: ‘Pakistan a security state due to its location’
Internal threats to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are more credible than external threats, says Khan
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Signal-free corridor verdict will ‘strengthen’ LG system
LHC allows dual nationality holder to contest cantonment board elections
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Yemen crisis: Gilani calls for APC over opposition’s concerns
Former PM says there is no ambiguity in the resolution on intervention
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Going digital: ‘Housing society records to be computerised by this year’
90 per cent of expenses to be borne by government and rest by cooperative and private housing schemes, says Channar
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Infrastructure development: Land acquisition for motorway complete, says DCO
The motorway would bring about an economic revolution and improve living standards of people of area
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Justice served: Two convicted of injuring constable
ATC judge awards seven year imprisonment along with heavy fine
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SC dismisses petition on stay of executions for death-row inmates
Petitioner had requested court to grant stay on execution of 8,000 death-row prisoners
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Heinous crime: Man sets wife on fire ‘for leaving the house’
The couple's inability to have children resulted in Bibi suffering repeated domestic abuse, says her brother
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UK High Commissioner accused of lobbying for cigarette companies in Pakistan
Barton reportedely tried to convince govt to drop plan to print larger pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs
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SC adjourns hearing of Qadri's death sentence appeal
Hearing now will be held on May 14 after federal govt files its amended appeal against IHC verdict
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Pakistan will likely use US weapons against Baloch insurgents, India: Haqqani
Former ambassador questions US govt's decision to sell almost $1 billion in US-made attack weapons to Pakistan
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Temporary relief: Eunuch granted bail
Magistrate grants bail to the suspect against a Rs30,000 bond
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China’s security as important as Pakistan’s, Nawaz tells Chinese president
Chinese president appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to eliminate terrorism and welcomes Pakistan’s membership in SCO
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Blast damages railway track in Hyderabad
Explosion damages 1.5ft of railway track in Hussainabad area; leads to suspension of train services
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Cantonment polls: Imran Khan to lead PTI rally on April 22
Khan to visit wards in both cantonments
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Precautions: DCO seeks flood control strategy
NGOs should be urged to participate in rescue and relief operations, says Mengal
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Due process: Posting of senior teachers, principals stopped
Education Dept spokesperson says govt is devising rationalisation policy
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Increasing efficiency: NAB body issues proposals to curb tax evasion
NAB calls for making customs more transparent and corruption free
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Pak-China ties: Worlds’ largest bank to open branches in Punjab
Shahbaz Sharif hails agreement with the ICBC
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Coal-fired power plant: Hubco project termed hazardous to life, environment
Saying coal emissions are detrimental to human life, Bhootani has decided to approach the judiciary
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Grand scheme: Govt to spend Rs26b on Gwadar airport upgrade
Ports minister says East Bay Expressway to connect Gwadar with rest of country
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PTI’s rigging allegations : ECP prepares to defend itself before judicial body
Uncertain about explaining the role of returning officers, field staff
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Under Rabbani: Mood for change sweeps Senate
Senate chairman has enforced strict rules and introduced new initiatives
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Face-saving: Altaf advises PTI to withdraw its candidate
Altaf says the PTI chief Imran Khan should compensate for his sins
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Yemen crisis: Riyadh tries to woo Pakistani parties
Saudi delegation meets leaders of various parties; extends its financial support
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Fresh goals: No Naya Pakistan sans Naya Karachi, says Imran
Invites residents to vote for his party and help fulfil his dream
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Atrocities: Pakistan censures India over Kashmir rights abuses
Foreign Office says country will continue to support Kashmiris politically, diplomatically and morally
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‘Release Kashmiris’: Protesters burn Indian flag in AJK capital
Many children also took part, displaying placards reading: Go India Go back (from Kashmir)