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Indian disaster: Train fire kills 26 in Andhra Pradesh
Rescue workers say many bodies are charred beyond recognition.
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Last-ditch effort: Musharraf in fresh bid to stay treason trial
Legal team says SC registrar cannot dismiss review petition.
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Slicing red tape: PM Nawaz eases youth business loan process
Some 2.7 million forms have been downloaded; 4,000 applications received.
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Morning assault: Polio campaigner slain in hospital
The murdered vaccinator headed the EPI programme in Mattani.
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4 dead, 27 injured in truck-bus collision on Islamabad motorway
Three of the injured, including a child, are in critical condition.
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Taming PTI?: PML-N weighs options for restoring stature in K-P
PML-N considers replacing the governor with one of its own.
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2013’s most happening power couples
We round up a list of five power couples who inspired us with their impeccable team effort, contribution to culture.
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Celebrities who broke our hearts by going off the market in 2013
So, as much as we wish them well for their relationships, when they said ‘I do’, we boohooed!
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Bilawal, your mother would be proud
Whether or not he succeeds in commanding the charisma of his slain mother remains to be seen.
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Our favourite bachelors of 2013
Our completely unobjective list of the single men that made 2013 worthwhile for us.
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Balochistan’s sorry existence
It seems that ending enforced disappearances is not a priority for the govt because Punjab is unaffected by them.
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'Shocked' Imran accuses PML-N of 'covertly supporting US drone attacks'
Imran responds to Nawaz's statement saying govt is not concerned with isolation' but with 'assets stashed abroad'.
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Twitter feud: Awab Alvi vs Jibran Nasir
PTI's campaign to demolish the wall near Bilawal House attracts criticism from independent politician Jibran Nasir.
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Misbah happy with Pakistan's 'special wins'
Pakistan beat South Africa 2-1 last month, clinches the Sri Lanka series 3-2 on Dec 27.
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Drug smuggling should be stopped through joint patrolling: Indo-Pak security forces
There will be an immediate flag meeting to resolve minor disputes between the two countries.
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Pakistan's maritime defence is impregnable: Nawaz
Nawaz says Pakistan is more stable and more democratic today.
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Bollywood actor Farooque Sheikh dies of heart attack
Sheikh is renowned for immense contribution to parallel cinema, low-budget high quality movies, theatre, television.
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Energy woes: Nationwide electric-gas power cut
Urban, rural areas suffer power outages lasting between 8 and 20 hours.
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On humanitarian grounds: Govt offers to fly Musharraf’s mother back home
Rashid says the govt will provide her with all the required medical facilities.
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Troubleshooting for good: PML-N forms unit to facilitate its MPs
Public affairs arm will operate from PM’s secretariat; ToRs and summary to be finalised.
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Dec 27,18:16: What’s your story?
Six years later, The Express Tribune asked, ‘What’s your story?’
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Benazir Bhutto: Six years on...
Courageous determined BB was a woman who voiced open criticism of our society’s growing intolerance and extremism.
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Human rights’ case: Court presses govt on oil, gas explorers’ welfare obligations
Also asks petroleum ministry to provide gas to localities within 5km radius of gas fields.
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Court hearing: Govt challenges stay order on AGPR sacking
The government had suspended the AGPR on Dec 18 for three months on corruption charges.
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Diamer Bhasha: Boundary dispute threatens to stall key dam project
Govt to deploy security forces to avoid clashes among locals.
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Twin objectives: PM renews focus on trade and diplomacy
Inaugurates a new block of the Foreign Office building.
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Letter to secretary: NADRA chief trashes Minister’s allegations
Defends charges against holding press briefings, foreign travel, education, pay.
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UAE series: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in fifth ODI
Green shirts claim series 3-2, winning first, third and fourth matches.
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Deal turned sour: Film industry back in court battle
Petition challenges SRO allowing import of Indian films.
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For the people: Consultation on capital’s LG bill
'The 18th Constitutional Amendment gave powers to the provinces, strengthening federalism in Pakistan,' says director.
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Tryst with destiny: Gone but not forgotten
Vigils, prayers and tributes for last of the four assassinated Bhuttos.
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Many hats: Education directorate directionless
Senate body reprimands officials over lack of timely appointments and teachers’ absenteeism.
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No progress: CDA shelves plan to remove political appointees
HR audit planned in September still not off the ground; board member claims process to be revived.
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24/7: Industrial effluents irk residents
Units are not observing environmental safety standards.
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Delay in payments: Service providers give final ultimatum to BISP management
Warns of a protest in front of parliament if pending funds are not released by January 1, 2014.
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Japanese assistance: Envoy hands over latest equipment to CTTI
Equipment including state-of-the-art wheel loaders, excavators,forklifts, screen projectors was worth Rs176 million.
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Eighth in a row: Journalist panel clean sweeps in NPC polls
For 15 governing body seats, a total of 42 candidates participated and Journalist Panel succeeded with heavy margin.
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Rights advocacy: Palestinian poet, activist for joint network
Ambassador Abu Ali appreciates the support of Pakistan for the Palestinian cause.
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Standing tall: First woman water warden takes her place
As the first lady grower to head a farmers’ body, Raheela is an inspiration for others.
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Dissonance over delays: Ballot printing issue blown out of proportion, says ECP
Poll body official denies telling NA panel that holding polls in January would be impossible.
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Benazir’s sixth death anniversary: Bilawal throws down gauntlet to Taliban
Announces Benazir Bhutto’s children will enter politics before 2018 elections.
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CEC meeting: Bilawal not named chairperson yet
“Officially, the PPP does not have a chairperson to preside over the meeting of the CEC,” says a CEC member.
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Unfortunate death: Security guard killed by comrade's fire
The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Asif.
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Online banking: E-banking transactions rise 29% in July-Sept quarter
ATMs have the highest share of 64.6%, says SBP’s Payment Systems Review.
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Salinity-hit: Growers asked to make land fertile
Application of gypsum or any other mixture having same curative effect along with water makes soil soft and fertile.
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Inflation: SPI down 0.39% during week
The SPI for the combined income group fell 0.22% during the week under review.
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Currency: Rupee at 105.20 against dollar
Heavy debt repayments to the IMF have dented the central bank’s reserves.
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The fashion stars of 2013
Sania Maskatiya's lawn for Sapphire Textiles was one of this year’s most popular designer lawn collections.
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Ending militancy government's top priority: Nawaz
Prime Minister says "diplomatic prosperity and economic prosperity go hand in hand".
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Dhoom 3 sets new record in first-week collections, beating Waar
Dhoom 3 earns Rs123 million in seven days.

















































