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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.
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Arsalan Iftikhar, Murad Saeed deny rumours of slaps during television show
Dr Arsalan says only hot words were exchanged during the recording of a show with PTI MNA Murad Saeed
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Hameed Sheikh — when mountains speak, wise men listen
With major roles in Khuda Kay Liye, Operation 021 and Moor, the actor from Quetta has stood the test of time.
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Finch stars as MCC beat Rest of the World
India's Yuvraj Singh top-scored with 132 after the Rest of the World had collapsed to 68 for five.
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ATC indicts five over bludgeoning of Farzana Parveen
Parveen was battered to death outside LHC by more than two dozen attackers armed with bricks, including relatives.
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Taliban set dozens of fuel trucks on fire in Kabul
Fire triggered by bomb set ablaze tankers waiting to enter city in parking lot west of Afghan capital overnight.
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40% mission complete: 17-year-old pilot reaches Lahore
So far, the duo has reportedly collected around $0.6 million.
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Arising differences: Nisar, Shahbaz meet Nawaz at Raiwind
Nisar will ask Nawaz for solution to tackle PAT chief's planned 'revolution' and PTI's Aug 14 long march.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
Rupee remains steady at 98.3/98.5 against dollar on Friday compared to Thursday’s close of 98.55/98.75.
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Inflation: Index increases 0.67% during week
SPI for the week ended July 3, 2014 registers increase of 0.67% over previous week for lowest income group.
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SBP counters: Special counters for fresh notes
SBP decides to set up special counters at 150 designated branches of commercial banks.
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Security issues: Delhi, Lahore bound buses diverted
Two Indo-Pak ‘Sada-e-Sarhad’ buses diverted after group of villagers blocked national highway.
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Sentence served out: India frees 9 Pakistani inmates
India releases 9 Pakistani prisoners, including 5 fishermen, and hands them over to Pakistan Rangers on Wagah border.
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Religious insight: People asked to respect fellow citizens
Famous religious scholar says man is blessed with power of speech so that he can disseminate knowledge.
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Conspiracies: Thwart anti-Pakistan plots, says JuD chief
Hafiz Saeed underscores need for promoting peace, harmony across all divisions to fail conspiracies against Pakistan.
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Settling abroad: Hamid Mir moves to London
Mir, along with his wife and daughter, has shifted to London.
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Transparency issue: Sindh CM urged to look into APC issue
TIP asks Sindh CM to look into matter of purchase of Armoured Personnel Carriers from Serbia at exorbitant rates.
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Protest rally: Displaced families complain of neglect
Hundreds of IDPs stage protest here against a reported delay in support from govt.
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Waiting in the wings: Incoming CJ vows to resist ‘undue interference’
Justice Nasirul Mulk spells out his policies during his upcoming tenure of 13 months.
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Maiden trip: Shutter-down strike greets Indian premier in Kashmir
Rally also organised in Muzaffarabad to protest against Modi’s visit.
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Red book listing: FIA nabs most wanted human trafficker
FIA’s director in Punjab says accused was arrested from Kharian, wanted in a number of cases.
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A pledge for democracy: ‘The state is in crisis, it is not a failed state’
Rabbani outlines ‘Benazir Bhutto Model’ for democratic transition.
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Addressing grievances: Nisar accompanies Shahbaz for PM meeting
Interior minister will seek solution to thwart PTI’s long march, Qadri’s ‘revolution’.
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Justice Nasirul Mulk: New CJ’s Swat connection spurs hope, excitement
Justice Nasirul Mulk, 64, will take oath on Sunday.
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Christian IDP sings tunes of Waziristan
Many uprooted minorities families want to return to their homes.
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Called to account: Parties to submit financial records
ECP asks all registered political parties to submit details of their accounts and assets for last financial year.
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Protection of Pakistan Bill: Rights groups urge Pakistan to pull ‘repressive’ terror law
Bill gives green light for abusing suspects: Human Rights Watch.
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Zarb-e-Azb: 40% of Miramshah cleared, say officials
A soldier, on the other hand, lost his life to an IED blast in the same area, the statement added.
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Hummels heads Germany into World Cup semis
Germany now play their semi-final on Tuesday at Belo Horizonte.
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Article 245 to be invoked: Army to aid civil powers in major cities
Number of IDPs nears 600,000 mark; PM says displaced families to be looked after properly.
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Teachers’ promotions: IHC directs govt officials to submit reply
The petitioners said this was a clear violation of court orders.
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Despite ban: Fishing continues in Rawal Dam
Fishermen continue to hook their lines in Rawal Dam despite a ban on fishing by the authorities.
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New abode: CDA to initiate uplift work in I-12 next week
Sector I-12 is on the priority list.
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OGRA scam: Court orders NAB to provide inquiry report to accused
Dhedhi’s counsel claims NAB reference based on fabricated report.
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Attacking policemen: PAT activists sent on 10-day judicial remand
ATC issues notices to cops, adjourns hearing till July 13.
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Curriculum conundrum: Provinces oppose proposed body’s sweeping powers
Provincial representatives say regulatory body should have an advisory role.
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Binge eating: Polyclinic witnesses surge in patients with stomach-related problems
Doctors advise healthy, hygienic food.
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Civil society to highlight plight of Palestinian people
The first of such events will be organised on July 11 in Hyderabad.
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Healthy and hygienic: Upscale meat shop chain opens outlet
The upscale meat chain offers 60 varieties of beef, chicken and mutton.
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Deficit budget: WASA faces Rs289 million revenue shortfall
The agency will get Rs450m more for ADP this year .
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Right to information: Report calls for effective commissions
CPDI research urges new laws for Sindh, Balochistan.
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Towards a better future: Slum dwellers’ handiwork shines brighter than gold
Bead art illustrates work of around two dozen women.
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Security tightened at airport
The official said that the Chinchal Singhwala Road, which runs close to the airport, had been closed off.
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Sewage lines: Govt okays funds for sewage facilities
The project would be completed in two years.
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Incarceration rights: ‘Houses being built in jails for prisoners’ families’
Houses were being constructed in Gujranwala, Mianwali, Bahawalpur and Sahiwal.