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Crying foul: Expats deported from Spain seek govt help
Nine men were convicted for conspiracy to bomb subway in Barcelona.
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Social development: Crafting dreams into artsy realities
Exhibition showcases intricately devised works of trained rural women.
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Climate change: Experts for national migration policy
Experts stress need for policy that could be made part of National Climate Change Policy and National Disaster Plan.
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US drawdown: Afghanistan’s stability crucial for Pakistan
Speakers caution of uncertainty that awaits Pakistan, region.
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Visual ethnography: Artist documents her experience, evolution of Manora
Naiza Khan exhibits body of work recording her relationship with the island.
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Clean and Green Islamabad: First phase of campaign ends
Civic agency carries out repair work on infrastructure and cleanliness drive in sectors I-9, I-10, G-10, F-6 and F-7.
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Homage to legend: Faiz, a chronicler of political history
In tribute to legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, evening of candid conversation, poetry, live music recital was organised
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Budgeting: Policy to end gender inequality stressed
Disparities create greater vulnerability among women.
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Prioritising healthcare: Hospital for rural Islamabad - unglamorous, but necessary
The DHQ plan has yet to be cleared by the Planning Commission.
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Protesting enforced disappearances: Baloch marchers reach Rawalpindi
Members of civil society join the march.
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Conflict resolution: Non-violent resistance movement should be inclusive, says scholar
Dr Johan Galtung says postmodern warfare is a systematic warfare against humanity.
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House robbery: Robbers take away Rs0.6m, jewellery
Police said the robbers including two women broke into Khawaja Mohsin’s house.
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Violence, murder and mayhem make Karachi's headlines: CJP
Chief Justice says rate of violent deaths has risen in the recent months and the law enforcers seem to be helpless.
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‘Party in the house’: Dasti tattles on National Assembly members
Claims parliament lodges have become a hotbed of alcohol, drugs and women.
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Value addition: A lot of bricks worth millions of bills
Ghulam Kharjo uses cancelled bank notes to bake bricks at kiln.
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Govt pins hopes on dormant NACTA
It is unclear whether NACTA can perform its vital CT role as envisaged in the national security policy.
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Peace process: TTP set to end hostilities?
The declaration would come directly from the FATA due to the absence of Maulana Samiul Haq.
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Celebrations: Swami Narayan Mandir hosts Shivratri
Many Hindus observe a 36-hour fast on the occasion.
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High-level huddle: Provinces to be woven into security fabric
Security issues to be discussed with all chief ministers.
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Intervention: Court stops DHA from blocking roads leading to Do Darya
Do Darya restaurant owners had complained DHA erected barriers to drive them out of business.
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Saving lives, one bag at a time: For KGS alumni and parents, donating blood is part of the experience
Blood collected will be donated to the Aga Khan Hospital as well as the Indus Hospital.
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Currency: Rupee ends steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 104.90/104.95 against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday.
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Trade prospects: SCCI urges tapping UAE markets
“Pakistan has an additional advantage of being one of the closest countries to the UAE,” says SCCI President.
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Central bank: Reserves increase to $8.65b
Total foreign reserves held by the country stood at $8.56 billion for the week ended February 21.
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PTI decides to end its three month blockade of NATO supplies
PTI claims that Obama administration had to change its policy due to the pressure of the blockade.
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Pre-operation: Pakistan hopes Afghanistan will not allow militants refuge in its territory
FO spokesperson says Afghanistan is investigating murder of FC soldiers. Questions status of Pakistani in Indian jail.
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Naz Ikramullah’s thoughts on the cultural mishap of today
Painter turned writer talks about how open and acceptable we were as a society before 1947.
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Lahore International Film Festival celebrates young film-makers
Four-day event provides screen space for short and independent films that focus on social issues.
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Air force combat ready for assigned missions: PAF chief
"The entire air force is training to conduct day and night operations," says Chief of Air Staff.
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Air strikes in Waziristan 'effective and successful': Sartaj Aziz
Sartaj Aziz clarifies Pakistan has not proposed an extension in the deployment of US forces in Afghanistan.
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Parliamentarian nightlife?: Jamshed Dasti makes serious accusations
Says lodges reek of hashish and are frequented by female dancers.
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Pakistan trounce Afghanistan by 72 runs
Hafeez took three wickets for 29.
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PM to discuss Internal Security Policy with all chief ministers: Chaudhry Nisar
The government is developing a framework for information and intelligence sharing between agencies: Chaudhry Nisar
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Avalanche in Skardu kills 1 soldier, leaves 2 others missing
According to military officials, a rescue operation is underway to find the missing soldiers.
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Car trouble: Four men from Punjab go missing
An FIR has been registered in the case and police have started an investigation.
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Enforced disappearances: Govt’s reply sought on March 18
Bench gives orders while hearing 98 petitions filed by families of missing persons.
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Usurping funds: FIA nabs officers for corruption
The Federal Investigation Agency’s team arrests officers and contractors of Larkana’s public works department.
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Meeting held: Road repairs to take place in Sanghar
The decision was taken at a meeting in Sanghar.
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Green campaign: ‘415,000 trees to be planted’
Will be planted during a special campaign in the division, says Divisional Forest Officer Liaqat Gulzar.
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Offended sensibilities: Comments sought on “immoral” video
An additional district and sessions judge once again issues notices to actress Meera and her husband, Captain Naveed.
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Crimes: Two killed in separate incidents
A man and a woman were killed in two separate incidents in Taxila during the last 24 hours.
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Contempt of court: Lawyer booked for abusing judge
Islamabad High Court witnesses an unusual incident when a lawyer misbehaved with Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui.
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Apprehended: Three held on drug charges
Police seizes 2.46kg of hashish and liquor from their possession.
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Corporate Initiative: 2014 Warwick welcomes Pakistani firms
'We have over 165 Pakistani students studying at Warwick,' says James Kennedy, Warwick’s Director International Office
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Employers’ Fair 2014: Manchester University hosts Pak firms
3rd event in series of 3 day UK Corporate Initiative Employers’ Fair 2014 was held at Manchester University.
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Maritime security: Navy holds live firepower exercise
In impressive display of naval firepower, combat units of PNF conducts live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea.
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Running behind time: Islamabad to get new airport by 2016
Official says Islamabad airport is of great significance because of its geographical location.
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Extending cooperation: UK to help curb human trafficking
Number of most wanted traffickers has jumped from 89 to 141 in the last four years in Pakistan.
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Busted: Drug smuggling bids foiled
ANF seizes 1.2kg of heroin which was concealed in suspects' shoes as he was traveling to Dubai.
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Land grabbers: CDA tears down 22 illegal houses
CDA spokesperson says occupants were not only illegally occupying land but also resisting developmental activities.

















































