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Nabbing culprits: NAB files reference against former PM
Raja Pervez Ashraf and other ex-senior officials accused of corruption
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Backdoor meetings helped forge consensus
Extensive discussions were held with senior political leaders before the APC
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Supremacy of Parliament: K-P defends renaming of province before SC
Counsel for the province claims judiciary has no say in the matter
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Raising matriarchs in Pakistani society
I belong to one such household — in terms of extended family
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Court gives a clean bill to PM Nawaz
An accountability court acquitted PM Sharif and members of his immediate family in the Ittefaq Foundries loan scam.
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Stand united: Islamabad reiterates support to Riyadh
Sartaj gives assurance to Saudi foreign minister on the sidelines of the OIC council of ministers meeting in Kuwait
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Integrate religion in current curriculum, urges CII chief
Says a uniform system of education should be introduced across the country
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Budget 2015-16: New tax on rich people’s electricity bills likely
Households that spend more than Rs50,000 per month on electricity will see a 7.5% withholding tax
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APC consensus: Parties settle on corridor route
Parliamentary leaders give go-ahead after PM Nawaz adopts flexibility, agrees on western corridor.
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Promotions to grade-2: Government told to submit reply in two weeks
Court allows govt to notify promotions, but subject to final court order.
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Ensuring transparency: Curbs ordered on Bol TV transmission
Information ministry says the channel’s operation could stymie inquiry
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State-sponsored militancy: India fomenting terror in Pakistan, says FO
Says Indian minister’s recent remarks confirm this apprehension.
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Summer treat: PNCA offers music, art classes for children
It helps children utilise their vacations in a fruitful and exciting manner
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Busted: Hashish smuggling bid foiled
The contraband was placed under a seat of the vehicle and was being supplied in nearby localities
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Freedom of expression: Equal space for non-Muslims in politics, media stressed
Call for time slot on channels for marginalised communities
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Lovers’ quarrel?: Air force official shot dead
Alleged shooter was an unidentified woman.
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Fear of the other: ‘Dispelling misconceptions must for social harmony’
Say increased understanding about various groups can help build harmony.
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Katchi abadis case: Court summons interior secretary, CDA chairman
The single-member bench comprising Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui resumed hearing into the case filed by Azizur Rehman
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Medical negligence?: Dog dies after routine leg surgery
Veterinarian, staff booked; suspects counterclaim that owner was negligent.
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Overburdened: PIMS maternity department short of staff
Nurses forced to work extra hours
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Periodic taboos: Call for educating girls about menstruation
Absenteeism during periods hindering girls’ education
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Senate body mulls capital LG bill
It has five days to submit reservations before house can decide on vote
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Unsatisfactory progress: Newly crafted anti-terror strategy ‘going nowhere’
Interior ministry officials brief senate body about National Action Plan
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Vote fraud probe: PPP accuses PTI of poll rigging in K-P
Inquiry commission seeks party’s reply.
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Tobacco use: GAT survey uncovers startling impact on health
Unfortunately in Pakistan 29% smokers start smoking before the age of 17
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Axact’s lawsuit: Plea against FIA inquiry, ‘media campaign’ rejected
Court says initiating probe is prerogative of the agency.
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After the NAP: Peaceful Pakistan a priority, says Nisar
Proxy wars being fought on Pakistan soil, states interior minister.
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Money laundering case: Ayyan’s remand extended till June 1
The court also expressed annoyance over investigation team’s inability to produce complete charge sheet
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Pak- Paraguay: Stress on bilateral trade ties
He said that there were bright opportunities to set up several joint ventures between Sialkot and Paraguay
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Restoring Business Climate: Corps Commander emphasizes on peace
He said this while talking to an 11-member delegation of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.75/101.95 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday compared
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No casualties: Fire at Civil hospital surgical ward
The incident was apparently due to short-circuit and the exact cause has yet to be ascertained
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Trend File: ‘Dress over pants’ rings a bell
It seems the rest of the world has finally caught up on the shalwar kameez trend
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CII proposes integrating religious teaching into a uniform contemporary education system
A child should not be enrolled in school before the age of seven, says CII chairman
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India's Modi to perform yoga at mass public event
Yoga lets people 'discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature', Modi said
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Accountability court acquits PM Nawaz, Shahbaz in Ittefaq Foundries case
The court rejected National Accountability Bureau’s request to reopen investigation into the business
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Pakistan taking steps to safeguard its interests against external threats: FO
FO spokesperson said Pakistan is deeply concerned over the statements issued by Indian ministers
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Pakistan govt not complicit in fake degree scam, says embassy spokesperson
Spokesperson of the embassy in Washington criticizes NYT editorial
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Handover TTP chief, Senate panel asks Afghanistan
Nacta national coordinator says 49,000 suspects have been arrested under NAP
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Two Saudi border guards die in Yemen shelling
The two dead guards bring to at least 30 the number of people, military and civilian, killed in the Saudi border area
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Your fight is against those who malign Islam, Nisar tells Frontier Constabulary
Interior minister says leadership are on same page to defeat nefarious designs of external enemies
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Sartaj Aziz reiterates Pakistan's unequivocal support to Saudi Arabia
Adviser on foreign affairs and national security meets Saudi foreign minister on sidelines of the 42nd OIC meeting
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Three Baloch insurgents executed for 1998 plane hijacking
Mercy pleas of the two condemned prisoners, Shahsawar Baloch and Sabir Baloch, were rejected by the president
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All parties have assured their support for economic corridor: PM Nawaz
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says corridor will be complete by 2030
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Sectarian violence: Two Hazaras killed in Quetta targeted attack
Surprisingly, the targeted attack took place even though the home department has banned pillion-riding
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3 policemen killed in Karachi
The bodies of the slain policemen were identified as Sub Inspector Sikandar and Head Constables Asif and Ashraf
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K-P electioneering: 2015 is the election year, claims Imran
PTI chief says his party will build ‘Naya Pakistan’ this year.
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Mangla Dam victims: Centre short of funds, Dar tells AJK
The centre was short of funds due to war against terrorism and IDPs.
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Quake relief: Nepal envoy praises Pakistan’s assistance
The ambassador said that government of Pakistan responded quickly to the disaster and sent humanitarian assistance.
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Young talent: COAS honours gold medallist athlete
COAS appreciated the youngster for his dedication and sense of purpose















































