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JUI-F's Agha Muhammad stopped from taking oath as MNA
According to the Supreme Court his papers were rejected because his degree was fake.
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Fresh strategy: Shahbaz faults PPP for power outages
Vows the PML-N will bring an end to power pilferage.
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Foreign Office briefing: Govt helping Pakistanis hit by Saudisation drive
Foreign office spokesman says Riyadh mission assisting Pakistanis affected by strict immigration rules.
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Shackled: Guilty until proven innocent
Prisoners accused of blasphemy face gross abuse and mental torture as they languish in jails across the country.
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New envoy: Drones impede Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace, says Nawaz
Says it is difficult to garner public support while drone attacks go on.
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Freed from charge: Chinese worker cleared of blasphemy
Police took Lee into protective custody at a secret location after protests erupted at the company offices.
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Money laundering: ‘Karachi affair’ suspect held in France for ‘escape bid’
Ziad Takieddine is embroiled in several scandals in France.
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Condemnation: UN slams polio worker’s murder
Statement also projected that safety and security of all front-line humanitarian workers was of paramount importance.
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Prospectus committee : SALU promises quality education
Dr Mangi said that it was a national duty to promote the culture of quality education.
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K-P Assembly: JUI-F to act as real opposition: Munawar
He said that terrorism, corruption, law & order situation and unemployment are the major issues of the province.
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Protest for justice : MWM condemns Shia lawyers’ killings
Campaign should be launched against officials complicit in such attacks, says MWM Karachi secretary-general.
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Promoting ties: German consul general visits HCCI
Klinner expressed hope that the forum will be pivotal in attracting German investment in Pakistan.
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Summer break: Vacations to start from June 14 at SU
The university will re-open on August 19.
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Dispensing justice: ATC sentences three men to 35 years
The court also ordered to confiscate the property of the accused besides imposing a fine of Rs20,000 each.
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Kesc office attack: Grenade injures three policemen
Unidentified men hurled two grenades at KESC police station near Baloch Colony.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Man taken hostage from Jacobabad
The police have arrested a few suspects.
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Medical know-how: ‘Thyroid deficiency leads to lower IQ in children’
Event was organised by IIUI in collaboration with Kulsoom International Hospital to mark the International Thyroid Day
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‘Cogito ergo sum’: Free-thinking ideals that still confound orthodoxy
Ashfaq Salim Mirza discusses Descartes’s works and relevance.
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Cultural exchange: Exploring new horizons
Roots and British Council discuss initiatives, celebrate successes.
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Iqbal’s message key to prosperity of Muslims: diplomat
Calls for friendly ties between Iran and Pakistan.
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Fruits of hard work: 266 students awarded degrees
Graduating students at IMCG urged to work for the cause of women’s education.
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Challenges ahead: ‘People have shown their trust in democracy’
Seminar on future relations between federal government and provinces.
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First of the season at Margallas: Quick response prevents spread of fire
CDA says fire tender stationed permanently, 30 pickets working round-the-clock in National Park.
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NPF land scam case: Top bureaucrats summoned for secret deal with ex-MNA
Former DG Zafar Iqbal Qureshi to appear before the bench to assist court.
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Express Education and Career Expo: Double the learning, double the fun
Fashion show, music and dance competitions among the highlights of the event.
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Crime: Couple robbed; shop burgled
The police registered separate cases but no arrests or recoveries had been made till the filing of this report.
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Red zone: Fool-proof security for NA session
The area from PTV Building to Cabinet Division has been declared a sensitive zone.
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In custody: Five suspected militants sent on remand
Police claimed the family was involved in several bomb blasts in the area.
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The road less travelled: From Ismail Goth to Harvard
The daughter of a driver, Anum Fatima had the courage to follow her dreams.
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Bureaucratic appointments: Khoso withdraws transfers, postings
Says decision made ‘out of respect for Supreme Court’.
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Conflict: TTP withdraws peace talks offer
Taliban spokesman holds govt responsible; Imran says Nawaz should halt drone attacks or shoot them down.
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A Tale of Two Houses: Qaim sworn in as Sindh CM; K-P elects speaker, deputy
Sindh election delayed due to printing error, KP speaker asked to relinquish party post.
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Corruption charges: Presidential reference against AGP put on ice
Two bureaucrats give cover to Akhtar Buland Rana, despite strong evidence against him.
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‘Honour’ crime: Man forced to drink acid dies
No one has been arrested so far.
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Scoring a first: Pakistani among US top 10 transport, aviation lawyers
Zarrar Sehgal becomes the first Pakistani to enter the category.
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Kidnapped: Family members of missing youth protest
Muhammad Idrees Khan, said his son, Muhammad Naveed, had been missing since May 20.
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Public safety: 60% vehicles not ‘fit’ for public roads
As many as 270 vehicles have been impounded and cases registered against owners of 150.
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Groom confusion: Two claim to be woman’s husband
The woman denied signing the nikahnama and said that the one presented by her parents was bogus.
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Bad food: Spurious pepper factory unearthed
As many as 17 bags of adulterated chilli pepper were seized.
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Private schools: Summer camps to be monitored
The department has allowed private schools to arrange summer camps for students of grades five, eight, nine and ten.
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Fairness: ‘Musharraf being harassed’
The court adjourned the hearing till June 10.
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Extenstion for CJP: Registrar’s office returns petition
The CJP is due to retire on December 11 this year.
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Imran urges Nawaz to shoot down drones if US does not stop attacks
PTI chief says his party would offer public support to Nawaz if he fulfills his responsibility on the matter.
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Darawat dam: Lack of funds halts construction
Construction of the main dam was 99% complete, whereas overall progress of the project was 74% complete, says official
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Investment: Germany keen to help Pakistan develop, says envoy
German companies have invested in Dubai and Germany wanted to invest at least half as much in Pakistan, says envoy.
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Calling all citizens: Joint response centre-1125 inaugurated
Any citizen can call the centre from a landline or cell phone and report any suspicious activity or individual.
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Representing edelman: Syntax Communications signs deal
Syntax Communications is yet another important addition to our South Asia network says MD Edelman India.
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Forex: Currency reserves increase to $11.623b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $6.564 billion from $6.382 billion a week earlier.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 98.48/98.53 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.43/98.49.
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Chinese worker cleared of blasphemy charges
Authorities say action will be taken against 35 people involved in subsequent violence.