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On guard: Glacial flooding: preparing against imminent threat
Two early warning systems have been chalked out to reduce risk as part of ongoing project.
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Heritage preservation: Restoring the lost glory of Rohtas Fort
Abandoned by governments, the historical site is being renovated by donors.
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Loadshedding, water scarcity: QAU takes summer break three days before schedule
The university has allowed students living in hostels, especially those from far-flung areas, to remain there.
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Lawyers’ murder cases: City police urged to expedite investigations as DBA seeks justice
CPO to submit report to SC on May 28; lawyers to continue struggle for independent judiciary.
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War on terror: PPP to support PML-N to bring peace, says Rehman Malik
Admits drone attacks increased during PPP government’s tenure.
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Extra hand: CDA taking measures to reduce water shortage
Private water tankers, generators at tube wells to help curtail deficiency.
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Mind your language: Traffic cops told to behave themselves
CPO Rawalpindi Abdul Razzaq Cheema said that corrupt traffic police officers will not be tolerated in the department
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Unbearable conditions: Students request early vacations
According to weather experts, the country is witnessing a record spell of heat after a period of 20 years.
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Solitary confinement: Haripur jail inmates sew lips
According to Jail Superintendent at least five inmates sewed their lips & instigated 42 others to go on hunger strike.
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Coveted post: Khosa appointed PM’s principal secretary
Party officials said a notification will be issued in the coming days.
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Post-overhaul: Altaf unveils MQM’s new make-up
Dr Nusrat, Engineer Nasir Jamal and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui new deputy conveners of Coordination Committee in Karachi.
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Amid shortlisting: Cabinet faces crop up
Ahsan Iqbal, Chaudhry Nisar eye foreign and interior ministries.
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Epidemic: Five children succumb to measles
Currently, there are 30 children under treatment at the hospital.
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Fleeing from robbers: Woman shot, injured
Anita was taken to a hospital, where doctors said that she would likely survive.
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Swimming: Youth drowns in canal
Divers are now trying to locate the body.
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Neighbourhood conflicts : Prayer leader beaten up by rivals
Iqbal said one of his fingers was broken in the beating.
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Rash driving : Swimmers hurt as car falls into Canal
Witnesses said driver was trying to overtake another car when it overturned.
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Shahdara : Boy drowns in Ravi
None of the family members knew how to swim so they could not dive in to try and save him.
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Lyari Youth Café: As bullets fly, residents turn to books and chai
ARM Child & Youth Welfare and Karachi Youth Initiative open up a platform for the youth.
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Creative industry: Here’s why being Pakistani should make you proud
A toast to Pakistani animators and game developers who have achieved world recognition.
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Altaf Hussain announces new MQM Coordination Committee
Decision to reshuffle MQM comes in the wake of complaints that Altaf Hussain received about MQM's party workers.
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Kerry defends US drone programme as 'strict, accountable'
Extremists who put bombs in mosques never engage in the same kind of discretion we use, says Kerry.
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Alamgir-Zaki duo performs again after 30 years
Cornetto Music Icons needs to improve production quality to stay at par with competition.
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Countries express interest in Pak-China's JF-17 Thunder
Pakistan got to showcase its fighter plane twice in China's International Airshow held bi-annually in Zhuhai.
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Let's see what role Nawaz will play in bringing peace: Rehman Malik
PPP will support the PML-N government in the war against terrorism, says former interior minister Rehman Malik.
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PML-N nominates Nawaz Sharif for Pakistan prime minister
PML-N's nomination will now have to be approved by a parliamentary committee.
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Where is my electricity? Gone with the Guddu Thermal Power Station collapse
Power supply to most cities and towns of Upper Sindh, Balochistan and parts of Punjab disrupted.
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Two TTP members arrested from Karachi intercity bus
Six hand grenades, four rifles and two detonators were recovered from suspects.
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Shahbaz Sharif to take oath as Punjab CM on June 6: Najam Sethi
This will be the third time Shahbaz has held the Punjab CM post.
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TTP issue fresh threat to kill Musharraf
Retired general has been detained in his farmhouse in Islamabad since April 19.
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Cricket: Pakistan frustrated by Joyce ton
The tourists made three changes to team which tied the first ODI on Thursday.
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Top stories May 19-26, 2013: PTI vs MQM
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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Student Visas: What you need to know
We bring to you some tips and advices about how to apply for a student visa for the US.
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Anti-anxiety pills in Pakistan: Mama’s little helper
Many women, men in Pakistan don’t think twice about taking addictive anti-anxiety pills rather than seeing a doctor.
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Arbab Ghulam Rahim's PPML merges with PML-N
Decision taken during Rahim’s meeting with Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore.
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Ensuring high standards: PMDC takes action against shoddy medical colleges
Admissions ceased for lack of instructors, infrastructure.
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Art showcase: Inside an artist’s imagination
Mumtaz Hussain exhibits two of his internationally-acclaimed art pieces.
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Inspiring to succeed: Tech skills necessary for entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Speakers urge students to add cyber skills to their existing textbook knowledge.
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Augmenting misery: At the peak of summer, power outages worsen water shortage
CDA chief says situation to improve in two, three days.
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Redundancy argument: In a missive, NAB chief asks for plea dismissal
Fasih Bokhari says Chaudhry Nisar’s petition is redundant since he is no longer opposition chief in NA.
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Race to the finish: PTI has sights set on top opposition post
Shah Mehmood Qureshi says he has asked the poll body to increase the number of election tribunals.
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OGRA scandal: SSGPCL, SECP officials summoned by NAB
Accused asked to provide information relating to issuance of UFG notification.
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‘Give and take’: Fazl demands ‘lucrative’ housing ministry
JUI-F chief also asks for the leadership of Kashmir Committee and Council of Islamic Ideology.
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Did you serve?: Politicians reveal, or hide, their stellar job
Leaders elaborate on important contributions they made in their constituencies.
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Breaking boundaries: Indian doctors, donor save Pakistani man’s life
Doctors at Fortis Malar in Chennai perform successful heart transplant on Kharian resident.
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Putting up a fight: PTI to run for all parliamentary offices
Nominates Makhdoom Javed Hashmi for the office of prime minister.
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IPL fixing probe: Family says Asad Rauf will fight to clear name
Pakistani umpire’s brother says he will face everyone to prove allegations are wrong.
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Bhoja Air crash: Court calls for defence and interior secretaries’ replies
Some of the victims’ families demanded an independent investigation.
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Back on the field: Former premier Jamali joins PML-N
PkMAP’s Achakzai no longer in the race for NA speaker.
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Woolwich murder: Attacks against Muslims soar in UK
The nature of the incidents ranged from attacks against mosques to pulling off headscarves.