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Robbery attempt: Former MQM MPA injured
The victim was taken to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where doctors termed his condition to be out of danger.
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Recount: PPP loses second seat in Thatta
As per the unofficial results, PPP Abdul Hameed Soomro was defeated by Syed Aijaz Shah Sherazi on PS-84 by 292 votes.
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Summer vacations: Schools shut from June 14 to Aug 13
After three years, the schools will revert to the traditional June-July vacation period.
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Operation overhaul: MQM dissolves Rabita Committee
‘Organisational deficiencies in elections’ have led to changes, says Sattar.
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Analysis: Beyond the Himalayan hyperbole
We have few friends in the region, and simply cannot afford to let the Chinese partnership sour.
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Powering the relationship: Nawaz wants energy, not aid, from China
PM-to-be will visit Beijing at the earliest opportunity after taking oath.
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Qawwali night: Cake cutting, music mark Youm-i-Ali
The evening started with a cake cutting ceremony followed by qawwali music.
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Busted: CID official among three arrested in raid
Police arrest two members of car lifting gang along with one CID official.
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Metro Bus: Drivers protest against poor working conditions
Demand cold drinking water, proper waiting area at bus depot.
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Premiere: Not reluctant to say this film is great
Mohsin Hamid excited to see his novel come to big screen in Pakistan.
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Power bill default: Six govt depts disconnected
Disconnection of supply would continue till the submission of full payment of dues, says Fesco spokesperson.
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New Metro Bus routes: Traffic plan ready for construction
Around 800 wardens would be deployed at the proposed routes.
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Cartoon character: ‘Nanna addressed people’s issues’
A number of students, artists, and media professionals were present on the occasion.
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PR purchase: Locomotives deal ended, LHC told
The judge adjourned the hearing till June 27.
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Reserved seats: Court asks for more arguments
Advocate Malik argued that the filling of minority seats through proportional representation is unconstitutional.
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Law department: Reinstate all 20 law officers, says LHC
The petitioners had submitted that the caretaker government had acted beyond its mandate by removing the lawyers.
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Media workshop: Just 22% of women employed
Gender inequality and harassment are common at the workplace, says Afia Salam.
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Jumping the gun: Twitchy operator punished for issuing false alert
Dilshad is suspended for creating confusion among security apparatus on during Chinese premier’s arrival on Wednesday.
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Delay in hiring: Polyclinic staffers go on strike today
During the strike, all departments will remain closed except OPDs, says JAC Chairman.
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Court orders free treatment for acid attack survivor, protection for family
Victim was always treated poorly by her husband who is the prime suspect, says mother.
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Under discussion: Capital to get its own version of Pak Tea House
PAL floats idea of a meeting place for the literati.
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Special Judicial Allowance: Court reserves judgment in FTO’s case
Counsel argues AGP cannot reverse a privilege accorded by president.
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Bogus Universities: HEC disowns illegal institutes
HEC has advised students to ensure the university’s status from HEC website before seeking admission, says an official
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Solo exhibition: Brazilian artist on the conflict within
Explores the mundane and difficult emotion through stylised art.
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Dubious degrees: Aspiring medical students cautioned against institutes
PMDC warns unregistered medical institutions of stern action.
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Analysis: It’s time for a third birth of the MQM
The party has witnessed several major overhauls in the past as well.
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Musical evening: Soulful retreat into timeless melodies
Sounds of tabla, dholak and matka complement powerful vocals.
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Government schools: IHC moved against shortage of textbooks
“To receive education is a fundamental right of students, which is being neglected,” says petitioner.
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The limits to patience: when a simple task becomes a herculean one
A student from Peshawar speaks of his travails with inept officials during a visit to the capital.
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Obama tackles drones, Guantanamo in reset of war on terror
President Barack Obama addresses the United States in a major policy speech from National Defense University.
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Chronic malnutrition: Educate people, respect constitution to overcome malaise, says speakers
Over 1.5 million children suffering; country on the cusp of a ‘demographic nightmare’.
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Energy crisis: Residents facing water shortage
Due to loadshedding, all water pumps are not being run which is causing the water scarcity, says official.
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FATA Varsity: President promulgates ordinance
President Zardari approved and signed the regulation for the establishment of Fata University at FR Kohat.
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Karachista: Copycat designers caught in the act!
Those who emulate can never compete with those who create.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $11.433 billion
The next IMF repayment of $391 million is due at the end of May.
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Expatriates: Xpress Money offers free life insurance
The life insurance benefit will be available to any person remitting money through Xpress Money.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The next IMF repayment of $391 million is due at the end of May.
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As energy crisis tightens its grip, agri-sector runs tube wells on biogas
Dutch-funded organisation encourages farmers to opt for biogas.
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Energy crisis: PC suggests cutting off gas to inefficient plants
NAB terms giving gas to inefficient captive power plants a criminal act.
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Tussle trouble: Police constable detained for threatening SHO
Abbas was immediately arrested and an FIR was registered under sections 506, 353 and 13 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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Second child contracts polio in Waziristan
Officials expect "bigger outbreak" of polio in the North Waziristan region.
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Welcome visit
Pakistan, facing growing international isolation, clings tightly to China.
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Too early to react to Nawaz’s talks offer: Taliban
TTP says they are waiting for Nawaz Sharif to form a government and see what policies he formulates.
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Petition against Altaf Hussain: LHC issues notices to MQM, PTA, PEMRA
The date for the hearing will be decided by the registrar’s office within two weeks.
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China will continue to support Pakistan, promote relations: Prime minister
Chinese premiere appreciates Pakistan's role for bringing peace and stability in the region and the world.
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MQM Rabita Committee dissolved
For overseeing matters temporarily, a seven member committee has been formed.
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Chinese PM invites Nawaz Sharif to China
Li Keqiang visited Pakistan for an official two-day visit for the first time since taking office in March.
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IPL spot-fixing probe: Pakistani umpire comes under the radar, states report
Police officer says it is unclear if he was involved in scandal.
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Fiscal year 2013-14: PML-N to present budget in second week of June
Sartaj Aziz says Senate might cause delay in giving the budget a final shape.
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Detained by Interpol: Pak fugitive in Bosnia gets British help
Zahid Akbar receives UK consular services to bail himself out.