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National Action Plan: Corps commander meeting under way in Lahore
Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif will be briefed on progress made since implementation of NAP
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No proxy war: National interest to determine role in Yemen, says FO
Foreign ministry spokesperson dispells impression that Pakistan was reluctant to join alliance because of Iran
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Security forces arrest 76 suspects in Peshawar raid
Six pistols, eight Kalashnikovs recovered during the search in Hayatabad neighbourhood
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Hamstrung: FATA panel in search of efficient civil servants
FRC says it faces grave challenges in implementing the transformation plan
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Yemen crisis: Pakistan, Turkey agree to stand by Riyadh, says PM Nawaz
Premier arrives in Turkey, discusses Yemen crisis as stranded Pakistanis return via Djibouti
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Yemen crisis: Nawaz to confer with Turkish leadership
Joint sitting of parliament convened on April 6; Islamabad to tactfully deal with Saudi wish-list
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Once filed never forgotten : Court seeks report on steps at flood control
Govt told to report implementation of flood commission proposals
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Tackling terrorism: Military courts award death sentence to six
One convict handed life imprisonment; first successful prosecution of hardcore terrorists
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Breakthrough at last: Iran, world powers lay groundwork for deal
The accord will ensure that Iran slashes the number of centrifuges from 19,000 to 6,000
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Parliament lodges: Ten retired senators yet to vacate suites
These senators belong to PPP, MQM, ANP and independent senators from Balochistan and FATA
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No evading the law: SC issues non-bailable warrants for Musharraf
Orders police to produce him before the court this month
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Fatal feuds: Ex-state minister’s son held over boy’s murder
As 16-year-old Zain Rauf is laid to rest, his family receives threatening calls
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Medical report says: Ex-president needs angiography
Former military ruler also needs angiography due to problem in his arteries supplying blood to the heart
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Amid suspicions: 11,000 Afghans in AJK face expulsion
64 militant outfits banned; anti-terror force to be created
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Campus massacre: Shabab militants kill 147 students in Kenya
At least 79 wounded; troops end Garissa siege after 13 hours
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Colourism in Pakistan
I was ecstatic to be back but a billboard featuring Zubaida Apa disturbed me
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Yemen crisis: PTI chief urges govt to act as peace broker
Says Pakistan is still paying the price for the war in Afghanistan.
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Women empowerment: Speakers express concern over gender discrimination
Call for financial independence of women, inclusion in decision-making processes.
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Preserving environment: Power, transport, agriculture sectors told to curb carbon emissions
The minister said that emissions could be curbed if the world made greater use of low-energy technologies
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CDA seizes, destroys 500 litres of milk
“Confiscated milk was destroyed on the spot,” said a statement issued by the CDA.
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Socioeconomic development: Exhibition for women, by women
Exhibition includes stalls of products prepared by Women Development Centre students.
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Jurisdiction of ATC: IHC reserves verdict in murder cases
The court reserved its judgement on Thursday.
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Daylight robbery: Rs4.5m looted in bank heist
SHO from local police station chides bank guards for not running after robbers.
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New IHC building: Court puts contractor on notice
Committee says tender process was not transparent.
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Dining blues: ICT admin to enforce one-dish policy
The ban on fireworks and unnecessary lighting will also be enforced
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Taxation system: Pakistan asked to follow China’s example
VAT reform has boosted China’s services sector.
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‘Unfair requirement’: LHC orders review of Christian Divorce Act
The petitioner had stated that the law was affecting many a Christian couples in the country.
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Improper forum: Plea seeking ban on MQM chief’s media coverage dismissed
It was not appropriate for the PEMRA to allow media coverage of Hussain’s addresses.
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Hell Hath No Fury: Woman strangles husband
An FIR had been registered.
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Signal-free corridor: Traders petition LHC to remove stay
“The signal-free corridor will also make the flow of traffic on the road smooth,” they stated.
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Facilitating Farmers: Model cattle market inaugurated
The chief minister said that there would be no fee or tax on sale and purchase of cattle at this market.
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Kabul-Islamabad Ties: Terrorism a common enemy, says Abdullah
It is Afghanistan’s priority to live in peace and harmony with its neighbors.
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Not Another War: ANP urges consensus on Yemen policy
Wrong policies adopted in the 1980s led to extremism, terrorism, hate and sectarianism.
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Disruptive measures: Diesel-run IPPs face cash-flow problems after tax hike
Unable to pass on increase in cost to consumers; four plants suffer losses.
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Fourth international conference: Exhibition on renewable energy begins
More than 170 stalls representing 23 countries including Pakistan were participating in the exhibition.
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For utility stores: NBP to provide Rs2 million loan
NBP and USC on Thursday signed an agreement focusing on self-employment of the educated youth
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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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Apprehended: Two suspects arrested in search op
An official of the security forces said they received information about the presence of militants
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Sale of plots: NAB arrests four in land scam
The accused will be presented before Peshawar Accountability Court for obtaining their physical remand.
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Weather-related accident: Woman dies as roof caves in
Khan’s wife who was present inside the room was trapped under the rubble.
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Muhabbat-e-sindh rally attack: QAT reacts to suspect’s confessions
Palijo also criticised Asif Zardari and Rehman Malik for coming to the rescue of MQM
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‘Denying’ meeting: Rangers DG, prisons IG sent notices
Judges were told that the Rangers and prison authorities were not allowing the families to meet their relatives
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In court: Non-bailable warrants issued for officers
The court has summoned all three of them on different dates in the coming two weeks
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Enhancing security: Special commandos for Bilawal House
Home secretary said that since there are threats to Bilawal House, security measures should be taken without delay
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11 clichés from the lexicon of Pakistani politics
Here are some of the most overused clichés, and their actual meanings, that have caused our ears to bleed
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Military courts sentence six terrorists to death: ISPR
This is the first instance where military courts prosecuted terrorists following the Dec 16 Peshawar school massacre
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Iranian foreign minister to visit Pakistan next week: sources
Sources confirm the top Iranian diplomat will be in Islamabad on April 8 as part of consultations on Yemen crisis
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Load-shedding must remain under 6 hours during summer, PM tells ministry
PM thanks World Bank for support for TDPs; reiterates commitment to help displaced people
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Azad Kashmir to expel 11,000 Afghans: police
There are an estimated three million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan, either officially or unofficially

















































