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Winners of re-polls: CM promises development in Tharparkar
Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah congratulates the candidates of PPP for winning the re-polls in Tharparkar and Jacobabad.
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Tragic deaths: three children drown in lake
Three children of the same family drown in a lake in Dipri village.
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PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq elected speaker of the National Assembly
Ayaz Sadiq beat two other nominees for the position.
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Short circuit: fires at two sites in Clifton
Short circuits cause fires at separate incidents in Clifton, Karachi.
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Fresh start: polio monitoring cell restored
The polio monitoring cell will resume work in prime minister’s secretariat from today.
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Aspiring lecturers: KU job forms’ deadline extended
The University of Karachi has announced that application forms for professors can now be submitted up to June 15.
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Upcoming monsoon: PML-Q asks for contingency plans
(PML-Q) Sindh President Shaikh discusses importance of making contingency plans prior to upcoming monsoon season.
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Combating disease : Anti-measles drive to start in Punjab
The health department has decided to launch a measles drive in 12 districts of Punjab from June 13.
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Visit to mianwali jail: CJ frees prisoners unable to pay Diyat
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered to release prisoners confined for non-payment of "Diyat."
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Is marriage the end to my career?
Have you ever wondered where female position holders go? They go to their susrals.
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Balochistan unrest: Two NATO containers set ablaze
Two empty Nato containers were set ablaze by unidentified armed men outside Quetta.
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Pakistan, China, India boost nuclear arsenals: Study
Pakistan has increased its warheads by about 10 to between 100 and 120, says SIPRI.
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PPP withdraws nominations for NA speaker, deputy speaker
PPP withdraws nominees after talks with PML-N.
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Blasphemy case: Lawyer of accused receives death threats
The case has been adjourned till June 20.
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Seeking support: Afghan Taliban wrap up visit to Iran
Assure Tehran all sides would be accommodated in post-2014 set-up.
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Eradication efforts: Khoso restores polio cell at PM Secretariat
Move follows reports of the cell’s closure; sources claim cell was transferred to health ministry, not dismantled.
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Fragile security: Al Qaeda says attacks on US in ‘everyone’s reach’
The message was delivered via video.
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Bowing out: Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Magsi resigns
Says new govt should have the chance to choose a governor of its own liking.
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QWP chief: Aftab Sherpao urges consultation before opening Taliban talks
Criticises previous ANP-led K-P government for devising policies against Pakhtuns’ will.
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Analysis: Cyber extremists, radicalisation
If online extremism, seemingly on the rise, is not tackled, other cases like Woolwich may arise.
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‘Goodwill gesture’: JUI-F to support PML-N bid for speaker, deputy speaker
Fazl’s party has yet to decide whether to join the treasury or opposition in NA.
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Security concerns: Police deem Punjab House unsafe for Nawaz
Advise prime minister-in-waiting to take up residence at PM House.
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Newly launched: Times promises its viewers entertainment
TV channel promises to be a treat for those who love horror shows.
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At the khaddi: Weaving yarn instead of dreams
The child carpet-weavers of Tharparkar are exploited at the hands of middlemen and suffer from health hazards.
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Land dispute: Contractor tortured
A case has been registered against the suspects and an investigation is underway.
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Vulnerable: 180 buildings declared dangerous
The residents of dangerous buildings will be issued vacation notices from Monday, says town administration.
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Security protocol: Stuck between old and new VIPs
Facing a shortage of personnel, police weary of providing personal security.
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Meaningful art: Reflection on Pakistan’s socio-political predicaments
Works of two artists complement each other.
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German sisters provide renewed hope for Pakistan’s leprosy, TB patients
Number of leprosy patients has dropped from 1,500 in 1988 to around 400.
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Election-day murder: Police yet to trace seven suspects in PTI worker’s killing
Primary accused already out on pre-arrest bail.
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Sweltering summer: Water carriers a boon for heat-stricken commuters
Despite high demand, beverage sellers barely making ends meet.
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Dusty day: Fierce rain, winds kill 17, injure several across K-P
Landslides keep Indus Highway blocked for the third day.
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Already sold : Auction of land near girls’ college opposed
Nawaz says the government should stop the construction and allot the land for car parking.
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Consensus at last: Dr Malik to head Balochistan govt
Nawaz Sharif says PML-N displayed ‘spirit of sacrifice’; says next governor will be from PkMAP.
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Lower House elections: 4 parties covet speaker, deputy speaker slots
PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq, Murtaza Javed to face competition from PTI, MQM & PPP.
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Presidential elections: President Zardari will not seek another term
Promises support to new govt; says Nawaz should be elected PM unopposed.
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Trespass: Eight-year-old shot dead by robbers
The robbers fled.
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Pgmi dinner: Youth urged to take lead role
At the end, Prof Anjum Habib Vohra distributed certificates among faculty and students.
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Disease prevention: 6-year-old dies of measles
as many as 50 children suffering from measles are under treatment at Allied Hospital.
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Expert opinion : Cracks appear in underpass road
The Rs1.3 billion underpass was scheduled to open on December 31, 2012 but is still incomplete.
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Eyes on the skies: Power cuts are welcome at this star-studded event
Karachi Astronomers’ Society invites people to take a peek at the heavens.
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A lost Nirvana: Swat’s window into the past closes as Kanderai slowly disappears
Illegal excavation and government apathy lay waste to historical site.
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Fierce rain, winds kill 17, injure several across K-P
Landslides keep Indus Highway blocked for the third day.
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New governance offers glimmer of hope in K-P
Sports community expects positive changes under the PTI government.
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Uncollected bills: Government institutions are the biggest deadbeats
Islamabad pays out subsidies rather than paying off its electricity bills.
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Why power outages are mostly our own fault
How problems in each segment of the energy chain compound those in the next segment.
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Nadir and Maha: Childhood sweethearts turned power couple
Childhood neighbours turned husband and wife, now fashion industry’s power couple.
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Caretaker PM orders restoration of polio monitoring cell
PM Khoso directs authorities to restore the polio cell after a presentation on national polio eradication efforts.
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Petition: Christians say liquor permits giving them a bad name
Petitioner states consumption of alcohol isn't allowed in Christianity, just like in Islam.
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Nawaz nominates Abdul Malik Baloch for Balochistan CM
PML-N says provincial governor will be from the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party.