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Market exists for Pakistani amulets
Country spends $200 million a year; distinct symbols could be marketed internationally.
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In need: IDP from Waziristan seeks help for daughters suffering from thalassaemia
Says he lost all savings as a result of the operation, with nothing left for his daughters’ medical care.
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Report: Right time to bet money on startups in Pakistan
Silicon Valley-based organisation concludes country will grow.
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Aaroh guitarist Haider Hashmi passes away
The 40 year old musician was diagnosed with brain tumor a couple of weeks earlier.
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Former CJP to sue Imran Khan over rigging allegations
According to sources a notice is almost ready to be sent to Imran Khan.
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Suspect arrested in Tahira Asif murder case
Suspect named Mansha, has been taken into custody by Iqbal town police and further investigation is under way.
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It’s all about the image
Textile brands are now scrambling to re-invent themselves in order to be at par with designer labels.
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'US, UAE provide $51m for N Waziristan IDPs'
Since the start of operation 572,529 IDPs, belonging to 44,633 families have been registered.
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MQM solidarity rally: Altaf calls on nation to unite in support of army
MQM chief salutes army, dedicates rally to fallen soldiers.
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Jewish extremists held over Palestinian teen's murder
In a related development, a Jerusalem court freed a Palestinian-US teen, who was allegedly beaten in police custody.
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N Waziristan operation reverses flow of refugees, stirs unease in Afghanistan
Intelligence agencies and army fear that some refugees could be militants fleeing the operation.
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Punjab govt trying to divide opposition, says Elahi
Elahi says that those killed during Model Town clashes yet to receive justice.
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PPP launches formal protest with US over NSA spying
Earlier, Pakistan lodged a formal protest with US over this issue.
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Taliban cut hair and beards to flee army assault
Refugees reveal details of life under the militants in North Waziristan.
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Justice Nasirul Mulk takes oath as 22nd Chief Justice of Pakistan
President Mamnoon Hussain administers the oath in the presence of PM Nawaz Sharif.
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Ramazan 2014: Healthy fast food
Healthy lifestyle choices could make this Ramazan a fulfilling bodily experience.
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Victimisation?: Govt issues ex-NADRA chief’s arrest warrant
FIA has registered an FIR against Tariq Malik for concealing facts, abuse of power.
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Pollution is not a non-issue
Tax cuts could be afforded to restaurants for disposing of their trash responsibly.
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Safe city project: TI request PM to observe SC’s verdict
Watchdog says transparency lies at the heart of every transaction entered into by, or on behalf of, a public body.
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1977 coup: PPP observes black day to mark July 5 takeover
Civil society, parties urged to sign new charter; move can thwart coups in future.
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Test of mettle: Incoming CJ faces a set of challenges, say legal experts
Justice Nasirul Mulk is expected to hear several high-profile cases, including the missing persons case.
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Honour killing: ATC indicts five suspects in murder case
Farzana was allegedly stoned to death after she married of her own will.
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Armed conflict: Tehsildar dies in clash between Levies, robbers
Six suspects detained in connection with the incident.
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Argentina in World Cup semis after 24 years
Higuain buried a shot into the corner of the net in the 8th minute to set up a semi-final clash against Netherlands.
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Promoting sports: Rawalpindi to have four new cricket, hockey grounds
RDA also working on underground parking facility in Commercial Market.
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Prison call office: Unchecked phone usage in Adiala a disaster in waiting
Despite installation of jammers, prisoners continue communicating with the outside world.
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Broad Daylight: Shop robbed
The police registered separate cases but no arrests or recoveries have been made yet.
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Unbridled crime: Three cars, bike stolen in Pindi
Zeeshan approached the same police saying that his car had been stolen from outside his house.
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Climate change: Urbanisation, deforestation taking toll on capital city
Experts suggest using satellite images of Islamabad to identify heat-emitting areas.
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Apathy: All work and no play (ground) makes Jack a dull boy
64 per cent of govt schools in Pindi district lack playgrounds.
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Energy Starved: Hydel project given to Chinese company
The project at a cost of Rs7.3 billion has the capacity to produce 48 megawatts electricity.
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Bogus Books: Students warned of fake publisher
“We wish to inform everyone that the said publication house is not authorised to do what it is doing,” he said.
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Family Feud: Man shot dead, another injured
The police registered separate cases under the relevant laws and investigations are under way.
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‘Kidnapped’: Boy goes missing
The police registered a case against unidentified persons.
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Work on Chakwal-Sohawa Road deferred
People of the area have resented the ECNEC decision.
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Accident: Three injured on road
All three suffered multiple injures and were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital
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Energy crisis: Cylinder blast injures woman
The thieves managed to escape with Rs100,000 and gold ornaments from the house of Ahmed Khan.
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Attempted suicide: Woman in critical condition
Saima had married Ehsan five years ago and they used to frequently quarrel.
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Parking woes: In Pindi, the only space to park cars is on the road
"The blockage is especially severe during school and office hours,” said Nargis Mohib, a commuter.
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Exhibition: Pakistani calligraphy at its creative best
Annual show features country’s prominent calligraphers.
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Pleading Innocence: Police record on Gullu’s plea sought
The lawyer said no club or a gun had been recovered from his client.
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Set Free: Three acquitted of murder
After hearing detailed arguments from both sides, the court acquitted the three suspects.
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Dozens of Uzbek fighters killed in fresh strikes
Air raids in Miramshah and Boya village followed resistance from militants, says ISPR .
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Power triangle: PM wins back estranged Nisar
PML-N leadership pacifies interior minister, removes irritants at a marathon meeting in Raiwind.
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Easy acquittal: Murder suspect cleared of charges
George Masih was accused of murdering his daughter Rina after she converted to Islam.
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Tragic: Father, son shot by armed robbers
Doctors treating him there said that his condition was serious.
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Stemming Crime: Rented vehicles facilitating felony says CPO
Police officials have been directed to collate a list of vehicle rental agencies to thwart crime.
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Small-scale surprises: What happened when this ‘chick’ crossed the road?
It helped her set up a poultry farm and lift her family out of poverty.
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Floodlights light up Lyari
Azad Baloch, Idea FC reach Right to Play tournament final.
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FIA to arrest former Nadra chairman
Despite knowing Malik is out of the country, a team of FIA officials visited his residence to arrest him.