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Employment Opportunity: PTCL launches internship programme
In 2012, 500 university graduates were selected through a competitive process under the same programme.
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Right direction: Make way for books on wheels
Mobile library will be heading to different schools and parks soon.
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Pakistan repays $149 million to IMF
Pakistan still owes the IMF US $1.737 billion under the SBA.
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Cavers to share exploration of Pakistan's longest one-chamber cave at international moot
Hayatullah Khan and his team will present their exploration at the International Speleo and Caving Congress in Iran.
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Pawnay Chauda August to go on a world tour
Anwar Maqsood’s anthology of satirical plays is all set to make its global debut.
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The Pakistani artists that should be on your radar
Safia Sher, Mariam Hanif, Romaissa Khan and Hira Mustafa explore the perception of universal emotions through art.
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French aid agency staffer wounded in firing near Kohat
Pakistani driver working for NGO was shot in the arm.
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Eight members of a family murdered in Lahore
Three children are among the deceased.
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Pakistan army officer killed by militants: ISPR
Major Jehanzeb killed when militants opened fire at army car: army statement.
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Court Notice: ‘Do not disgrace the national flag’
Petition challenges use of national flag insignia on waste containers and vehicles used by waste management company.
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Bookworms Welcome: Lahore Literature Festival schedule
The festival begins on February 21 and continues till February 23 at the Alhamra Arts Council on The Mall.
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Karachi Violence: Three shot dead in separate incidents
Anti-Extremist Cell of Crime Investigation Department claims to have arrested two alleged target killers during raid.
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Various TTP groups contacted for decision on ceasefire: Taliban spokesperson
Shahidullah Shahid says killings of 23 FC men will be discussed in a meeting of the TTP shura.
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Court exempts Gilani from attending OGRA case hearings
Gilani says PPP has always respected the judiciary and will continue to do so.
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TTP shura contacts TTP intermediaries for the first time since deadlock
Professor Mohammad Ibrahim says ceasefire would have been agreed upon yesterday if the 23 FC men were not killed.
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Musharraf not indicted by court, returns to hospital
Decision to be made on Feb 21 about whether Musharraf should be tried by a military or a civil court, says Kasuri.
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Stoned to death: Corpses of couple to be exhumed for autopsy
Local official says couple was killed on Valentine’s Day February 14, on condition of anonymity.
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Australia, Pakistan navies in big cannabis bust off Oman
Find 1,951 kilogrammes of cannabis resin hidden in a secret compartment in a dhow's fishing hold.
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Pakistan, get over yourself
As our national poet said “Jin ko aata nahi dunya main koi fun, tum ho. Nahi jis qaum ko parwa-e-nasheman, tum ho.”
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‘Cash-for-chair’ remarks: Senators press for apology from Imran
26 senators submit privilege motion in the house against PTI chief.
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Machine readable passports: SC bench summons interior secretary
Says it is dismayed by the insensitive attitude of the passport department towards overseas Pakistanis in China.
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Politicians denounce Mohmand killings
PTI chairman Imran Khan calls on Taliban to announce unconditional ceasefire.
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Bombs hurled: Aaj News, Nawa-i-Waqt offices attacked
Initial investigations conclude same group is involved in both incidents.
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‘Baseless’: Security officials rebuff TTP allegations
Security official says it was mere propaganda to justify their dastardly acts of terror.
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Retaliatory action: ‘Custodial killings’ triggered Mohmand executions, says TTP
TTP spokesperson says Taliban are contemplating on the demand of cease-fire set forward by the government.
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‘Missing’ persons’ case: Agencies warned over disappearances, SC told
Court asks defence secretary to present Hafiz Jamil on February 20.
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Villagers kill leopard who strayed into Pakistan
Press Trust of India reports leopard crossed border at Taran and attacked group of people creating panic in village.
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Targeted attack in Peshawar: Ex-Afghan Taliban minister gunned down
Maulvi Abdul Raqeeb was in favour of talks with Karzai govt.
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Intercepted in FR Tank: Doctor, polio worker among six ‘kidnapped’
Search operation under way; paramilitary personnel among those abducted.
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Missing person: ‘Kidnapped’ found in relative’s house
Noor says he had been away from his house because his wife frequently quarrelled with him.
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Damage control: Inquiry launched over doctors’ kidnapping
Pervez Khattak orders judicial inquiry over kidnapping of doctors after meeting with community of health workers.
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US-Pak partnership: Library inaugurated at IUB
Consul General says consulate is grateful to university for providing perfect place for people to access information
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Masters’s programme: Portuguese university, UHS collaborate
Programme is initiative of WHO which aima to reach out to students of mental health in low and middle income countries
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Embezzlement: Land acquisition collector denied bail
Mian Rauf is accused of embezzling millions of rupees while acquiring land for Pindi Bhattian motorway interchange.
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Interference: Removal of Health Dept letters sought
Meeting decided delegation will meet advisor to CM on health.
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Nabbed: Drug pusher arrested
Police arrest suspected drug peddler and seized hashish from his possession.
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Dilapidated condition: Traders decry poor condition of markets
Traders say CDA has not carried out maintenance work at these centres for the last many years.
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Homemade bomb: Six hurt as grenade explodes near bus
Assailant missed the target and shrapnel in crude bomb hit driver and passengers of coach and pickup van.
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Financial discipline: No misuse of funds, Pervaiz Rashid
Marvi Memon formed a sub-committee on the issue of journalists’ security.
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Denouncing allegations: PTI USA says it trusts Imran Khan
Members says they acknowledge efforts of party leadership for democracy, justice, transparency and rule of law.
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Protest: Vendors accuse TMO of extortion
Protesters tell media that Khurarianwala TMO had been demanding money from street vendors.
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Road accident: Two killed in collision
A motorbike collided with a donkey-cart near Aqil Shah and died.
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Improving education: Training for English teachers ends
Training aimed to discuss testing, alternative and trends in ELT assessment to assess language activities and skills.
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Brawl: Shopkeeper killed
Killing took place during an exchange of fire between two trader groups in G-9 Markaz.
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Advises: Petroleum Minister visits PSO
Advisor to Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Resources says PSO’s success is role model for other companies.
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Telecommunication: Vodafone India wins spectrum licences
Vodafone India has over 160 million customers, with 45.7 million mobile internet users.
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Development: Exports give German economy boost
German gross domestic product increased by 0.4% in the period from October to December.
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Raids: Eighteen suspected gamblers held
Rawalpindi police arrest 18 gamblers, recover stake money amounting to Rs70,180 and 11 mobile phones.
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Sexual assault: Minor girl allegedly raped by neighbour
FIR registered against the accused who was arrested during a raid.
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Police encounter: Vicky Kumar rescued, kidnapper arrested
Police arrest and recovered a Kalashnikov rifle from kidnapper's possession during the encounter.

















































