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In with the old: Parliamentary veterans return
Up to 16 or so familiar faces will play a significant role over the day-to-day affairs in the new National Assembly.
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Release and repatriation: Chinese PM’s visit sparks hope of prisoners’ release
A G-B resident claims 450 Pakistanis are in Chinese jails.
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Premiership bid: Nawaz unlikely to be elected unanimously
PML-N expects resistance from PTI and MQM.
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PIPS report: Awami National Party bore the brunt of pre-election violence
Close to 300 people killed in election-related attacks by TTP and Baloch insurgents.
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Goodwill Gesture: Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen
Currently, some 151 Pakistani fishermen are languishing in Indian jails.
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Analysis: Balochistan’s chief problem
Balochistan needs a leader who is backed by a parliament that is serious about resolving these issues.
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Transfers and postings case: PM Khoso told to submit response by June 6
The caretaker premier is not required to make a personal appearance before the bench, says Justice Khawaja.
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Sticking to its guns: Islamabad reiterates drone strikes violate sovereignty
FO appreciates US President Obama’s statement that force alone can’t defeat terror.
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Li Keiqang’s visit: In a slip-up, CDA sends invoice to China mission
Diplomatic protocol dictates that the costs of a state visit are borne by the host country.
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Dark ages: The heat is on, the power is off
When a record heat wave comes amidst a record power crisis, the result is misery.
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Gone missing: Two months on, family still struggles to find Baloch journalist
Abdul Razzaq Baloch was a subeditor for a newspaper published in Balochistan.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Overnight rates in the money market rose to 9.50% from Thursday’s close of 9.40%.
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Inflation: Index up 0.11% during week
The SPI for combined groups was up by 0.11 %; up from 192.01 points in the previous week to 192.23 points this week.
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Seminar : Women empowerment and tax reform
Participants of the seminar say economic empowerment of women is one of the many strategies to elevate their status.
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Seminar: Youth urged to think out-of-the-box
A poster competition and logo design contest was also held among the students.
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Imran demands thumb print verification of votes in four constituencies
Urges CJP to take action against returning officers who were allegedly involved in rigging.
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Hospital waste: No electricity, no incineration
The generators cannot supply even all operation theatres.
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Unending load-shedding: Senate panel recommends end to exemptions for elite
Committee on water and power says even Presidency, PM House should face power cuts.
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Pakistani Techie helps installing communication network for UAE satellite station
Sarfaraz Alam's Texpo established itself as a leading IT solutions provider with a client base.
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Corruption charges: Case registered against DSP, reader
A case has been registered for misuse of power and taking bribe.
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Urgent requests: Passports being delivered
Cheema said that applicants could now collect their passport without further delay.
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Tampered nikah nama case: Woman gets pre-arrest bail
Imran said he came to know about the tampered nikah nama when her wife asked him for the jewellery after they divorced
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Gymnastics event kicks off today
Athletes relieved as national championship resumes after 2-year break.
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Pakistani film Postcards from Lahore goes to Cannes!
The film begins with a narration by Aatif Nawaz which explains why he made it.
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London attack
The rise of religious fundamentalism in the UK is due to many factors, one of them being lack of assimilation.
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Cricket: Police refuse to confirm they are investigating Asad Rauf
ICC withdrew Rauf from officiating in upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after reports said he was being investigated.
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Pakistan should consider IMF deal after reforms in place: Sartaj Aziz
Former finance minister says at this point IMF will push conditions which would not let Pakistan grow.
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Criminals not terrorists: PIA UK flight forced to land amid fighter escort
Altercation between two passengers alarmed the crew who called for help. Both passengers have been arrested.
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Musharraf to stay in Pakistan: APML
Musharraf has every right to live with his people, argues his political advisor.
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Burning up: Take the Pakistan loadshedding survey
Select your province and city and let us know how many hours of loadshedding you are facing.
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LHC petition seeks re-opening of Ghazi Ilm Din, Bhagat Singh cases
A single bench of the LHC referred the petitions to the chief justice.
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Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture
The released 45 Indian fishermen includes three children and three other disabled persons.
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Judges detention case: Musharraf challenges ATC decision in IHC
Anti-Terrorism Court, on May 22, had rejected the bail plea of former president in the judges detention case.
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Pakistan remains opposed to drones after Obama speech
Islamabad says it welcomes some aspects of Obama's address.
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All-round improvement needed after Irish tie, warns Misbah
Misbahul Haq tells his team they must improve in all three departments.
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Suicide attack outside Peshawar madrassah kills 3
Attacker wanted to target madrassa manager: Rescue 1122
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Gunmen kill NATO driver in Khyber Agency: Officials
Two vehicles in the convoy en route to Karachi were damaged in the attack.
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Increased load-shedding upsets citizens across Pakistan
In some parts of Karachi and Faisalabad, load-shedding is for nearly eight hours a day.
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US ambassador, Indian high commissioner meet Nawaz
Nawaz had earlier met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
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Pakistan second 'most unpopular country' in the world: Poll
Pakistan came second last with only 15% looking upon it favourably, while 55% rating it as “mainly negative.”
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The dark ages: Water & power minister blasts finance ministry
Says energy crisis could be solved in 30 months approved amount is disbursed.
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Rs82b scam: NAB to quiz ex-premiers on Sadiq’s appointment
Pakistani envoy also faces charges of facilitating ex-chief of OGRA’s prolonged stay in Dubai.
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Insider trading in Azgard 9: SECP rebuts TIP allegations
Says it was never lax in proceeding against accused.
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Abduction cases: CJ orders police to track down missing girls
CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry takes suo motu action over separate kidnappings.
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Hasty decision: ICC removes umpire Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy
Move follows media reports that Rauf is being investigated in connection with IPL scandal.
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High treason: ‘SC not the competent authority to prosecute Musharraf’
Apex court says a treason trial must be conducted by a special court set up for the purpose.
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Round three: Shahbaz Sharif nominated as CM
First Punjab Assembly session expected on May 29.
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Best of allies: Pakistan’s sovereignty is dear to China, Li
He said his country will also extend scholarships to Pakistani students for higher studies.
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Arrested at last: NICL absconder caught in Karachi
The arrest was made at the Uni Plaza, I I Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
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Unconstitutional measure: Rabbani decries caretakers’ ‘mini-budget’ move
Says the interim setup has no mandate to decide on financial matters.