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Extortion: Former NA candidate gunned down
FIR lodged against unidentified attackers on complaint of Jan’s brother Qismatullah Jan.
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Family protests: Suspected criminal killed in ‘encounter’
Two others also arrested in injured condition in encounter near Karoondi.
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Fatality: Suspected robber shot down by guard
FIR has been registered against robbers on MQM lawmaker’s guard’s complaint.
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Taking action: Suspected robber killed in encounter
Police recover pistol, snatched money and goods from robber's custody.
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Blame game: Palijo criticises Sindh government
Palijo blames govt for alleged support of companies who don't pay development fund or provide employment opportunities
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Targeted: Alfalah DSP injured in attack
DSP’s guards fire in retaliation but attackers manage to flee.
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Water shortage: Badin growers shut down town
Growers claim area's lawmaker Mir Allah Bux Talpur was behind shortage of water.
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Azadi Train and marches: PML-N govt announces 30-day celebration plan
From puppet shows to competitions, an array of events planned.
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‘Click’: Laurence Savary’s works make everyone want to grab a camera
In order to preserve beauty, we must photograph it, says photographer.
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Outpouring of support: Pakistan mourns Gaza martyr deaths today
PM Nawaz to contribute $1m to UN for victims of Israeli aggression.
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Tapping hydrocarbons: Oil production hits record high at 98,000 bpd
Average gas output, however, drops 2% in fiscal year 2013-14.
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From negative to stable: Moody’s revises Mobilink’s rating
The rating action reflects Mobilink’s stronger fundamental credit quality when compared to the sovereign.
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Female entrepreneurs: ‘Women should be given tax concessions’
Products prepared by women entrepreneurs for export should be allowed concession in taxes, said Malik Tahir Javed.
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Currency: Rupee firm against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 98.4/98.6 against the dollar on Thursday compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.4/98.6.
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Dying children
Govt has reportedly not paid the newly-hired medics their promised salaries since they joined three months ago.
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SC may review decision on transfers of head of public bodies
A five member larger bench formed to decide that whether SC can revisit June 12, 2013 judgment or not.
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Senior journalist Kamran Khan resigns from Geo
He will be joining the upcoming channel Bol.
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10-year-old boy's arms chopped off in Gujarat over electricity dispute
The boy was initially beaten with glass bottles and had hot water thrown on him before his arms were chopped off.
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Independence Day rally: Imran Khan says it will be a Test match, not a T20
Khan says that his march will start from Lahore.
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Two soldiers killed in IED blast on Pakistan-Afghanistan border
The blast took place in Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan near Pak-Afghan border.
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Abdul Qadir Baloch urges K-P govt to utilise Rs26 billion for IDPs
Federal government is utilising all available resources to provide IDPs with required facilities, says Baloch.
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Photography: The bigger picture
We find out what it’s like to gain ground in the budding photography
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Human Development Index: Pakistan remains stagnant at 146
52 per cent of Pakistan’s population lives in poverty. Pakistan slips 4 spots on the gender inequality index.
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Government unveils Independence Day plans
Pakistan Railways will run special train throughout the month of August, says Railways Minister Saad Rafique
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#100HAPPYDAYS: Saeed Ajmal spends time with his family
Saeed Ajmal spent some quality time with his family prior to his next cricketing assignment.
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Beyond the stars
Haris and his father Babar Suleman died when their plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean yesterday.
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Ruet-e-Hilal committee to convene on July 28 to sight Eid moon
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene in Karachi to sight the moon.
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Pakistan working to give India 'most favoured nation' status
PM Nawaz announces Friday as day of mourning to show solidarity with people of Gaza, announces $1m for Palestinians.
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Quick combo: Breakfasts under 250 calories
Here's what you should eat to stay fit
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Iftikhar Chaudhry sends Rs20b defamation notice to PTI chief
Former CJ says he will withdraw claim if Imran tenders an unconditional apology or pays Rs20 billion within 14 days
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MPA Rana Shoaib Idrees granted protective bail till August 11
Idrees says footage police has presented as evidence against him is over a year old.
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Sania Mirza responds to BJP's 'daughter-in-law of Pakistan' comments
Indian tennis player and wife of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik says she is an Indian and will remain so.
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Up to nine years old: SBP allows financing of used cars
SBP allows financing of cars older than five years and up to nine years, according to a circular issued by the bank.
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Currency: Rupee firm against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 98.4/98.6 against the dollar on Wednesday compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.4/98.6.
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Accomplishment: Askari Bank announces Rs2.1b profit
Askari Bank Limited post impressive results for the second consecutive quarter and first half of 2014.
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Saudi Arabia visit: Prince Muqrin calls on PM Nawaz
Premier Nawaz and Prince Muqrin discuss bilateral and regional issues.
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Taliban links: IDP shot dead in Bannu township
Tahir Habib, from Haiderkhel village of Mirali, shot dead by unidentified assailants at the Bannu Township in Bannu.
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Nandipur project: Minister rebukes rumours
Abid Sher Ali terms the statements issued against Nandipur Power Project 'a pack of lies.'
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Leader of terrorists involved in Raiwind shootout arrested from Okara
Leader, identified as Maulvi Ishaq, arrested from the Hujra Shah Muqeem area of tehsil Depalpur in Okara.
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Suspected links with militants: Hunt for suspects disguising as displaced persons
At least 10 tribesmen belonging to Mirali have been picked up for questioning .
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Another violation: BSF kills unarmed man for straying across border
Both countries are to return civilians who mistakenly cross the border.
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Gaza conflict: Israeli offensive ‘could amount to war crimes’
UN rights chief says attacks have killed Palestinian civilians, including children.
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Father, son on a fund raising mission die
The duo - flying around the world to raise money for underprivileged kids - died in a plane crash.
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Anatomy of failure
We saw hundreds of elite members fighting a handful of militants; it raises doubts over professional skills of police.
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Refusal to sell shares: Govt puts banker’s name on ECL
The person was called by SBP and told to sell his stake to a blue-eyed banker or face the music.
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Disciplinary action: NA speaker clears way for Senate move against Imran
Speaker takes action a day after Imran Khan demanded the resignation of the NA Speaker.
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Zarb-e-Azb: 20 suspected militants killed in air raid
Four hideouts destroyed by jet fighters in Shawal Valley.
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Septuagenarian law officers: Three serving AGs raise question over age limit
Many lawyers believe that hiring overage advocates general violates the Constitution.
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Tharparkar drought: Death toll rises to 57 in 45 days
Hospital officials complain of lack of facilities in the district.
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Dual office: JI chief Sirajul Haq resigns as K-P senior minister
The much anticipated resignation follows Siraj’s appointment to the JI’s top post earlier in March.

















































