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Youm-e-Ali (RA): Cell phone services to be suspended in Karachi
Section 114 imposed in Peshawar; security beefed up in Lahore.
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Guddu plant case: Reference filed against two ex-aides, 11 others
Loss of more than Rs139 million caused by corrupt practices.
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NADRA revelation: Nearly half of all IDP family heads undocumented
Of the 78,083 family heads, the authority can only verify 44,770.
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Left in the dark: Small businesses grind to a halt as power outages peak
Load-shedding crosses 18-hour threshold in some parts of the country.
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Electoral reform: Imran’s party approved CEC, why are they protesting now, says Sherpao
Says Parliament right forum to discuss electoral reforms.
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Airport security
CAA security force employees are known to use their influence to circumvent official policies, procedures.
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Gaza crisis: Truce call goes up again as Israel intensifies offensive
Death toll from Israeli attacks surges to 285 by the end of 11th day of Operation Protective Edge.
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MH17 tragedy: Malaysia, UN spearhead calls for ‘full’ probe
Monitors unable to secure access to crash site.
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Fund-raising match: Teachers decry ticket money deduction
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Bad neighbours: CDA moves against illegal housing units
Civic agency to carry out fresh survey of commercial activities in residential areas.
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Trailer overturns: One dead, three injured
Irfan said the truck driver, identified as Mohammad Zaheer, was drowsy and in a hurry to reach his destination.
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Interfering in AGP’s affairs: Finance ministry officials put on notice
Citing ‘assassination plots’, Akhtar Buland Rana requests security.
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Taxing solar panels: Manufacturers demand end to levy
Tanweer said that the government should welcome any alternative to lessen load-shedding
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Polio-free Pakistan: Officials confident virus can be eradicated by 2018
Accessibility to missed children from NWA key to success.
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IDP camps: Outbreak of communicable diseases feared
A total of four measles cases have been reported from June 22 till July 12.
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Engaging youth: Virtual internship programme launched
75 out of 5,000 applicants selected for the six-week programme.
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Exchange of fire: Police claim to have killed ‘terrorist’
According to a police official, Abdullah was imprisoned in Bajaur Agency for 27 months.
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Airport : Man, woman booked on drug charges
The heroin was tactfully concealed in the toys.
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Reforming education: Ministry to engage development partners
Strategy to be thrashed out to enrol out-of-school children in formal and non-formal schools.
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Out-of-school kids: Over 10,000 children to be enrolled in capital
The three-year plan also envisages induction of 200 teachers.
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Art show: Jazzing up with colourful accessories
Ethnic and modern handcrafted items on display.
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Azad jammu and kashmir: Zakat Council passes Rs380m budget
The session was also attended by secretaries of the local government, religious affairs, finance and zakat departments
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Information hero: Senior journalist undergoes angioplasty
This year, he was listed among “100 Information Heroes” by the prestigious Reporters Without Borders.
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‘Loaded’ luggage: Court releases detained US official
The court grated him bail on the personal guarantee of a Pakistani employee of the US Embassy.
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Obituary : Dr Anwar Jehan passes away
Her family said that she would be buried in London on Saturday (today). Dr Jehan had four daughters
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Family issues: Man accuses wife of loose morals
Requested the court to direct the police officer to register his complaint.
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Respect privacy: Two accused of peeping into washroom
He requested the court to direct the SHO to register a case.
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Unending campaign: Drone strike kills 11 suspected militants in North Waziristan
This is the fourth drone strike in North Waziristan since the operation began.
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No respite: 153 gastroenteritis cases reported
As many as 153 people complaining of symptoms of gastroenteritis were admitted to various public hospitals on Friday.
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Fatalities: Mother, two sons killed in accident
The deceased have been identified as Amber Sultana Shah, Sufian Shah and Noman Shah.
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For the women: Throw away old traditions if they harm society, stress reproductive health experts
Media persons from all over the country share the condition of women in their provinces.
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Acing it: Hyderabad SSC part II results announced
The Controller of Examination BISE Hyderabad, announced the results for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) part-II
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Fight for rights: PMA to protest firing at doctor
Dr Tunio said it has become a trend that if a doctor refuses to pay extortion allegations are levelled against him
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Rescued: Police recover two kidnapped children
Two children, who were kidnapped a month ago from Khairpur, were recovered from Pannu Aqil on Friday.
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Monsoon menace: Girl dies in rain along with seven goats
The first spell of monsoon rains began when lightning fell on Rahda’s house.
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Mysterious suicide: Mother of four poisons herself
The accused, Barkat Bhutto, was handed over to Naundero police by the family elders
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John Kerry brokers Afghan election deal but leaves behind confusion
Leaders of Ghani and Abdullah camps unsure over composition of new government.
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Unhygienic conditions: Cooking oil manufacturing unit sealed
The suspects were identified as Amir, Muhammad Bashir and Irshad Muhammad
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Banned: Section 144 imposed on pillion riding for today
All routes leading to prominent imambargahs in the city were sealed to control traffic.
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PML-N’s thumbs up: Govt may accept PTI’s full vote audit demand
Ruling party resolves to give PTI a ‘free hand’ for long march scheduled for Aug 14.
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India and Palestine
Israel is leaving its supporters with little defence as the photographs of innocent little children pour out of Gaza.
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Credit risk: PACRA maintains ratings of BAHL
The ratings reflect BAHLs strong performance, exceptional asset quality and stable financial profile.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee weakened at 98.4/98.6 against the dollar on Friday compared to Thursday’s close of 98.3/98.5.
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Inflation: Index increases 0.21% during week
The SPI for the combined groups also increased 0.34% from 215.24 points in the previous week to 215.70 this week.
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'Legendary friends': Wasim joins Imran for cricketing reunion at Lords
Wasim joins Imran family for a quite reunion at lord's.
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Grant Flower praises Pakistan’s ‘flair’
Batting coach speaks to media during training camp along with trainer Luden.
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#100HAPPYDAYS: Umar Gul's father's day out
Umar Gul makes our hearts pace by posing next to his cute-as-a-button daughter Rihaab on her third birthday.
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Grant Flower up for Pakistan batting 'challenge'
Flower formally took charge as Pakistan's batting coach on Friday.
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Saudi Arabia to deport Hajj scandal suspect soon, SC told
Pakistani mission in Jeddah is in contact with Saudi authorities to work out details of Ahmed Faiz's deportation.
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Pakistan to send 62-member contingent to Commonwealth Games
Pakistan will compete in badminton, boxing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, table tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.

















































