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No remorse: Girl killed by uncles for having a ‘bad character’
Her father filed a complaint against his brothers but later retracted his statement.
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ECNEC clears projects worth Rs428 billion
ECNEC approved a Rs5.2 billion project to strengthen the Balochistan Constabulary.
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Limiting damage: Shahbaz, Nisar go into a huddle again
Nisar had serious reservations over the intervention of some cabinet members in his affairs.
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Struggle for influence: Informal powerhouses emerging within PML-N
Three factions – led by Nisar, Asif and Dar – trying to erode each other’s influence .
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August 14 deadline: Imran lays out conditions for calling off long march
Urges Supreme Court to open probe into election rigging in four constituencies.
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Displaced residents: IDPs continue to enter Sindh, mostly unchecked
No thorough checks for trains while police let travellers through at check posts.
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Over the poverty line: With the right bait, struggling Kamber woman opens fish farm
Technical and financial help from non-profits give poor field workers breathing space.
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Currency: Rupee firms against dollar
The rupee strengthened at 98.3/98.5 against the dollar on Thursday compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.55/98.75.
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Economic uplift: Women main focus of BISP
The official said that around 57,000 individuals have been trained under the initiative Waseela-e-Rozgar.
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Finding solutions: Ambassador visits Japanese solar plant
The envoy’s visit was part of the government’s policy to find urgent solutions for the energy crisis.
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Under-fire Germany face old rivals France
European powerhouses to meet at iconic Maracana for quarters .
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ECNEC approves construction of 387 km leg of Karachi-Lahore motorway
ECNEC approves Balochistan Constabulary project at a cost of Rs5.2 billion to raise 10,000 member strong force.
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Mullah Fazlullah is in Pakistan: Shahidullah Shahid
Militant outfit's spokesperson says TTP leader is currently in the tribal regions of Pakistan.
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Forex reserves rose by 50% during FY 2013-14: SBP
Reserves reaching $9.033 billion on the second-last day of FY 2013-14, up from $6.008 billion at the end of FY 2012-13
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Changing neighbourhoods
After relocating from Zamzama to E-street, designer Sonya Battla plans on taking her store to the virtual space.
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Bodies of seven suspected militants recovered in North Waziristan
Three militants hideouts also destroyed in Mirali.
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PIA struggling to hire planes, crew following airport attacks
PIA spokesman says airline had invited bids for wet lease of four planes in early May but has so far had no success.
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Dr Arsalan Ifitkhar resigns as BIB vice chairman
Cites opposition from certain politicians as reason for resignation.
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Sri Lanka urged to halt deportation of Pakistani asylum seekers
142 Pakistanis belonging to minority communities detained and will possibly be deported, says HRW
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Senior Pakistan, Afghan defence officials hold security talks
A detailed briefing was given on border coordination mechanism.
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Sindh govt removes Iqbal Mehmood as police chief
Ghulam Haider Jamali appointed as acting IG Sindh; Fiaz Laghari likely to be appointed as IG Sindh.
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Witness presents 2007 emergency documents in Special Court
All the documents have former president Pervez Musharraf's signature on them.
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Let the music play (marketing)
Great music can transform an ordinary day into something magical. So why do we humans respond to music to begin with?
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Co-operation: NAB, ACAG tie up in anti-corruption fight
Groups aim to improve training and create awareness.
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Crime scene: 2 bullet-riddled bodies found in Pishin
Acting on a tip-off, Levies force recover two bullet-riddled bodies near a graveyard.
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Balochistan: CM grants Rs50m for medical colleges
Dr Abdul Malik Baloch says no apathy will be tolerated in the establishment of new colleges.
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Religious insight: Hoarding a sinful act, says Noorani
Famous religious scholar urges the public to avoid any such practice in Ramazan.
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Temporary arrangement: Justice Anwar Jamali named as acting CEC
PBC passes resolution against possible nomination of Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as ECP chief.
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Olive branch: Govt ready to address Imran’s concerns
Pervaiz Rashid says PML-N has invited the PTI chief to hold talks and bring forward his grievances.
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Computerised property records
Housing finance will increase only when job of lease processing is given to an independent corporate body.
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Deviating from the agreement: Bureau of Statistics violates IMF’s guidelines
The body has moved away from the newly adopted policy of releasing quarterly economic growth rate.
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James Dobbins steps down
James Dobbins is retiring after just over a year in office and will be replaced by his deputy Dan Feldman.
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Innovating science education: First Pakistani to get Howard Hughes professorship
Prof Hamid Zaman to use grant to increase awareness about complex health challenges.
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Airport security: Qatar Airways resumes flights to Peshawar
Handover of security of Peshawar airport to armed forces under consideration .
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Holding back: Doubts plague opposition even as PPB speeds through senate
‘Absolute power corrupts,’ remarks MQM senator, fearing misuse of law.
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High treason trial: ‘Article 6 does not apply to Musharraf’
Defence lawyer says courts validated emergency rule.
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Third attack: Express News Peshawar bureau chief targeted again
Jamshed Bhagwan was leaving his house when he saw smoke outside the door.
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ANF: Six drug-peddlers held; heroin, hashish seized
On a tip-off, the ANF raided a hideout and arrested Afzal Mahmood, a resident of Chakwal
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Burglary: Thieves strike at two places
Separate cases have been registered under the relevant laws.
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Learning on the job: New course begins at CDA academy
Twenty five directors and deputy directors from various CDA departments are participating in the course.
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IDPs relief: Canada donates $6.7m for feeding schoolchildren
The contribution will enable the Rome-based organisation to run its school feeding programme without a break.
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AIOU makes Quaid’s quotes mandatory reading
The book is a compilation of inspiring quotes and maxims of Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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Vaccination certificates: PIMS changes polio counter timings
People planning to travel abroad can get vaccinated from 8:30pm to 10:30pm.
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Road mishap: Underage biker killed in accident
The police registered a case and started investigation.
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Poor performance: NA panel to complain to premier about health minister
Legislators say their proposals were ignored.
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Armed robbery: GPO officials deprived of Rs10.5m in Rawat
Money was for staff salaries, government pensions.
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Streetlight power tab: Power distributor disputes civic agency’s estimates
Joint CDA-IESCO teams yet to count streetlights in capital.
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Commonwealth Games: Camps set up at sports complex
The multi-sport event is set to take place in England from July 21 and till August 4.
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Naseerabad: Two brothers shot dead
Two brothers were shot dead over a monetary dispute
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Theft charges: Maid booked
A housemaid and her son were booked on Wednesday