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Death at sea: Two fishermen drown after boat capsizes
Bodies of deceased belong to Ittehad Town neighbourhood of 500-year-old fishing harbour.
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Questionable recruitments: FRP deputy commandant made OSD
According to official handout complaints were sent to IGP regarding irregularities in FRP’s recruitment process.
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Economic revival: K-P to have its own steel mill
Mill besides catering to province’s needs of steel will provide job opportunities to about 35,000 people says Wazir
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Held against his will: Mason kidnapped in Ghotki
Son receives phone call from kidnappers asking him to arrange ransom.
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Plea: APCMA writes for renewal of licences
APCMA Chairman says Pakistan is exporting cement to India since 2007 for which BIS certification is prerequisite.
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Citizens protest against ‘police indifference’
Demand immediate arrest of criminals who had shot a doctor last week.
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Debut novel: ‘Novels and films have a tangible and concrete effect’
Dastgir talks about the inspiration, process and plot of A Small Fortune.
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SC deadline: Lower court given 90 days to decide rape case
Police report says the woman was humiliated, not raped.
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MQM’s proposal: Senate panel to probe rights violations in Karachi
The committee will also look into the discovery of a mass grave in Khuzdar.
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Treason trial: Lawyer says Musharraf will appear in court today
Says his legal team has drafted a fiery speech for ex-army chief.
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Permanent solution?: Landfill site in Nilore under consideration
Mechanised system for waste collection from major roads also under study.
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Drug regulator ordered to put its affairs in order
NA panel recommends removal of illegally appointed directors.
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Enhanced interaction: France supports Pakistan’s dream for peace, stability, says envoy
Envoy outlines areas of cooperation in business, higher education and energy sectors.
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Ladies first: Women-only van service launched in twin cities
The novel service will operate on two routes in Rawalpindi and Islamabad with same fares as public transport.
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Book launch: Rediscovering Pakistan’s pluralistic culture
Book sheds light on how multi-cultural heritage of Punjab has been pushed into a corner.
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Sacking: Former AGPR’s petition dismissed
Tahir Mahmood had claimed he was being politically-victimised.
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Discerning displays: The gift of life, as seen in watercolour
Exhibit presents renditions of everyday people and scenery in watercolour by two seasoned artists.
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Responsibility and progress: Making eco-friendly development realisable
Report launched by Climate Change Division sets forth project initiatives for an advanced, cleaner and greener future
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End of the line: Government to lay off all PPP contractual appointees
Ministries barred from extending contracts that expire this month.
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Mohmand executions: Peace talks hit roadblock
Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.
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Ouster of Assad regime: Riyadh wins Islamabad’s support on Syria
Two sides call for formation of a transitional governing body.
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Biker gang campaigning for peace in the country, descends on Sukkur
The motorcyclists will travel from Islamabad to Gwadar and back.
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Bhanbhore excavation mission finds plenty of clues to rewrite history
The excavation team comprises Pakistani, Italian and French experts.
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Outages: PIAF urges SNGPL to restore gas supply
PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir Javed said that gas was being supplied only to the textile industry.
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LDFA 2014: Exhibition gets under way from March 1
The exhibition has been an annual feature of Sindh Board of Investment (SBI).
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Currency: Rupee ends steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 104.84/104.88 against the dollar in the interbank market on Monday.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to improve bilateral cooperation
Both sides call for taking advantage of opportunities available for improving investment, trade, and energy.
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SC summons interior secretary to explain delays in passports at mission abroad
Apex court wants interior secretary to appear on February 19 and explain its position.
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Emotional scenes: Another Sindh Assembly session descends into chaos
Deputy Speaker said MQM MPA's could not debate on a call to attention notice, sparking chaos in the house.
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Did you know?: Sara Loren to star in Bollywood film Barkhaa
The film’s raunchy script has been written by Lawrence J John, and is being directed by Shadaab Mirza.
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Fashion Pakistan Week 6: Move over Karachiites, Lahori designers coming through
Many Lahore-based designers will be showcasing their collections on the ramp at the upcoming FPW6.
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Sartorial Word: Sindh fest’s politico-fashion angle
Compared to their older, staid counterparts, this young bunch from the Bhutto dynasty is a refreshing sight.
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Media can be used to counter negative propaganda about Islam: Pervez Rashid
Rashid said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue to work jointly as they share a common religion.
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Iran threatens to send forces into Pakistan to free abducted border guards
Iran says if Pakistan fails to secure release of its guards, it will act unilaterally in Pakistani territory.
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Freight subsidy scandal: Amin Faheem’s secretary arrested
Peerzada had established 35 fake companies worth Rs 700 million with help of a front man.
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Gunmen kidnap six-strong polio team in K-P
A local official of the WHO in Peshawar confirmed the incident.
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House of former JUI-F MPA's uncle partially destroyed in Lakki Marwat blast
Unknown militants had planted the device and detonated it via a remote device.
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Afghan Taliban leader shot dead in Peshawar
Maulvi Abdul Raqib was killed as he was leaving his house.
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Nawaz condemns execution of kidnapped FC men
TTP Mohmand chapter had claimed that it has killed 23 FC men taken captive earlier.
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Dean of medicine of University of Karachi shot dead
Dean of medicine of University of Karachi passes away after targeted attack.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Pakistan paid 27th loan installment of $147 million to International Monetary Fund on February 11.
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Inflation: SPI up 0.27% during the week
SPI for combined income group registered increase by 0.14% during week under review.
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Vocational training: Turkish agency to support BISP
TIKA Country Coordinator Mehmet Samil Emin says his agency was exploring new avenues of cooperation with Pakistan.
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Vision 2025: ‘Women empowerment a priority’
Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal says women’s participation is growing in all fields.
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Tenure extended: Panel favour 9 judges’ confirmation
Additionally, the judicial commission recommends six-month extension of two PHC judges.
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Lights out: Villagers protest electricity suspension
Protesters claim tribal chief asked villagers to block road in order to pressure government into restoring electricity
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Terror attack foiled: Two suspects sent on physical remand
Police believe that 2 suspects were amateurs and were trying to prepare bombs to carry out terrorist attack.
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Accident: Child killed in roof-collapse
Police says child was playing along iron grill at rooftop when he slipped and fell on ground.
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Disaster: House, crop burns in two fires
It took fire fighters two hours to put it out.
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Lawyer’s gesture: Reference against judges withdrawn
Abid Saqi says reference has been sent to SC registrar under Article 209 & Section 5 of Constitution.

















































